Great comparison of a true classic vs a future classic.. I have the Brosnan one and for me it’s more versatile than newer sporty one.. I even wore it to my own wedding day in a blue tuxedo.. keep the videos coming.. greeting from Ecuador in South America !

For me, Omega of the 90s and early 00s is my favorite. That's probably because I grew up watching Brosnan as Bond. I just purchased the 2531.80.00 because of its delicious 90s look, simpler movement, value for money, and overall wearability. I can't imagine these will stay cheap in the coming years.

1503-825 bracelet is way better then the new one.The way clasp continues into the bracelet is a perfection. it's slimmer, spirtier, more rounded, classy. Only thing that is better is the exxtention. That is why I wear the new one on the rubber, but 2531.80 stays on 825. Even tried 825 on the new one...looks crazy, but wearable.

The 2531.80.00 IS Legend 😊

Got the 1120 seamaster for $1950 + tax …. Feel like a got a great deal … it’s my first luxury watch watch and it feels very nice.

Calling the 2500 "just" a modified ETA 2892-A2 is a little unfair. Originally, the early 2531.80's had an 1109, which, truly was a 2892-A2, still with ETA stamp, with merely an Omega stamped rotor. A year or so in, they upgraded to the 1120, which is what actually falls into the "modified" ETA 2892-A2 category: The architecture is nearly identical, but Omega themselves manufactured it (complete with Omega stamp), added some jewels, and modified the rotor. The 2500, on the other hand, was quite different. Yes, it was still largely based on the ETA 2892-A2, and, yes, was still technically a modification of it... but they completely redesigned the entire escapement from the ground up; not just their own version, but a different tech entirely: the co-axial, which differs heavily from the standard Swiss Lever escapement at least as much as Rolex's Chronergy, if not more so. Now, I wouldn't classify the 2500 as a truly, fully in house movement. That honor, I believe, lies with Omega's 8000 series. But to call it a modified 2892 I feel buries just how much work went into it, and how revolutionary it really was. The 2500 truly was the beginning of what propelled Omega into a world class watch brand, comparable to Rolex, in terms of quality.

Great comparison 👍🏻 I really love the 2531.80 it’s a classic and would buy it again if I found a good one! Thank You

My father in law bought his Omega in the 1960s when $300 could buy an Omega or a Rolex. He was a successful doctor and could have purchased anything. He grew up poor and only bought quality, never status. After he died recently, I asked my wife if she knew where his Omega ended up. She didn't know but put 2+2 together - Omega and my fondness of 007 - and found me a 007 40th Seamaster. Way, way too much, and I'm not even a watch person, but wearing it reminds me of my wife and my late father in law.

Give me the old one I have a 2001model which was my dad's and I love it nice video.

How is a company meant to make money and thus improve over time if people refuse to pay retail and want 40% off. It’s a luxury watch company not a discount charity. If you want it. Pay for it

Say what you will (better movement, overall better componentry, ceramic bezel and dial, etc.) but for me the original will always be The Bond watch. It also looks way better than the newer version, so subtly sophisticated and elegant. The new-and-improved model looks almost like a toy watch to me.

Personally I like the 3rd Gen version. I actually have nicknames for the color differences in this generation

You have to get the rubber strap. It’s super comfortable and awesome to wear in the summer.

I was in the market for one but I seen a fake and it’s making me scared to buy one I don’t want to get ripped off

How's come the second hands aren't synched??????

Tem que ser réplica