zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

In my line of work, courts always prefer originals to photocopies, so let me first acknowledge that John has been a great teacher to me on this watch.

One of the best pieces of advice I've gotten from Chronocentric has been that you buy not just the watch, but the Seller. I've come close on a couple of 2537.80s (really close on one in particular), but in the end, it was this "trust" thing that kept me from pulling the trigger. No regrets here.

I checked out eBay before signing in here and found a current Post that models what I'd like to see. Have not idea if this is "authentic" or not, but I'm willing to bet that some folks here would generously work w/ you off line on any 2537.80 you went after in the evaluation process. Notice in the case of this particular watch that the Seller provides photos of the materials that John mentions, as well as confirming the xxxx/10,007 run number.

Before bidding, I'd ask for the serial number. Heck, if I wanted you to buy any of my watches, I'd give you that if you asked. You can then call the Service Center in Secaucus (quicker) or eMail Omega overseas (slower), and have them confirm that the serial number is indeed associated w/ the Bond Limited Edition.

John mentions pricing, and I'd like to underscore a point there, too. Look at "used" 2531.80s (the non-Limited Edition "Bond" watch, and, by the way, the only Omega automatic that Pierce Brosnan actuall wore in the films!). What are they selling for, used? What could you buy a new one for, w/ warranty and papers?

Then, if you are buying the 2537.80 as an "investment," think carefully about what that investment will be worth -- and when. A "worn" 2537.80 is in the same league as the 2531.80, as far as collectors go. Worth a bit more, to be sure, because of the "007" appointments, but not a whole lot more.

Keeping track on eBay since late summer, I'd say you'll see an average of 1 or 2 authentic 2537.80s per month there. And I've seen good ones go for under $2,000 (not mint).

Final thought: After 4 years of seeing what the market would do w/ a watch Omega no longer makes a penny on, I wouldn't be suprised if -- w/ a new James Bond and James Bond film this year -- that there is both a new Omega and a new limited edition on the horizon.

That's what I'm holding out for....