I once owned a Seamaster Bond—it dates back to 2005, bought at the Gold Star for those who knew it—a blue bezel with a black background and fine waves, equipped at the time with a good old, indestructible and cheap-to-service ETA 2824 "from the family," barely revised and corrected by Omega. Then, the rotating collections: a desire to refocus, to make changes, to stand out (literally and figuratively!). I don't remember the reasons, mostly bad ones, that made me get rid of it for a ridiculously low price when you look at the market (as crazy as it is today). I wanted to come back to it recently, and it's often the opportunity that makes me... Yet I didn't want "waves" on the dial, and not "those waves." I wanted a Peter Blake, then it passed me by, wanting a lacquered black background without a magnificent wave! And I was indecisive without finding the right opportunity at the right time. The opportunity arose when I wanted to resell a 45mm Panerai Radiomir... which I hardly wore anymore, and for me, a watch in the safe or in the dorm, frankly... anyway, I resold my Radiomir as part of a deal that was more profitable for me. In the meantime, I had been to Omega for a courtesy visit (always be courteous, you never know :-D)... and I spent 45 minutes trying on various things and enjoying the petits fours too... And then this version of the Seamaster arrived. A diver's watch with a pearly white background and a luminous case that seduced me for its originality. I was a bit hesitant about the 42mm diameter, but its thickness is controlled, and after all, my Speedmaster also has this diameter... Incomparable, of course, but there you go. I began to appreciate the waves on a white background, tone on tone: invisible depending on the angle, reflective depending on the lighting, they deserve a black and white photo!

I bought this watch for everyday use but with a robust appearance to wear it on my trips and hikes. I changed the steel bracelet for a rubber strap to be able to use it more easily as a tool watch. It is of excellent precision and the quality of finish is there. What a pleasure to be able to see the movement!

Impulse purchase after wearing it. A blue dial just like the ceramic bezel adding a vintage side to a watch already vintage (1st original version dating from 1957). Full titanium with an ultra light weight of 110 g. The original bracelet was polished in the center of the links, I preferred to have it satin-finished for a more discreet appearance. A brown leather strap and another blue one were purchased afterwards to change its look depending on the situation. If you have the opportunity to try one, especially in the titanium version........you might fall for it like me :)

The Speedmaster is an essential diver to keep in your collection. Like its sister the Speedmaster, the Seamaster is indeed an Omega "master". Powerful, ultra modern and timeless, the case, bezel and bracelet shine brightly. In the blue version, the dial (color and waves) truly lives according to the light and the direction of the gaze... the date appears at 6:00 in white on a blue background and blends in very discreetly without unbalancing the whole. A nod to the hands and the super bi-color lumi-nova.... See photo. In short, a beautiful piece that I enjoy wearing regularly on the weekend, but which remains very present on the wrist with its 42mm and almost 200 gr.

Special sentimental value: gift from my father for my 40th birthday (budget: 8,000 euros or less). Not being a real collector, I was looking for a watch that could go anywhere and... James Bond made me fall in love. You know the famous: - (her) Rolex? - (him) Omega - (her, ironic?) beautiful : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB5hzlDe10c. I really like the aesthetics of this watch and the image it gives off. Unless I'm being overly polite, I've only heard good things about it from those who have been able to see it on my wrist (or even, for those closest to me, whom I've allowed to pass by). I wear it every day or almost every day. I'd like to complement it with a "rock-chic" model. So, I'm going to read your review carefully.