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: I like your "no-date" version w/
: "Railmaster" numerals.
Actually I copied the numerals from a Seamaster 30, RAF issue. Probably very similar to the original Railmaster. It annoys me (slightly) that the current SMPs have markers at the 3,6, and 9 positions that are truncated to make space for numerals, but no numerals!
: Did you try a version w/ current large
: number-black bezel?...just curious.
Yes, it looked worse! Those big numbers don't look right with anything IMO. The worst example is the current limited edition "London" Olympic chronometer - they clash horribly with the retro dial design.
Also, the bezel on my 2g SMP (pre-"Bond") is either actually a very dark blue rather than black (like the Seiko Diver watches), or perhaps it has just faded with time.
My overall idea was to get back to the spirit of the Royal Navy issue Seamaster 300s of the 1970s. Hence, no bracelet, no "gimmick" helium valve and no date (only means you have to unscrew the crown to change it every month) - also, as far as I know, the current British Military spec. for diver watches includes the design of the dial and that is based on the old Seamaster 300, not the Rolex Sub / "Bond" style.
Current British issue watches are all Swiss quartz movements, and why not?
I'm sure if I sent a few thousand Euros to Omega they'd be quite happy to do a one-off!
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