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If I recall, it took a while for them to sell out in the US, 18 months or so. But then again, 9,999 isn't exactly "Limited" is it? I bought mine in April of 2000 at 35% off. There's really no way to tell how long it took to produce them, but it was timed to be released right before the 2000 America's Cup.
30% off is what I would consider a good price NIB from an Authorized Dealer. You can't find many Dealers to give you 30% off and, while not rare, it certainly isn't a watch that can be ordered or that you can find in any shop. The advantage you have over when I bought mine is yours will come with a 2-Year Warranty, mine only came with 1-Year. But I didn't need it. Omega also released a "Non-America's Cup" which, if you have no interest in the America's Cup, is actually a nicer version, in that it has applied metal markers.
Seamaster Professional America's Cup Limited Edition
Model 2533.50.00 (SS Bracelet) and 2833.50.91 (rubber strap). They were released in 2000 in a Limited Edition of 9,999 total. It has the "America's Cup" name and logo on the dial, with engraving on the caseback. It also has "Limited Edition" engraved on the 3:00 case side. It has a raised number 18k White Gold Bezel Insert.
The Seamaster Professional "Non-America's Cup" is:
Model 2230.50.00 Automatic, Full Size, Bracelet. $2695 MSRP (same as the America's Cup LE). Nicknamed the Non America's Cup because Omega released it in response to the popularity of the America's Cup Limited Edition, and more particularly the 18k White Gold Bezel Insert with raised numbers.
The differences between the America's Cup and the Non-America's Cup are: Obviosly, the Non-AC doesn't have the America's Cup affiliation. It is not a Limited Edition. It also has more writing on the dial that is engraved on the caseback ot the America's Cup. No Limited Edition engraving on the 3:00 side of the case. Same movement and case. The Non-America's Cup also has applied metal markers, name and logo, a trend Omega seems to be going with in new models. It also replaces the older "Bond" style bracelet with the newer "Speedy" style bracelet.
The Non-America's Cup is available in Full Size on Bracelet and Rubber Strap as well as Mid Size on Bracelet and Strap. The America's Cup LE was only availbe in Full size Bracelet and Strap, no Mid Size.
The Non-America's Cup is also discontinued now, but you may still find it in the Dealer Pipeline somewhere.
Seamaster Pro "Non-America's Cup" Model 2230.50.00 photos by Armin.
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