mars08 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 I can't believe no one's mentioned my new favourite Seamaster which is begging to be repped: No, it's NOT the Bond LE. Take a closer look. Put simply, there are so many of the Seamaster range that could use a 1:1 case, it must make sense to make it Hi bigpops, That's the new red Seamaster. I suspect that's the one model which some people have heard "whispers" about. Apparently there's a rep in the WORKS. So you might be lucky.
bigpops Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 It is, except this is black, not blue like the standard co-axial SMP. I hope those whispers have some truth to them. I like the catchy model number for it. It's 212.30.41.20.01.002. It just rolls off the tongue.
tazzman Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 I have got information from one of our dealers that the Red Seamaster is on its way ...soon... - tazz
mars08 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 "...soon..." So we wait and wait and wait.
DirtyVader Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 haha. I also wish peeps would tell us which dealers have said so and so - instead of acting as if we were dealing in state secrets.
JBond Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 So, I post my Seamaster. The best SMP I have ever seen (except CG...). Any...questions...?
DemonSlayer Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 That one looks exactly the same as the one Silix offers. IMO the best SMP available right now.
DirtyVader Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 the only flaw with that one is the case. If you can source a correct case. You're all set.
JBond Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 the only flaw with that one is the case. If you can source a correct case. You're all set. The case? What do you mean? The watch's case or the box set? As you can see I have a nice AR effect
DirtyVader Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 No no, just the case. As in the typical flaws we all know and hate (HE, CGs). Bracelet, dial and crystal look great
mars08 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 No no, just the case. As in the typical flaws we all know and hate (HE, CGs). Bracelet, dial and crystal look great Hands are correct length too.
JBond Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 Another one for play. I will make a review soon if I have time.
r2d4 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 J Bond that is a fine rep. You should wear it with pride. I have a couple of cases with acceptable crown guards that I am going to inquire about a service to micro weld the He Valve holes. Then I plan to redrill and mill a new hole for a gen valve, in it's proper lacation of course.
JBond Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 J Bond that is a fine rep. You should wear it with pride. I have a couple of cases with acceptable crown guards that I am going to inquire about a service to micro weld the He Valve holes. Then I plan to redrill and mill a new hole for a gen valve, in it's proper lacation of course. Wow good luck Could you please send pics of your nice cases? That interesting!
r2d4 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 Wow good luck Could you please send pics of your nice cases? That interesting! I have a picture of one on page 2 of this post. Top pic is an older Incorrect He valve case. Bottom is CFC.
mars08 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 A very informative comparison of the gen 42mm PO and the SMP. In this case it's the 2255.80 model. Good detailed photos too. HERE
whitestripes Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Posted September 1, 2008 I'm just waiting until the factories come out with a new and improved "red" Bond Seamaster. Of course, it might be a waste of time and they might look like [censored], but then again it might be in the current fad of super reps and be outstanding. The dealers know about the interest, and they will sell like hotcakes. No need to bother with flawed reps when we know for a fact that a new version will come out, that will potentially fix them. If not, I can always get the current ones...
P4GTR Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Just a heads up that the pearl is not attached to the bezel, just the insert on a SMP I recently got from josh.
whitestripes Posted September 10, 2008 Author Report Posted September 10, 2008 Don't forget about the promised land! Only if they can fix the crown guards. That's the only thing that's stopping me from getting the old one.
f5mando Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) Don't forget about the promised land! Only if they can fix the crown guards. That's the only thing that's stopping me from getting the old one. The original promised land..! Edited September 12, 2008 by f5mando
mars08 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks for the reminder, f5mando! I'm "negotiating" a financial settlement with my ex right now. When it's finally sorted out I might treat myself to a gen blue SMP Bond as a reward. Lost a bad woman, gained an excellent Omega... sounds like a good swap.
whitestripes Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Posted September 12, 2008 Either the old 2531 or the new 2220 would satisfy me. I just figure the new one would be more popular for the rep factories (I also like the applied logo, indicies, and the new huge hippocampus on the back.
f5mando Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks for the reminder, f5mando! I'm "negotiating" a financial settlement with my ex right now. When it's finally sorted out I might treat myself to a gen blue SMP Bond as a reward. Lost a bad woman, gained an excellent Omega... sounds like a good swap. [/quote] Better than a good swap for several reasons, which include (but are not limited to) the following: (feel free to add to this- it could be interesting)! 1. It will never sag in parts (so it will always look good on your arm), 2. It will never: 3. Leave you, 4. Spend your money, 5. Sleep with your best friend (or anyone else without your consent), 6. If serviced regularly, will last you forever. *The 2531 will always be a more collectible item than its successor, the 2220 IMHO.*
mars08 Posted September 13, 2008 Report Posted September 13, 2008 7. Once it's gone, you don't keep paying for it for the rest of your life
f5mando Posted September 13, 2008 Report Posted September 13, 2008 7. Once it's gone, you don't keep paying for it for the rest of your life Ouch! There speaks the bitter voice of experience, methinks..
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