Omega Men's 2265.80.00 Seamaster Stainless Steel Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this Omega only after lusting after a Seamaster for 10 years- I researched this model as well as the james bond (didnt like the 007 wavy background) and also the 2264 which is awesome but I decided the blue was classy and also a little more fun than black- I bought from Amazon as they give a 5 year warranty- also comes with the serial numbers (note:does not come with the cards) the watch is perfect sized, listed at 41, looks like 43mm when all is said and done- classy and sporty, plus the heritage is great, light weight but masculine- has a great finish and glare proofing on the crystal make it well worth the price- high re-sale value as well make it a good investment you can wear daily! I wish it had a sweeping second hand but it is quartz and it makes sense to "tick" all and all beautiful and with the overnight shipping for 15 bucks you get it quick and easy- I suggest this watch for those who are smart enough to spend on a quality timepiece but who cannot afford the chronotimer which is a definite 5!!! enjoy

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Set sail with confidence and style to points unknown with this classic Omega Seamaster stainless steel men's quartz chronometer watch, a highly accurate timepiece that's as comfortable negotiating deals in the boardroom as it is navigating the breaking seas. It's also a great diving watch, with water resistance to 300 meters (984 feet) and a helium escape valve, which allows helium to escape from inside the watch when the watch is worn in highly pressurized environments (such as long-term underwater work or crude oil exploration). Definitively masculine in design, it features a large, round silver stainless steel watch case that blends brushed and polished surfaces and measures 41mm (1.61 inches) wide and 11.5mm (0.45 inches) deep.
The silver stainless steel watch case with a rhodium-plated finish is topped by a silver unidirectional bezel with markings in black. It frames a blue dial background with a Geneva wave pattern and large, luminous Dauphine hands (with seconds hand) and baton dial markers. Other features include an automatic date display at 3 o'clock, screw-in caseback, screw-locked crown, and scratch-resistant and glare-proofed domed sapphire crystal. It's completed by a silver stainless steel link bracelet band that offers polished highlights, which is joined by a secure, push-button clasp. It's completed by a silver stainless steel link bracelet band that offers polished highlights, which is joined by a secure, push-button clasp.
Originally created in the 1750s, the first chronometers were clocks that were accurateenough to calculate the longitude of a ship's position. Today, the chronometer label is bestowed upon timepieces that have undergone precision tests and received a certificate from the official COSC (Control Officile Suisse de Chronometers) regulatory organization that rigorously tests and certifies (or fails) watch movements for chronometer status.
The Omega Story
The Omega watch story begins in 1848, when founder Louis Brandt began hand assembling key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen in his principality La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the northwest corner of Switzerland. However, the Omega name didn't appear until 1894, after Louis Brandt had passed away and his watchmaking traditions were taken over by his sons, Louis-Paul and Cesar Brandt. Omega watches have long been associated with glamorous screen and sports stars--the Omega Seamaster is famous for being the watch of choice for James Bond--with current ambassadors including Pierce Brosnan, Nicole Kidman, tennis player Anna Kournikova, and swimmers Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe.
But Omega is more than just a fashionable watch. In 1965, the Omega Speedmaster chronograph was "flight-qualified by NASA for all manned space missions" as the only wristwatch to have withstood all of the U.S. space agency's severe tests, including passing grades for extreme shocks, vibrations, and temperatures ranging from -18 to +93 degrees Celsius. The greatest moment in the Speedmaster's history was undoubtedly 20 July 1969 at 02:56 GMT, when it recorded man's first steps on the Moon's surface as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Today, Omega is known for its rigorous testing of new movements, cases, and bands. Each new Omega movement is tested on the wrist in existing Omega models, while various laboratory tests are conducted to determine temperature-resistance, shock-resistance and vibration-resistance.

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Omega Men's 3539.50.00 Speedmaster Automatic Chronograph Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I will dispense with the history and reputation of the watch and provide my personal recommendation and observations of the unit I purchased. For Omega Speedmaster history and product information, there is plenty of content on the manufacturers website and other related websites for you to perform your own research. Let's just say the watch has an illustrious and proven history and leave it at that.

First I must declare that this product was purchased from and shipped by Amazon.com, not by a vendor advertising in the Amazon.com marketplace. This is an important attribute because of the number of "knock off", "fake", or the overused term "replica" name brand watches being sold as the authentic article by some of these less than reputable `gray market' vendors. This is critically important because of the money you will shell out to obtain this fine watch. I was apprehensive about purchasing this watch online because of the high possibility of being scammed; however, I felt I could safely purchase a fine watch from Amazon.com because I had faith that their buyers sourced these watches legitimately in the wholesale watch market. I don't believe that Amazon.com wants to damage their reputation by scamming the public by passing off fake watches as genuine and would take reasonable measures to assure the authenticity of their products offered and sold.

Before I purchased the Omega Speedmaster Automatic Chronograph Reduced watch, I spent hours scouring the web for information regarding how to identify a fake Omega Speedmaster watch. What I found was occasionally a little contradictory, but there is enough for you to confidently verify and validate your watch as genuine without opening the case. As I said, information was contradictory occasionally, but more importantly, the characteristics to help determine a watch's authenticity are determined by the age of the watch itself and can bring authenticity in question when the wrong characteristics are applied to an inappropriate year or even the correct model. This is because minute changes have occurred over the nearly half century of the watch being manufactured.

The reason why you have to go through this nightmare of web research is that unless the watch was registered with Omega by an "Authorized" dealer, Omega will declare the watch a fake, regardless if it is genuine or not. This is to protect the "Authorized" dealer's network and sales. This is important because an Authorized reseller is NOT permitted to discount the price of the watch and must be sold at list price. I have read in some cases, that the "Authorized" dealer is permitted to discount the watch up to 15%, but this hasn't been confirmed. You'll need to confirm that yourself. If the dealer does discount the price, or discount it below the 15%, they may jeopardize their "Authorized Dealer" status. Amazon.com and other "gray" market vendors can discount the watches more steeply, however they may not register them with Omega. Because the watch is not registered with Omega, genuine or not, Omega will not honor their standard warranty. Amazon.com offers their own warranty for the Omega watches, which is actually a year longer than the manufacturer's, to compensate for this.

Upon receipt of the watch, I carefully unpacked my watch and left all protective materials in place until I was satisfied it was genuine. The watch arrived in the proper shipping box, inner red Omega box, instruction guide, and feature/serial number cards. It also had all the proper laser etchings, matching serial numbers, and bracelet nomenclature. My watch arrived with bracelet model 1471/815. This is a great bracelet because it has a similar locking mechanism to that of Omega Seamaster. After inspecting the watch, I brought it to a former "Authorized" seller of the Omega product line from which I purchased my 2002 Omega Seamaster Professional Quartz Midsize for his assessment of the watch's authenticity. (Note - He was an authorized dealer when I purchased my Omega Seamaster.) He declared, without opening the watchcase back, that the watch was either genuine or an extremely impressive fake. After this, I had the dealer remove some links to match my wrist size and began to wear it daily.

As for the watch itself, it is beautiful, rugged but formal looking, and functional. It has the attention to detail you'd expect from such an expensive wristwatch. The watch has the characteristics more of an airplane gauge than that simply of a luxury watch. I feel I am wearing a fine, precision engineered tool. I don't get from some of the other lessor brand watches I own alongside my two Omegas and Rolex.

I mentioned earlier, my Omega Seamaster, which has equivalent quality of the Speedmaster. I also own a 2000 Rolex Submariner I purchased new without the date function. Of all three watches, I appreciate the detail of this watch the most, but I like the sense of ruggedness I feel wearing the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster. The Speedmaster, while being a "professional" watch like the other two, seems more "dressy" due to the 1471/815 bracelet's highly polished links. The Rolex Submariner and Omega Speedmaster, can both be worn with a suit just fine, but they seem to me to be more appropriate worn with casual attire.

This model I purchased is the Omega Speedmaster Automatic Chronograph Reduced. This watch is a little smaller in size than the Omega Speedmaster. I purchased this model rather than the regular sized model because I have a relatively small wrist compared to the size of my forearms. This watch appears regular sized on me. If you have a larger wrist, this size watch may not be for you. You should opt for the normal sized model if you have any concerns about the watch size.

As to the function of the watch, I've only had it a month and haven't seen it lose time. What I have noticed, is that if the watch slips towards my hand and I arch my hand back far enough, like while driving, I occasionally depress the top button of the watch which stops the watch from moving. I was concerned until I caught it one day. This is a self winding watch, and I found that it lasts longer than a day off the wrist before needing to be manually rewound and the time reset.

The Reduced model watch (Omega Speedmaster Automatic Chronograph Reduced) is related and very similar to the "Moonwatch" (Omega Speedmaster Professional Mechanical Chronograph Watch)but is not THE "Moonwatch" model. The key differentiators between the Reduced and the "Moonwatch" models are(1)size, the "Moonwatch" is (2) a mechanical watch (requires daily manual winding) while the Reduced is automatic winding, and the "Moonwatch" (3) has a hesalite (plastic) crystal. The dials on the watch face are also in different locations between the two models. There are some other minor, subtle differences between the two, but they really aren't worth mentioning, except to the purist of the "Moonwatch". If you are a purist of the Moonwatch, spend the extra money and purchase the "Moonwatch". You won't be happy unless you do, regardless of price or the feature advantages that the Omega Speedmaster Automatic Chronograph Reduced model offers. Check the Omega website for the proper model number. It may have changed, but the most recent look was model 3570.50.00. If you want a wonderful, classy, professional watch that is a descendant of the "Moonwatch" lineage and prefer a smaller sized watch, than this watch is for you...should you have enough disposable money to lay down for such a nice watch and not get buyers remorse. If you want an automatic watch that is larger in size, you may be more interested in the Omega Speedmaster Date Automatic Chronometer Chronograph Watch model number 3210.50.00. This watch has date feature which is missing from the Reduced model. Happy shopping.

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For men who demand only the best comes this stunning, masculine watch from Omega, a trusted name in elite timepieces. The durable, stainless-steel band of the Automatic Speedmaster Watch joins to a polished stainless-steel case that features a tachometer on the bezel and a scratch-resistant sapphire-coated dial window. A handsome, black dial boasts three subdials and classic silver-tone hour markers as well as stick minute indicators. This reliable, heirloom-worthy watch offers luminescent, silver-tone hands to round out its cool, metallic design.

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TAG Heuer Women's Carrera Diamond Accented Automatic Watch #WV2412.BA0793 Review

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(More customer reviews)I PERSONALLY LIKE A LARGER WATCH AND A LARGER BAND AS THIS WATCH IS DEFFINATELY A WOMENS SIZED WATCH..ITS NOT TINY BUT NOT THE MID SIZED I LOVE SO MUCH...THE DIAMONDS ON THIS ONE JUST SPARKLE LIKE CRAZY..IT'S VERY LIGHT WEIGHT AND DURABLE WITH A DRESSIER LOOK TO IT, ALTHOUGH I HAVE WORN IT TO WORK....I LOVE THAT IS DOES NOT NEED A BATTERY AND ONE CAN EASILY SEE THE HANDS....THE HIGH QUALITY DIAMONDS ARE THE HIGH POINT OF THIS WATCH..

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With its stainless steel design and gorgeous diamond accents, the TAG Heuer Women's Carrera Diamond Accented Automatic Watch beautifully complements your snappy-casual attire. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the timepiece includes a stainless steel bezel with glittering diamond accents, and a stainless steel link bracelet with a secure deployment buckle. A scratch-resistant sapphire window shields the black dial, which features diamond hour markers, slim silver minute indexes, and silver-tone watch hands. The face also includes a date calendar at three o'clock. This lovely timepiece is powered by Swiss-automatic movement and is water resistant to 165 feet.

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TAG Heuer Men's WJF2112.BA0570 Tiger Woods Automatic Link Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I was really not a fan of the Link series -- but one day tried it out in the store and bought it right there. A few points...

The watch comes as shown or as a chronograph. The watch comes with or without (as shown) a rotating bezel. Old version of this watch actually have (big) numbers at 6, 9, and 12. I think the combination of being not a chronograph, no numbers, and no rotating bezel makes this a very elegant watch.

The picture does not do this watch justice. The background color on the watch changes color (slightly) depending on how the lights hits it. It really looks nice.

The bracelet does not have any exposed pins on top or sides holding the link to the watch, or link to link. It is amazing how it is held together.

Other points to consider...

The watch comes as a quatz, automatic, or chronometer. I believe the chronometer is simply an automatic that has been certified. There may be other changes as I am not sure. My watch is an automatic.

The watch comes as either water resistent to 100 meters or 200 meters. Not likely anyone who actually dive to 100 meters, but interesting nontheless. My watch is to 200 meters.

There are other colors. I looked at all of this in the store, and chose black.

Henry

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A perfect blend of modern sophistication and sports-inspired styling, this contemporary automatic watch from Tag Heuer's Link series features a flat marine blue dial with faceted steel indexes, a date display, and luminous hands and hour markers for optimal readability. A seconds ruler frames the inner dial, which is surrounded by an outer ring with minute markers in five minute intervals.The dial is housed in 41 mm solid steel case and framed by a round, flat bezel.It presents on a distinctive Y-link bracelet that fastens with a fold over clasp with safety clasp.A convex scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating protects the dial.Automatic movement means that this watch winds itself with the natural motion of your wrist and will never require a battery. Water resistant to 200 meters, this watch is suitable for diving.

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