Thanks for the review, Dave. Had a good laugh when you pulled out the Trident for comparison - that exact model’s currently on my wrist!

I saw this version of the seamaster the first time on your channel and I LOVE IT. I love the thin, old fashioned, elegant look of the seamaster (my grandfather wears an old tag which looks quite similar and I loved it since I was a little child). The classic style with the unbelievable beautiful bracelet combined with the high polished bezel.. that's perfection. Great video. I always loved the seamaster but the love for it increased a lot because of you :D

Head vs. heart, is a very interesting topic for discussion. We often get watches because they tick various boxes that we think we need to tick, only to find that there is no bonding with the watch over time. I've had a few like that and feel its part of the hobby and helped me to further refine my tastes and know exactly what I want in the future. Yeah, I lost a few hundred dollars on the flip but feel that I know myself better and what will and won't work for me. Glad to see you so happy with this Seamaster, and I hope it provides both you and your son decades of delightful service.

Great video Dave!! I had the same issue with the divers extensions being lose. I took it to a local watchmaker and he tightened that right up for me, quick operation. Cheers!

Nice review Dave. Love that high polish bezel👍

Great review...thanks. I just purchased the blue ceramic version...I love it! Enjoy

Wow, what a watch! And what a great story behind its purchase. I didn't realise that a steel bezel version was ever made, but it would definitely be my first choice too! The watch just looks stunning with the polished bezel and the sapphire crystal reflecting the light. I have one watch with a ceramic bezel insert, and like you mentioned, after going ceramic, settling for anything less (like scratch-prone painted aluminium) is pretty hard to take, but high polished and etched steel? Well, that's just a no-brainer! Sure so you need to keep a polishing cloth within reach at all times lol that's a small price to pay for such a gorgeous timepiece! Big congrats on scooping up a great find! 👌🏻

@DavesWatchLove

6 жыл бұрын

mitchm331 - Thank you! I'm really enjoying this one.

You would think this bezel is really loud and potentially attracting too much attention, but in my experience it actually often looks more dark grey gun metal than blinding you with light except if you're in a very bright area and the light hits it just right, so to anyone thinking of buying it concerned it might look too gaudy, you won't come off too ostentatious with this piece. Besides, most people don't notice watches these days anymore. wear it in health!

Great video. I have the same exact watch and I like mine for the same reason you like yours.

Great review

Lovely watch, I used to have the exact one but a quartz, bought in 1995/6. Looking for the automatic next.

Just got this reference! Love it

@DavesWatchLove

5 жыл бұрын

I had to sell this watch to fund my Aqua Terra. But this is at the top of my list of watches I'd buy back. It's fantastic.

@samuelg1944

5 жыл бұрын

Dave's Watch Love glad to hear you got your grail, how is it?

lovely watch but I do like my faded blue bezel got it on right now I would consider picking up a polished one .I have subscribed

I have the same watch I bought brand new in 1999/2000. Every other watch I have tried on leaves me unsatisfied. The stainless bezel allows a bit more versatility, beach to tuxedo dinner no problem. I pretty much wear it everyday, and have had it serviced twice in 18 years. It keeps time almost perfectly, just remember that you need to wind it up if you take it off for any extended period.

@samuelg1944

5 жыл бұрын

Emerson Yearwood do you remember how much it cost new back then? Can’t find it anywhere and I’m curious

@kamlapati

3 жыл бұрын

@@samuelg1944 I paid $1800, AD, in '98.

@kamlapati

3 жыл бұрын

I have the exact model too, purchased in '98. Only service once and still a great watch!

@haidweng7948

3 жыл бұрын

@@kamlapati damn,i pay it for 2500cad in 2020

@kamlapati

3 жыл бұрын

@@haidweng7948 I'm not one to buy a watch as an investment, but a few months ago when I realized my Seamaster was the only thing that I bought in '98 that I still had, that was still working, that I still enjoyed, I went out and bought a new Omega!

I have the same watch, I purchased it Summer 1997 I will never sell it. Hope my grandson wears it with pride when I'm gone.

@DavesWatchLove

6 жыл бұрын

Do you remember the original price back in 1997? People love to say that Omegas don't grow in value. Somehow I'm guessing you paid less than the $1300 I paid for this one.

@ianjames1179

6 жыл бұрын

Dave's Watch Love I live in London, it was exactly 1100 English pounds.

@theemersonexperience7282

5 жыл бұрын

@@ianjames1179 Retail was $1850-$2100 US. I bought mine for $1100 US back in 1999.

The model I have. And in my opinion, the second best looking Omega Seamaster 300M after the current Ceramic in black.

Hi Dave, not sure you'll see this but I have this same watch, love it, but the problem I'm having is the divers extention pops open anytime I remove or put on the watch, ever had that issue? Any fix ideas?

@DavesWatchLove

2 жыл бұрын

I've not had that problem. Not sure how to fix that. Sounds like a watchmaker might need to look at it. Best of luck to you!

Lovely watch Dave. Do you have any tips where i can find a good deal of this omega 2532.80? Btw is that a black or blue dial? Thanks

@DavesWatchLove

5 жыл бұрын

Jeksen Lim - Thank you! The dial is blue, but more like a darker naby blue. And I bought this from Ebay seller closer0924. I've bought several pieces and find them to be very reliable, clear with their descriptions, and value priced. ELady is another good seller.

@abdel7733

Ай бұрын

are the original ones from the buyer closer 0924 so are they real or fake do you know?

Top choice mate! Just a gentle request that you correct your video title to 2532.80.00 for the reference. You have it correct in the description of course. I know because I have this exact SMP300 :-)

@DavesWatchLove

6 жыл бұрын

J Womack - Good catch, my friend! Thanks for noticing that. I corrected it. I sold this watch to pick up my new Aqua Terra, and I've never missed a watch more than I've missed this one. This may be one I try to get back someday.

@JWomack

6 жыл бұрын

I have the Quartz version which I wear everyday, and this mechanical version that I wear occasionally. Just picked up a late 60s Genéve with a black dial for those dress occasions, and I'm currently looking for something between the two (from a formality perspective) with a white or very light dial, like an AT or this Olympic White Gold version when I win the lottery: www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Omega-Seamaster-Olympic-Games-Gold-Collection-aBlogtoWatch-03-244x300.jpg

@DavesWatchLove

6 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful piece. I hadn't seen that one before.

@JWomack

6 жыл бұрын

I just found out about it today my friend!! Killer! Maybe they will make it in steel....

Why is the dial black?

Nice watch! I am thinking about getting one also from closer0925. Did you have to pay import fees/duties or any taxes once it arrived in the U.S.? I know closer0924 is based in Japan, I am thinking about buying from that seller but the import duties keeps me from doing it since I am in the U.S. Did you have to service it once it arrived from Japan?

@DavesWatchLove

4 жыл бұрын

I've bought several from them and have never had to pay import taxes. (They're a great seller, btw). I did not have to service mine. They were both quite accurate. Good luck!

@haidweng7948

3 жыл бұрын

you need ,i py 10% japanese sale tax and canadian government charge me400 dollar,becareful for tax

How did you polish your bezel that bright? I got the same model, but mine is... well not that shiny. Thankful for any tips. Great video!

@DavesWatchLove

5 жыл бұрын

Magnus Larsson - I used the Cape Cod polishing cloth. It didn't take much to get the shine back. Best of luck!

@magnuslarsson8636

5 жыл бұрын

@@DavesWatchLove Thanks! I'm going to buy some cape cod then! Did you do anything to protect the glass and did you use it on the wristband as well? Subscribed!

May i know what's the difference between the Omega seamaster 2532.80 and the 2552.80 ? They look about the same but seem to have a little difference in price. Thanks in advance!

@DavesWatchLove

6 жыл бұрын

J K Lee - I believe the 2552.80 is much smaller at 35mm.

@Out1sSaidAsOat

6 жыл бұрын

Dave's Watch Love wow I can’t believe I missed out that part on the specs, thanks a lot

@Tim8tei

3 жыл бұрын

@@Out1sSaidAsOat I'm looking at both pieces, it says the 2552.80 is 36mm as well.

closer094 gang. got my seamaster from him as well :D

are the original ones from the buyer closer 0924 so are they real or fake do you know?

@DavesWatchLove

Ай бұрын

I've bought several from Closer0924. They're legit. I've been happy with buying from them. Hope that helps!

@abdel7733

Ай бұрын

ooh thank you, I'm from the Netherlands and I'm looking for second hand, but preferably original of course

did you polish the watch yourself? code cod?

@DavesWatchLove

Жыл бұрын

Yes. A little Cape Cod did the trick, especially on the steel bezel.

@LocalShaper

Жыл бұрын

@@DavesWatchLove Thanks! and do you have the watch still? I'm about to buy one from "Closer" on chrono24 (2552.80). Do you know if the patina of the dials is a good thing or not? I heard that patina could be caused by exposure to humility and moisture.

I used to have a Quartz blue the blue fades overtime seen some were there is no more blue wish I had this beauti that bezel will last forever I regret selling mine

@DavesWatchLove

6 жыл бұрын

I had a Bulova Marine Star that was very close in design to the Seamaster. The blue bezel got so beat up and faded over just a few years. That's what put me off to the blue aluminum bezel. The stainless steel is really a good solution, I think.

@allanorr9306

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Wittner I noticed that on eBay right now all the pre worn seamasters with the best looking blue not faded that Much are quarts versions

@albertomenaged

4 жыл бұрын

The blue marks in the aluminum bezel do fade, but still it's my favorite watch. I use it everyday, went diving and shower everyday with it. It doesn't leave my wrist. I bought it used a few years ago with all it's papers and sent to Omega for an overhaul.

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Ugh Dave... that metal bezel kills the Seamaster... no wonder why I've never seen one before.