This model was discontinued in 2006. I got mine in 2005! Great watch, I’ve worn it in three different combat tours in Iraq, just a couple small scratches on the bezel. Sapphire crystal is as clear as the day it was made. Tough, rugged and elegant.

@TimeAndCrown

5 жыл бұрын

Hi John. That’s a great story. Cool to hear you really tested the watch. It’s a really tough and well designed watch. Best regards, Anders

@robertozube

4 жыл бұрын

John McDermott I got mine in 2007

@imranbecks

4 жыл бұрын

It was discontinued but returned and revamped with the 2500 Co-Axial calibre along with longer hands and applied Omega logo and hour markers.... Model ref 2220.80. Which went on to become Bond's watch in Casino Royale.

@takethecurseOFFwashingmachine

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear the stories behind watches. Thanks for your service!

This watch was a staple of early 2000s. Everybody that was somebody had one. I only have great memories of it. Never could afford it. Until yesterday at 49yo. Never forgot about it. Always in my bucket list. It is a stunning watch. Clean, refined, well designed, and just hugs the wrist. I think it is better looking than the new one. Supply is seemingly drying out. The $2000 good examples have dried and now the box, papers and unscratched are $2600 running quickly into the $4ks. And, apparently, the 2531s are the ones being more scupped up.

@jfdomega7938

Жыл бұрын

100% agree with you.

I bought the successor of this model, the 2220.80 with the coaxial movement in 2008. My first luxury watch. At that time I also considered to buy the Speedmaster but ended up with the Seamaster because of two more reasons you didn't mention in the video. Reason no. 6 is its versatility: it matches up fine with casual attire as well as with a suit. Reason no. 7 is its durability. You do not have to be too worried about wearing it since it still is a dive watch and therefore is not too sensitive. These two reasons for me were very important, especially for my first luxury watch. This watch for me is the perfect combination of toughness and elegance and therefore it went with me wherever I went since I bought it. It was with me climbing in the mountains, I took it with me into the deep when I learnt scuba diving, it was on my wrist when I made the decision to leave my home country and move to Asia for a few years and I even wore it with a dinner jacket. I know that you are not supposed to wear a watch on such occasions but hey, it's the Bond watch.😁

My favourite watch. This is a beautiful setting for reviews. Natural light is the best light.

I just got it today. It was my dream watch when i was in university. I cant afford it at that time. Its wonderful feeling i can own in todya.❤

I got the Brosnan Omega Seamaster 2531.80 from 1999 in pristine condition got it this year "2023" before my 27th birthday, I worked very hard to buy it, a present that I bought to myself, but I always dreamed to have this watch since I was a kid, I'm a big fan of all brosnan 007 bond movies and the video games, when I first saw it outside the Omega store with an image of Pierce at the back of the watch omg, it blew my mind back then, it just came the oportunity to buy one and I feel very happy & proud, the watch looks & feels like a million bucks, again I'm extremely proud to own one, it's just another goal archieved for me, if you're dreaming to own one, go for it. Btw awesome video man, thank you.

Thanks for the review....I agree completely! This is my only luxury watch & it'll never leave my collection

10 years ago maybe $1000. In your 4 year load video $2000. Now $3500 for a good one. You were so right about this watch.

Got mine today in mint condition, love it, I actually got it over the coaxial with applied índices, I liked this one more

I have that same watch that I acquired in April of 2007, still gets a lot of wrist time and gets wet underwater too, extremely attached to it and plan on keeping it in my watch collection for as long as possible…I paid 1000.00 USD back then, a super bargain compared to today’s prices…good review and reasons!

Great stuff, i have the same model and love it. Wavey dial, skeleton hands, scallop bezel and wears slim on the wrist. Mine has patina on the indices but lume is shot!!

A stunning watch with that Bond connection. My first luxury watch back in year 2000 and then as part of a growing collection I enjoyed it for over 10 years before selling it due to buying a house. I regret it to this day, as mint conditioned 2531.80s are going for £2500- 3000 in late 2021. A recently bought Black Bay 58 navy blue has satisfied my lingering nostalgia for the Omega and for a cracking quality blue dial diver, with its superb modern in house COSC movement, 70 hrs reserve and staggering lume, not to mention the sheer wearability.

I think this one is my favorite SMP. I prefer it to the newer ceramic versions. This one is thinner, has a higher beat rate ETA based movement (can be serviced by anyone and easily regulated). It's also the most comfortable.

I picked one up in really good shape last year, then after a service it looks almost new. I got a redial, new hands, and all the metals were refinished. I did leave the original insert though, it's got one or two little marks that do give it some character.

I have the Same Watch and I Confirm That it IS Superior! And i Really Love this Design 😊

best sport watch ever

I own the Omega Seamaster Ceramic and I've owned the 2531.80 twice and they're both awesome. The newer ceramic version is definately finished to a higher standard IMHO but you can't go wrong with either😍

great review , I have a very clean and well looked after example , and have seen them sell for more than a co-axial seamaster of only a few years old.. definitely going up in value and for good reason...

@matrixmirage2148

4 жыл бұрын

I live in Eastern Europe, and had to spend months to find a midsize version (2551.80) for a good price: Bought one for $1600, it's coming tomorrow or any day I'm so excited and worried at the same time, it's truly my grail watch, and I'd like to have one so badly

My first Omega, my first luxury watch and still my favorite. Did you know this look was introduced in Golden Eye but Pierce Bronson wore the Quartz version in that 1995 film. Omega did not produce the automatic until 1996 and Bronson wore this model in his next three movies. We LOVE this watch!!! This is absolutely the most iconic James Bond watch (and I have the Bond Planet Ocean also)

@TimeAndCrown

5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Yes, it’s exactly the same with me. It was my first major watch crush and my first luxury watch purchase. I of course still have the watch and I will never part with it. Best regards, Anders

@imranbecks

4 жыл бұрын

*Brosnan

I have that watch. Its a beast

My favourite omega just got one boxed all paper work.1.500uk pounds.i am very happy will leave it to my son when I pop my clogs!!!great video.

I own this marvelous watch! Wouldn’t change a thing. If I lost it or it walked away, I’d just get another one! In my collection, this is the one I favor the most! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves watches. Thanks Matt 😆😜😜👍👍

@TimeAndCrown

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew. The cool thing is that it’s getting a kind of revival now. People are very interested in collecting these classic “James Bond” Seamasters 👍🏻 Best regards, Anders

@matthewfriend6672

2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! I totally agree, this watch gets more wrist time than any of my watches. And I will Never sell it. It’s just a Classic!❤️😃👍

Hi, very nice review on the 2531.80. Here it is in 2003 and a week ago is was able to purchase this watch in bery nice condition. It is a 1994 model and got it from the original owner for $1600 US. It has a newer bezel but beautiful patina on markers and hands. You are correct , I am seeing them increase in price on the used market. The bracelet, dial and thin body for a mechanical auto are so good. I feel very fortunate ate for it to have fallen I to my hands.....

@manueljnegrete5048

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, 2023. I lost 20 years somewhere.....

Jeez great review man. You make me want this piece so bad. It's a toss-up for me between a Black Bay 36 and this Seamaster in 36mm, really can't make up my mind. Wish I have enough money to have both haha.

@TimeAndCrown

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a classic! I would pick the Seamaster as it’s becoming more scarce. But follow your heart when choosing 🙂

Prince William has a Quartz version given to him by his late Mother.He wears it at every event it seems.

@imranbecks

4 жыл бұрын

A midsize quartz version. Model 2561.80 to be exact.

@fasteddy60

4 жыл бұрын

I wear the 2561.80 Midsize quartz. I love it.

@leebarrett9581

4 жыл бұрын

His mother had class

@sakir8247

Жыл бұрын

joe bidden hav this watch to

I’m lucky enough to own one of these in great condition with all the stuff it should come with, I was considering selling it and putting a bit more money towards a Tudor GMT on bracelet, now I’m not to sure.

@AZadeh-nd8vx

3 жыл бұрын

Don't you dare!! 😄😉

Recently acquired a 2541 (Quartz) from my friend's dad! I made a promise since middle high that I would buy his dad's watch (due to the fact that it was worn by Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye) I must say although it is quartz, it does the job well and is presentable at ANY occassions!!

@TimeAndCrown

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations - great purchase 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Hi, maybe after these 5 years do an update video, how was the wear and tear, did you get it refurbished or serviced, how is is running? Would be very interesting an update video!

@TimeAndCrown

10 ай бұрын

Hi. That's a great idea, thanks.

What do you think of the new 25th anniversary SM300? Released in Baselworld 2018. I am not a fan of the old style but love the new 2018 release.

@TimeAndCrown

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon. From a technical standpoint the new SMP is an amazing watch. Omega are making some amazing watches regarding technical specs these years. I find it interesting that they are mimicking the SMP300. It really tells the story about an iconic and superior design. I prefer the older version - especially the wave dial is much better on the old than on the new. On the new it looks a bit too much like cheap plastic in my opinion. Best regards, Anders.

I urge you to keep this one in your collection

Very nice video! I'm really tempted to pull the trigger. I found a really nice offer for a fair price which was serviced 2018 by Omega which included polishing and substituting the crown but was since then not used. So it looks basically new. Do you think this is a point to not buy it? Thanks in advance for your expert advice!

@TimeAndCrown

9 ай бұрын

It sounds like a nice deal with it being serviced. I of course dont know the price. Just make sure all the parts are original.

What makes a real icon is the water resistance. Omega had some issues in the 70s with their iconic wathes not being really water tight. I think they gixed it...

Lovely Omega Seamaster , I prefer this model over the applied indices (to blingy) they made on the next model. But I’m in love with the beautiful 2254.50.00 in black IMHO , they all seem to be going up in value slowly, and like you say becoming hard to get in minty condition

outside of the Moon Omega this is the most desirable of the Omega's and don't forget the super ocean....great watches

@TimeAndCrown

6 жыл бұрын

I'm planning on getting my hands on a Super Ocean and a Black Bay Heritage. Best regards, Anders.

Lool i own both of extremity .... too fun but me its only first series .. ( Gmt Pan Am and SM300 automatic of 1998 before coaxial ...classic ).......i hope a sub in few time..... lool but for first at right no im not afficionado of rectangle watche...... for me watch is round ( i own square and rectangle watcb but i neverwear it) and 20 ATM W.R minimum.....

I own a 2531.80 and a 2254.50 both. One downside to both, the clasps has no micro-adjustment. That annoys me because it is difficult to get a perfect fit. Nice condition and full-set 2531.80 and also 2254.50 are getting scarce. The day will come that they will be go upin value / price.

@TimeAndCrown

6 жыл бұрын

AjaxForever Great choice with both! I believe it won’t be long before prices for well preserved examples will go up in price. Best regards, Anders.

@rrowicki9442

2 жыл бұрын

Which one do you prefer?? 2254 or 2531? I want to buy one, but I cant decide between them. Looking for one long lasting every day watch :)

Didn’t know Gunther Steiner worked in watches and F1.

5 years later prices are still around 2k

@jfdomega7938

Жыл бұрын

In the uk a decent condition one is about £2500

Der er da lidt dansk accent involveret. Har samme ur bare Quartz btw.😂😂

How many mm is this?

@TimeAndCrown

2 жыл бұрын

Its 41 mm.

@READComment1

Жыл бұрын

@@TimeAndCrown What is your wrist size? (Apologies if I missed in the video) Trying to get a sense on my wrist

@TimeAndCrown

Жыл бұрын

@@READComment1 No worries. Its 17.5 CM.