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The simplest comparison of the two styles is that the:

Classic Bond Seamaster is well rounded in style so that it looks sporty, yet conservative. This makes it versatile enough that it can be worn with everything from very casual up to somewhat dressy. And the navy blue is a pleasant yet conservative alternative to the staggeringly mundane traditional white/silver/gold/black color pallete of most mens jewelry.

By contrast, the newer GMT-style Seamaster design is much bolder, making it obviously and undeniably a sports watch. This adds a lot of appeal to many people who prefer the bold sports look. And the black+steel makes it a no-brainer to coordinate with.

But the ultra-bold sport look of the newer style makes it stand out more obviously out of place in dressy situations. Situations where the classic Bond SMP might not be the optimal stylistic choice either, but would be much more passable.

So if you are looking for a heavily sports-style watch and you plan on using a different watch for dressier situations, then the newer style should work well for you.

But if you want a watch that is well rounded enough to handle about any situation short of conservative business suits or tuxedo, then the classic Bond style may be the better choice for you.

Either way, you can't really go wrong. The differences merely alter the range of use that the watch is most suitable for.