Review: Omega Seamaster 2537.80 Replica – James Bond Edition

[pete9012s]

My only gripes as it was only about £80 (I think) is that it doesn't have sapphire crystal, and the date change is way way out.
I could live without all the prominent 007 markings on the clasp too!

I seem to remember a watch repair guy on youtube repairing a genuine one of these and then because it had no bracelet, fitting one like my rep.
I actually looked quite decent overall.

 

[sanflex]

My only gripes as it was only about £80 (I think) is that it doesn't have sapphire crystal, and the date change is way way out.
I could live without all the prominent 007 markings on the clasp too!

I seem to remember a watch repair guy on youtube repairing a genuine one of these and then because it had no bracelet, fitting one like my rep.
I actually looked quite decent overall.

Yeah, I totally get what you mean! For £80, it’s still quite decent, but the lack of sapphire and the weird date change can be annoying, especially since watches like pagani which are often a bit cheaper also have sapphire crystal.

I also feel like the 007 branding on the clasp is a bit too much, that’s why I actually swapped it with another bracelet.



Interesting about the YouTube repair – I’ve seen a few where they mix rep and gen parts, and sometimes it actually works out surprisingly well! Would be cool to see how your rep compares to a gen in terms of feel and finish.

 

[RepPossessed]

I’ve tried time and time again to find these in a decent quality but they all have those strange end links on the bracelet which don’t curve

 

[sanflex]

I’ve tried time and time again to find these in a decent quality but they all have those strange end links on the bracelet which don’t curve

totally get that! The end links on most of these reps are always a weak point – they just don’t sit right on the wrist like the gen. I’ve seen a few attempts at modding them to curve better, but it’s tricky, also it stiff and looks more like the newer seamaster bracelet, than the vintage one, that’s why I swapped it.
But If you ever find one with properly curved end links, let me know!

 

[Chesterfield]

Thanks man! And yeah sure:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EvedsCc

If it doesn’t work anymore, you can try to search for 007 watch or James Bond watch, you can also write gioio watch, since it’s advertised as a “gioio” watch but it’s always just a rep.

Back than when I was just looking for some watches to make a build I discovered that every watch shown on Alix with “gioio” is always a rep of the watch model shown. There also a Speedmaster one I will tried that next

Thanks for the insight.

 

[dax007]

Totally agree with you! Some of these rep bracelets are surprisingly close to gen, but yeah, the SS PO bracelet definitely has its weak points, especially the clasp. The finishing on the gen is just next level. Raffles does some great stuff for the price, though! Have you tried swapping any other rep bracelets with gen ones?

I have always been a big fan on 4 and 5 digits rolex , Tudor, and Omega PO... to the point where I have to buy them gen
compare it, then ALWAYS SELL the gen... just because I don't want to bang up a 5 to 8k watch especially when the REP is 99%

The only gen I have not resold was my LHD PELAGOS.. mainly because I wont break even..lol or even loose 200$ it will be a disaster ;o)
I am also left handed so the LHD is cool!

my brief experience!
4 & 5 digits rolex
I am a huge fan of Italian bracelets only because they get all the details RIGHT!! but 350 vs a 50$ Raffles? The raffles is def good enough
especially if u can source a gen clasp in great condition for a 200$,, Those deal are out there but usually close to 300$
Raffle for some reason cannot get the 8 holes on the clasp right vs a gen or Italian,, The Rolex 78360 has 8 holes on side of the clasp ALL REPS only have 7 The Italian has 8!! Overall the value of the raffles is best just markings are not 99% more like low 90s

Omega PO Titianium -- The rep bracelet if u can find it is amazing!! GEN LIKE 99% but its impossible to find!! I wish the factory atleast sold titanium links for 45$ they would make a killing imhop

omega PO SS-- the rep from raffle looks good but def feel bulkly on edge vs gen and clasp is needed a bunch of refinement.. rather bite the bullet and buy a gen bracelet for a hiend OMega PO SS.... the beater PO then I guess its find

Omega butterfly rep clasp are amazing... I took one to the Omega boutique and played dumb ... told them please ensure this is gen.. they took it in the back, came back and said YES 40$ vs 320$ for a gen

TUDOR TITANIUM vs gen titanium. its so close... really is. not sure long term durability but XF and ZF Pelgagos are dam nice for the money. wish I could find a rep LHD! but ZF don't make them any more

 

[purplehaze89]

Yeah, I totally get what you mean! For £80, it’s still quite decent, but the lack of sapphire and the weird date change can be annoying, especially since watches like pagani which are often a bit cheaper also have sapphire crystal.

I also feel like the 007 branding on the clasp is a bit too much, that’s why I actually swapped it with another bracelet.



Interesting about the YouTube repair – I’ve seen a few where they mix rep and gen parts, and sometimes it actually works out surprisingly well! Would be cool to see how your rep compares to a gen in terms of feel and finish.

Hey man - was just wondering where you got the insert? I have a similar one and I ordered an insert also from aliexpress but it doesn't seem to fit the bezel. Thanks man

 

[sanflex]

Hey man - was just wondering where you got the insert? I have a similar one and I ordered an insert also from aliexpress but it doesn't seem to fit the bezel. Thanks man

Ofc

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ew8qhbW

For anyone who’s interested in the bezel as well

 

[sanflex]

I have always been a big fan on 4 and 5 digits rolex , Tudor, and Omega PO... to the point where I have to buy them gen
compare it, then ALWAYS SELL the gen... just because I don't want to bang up a 5 to 8k watch especially when the REP is 99%

The only gen I have not resold was my LHD PELAGOS.. mainly because I wont break even..lol or even loose 200$ it will be a disaster ;o)
I am also left handed so the LHD is cool!

my brief experience!
4 & 5 digits rolex
I am a huge fan of Italian bracelets only because they get all the details RIGHT!! but 350 vs a 50$ Raffles? The raffles is def good enough
especially if u can source a gen clasp in great condition for a 200$,, Those deal are out there but usually close to 300$
Raffle for some reason cannot get the 8 holes on the clasp right vs a gen or Italian,, The Rolex 78360 has 8 holes on side of the clasp ALL REPS only have 7 The Italian has 8!! Overall the value of the raffles is best just markings are not 99% more like low 90s

Omega PO Titianium -- The rep bracelet if u can find it is amazing!! GEN LIKE 99% but its impossible to find!! I wish the factory atleast sold titanium links for 45$ they would make a killing imhop

omega PO SS-- the rep from raffle looks good but def feel bulkly on edge vs gen and clasp is needed a bunch of refinement.. rather bite the bullet and buy a gen bracelet for a hiend OMega PO SS.... the beater PO then I guess its find

Omega butterfly rep clasp are amazing... I took one to the Omega boutique and played dumb ... told them please ensure this is gen.. they took it in the back, came back and said YES 40$ vs 320$ for a gen

TUDOR TITANIUM vs gen titanium. its so close... really is. not sure long term durability but XF and ZF Pelgagos are dam nice for the money. wish I could find a rep LHD! but ZF don't make them any more

I totally get where you’re coming from! It’s crazy how close some of these reps have gotten, especially when you compare them side by side with the gen. I respect the method—buying gen, comparing, and then flipping it to avoid the depreciation hit while keeping a near-identical rep as the daily beater.

What’s the next rep you’re eyeing? Any specific models you think are due for a major upgrade in the rep scene?