b16a2 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 This week I have had two break throughs; 1) I found a 'close up' option on my sisters camera phone = slighty better pics 2) I bought a genuine SMP Auto The Watch I feel it doesn't need much of an introduction. It is a legend among many divers, as well as many Bond fans. It was originally worn by Pierce Brosnan, and it also appears in the new Casino Royale, being worn by Daniel Craig. It is the full size automatic version Compared to my rep SMP Chrono I used to have the SMP Chrono (currently on its way to Lazarini) I must admit, in comparison to the gen, the look and feel is very close. The three main comments I would make are; 1) The bracelet feels much better on the gen. It is more free, however, a little lubricant on the rep bracelet could possibly fix this 2) The lume - by god does this thing glow!!! 3) The dial - The wave pattern is certainly more prominent in sunlight than on the replica Thoughts I have wanted to buy this watch for a long time. There was something about it that drew me in. It is fairly simple looking, the cult image, but overall it is just such a versatile watch. You can wear it with almost anything. As for comfort, it is darn close to the Aerospace, which I believe to this day is the most comfortable watch available. Anyway, I didn't want to write too much, just to post a few pics of it; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Wow, congrats! Always nice to see the real thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuiceMaker Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 it's gorgeous!!! without a doubt a classic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuTymer Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Handsome watch! Congrats! I'm planning on going down the same path as you soon, maybe with the tax refund check. Was it hard to find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I believe this watch could be a rather good investment in the long run, too. They're now producing the SMP only with the Co-Axial movement, and many people aren't too crazy about the lower bph. I suspect the classic Bond Seamaster might get more valuable in the preowned market. Anyway... this is a great classic. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Congratulation on a good move. I have the gen black SMP and it really is a classic watch. It's is without a doubt one of my 'keepers'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Nice watch! But what's up with the gap at the clasp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 congrats man, love to have that one in my collection(as a gen), looks beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I agree with By-Tor. THis is a good investment as it is destined to be a classic. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 A classic for sure. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Absolutely awesome watch, awesome purchase Nice watch! But what's up with the gap at the clasp? Glad someone else said it first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 It's just the way it's twisted on my wrist. Link sit's normally when on the normal place of the wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viennawatch Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Watch looks beautiful! Wear it well! And make sure your son, well if you have one, inherits it. I'm gonna make sure my son, when I have one, will inherit all my watches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) Congrats on the gen purchase. You can't go wrong with a classic like the SMP. Edited February 22, 2008 by TA8088 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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