zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: I need your help in deciding between Omega
: Seamaster chrono diver and Tag Heuer
: Aquaracer automatic Day-date. I know that
: the seamaster is a better watch in terms of
: quality, brand image and resale, however
: when I saw some used seamasters on the net I
: noticed that the red lettering on the dial
: had faded (orange), the dial had turned into
: a darker blue and the tritium dots have also
: turned yellowish. This to me seems
: unacceptable after paying a lot of money if
: I am going to be happy with the watch long
: term.

: Could owners of Seamasters please confirm how
: long you had your watch for and if you have
: experienced something similar. Any help
: appreciated.

I've had my Bond Seamaster (non-chrono) for almost 5 years now, and nothing on the dial shows any signs of fading or discoloration. I don't work outdoors, but my watch has spent a fair amount of time out in the Florida sun while I walked around the local theme parks, etc. I suspect that if you work outdoors and your watch is constantly exposed to the sun, this will accelerate the aging process. The good news is that you can always buy a brand new replacement dial if your watch ever starts to look really bad.

-John