Anakin14 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Has there been a recent gen of the SMP that's had no chrome accent around the lume's? I know current SMPs do and my rep doesn't. If not, I think I'll buy a new gen dial and replace this one. Any suggestions where I can buy a gen dial for this watch?? Here's a picture of my rep, sans chrome accents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 As far as I know... the newest gen "Bond" SMP has white gold (or SS?) rings around the lume (my gen purchased 2 months ago being the source of this info) whereas the older versions (my Gen 2001 SMP Pro, for example) have white paint surrounding the lume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauxlex Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 According to Omega's website, all newer Bond SMPs "reds" have the SS accents. Yours is a third generation Bond, and with those CGs, I would leave it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin14 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks so much everyone for the help. So, if I understand correctly, older SMPs had white paint around the lumes, which mine certainly has. Therefore, it is "authentic". I must say, the dial on this rep looks spot on. I held it up to a gen and even the waves are perfect. One other question, does the back look like a gen's back? I doesn't look close to any gen's back that I've ever seen. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 The standard SMP has never had accents on the markers. The red letter Co-Axial does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauxlex Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'm not 100% sure about the back, but i do believe it is accurate minus a complicated engraving of a globe with the omega symbol that the reps don't bother recreating, and there is also a serial number laser etched into one of the lugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars08 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'm totally hooked on the SMP Bond. I've checked out plenty of photos of the gen and it seems that the caseback "creature" engraving has changed at least once over the life of this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 The caseback on this rep matches the dial - what I mean is that most, if not all, watches with this dial didn't have the globe engraved. The globe came later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars08 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Here's a pic of the other caseback I've seen. Note: The monster is shiny instead of textured. And the monster has a different saddle or whatever it is. Maybe someone can find a better photo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5mando Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I'm not 100% sure about the back, but i do believe it is accurate minus a complicated engraving of a globe with the omega symbol that the reps don't bother recreating, and there is also a serial number laser etched into one of the lugs. You're partially right, fauxlex: The engraved globe was a later introduction, but they weren't too bothered about fitting them. Consequently, they used a lot of their existing stock case-backs even as globe versions were produced. Some non-globe adorned SMP's are newer than their etched brethren. When I shopped for a new-old-stock 2531, it was a must-have feature for me (and I scored a few months ago)! *The sea monster on mine is 'smooth-topped' and shiny, as opposed to rough like the close-up shot of yours, Anakin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 The hippocampus is shiny in both of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I have seen a rep with the engraved globe and omega symbol offered, I believe Silix had it on his 007. Only one of my gens has it. I always prefer to look for the red dot to ensure a real unmolested watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imranbecks Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 (edited) The "seamonster" at the caseback is not a monster... According to Omega, it is actually a Sea Horse... Go figure.. Anyway, abt the lumes on the dial, the previous regular Seamaster Bond ref 2531.80 did not have the steel rims but instead had the white borders around it. I actually prefer it without the steel rims. But note that the gen Seamaster 007 edition 2537.80 had steel rims around the lumes on the dial, similar to the newer co-axial Seamasters.. Other than my regular SMP rep, I also have the rep Seamaster 007 edition, indeed, that one has steel rims around the lumes while the regular SMP does not.. I prefer the lumes on the regular SMP without the steel.. Edited October 8, 2008 by imranbecks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5mando Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have seen a rep with the engraved globe and omega symbol offered, I believe Silix had it on his 007. Only one of my gens has it. I always prefer to look for the red dot to ensure a real unmolested watch. I'd like to see that rep version of globe etching. Any shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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