Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Diver 2531.80 Gen Vs Rep Review

[hasel53128]

hopefully one day will be up there on the pst count of 2500 and you will be a Mod

 

[d4m.test]

Congrats on the 2.500th post milestone achieved. You´re spending way, way too much time on rwi Always fun to have You around and great pics. Honoured to be mentioned together with great members here. Thanks Yllekp

 

[dferraro7]

This is my 2,500th post and I think it is appropriate that I make it here. I hope that 1% of my posts were of use to someone.

Anyway there are many great people who I have met on this journey. I have received great advice, shared views and shared our SMP passion.


Here are a few I would like to thank for sharing my journey: @Champagne iH, @tommy_boy, @dferraro7, @Dusk, @mclarendude, @jcagara08, @frediiii, @MaronAckay, @shelby1501, @R2D4, @Thrasher, @Conquerer, @scottb57, @WingNut, @Mr. Pap, @FiloViridae, @Q5?, @junbug5150, @sead1999, @exelonman, @Fradisch, @KingKantona, @Chroniker, @DreadPirateRobert, @imranbecks, @Peteinhull, @ethanbt, @Tanto91, @Daywatch, @Okie1991, @Naylor07, @pippo, @britain4, @Dr.Verylong, @ThePapabear71, @JoeyT, @Rotador, @OmegaRules, @xj4sonx, @Mr.Marbella, @rocketdogbert, @hasel53128, @velox, @neeeechlas, @SuperHero and @QueTip who was there in the background and who I hope someday I will convert to Omega lol.

There are many more I have met when it comes to other watches but I am just mentioning those on my SMP journey. Thank you again everyone and thank you again RWI.

May the force be with you. OSS!

 

[ThePapabear71]

I don`t know, how i´ve deserved the mention here, but i also would like to congratulate you to your 2500st post in this forum.
I don`t know you well, but what i know, is that you are a helpfull and friendly guy. One of that sort i think, i would like to have as a friend in real life.

 

[T3RM1N4T0R]

It's crazy how a hobby can make friends of people from all over the world. Congrats and thanks for being a model forum member and friend. Here's to the next 2500 posts

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[shelby1501]

I'm proud to be on that list although I have't been of a big hel with your SMP. Thanks for beong real asset to the community and congrats on a 2.5k!

 

[R2D4]

[MENTION=113530]yllekp[/MENTION] may you have 250000 more posts and experiences here mate. Glad to be with you here!

 

[Raddave]

Congrats yllekp

 

[tommy_boy]

Nice review, bud. And congrats on the pickup.


Yep, nothin' like the gen.

 

[scottb57]

Huge congrats on 2500 posts P and thanks for the nice mention!

I've complimented you on this pickup a couple times already and I'm thrilled to do so again. It's truly a beauty. I've owned the gen in several configurations several times starting around 2002/03. Started with a fullsize auto, traded it for another watch and a midsize quartz, sold the midsize and bought a fullsize quartz, and eventually sold IT and bought a 2532.80, which I let go a couple years ago because it just didn't scratch the itch like the Bond did. I miss every single one of them now and I'm sure I'll buy another one day.

Although I will say, respectfully, that I much prefer the faded original hands you posted in your first pics when you got this beauty. I know some people don't like how the red fades to orange and eventually to white, but I love it. It gives the watch some "character" and I guess I'm a big fan of "character" on my watches, especially tool watches like this. That said, the new ones are stunning as well and the red really pops, especially against the old style dial.

Enjoy it in the best of health and again, congrats on 2500 posts!

 

[imranbecks]

Appreciate the mention! Enjoy your Bond 2531.80... Do reach out to me if you require any info with regards to any Bond Omega watches ;-)

Cheers!

With that, my Bond and Big Ben says hi...

 

[neeeechlas]

This is my 2,500th post and I think it is appropriate that I make it here. I hope that 1% of my posts were of use to someone.

Anyway there are many great people who I have met on this journey. I have received great advice, shared views and shared our SMP passion.


Here are a few I would like to thank for sharing my journey: @Champagne iH, @tommy_boy, @dferraro7, @Dusk, @mclarendude, @jcagara08, @frediiii, @MaronAckay, @shelby1501, @R2D4, @Thrasher, @Conquerer, @scottb57, @WingNut, @Mr. Pap, @FiloViridae, @Q5?, @junbug5150, @sead1999, @exelonman, @Fradisch, @KingKantona, @Chroniker, @DreadPirateRobert, @imranbecks, @Peteinhull, @ethanbt, @Tanto91, @Daywatch, @Okie1991, @Naylor07, @pippo, @britain4, @Dr.Verylong, @ThePapabear71, @JoeyT, @Rotador, @OmegaRules, @xj4sonx, @Mr.Marbella, @rocketdogbert, @hasel53128, @velox, @neeeechlas, @SuperHero and @QueTip who was there in the background and who I hope someday I will convert to Omega lol.

There are many more I have met when it comes to other watches but I am just mentioning those on my SMP journey. Thank you again everyone and thank you again RWI.

Congrats mate! And thanks for thinking of me haha! I must say that my smp is surprisingly keeping my Tc confined to the box!!

 

[C Master]

Congrats yllekp :thumbup:

One of the best guys on the forum like others have mentioned.

Very glad you are a member here my friend.

THank you so much for the kind words Mr. B

Congratz buddy - no fuzz or anything, all posts are valid and great reading Keep up the great work . . .

THank you for sharing the Franken journey briefly with me

@yllekp

thanks mate, not sure I deserve to be mentioned but it's always a real pleasure chatting with you via PM

Yep you do, I just wanted to thank everyone who was involved in this journey and believe it or not you were one of them

Wow! I got a mention and I'm a serious newbie! I love this forum and have conversed with some great people, of which I count @yllekp as the best! Congrats for the 2500 posts, I've someway to go yet!

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You do not have the highest post count on the forum, but you did use some of those elusive posts to comment on my previous musings about the SMP.

Glad to have you on here @yllekp!


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I am so glad you are here too. You have been involved from that start on my pilgrimage.

Congrats my friend!!

THank you my friend.

Congrats, sir. Looking forward to another great 2500+ posts.

Cheers! :drinks_cheers:

Thank you C, my first real taste of the SMP came from you. I could not resist buying the gen after receiving your beautiful franken. I thought the franken would be enough for me but this stuff is rather addictive.

Its an honor to be among all these great members

How could I not include a fellow Omega addict like you? Thank you for all your help on the 4 digits too

hopefully one day will be up there on the pst count of 2500 and you will be a Mod

Do no wish that on me lol. I have had only a glimpse of what these guys do for us, that is something I would not take on lightly. Thanks for your vote of confidence N

Congrats on the 2.500th post milestone achieved. You´re spending way, way too much time on rwi Always fun to have You around and great pics. Honoured to be mentioned together with great members here. Thanks Yllekp

DW from my perspective you are the most consistent member on the forum, always ready to share your knowledge. You have pointed me in the right direction many times, directly and indirectly. It was an honour to mention you here.

May the force be with you. OSS!

Arigat?gozaimashita

I don`t know, how i´ve deserved the mention here, but i also would like to congratulate you to your 2500st post in this forum.
I don`t know you well, but what i know, is that you are a helpfull and friendly guy. One of that sort i think, i would like to have as a friend in real life.

Papabear when I was looking through my musings about the SMP you were there quite regularly. It is a privilege to mention you here and thank you for the kinds words.

It's crazy how a hobby can make friends of people from all over the world. Congrats and thanks for being a model forum member and friend. Here's to the next 2500 posts

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Thank you for that J. I am just being me Although I do have a tendency to talk too much or so I am told by my wife. So 2,500 new posts will not bve a problem lol.

I'm proud to be on that list although I have't been of a big hel with your SMP. Thanks for beong real asset to the community and congrats on a 2.5k!

I have always enjoyed our chats my friend. I cannot wait to see yours when you get. As I have always said do not rush it

@yllekp may you have 250000 more posts and experiences here mate. Glad to be with you here!

Thank you, without your guides I would have never have found my way around Cousins. I will definitely need a few weeks though to make it to 250,000 posts. Stay tuned lol.

Congrats yllekp

Dave it is a pleasure to know you. Each day I log in and just trawl through your posts. There is no surprise why you were moderator of the year.

Nice review, bud. And congrats on the pickup.


Yep, nothin' like the gen.

Thank you Tommy, again you were someone that was advising me right from the start. I am so grateful

Huge congrats on 2500 posts P and thanks for the nice mention!

I've complimented you on this pickup a couple times already and I'm thrilled to do so again. It's truly a beauty. I've owned the gen in several configurations several times starting around 2002/03. Started with a fullsize auto, traded it for another watch and a midsize quartz, sold the midsize and bought a fullsize quartz, and eventually sold IT and bought a 2532.80, which I let go a couple years ago because it just didn't scratch the itch like the Bond did. I miss every single one of them now and I'm sure I'll buy another one day.

Although I will say, respectfully, that I much prefer the faded original hands you posted in your first pics when you got this beauty. I know some people don't like how the red fades to orange and eventually to white, but I love it. It gives the watch some "character" and I guess I'm a big fan of "character" on my watches, especially tool watches like this. That said, the new ones are stunning as well and the red really pops, especially against the old style dial.

Enjoy it in the best of health and again, congrats on 2500 posts!

Scott thank you and you are right about the hands. The minute I saw it when it came back from servicing I knew I made a mistake. The next time I need work done I will probably get the watch maker to put back on the original hands.

If you get another Bond let me be the first to know lol.

Appreciate the mention! Enjoy your Bond 2531.80... Do reach out to me if you require any info with regards to any Bond Omega watches ;-)

Cheers!

With that, my Bond and Big Ben says hi...

I remember that photo well. Thank you again

 

[C Master]

Congrats mate! And thanks for thinking of me haha! I must say that my smp is surprisingly keeping my Tc confined to the box!!

Oh I should of warned you lol. If I had to have only 2 watches it would probably be a TC LV and a SMP. I do not have a TC yet, I just have a 16610LV that I won on RWI but I love it. Can't wait to buy a TC but I need to behave myself in terms of purchasing watches before I get one. I intended to order one this week but went and bought 3 other watches instead lol. Anyway my wish list is nearly fulfilled for now lol

 

[britain4]

This is my 2,500th post and I think it is appropriate that I make it here. I hope that 1% of my posts were of use to someone.

Anyway there are many great people who I have met on this journey. I have received great advice, shared views and shared our SMP passion.


Here are a few I would like to thank for sharing my journey: @Champagne iH, @tommy_boy, @dferraro7, @Dusk, @mclarendude, @jcagara08, @frediiii, @MaronAckay, @shelby1501, @R2D4, @Thrasher, @Conquerer, @scottb57, @WingNut, @Mr. Pap, @FiloViridae, @Q5?, @junbug5150, @sead1999, @exelonman, @Fradisch, @KingKantona, @Chroniker, @DreadPirateRobert, @imranbecks, @Peteinhull, @ethanbt, @Tanto91, @Daywatch, @Okie1991, @Naylor07, @pippo, @britain4, @Dr.Verylong, @iwantareplica, @ThePapabear71, @JoeyT, @Rotador, @OmegaRules, @xj4sonx, @Mr.Marbella, @rocketdogbert, @hasel53128, @velox, @neeeechlas, @SuperHero and @QueTip who was there in the background and who I hope someday I will convert to Omega lol.

There are many more I have met when it comes to other watches but I am just mentioning those on my SMP journey. Thank you again everyone and thank you again RWI.

Thank you my friend and congratulations on the milestone! While my contributions here can't hold a candle to yours it's nice to know I've given something back

 

[C Master]

Thank you my friend and congratulations on the milestone! While my contributions here can't hold a candle to yours it's nice to know I've given something back

Nice of you to say that, but you have been always there when I had a problem with my SMP crusade.

 

[Rotador]

This is my 2,500th post and I think it is appropriate that I make it here.

Congratulations, yllekp. A toast from Madrid.

 

[C Master]

Thanks Rotator

 

[Maron]

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and congratulations on your 2500! Enjoy your beautiful smp

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[C Master]

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and congratulations on your 2500! Enjoy your beautiful smp

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Thank you A