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Re: SMP Quartz
In Response To: SMP Quartz ()

You know I was watching Goldeneye the other day and it's interesting that although the automatic SMP is heavily marketed as the "James Bond" watch, it is quite clear that the quartz version was used in the films (at least for some shots).

Personally I still prefer the automatic movement. The nice sweep hand really sets a fine Swiss watch apart from a $50 Wal-Mart Timex. I guess I also appreciate the incredible skill and craftsmanship that is required to manufacture such a tiny gears-n-springs machine that actually keeps pretty good time...

: I am in the process of purchasing my first
: Omega. I have narrowed it down to the James
: Bond Mid Blue face Blue Bezel or the new
: Black face/Black Bezel with the sword hands.
: While I considered the automatic I have
: decided on the quartz model because I
: probably will not be wearing it everyday.
: Has anyone had any problems with this watch?
: I would appreciate any suggestions or
: comments.

: Thank you.

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