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Re: Point Counterpoint *PIC*

In Response To: Point Counterpoint ()

: Is it just me or am I sensing a little
: negativity here? ;-)

Let's just call it dissapointment.

: pic of the regular 2531.80.00. My first
: impression was that the waves were gimmicky.
: And they are. There is no denying it. They

Actually, the commercial photos GREATLY exaggerate the wave effect to the point that it does look gimmicky--if not ridicilous. But you will find that in real life, outside of catalogs and jewelry store lighting the effect is very subtle and only noticable when viewed closely from certain angles.

: Once in a while a manufacturer needs something
: new, something unique that will excite the
: marketplace. IMO, Omega has breathed some
: life into a dull, stagnant, stodgy line of
: watches. No, the 40th Anniversary 007 Model

Funny, that is exactly how I feel about the REGULAR Bond SMP 2531.80. With the subtle wave pattern, offering it with only blue or white dials instead of the overused classic black, skeleton hands and cleverly different basket-weave bracelet design, it is a step apart from the regular watch crowd without looking comic or out of place.

The 007 Limited Edition is only a subtle change from the standard 2531.80. Most noticable is the silver 007 logo near 6 on the dial. Less noticable is the 007 logo pattern covering the dial. The detail on the back of the watch is something that is a nice touch, but not noticed when the watch is worn.

Still, I can easily imagine getting tired of the heavy and inescapable Bond references on the 007LE. I have had my 2531.80 for almost five years now and have no signs of getting tired or bored with it. Hard to go wrong with a real classic! Why settle for anything less--especially if it cost even more?