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I just called Omega/Swatch Group in New Jersey to ask about this watch. It is available as model 2234.50.00 as an International version, not available in the US. The US version is still the model 2534.50.00 and has the older style "Bond" bracelet with the single button, hidden, slide clasp.

If you want it with the New Style "Speedy" bracelet from a US Dealer, here's what I suggest.

Buy the watch on the Rubber Strap as model 2834.50.91. This runs $1895 MSRP. Then buy the Bracelet as a replacement part for the Seamaster Pro Non-America's Cup model 2230.50.00. Last I heard, this bracelet runs 357.50 MSRP. My Dealer tries to keep a couple in stock. Make sure your Dealer gives you a discount on both. This is equivalent to buying the watch on the bracelet (you want) and getting the strap that goes with it for only $100 - $150 depending on the discount your Dealer gives you.

If you don't want the strap, you can sell it for the difference. You may also propose to your Dealer that you purchase it on the strap, and have him swap the strap for the new bracelet and charge you based on the retail price of the bracelet model. He is then free to sell the strap. But he may not go for this, because a dealer doesn't want to build up a stock of straps or bracelets he can't sell. I know mine will do this, but only if he keeps an equilibrium of Straps & Bracelets in stock.

This method also works well with onther models like the black/black Seamaster Pro.

Best WIShes,

Keith Downing