From someone who has a collection of Seiko Tunas, you will never have to explain to me the value of a quality quartz movement. 😜

You got a great deal on that watch. I bought the ceramic auto version & it's by far my favorite watch. Enjoy it in good health

Ive just acquired the Omega seamaster, absaloutley thrilled to bits, great video, thanks 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I've had the same Omega for 8 yrs now ( automatic version ) - it has never STOPPED and the timekeeping is incredible. Also dived in it and no problems at all - it's a tough and usable everyday watch . You got a bargain there !

Amazing video man! Just waiting for my one to come. Dream coming true!! Thanks for posting. Cheers from Brazil!

Watching this video again after a number of years as I am still hunting for one. You must be happy that you bought it when you did. Prices on these have rocketed!

Oleg, this is also the watch the Duke of Cambridge (Prince William) wears. Gifted to him by his late mother Diana Princess of Wales.

Excellent review Oleg and it is great to see how much this watch means to you and the memories it shares. I got the automatic version in 1995 as my first 'serious' timepiece and I still wear it in rotation today. It was my only watch for about 8 years because it is a brilliant all rounder. I own a sub as well these days but the Omega still gets as much wrist time. I've never serviced it as it still runs well enough (about -10 sec per day) and the lume has aged to a beautiful honey colour that I wouldn't restore. I shall be passing this one on rather than selling.

A watch that brings a lot of memories. My dad used to have the same one.

Omega makes an amazing watch - Congratulations on finding your grail watch Oleg. I am not into quartz but this is a really cool watch. Thank you for another fantastic video :)

Seamaster was my grail too...finally got one last year. Went a little different but still with a Bond era Seamaster. I went with the 2254.50 black dial with sword hands. I love it....keeps great time. Started as special occasion watch but decided to make it my every day watch. I still put on my 36 year old Seiko dive watch when doing something that might damage it....but otherwise it stays on me 24-7.

I really enjoy your videos, so many people on KZfaq can learn how to review watches from you, cheers

I own one as well, quartz too, bought new more than 20 years ago, I love it and used and abused, scuba diving to 40 meters deep included. It has withstand anything that I have done with it. Nowadays I just wear it in special ocasions, it has earned the well deserved rest!

I have always loved that watch too, its very iconic. Have never pulled the trigger though. There are many reduced size models out there, but you got the real thing. A good solid quartz movement is not that bad at all. I had a dress Omega quartz with the same time setting feature. I didnt mind the missing date quick set - you can advance the date rather quick spinning the hour hand. 24 years you say? Boy I feel old :/ See you around

quartz is truly underrated, gs and citizen chronomaster have some nice watches with remarkable movements in their collection. i really wish more reviewers focusing on HAQ in the future.

Nice video! I just brought a 36mm, white dial version of the 1996 Quartz Omega Seamaster. I absolutely love it! I had a Sword-hand, Peter Blake Seamaster automatic, in 41 mm. It was in like new condition so I wore is sparingly, as I was afraid to damage it. Eventually after 3 years I decided to sell it. I much prefer the smaller 36mm size on my 6.5 inch wrist. Just a note about Quartz verses automatic, if your budget is tight, Quartz watches sell for less, and need less maintenance on average. I hated laying out $600.00 USD for an AD service on my auto Seamaster....just think of all the nice timepieces that can be had for $600.00.

I own the same watch for the very same reasons. Such an iconic piece. Thanks for the review

Beautiful, durable, and iconic watch, iconic movie, and beautiful soon to be iconic thumbnail. If you talk about this watch for hours, I would watch the whole thing.

oleg i just purchased one your price was incredible i paid 1995 for a updated one with a new omega oe blue bezel put back on it so did I get a great deal no but it was fair for the work that was done to it and its in excellent shape with box and card

I very much agree on your quartz statements... I have a couple of 9Fs next to Springdrive and “classic” Mechanical and that’s fab horology....👍✅

Well done on owning and keeping that seamaster quartz! Nice story and review Oleg! Best regards.

I’ve been looking for this watch since forever. You’re so lucky to have found it under 1K USD. The ones I always find are 1.5K - 4K.

Great review Oleg :)

Bro you know why I like you, you never disrespect any watch not even Chinese cheep one's & also you reviewing quartz & automatic watches it's really really good, like I never knew omega made quartz watches until to day........keep up the good work.......👌👌

Great video! What other watches are in your collection?

Helpful video! Did you have to pay customs / duties buying it from the US to Canada via eBay?

Wow,you got an absolute bargain at €960,I too have always wanted one from when I first saw it on bonds wrist on goldeneye,the cheapest I've seen them on ebay and many other websites is around 18 hundred British pounds for one

Great Watch... Enjoy it for decades to come....

Hi Have a question I have the 2531.80 and even though is from 2006 or 2008 the dial has kind of more patina, not sure if that’s normal thanks

Love my new Omega Seamaster smpc 300 great everyday piece and so comfortable to wear

Iconic! I'll have a Bond Omega one day 😉👍👍

Beautiful... you should do a review of your full collection

Hey thanks for the review. I'm also looking for the same model, and everywhere I look there's a red second hand. Someone is selling me the white second hand version like yours. I am afraid for its authenticity, do you know why the second hand is white instead of red? It's an specific version or year?

I recently bought a used Seamaster Professional with the plain blue dial in an as new condition. It is an auto mechanical watch and I'm very satisfied with it. I like your model's color too. I didn't know there is a quartz Seamaster . Thank you for sharing.

Nice review. I must inform you about “papers” as you proudly declared that they were included in your purchase deal 1:25. I notice your card is blank 1:32. And thus I offer my reply. Perhaps it can serve as the 8th in your list of “Tips & Tricks”. The only true value of “papers” is in the degree to which they establish provenance. In the case of Omega, there were originally up to three cards along with a dongle/hang-tag accompanying the watch (occasionally, mostly with numbered, limited special editions, there was also a paper, serialized certificate specifying the watch’s particular number within the limited run). Cards included the Warranty, Pictograph, and Chronometer cards. Each card, as well as the dongle/hang-tag, would have had the reference number and unique serial number factory typed upon it. The date would, of course, be hand written. There were instances where the AD would issue cards on which ALL of these numbers were hand written. This is a less reliable iteration as the provenance can be easily forged. The presence of an AD’s stamp can increase credibility in such cases, but still, the factory typed numeration is the gold standard to look for. The idea being that “papers” - or more accurately in the case of Omega, cards - provide a level of authentication whereas the individual watch’s unique serial numbers are represented accordingly on the cards/dongle/certificate. Gray market dealers will often include utterly blank card(s) claiming a “full kit” or “box & papers” deal in hopes of falsely reassuring the unassuming, novice collector. Many online sellers take great care to photograph the card(s) such that the number lines are completely obscured, again in hopes of fooling the undiscerning buyer. Of course, the presence of other “paper” goods including instruction books, AD listings, manuals, etc, while nice to have, serve zero benefit toward establishing the provenance of a given timepiece - and thus add minimal value. Finally, for my part, I consider the inclusion of even one factory typed card - or even the solitary, serialized hang-tag which I often find to be an unmentioned, unexpected treat - to be of equal value in satiating my hunger for validating provenance.

I bought mine because of Goldeneye too. Bought it at the PX when I joined the Army. Best $1000 I ever spent. Worn all over the world, perfect for the the Bond life.

I just pulled the trigger on this watch through Chrono24, though it's still in escrow. It took me a while to find one in the condition I would like without breaking the bank, and it still cost me $2100 USD pre-tax and shipping! From what I could see out there, you got quite a bargain even though you bought yours years ago at this point. I bought mine for the GoldenEye association as well. To be honest, I "settled" for this watch until I'm comfortable enough to buy a brand new Speedmaster Moonwatch with a nylon strap. I'm a big space nut, so being the first watch on the moon makes the Speedy my grail, within reason. I can't imagine my wife would ever let me buy anything over 10 grand that we can't drive or live in, but if I could, I would consider a Speedmaster Snoopy to be my true grail. I can't wait to receive my SMP. GoldenEye is one of the best Bond films, second only to Casino Royale. They should really let Martin Campbell direct every movie that introduces the latest James Bond actor!

legendary piece. my dream watch to.

You can get the newer clasp with micro adjustments for about $120. That lack of micro adjustments has been my only gripe with my Omegas as well.

That is an incredible thumbnail you got there.

Brought this watch for £895:00 two weeks after goldeneye was released, do not regret buying it at all, it's served me very well.

Lack of micro-adjust truly does suck... However, acquaint yourself with the Seamaster bracelet's half-links (right next to the clasp), Oleg. Removing them has allowed me to achieve a perfect fit time and again. It's a hassle, sure, especially with the inner "jack-in-a-box" push pin sleeves falling out and nearly getting lost each time, yet it works. By the way, has the bezel been replaced on your particular unit? The steel inserts fade over time, and yours reminds me of just how beautiful the blue on the Seamaster's bezel insert can be when nice and fresh.

Thank God you don’t have OCD with the second hand not matching up with the indices. I like this one very much.🍀

I just got my 2541.80 a few weeks ago. Like you, it has been a watch I have been wanting to acquire for a long time.IMHO it has one of the best bracelets out there. To illustrate this; I decided to wear it even before I had it sized to my wrist. And what I found was that even though the bracelet was too big (I had to remove 2 links) the watch sat flat on my wrist the whole time. I wore it all night with a "too big" bracelet and I never felt it slipping off, or rolling around my wrist?!

I love that watch. Ever since goldeneye

I’ve had My mid size since 2002 still looks good have issue with quick set on mine but still going

Great review! It's 50 years ago since Seiko introduced the world to quartz! Omega quartz I understand have quite a fanbase? If I was 007 the last thing I would want is a bloody automatic? Looks the same as its counterpart but actually tells you the time. It's the cheap nasty quartz efforts that give quartz a bad name!Cheers!.Len.

Love my Seamaster automatic chronometer. It is also a used 36mm midsize with blue dial, paper work and box for $750 USD about 10 years ago. I agree the bezel is difficult to adjust but it clicks firmly. Did you polish the bracelet clasp? It is normally brushed.

I wonder if you could retro fit the new on the fly clasp on it. It fit seamlessly on my mine from 2017

I had an automatic version of this watch that I bought new in about 2003. I sold it towards the end of my masters because I needed the money. Now that I have a job, I bought the 2018 version. I missed having a Seamaster. It’s a great watch... any version.

I own one , 26 years old and still looks and runs as new .

Gorgeous watch.

it really bugs me that the second hand does not align with the printed second marker

How did you get it for such good price of 900$ , i want thet too , how ?

On the new no Wave dial ceramic you get tiny little links instead of micro adjustment nice to see omega addressing this problem! Also no problem on the new model Fantastic watch!

I dont understand if this is in fact the 36mm version?

900 is what i paid for new back in i think 2006 at a dealer love this piece and it sits proud next to the other 2,i call them my 3 omegas get it i think i changed the battery 3 times works perfect

Okay. That's my new Grail watch. Fantastic.

That is a very nice watch. I think is nicer then the currant Divers 300 Auto, the wave dial is to busy. I remember seeing Goldeneye in the theatre when it came out. I don’t remover the watch at all. I do remember when Casio Royale came out they made the Seamaster very visible. I personally like the Planet Ocean, but it’s over $6,000 US.

the second hand on your watch doesnt line up with the tick markers

Nice watch and review. From a practical point of view, my guess is a secret agent would probably wear a quartz watch. More shockproof and reliable.

I have the same watch in black, great watches! I noticed on your watch the tick was out of alignment and had a bit of flop in each tick. That's a sign it needs a service.

Great watch. Great movement. It's the only quartz peice I personally own, but mine is the 36 mm version. My daily wearer is a vintage Datejust so the size is ok for me. Mine is even more aggressively polished, but again, I'm used to it. Longest standing grail would have to be... The day date. But it'd have to be new to me. Polishing (over polishing) DOES ruin that watch IMHO.

very nice omega ... i like cheers

best sport watch ever..

My grailnwatch is omega too which came out in 007 movie!😂 but it's the one that Daniel Craig wore. Planet ocean. Hoping to get one soon!

That dog is awesome 👍

Great deal. Enjoy it

Sure nice one I own a 1997 automatic 41mm version definitely the best dress dive watch full stop enjoy.

Hi Oleg, I've just watched the latest video by Jody from 'Just One More Watch' and read the many many comments about the misaligned second hand (and noticed it by myself of course; have you already seen the review?). Am I wrong, or is the second hand of your Omega also a bit misaligned? And if so, does it disturb you? (I really don't like such things :D)

To my way of thinking Omega can do very little wrong, so cool choice Oleg. The idea of a "grail watch" is a bit odd, since it suggests that once you find it that's job done ... and we all know that's not how things tend to work out. I don't have one in mind, but I'm still kicking myself for dithering too long over the discontinued Precista PRS-5 from Timefactors, which isn't remarkable technically speaking (you could think of it as a Seagull 1963 in different clothes) but the look of thing is very close to one of my ideas of perfect. A good second hand example would be hard to resist.

Quite literally my favourite........ movie of all time! Big Trouble in Little China! If not favourite it's in top 3.....Have you paid your dues?......the cheque is in the mail! 😃 As for the watch very nice. Love the dial. Enjoy 👍

Quartz watches are used by the military, they are very durable, Keep perfect time, and can be seviced at any good jewellers , they are a genius piece of engineering 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧👍🌟, great video, thanks.

Where's the wrist shot with canine Bond wearing it? :-) Love that Cimier too!

I am not sure if it was Quartz or Automatic but Omega Bond watches from Omega were also something I used to want. It was 40mm in diameter so maybe even older than the one you have. I am not sure. Omega has quite a few nice vintage watches for many years. I do not like anything from them now. They are too heavy and too big for me. Some quartz watches are very accurate. The Grand Seiko 9f quartz is probably the most accurate besides the atomic clock. I have seen all the Bond movies but the last one a few times and I do remember seeing the Seamaster. Oleg, I believe buy what you like and don't care what anyone else thinks. You seem to love it and I enjoy seeing people who love their watch or watches. I don't think I will ever have my grail watch and I have wanted since around the late 1990's the Rolex day date in 18k Gold with a presidential band with white dial. A place I worked the top sales guys had them, I even bought an old Yachtmaster off one of them. I sold it in 2002 after 9-11 and everyone got laid off work all over the place. My stocks went to almost nothing. was a tough time. Now the newer Yachtmaster are much nicer in the bracelet and movement. It was the mid-1990's and I think I paid less than 2k for it. That covered two months rent and utilities so I don't regret selling it. Now my wife does not work and still have over 13 years on the mortgage, so no more Luxury watches for me. I look for value-packed Microbrand watches. This is why I bought the Tisell marine diver. I have loved the Submariner for a very long time. Also was a good value for the watch. I know you have one or two of them, or did. I have not seen any homage watches for the bond Omega Seamaster ever. Have you? How is your training for the Marathon going?

Very well made replica nice

You got an amazing deal

I never realised they were quartz. Still a lovely design and relatively affordable too. Think I would save another 500 more and try to get a speedmaster automatic.

Anybody know if you can pull the crown to save battery on this one?

Seen it for 2000.00 on C24 Sterling !

Bought it 3 days ago and i m over the moon.

goldeneye is an awesome movie! Brosnan is my favorite Bond

I have the same watch but mine is 1438 movement not 1538

the 2531.80 is the best one it was the one used after goldeneye by pierce

So much more elegant than the modern seamaster. I juste hate ceramic bezels in general. It gives such a bling bling vibe 😂

07:15 for jumpscare. I did XD

Haha! Big Trouble In Little China is required viewing in my household! But good choice on the Omega! I don’t have a problem at all with a highly accurate, high quality quartz watch! “Just remember what ol’ Jack Burton does when the earth quakes and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big old storm right square in the eye and he says, Give me your best shot, pal!”

960 dollars for a Seamaster is insanely good, they're going for around 2400 - 2600 dollars today and that still seems reasonable.

Are you sure that this Omega is original? The dial quality is worse than Casio Edifice 5 series (e. g. EF-500). The date is significantly shifted left. I would understand such quality in a $50 watch, not in a $2000 one...

Did you say Quartz?

I thought quartz watch are cheap

And now they’re worth so much more haha

Big Trouble in Little China is ten times better a movie than Goldeneye but the watch is totally gorgeous .and if I owned one would struggle to wear anything else .

I'm now watching this hoping to get one for under $2.000. Seems like a good investment.

Am I tripping out?

Is it a genuine watch? Looks like a fake taking into account its quality.

Modern realities are such that quartz calibers are experiencing mechanics (for the Seiko calibers of the NH35 type, problems begin already in 4-5 years). I see no reason to invest in such an expensive Omega mechanics, but these is quartz and it pleases.

The second hand comes with back recoil - the Japanese make quartz better kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJZoh7ph0MfepXU.html

OMEGA HAS THE BEST LUME!!!

oldest grail watch - Rolex day date...