Omega Seamaster

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ErikD

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I am considering buying an Omega Seamaster watch. I would appreciate any comments on the different models, which one is most recommended? I believe I would prefer the automatic model, I understand that this is only slightly less accurate than a quartz watch, and I can deal with that. I have given up on watches with batteries, for some reason the batteries have never lasted as long as I would have liked, but I have never had a high quality battery watch before.

Currently I have a Seiko Kinetic Titanium Sports 100 and love it. This is my first decent watch, I think I could have payed for the dozen or so watches before this and still had money left over for the price I paid. I love it, and am very happy with it so far. I especially like the kinetic self charging feature so I never have to worry about dead batteries, and loosing time. I just can't resist the thought of having the "Bond" watch, and I like the look anyaway.

Also what are some good online stores to buy Omega watches?

Thanks.

Erik
 
Lots of guys here wearing that watch, including me. Mine is the full size automatic. I did not get the blue bezzel. I just think it looks a little better this way (for me). I looked at it many times over a long period before i had the nerve to spend the money. Never regreted it once. To me its the best looking watch around. And its tough too. As far as online buying there is a site that some here have recomended its: timezone.com. I have not used them but im sure someone here can fill you in more. I have looked at the site several times, and if you are interested in a pre-owned (used?) watch there are some great prices. Omegas less than a grand, sometimes alot less. Might be worth a look unless somebody posts anything bad about them, again i have not bought from there. Sea master is a great watch. My next watch will be the Omega "moon watch". Can't wait.---Kevin
 
I was also in your shoes about a year ago. I ended up getting the full size automatic (model 2531.80.00). I didn't feel comfortable getting one online (mainly because most good deals seem to have their serial numbers erased and \ or lacks warranty/registration card), but that's just me. After quite a bit of investigation, I found a local dealer that gave me a 35% discount, adjusted the bracelet on the spot, and most of all, peace of mind. My previous watches were mainly seiko's and tag's (now they just take up space in my safe.) I smile every time I look at it, truely a work of art. Just get one, you won't regret it :)
 
I just got an Omega GMT (its a seamaster variant) from a deal on www.timezone.com there are some great deals but please be careful and get GOOD references before you send anyone your money.
On the safer side................
www.watchseller.com has some excellent deals and is very trustworth, as are the people at www.bernardwatch.com
the bernardwatch guys have a lot of Omega smps right now. check it out.

just read post above.....watchseller and bernardwatch do NOT deal in watches that have no serial numbers..........ever!
 
I have been looking at a few different places and have noticed that some watches have a "helium release valve" mentioned. Do all Omega Seamaster Pro automatic watches have this, and what exactly is it for? Thanks again.


Erik
 
Erik

I got my Omega SMP Auto not too long ago. Trust me here, you can't help but love them. I wanted one since around 1984 (still have the catalog from then). Make the jump.

Here is a link that helped me out a bunch in making the descision as to which model I wanted and what to look for:

http://chronocentric.com/omega/

Then there is always the Offical web site:

http://www.omega.ch

Good luck

John
 
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I have been looking at a few different places and have noticed that some watches have a "helium release valve" mentioned. Do all Omega Seamaster Pro automatic watches have this, and what exactly is it for? Thanks again.
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From the FAQ I pointed you to above:

What is this Helium Relief Valve for?

The purpose and function of the helium relief valve is a common point of confusion. It has nothing to do with normal underwater diving. Helium does NOT seep into the watch while the watch is in water at any depth!

To put it simply, you can completely ignore the helium relief valve. This feature is not used in any way with any form of normal SCUBA diving or anything else that involves less than a multi-million dollar deep sea exploration project.

SCUBA diving activities normally occur at depths of no more than 120 feet. At 250 feet, air becomes toxic due to changes caused by the high pressures at such depths. For those who do very deep sea research, they often use diving bells, dry dive suits, and other types of very deep ocean exploration vessels. In some of these, a highly helium-saturated atmosphere is used to avoid the air toxicity effect.

The purpose of a helium release valve is for people who wear their watch inside the helium-saturated environment for an extended period. Because helium is the smallest atom, it will seep through the watch's seals under the high air (not water) pressures in this environment. If the watch stays in this environment for an extended time, helium will continue to seep in to the watch until the air pressure inside the watch (initially surface air pressure) equalizes to the air pressure in the environment.

This becomes a problem when the vessel is brought back up and depressurized. The helium which seeped into the watch over a couple of days, cannot seep out any faster. The excess pressure inside the watch needs a way to release faster than it seeped in. It is only in this situation that a watch needs a helium relief valve at all. If a relief valve was not on the watch, the excess pressure would likely escape by pushing the crystal out.

But, unless you are in this exact situation, you should never keep this valve open. While the watch is designed to maintain most of its waterproof abilities even when the valve open, it still serves no purpose and increases risk of damage to the watch to do so.

This feature is so exotic that it really exists mostly as a curiosity. It makes the watch look more interesting and have an unique feature that other watchmakers are unlikely to copy.
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