Diego_UK 0 Posted August 21, 2012 Sorry, it's a no from me. I know where you're coming from Cyril, and I agree. It's a hunk of shit, but I've been waiting too damn long! IT'S CLOSE ENOUGH DAMMIT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted August 21, 2012 I know where you're coming from Cyril, and I agree. It's a hunk of shit, but I've been waiting too damn long! IT'S CLOSE ENOUGH DAMMIT! Then you buy it and enjoy it mate, the day I become the arbiter of good taste is the day we might as well all just kill ourselves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diego_UK 0 Posted August 22, 2012 I know where you're coming from Cyril, and I agree. It's a hunk of shit, but I've been waiting too damn long! IT'S CLOSE ENOUGH DAMMIT! Then you buy it and enjoy it mate, the day I become the arbiter of good taste is the day we might as well all just kill ourselves Haha will do Cyril, cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadmeat 0 Posted August 22, 2012 Ok here is the one I got from Josh recently. Perfect? Hell no. Serviceable? Shit yes. Do I like it? Abso-fucking-lutley. But I'm an Omega sucker - just hate the pain-in-the-ass buckles Omega does - takes me 10 minutes to get the dam things on every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diego_UK 0 Posted August 22, 2012 Ok here is the one I got from Josh recently. Perfect? Hell no. Serviceable? Shit yes. Do I like it? Abso-fucking-lutley. But I'm an Omega sucker - just hate the pain-in-the-ass buckles Omega does - takes me 10 minutes to get the dam things on every time. YUP. I'm in love. Only thing I don't like is the clasp is wrong... but that can be easily fixed. Is this the 21j or the more expensive version? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadmeat 0 Posted August 22, 2012 Cheaper one - I think it was like $130 (so yea, 21j) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 22, 2012 Total shit. Don't want even to comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diego_UK 0 Posted August 22, 2012 Total shit. Don't want even to comment. No no Luthier, tell us how you really feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diego_UK 0 Posted August 22, 2012 Cheaper one - I think it was like $130 (so yea, 21j) Not bad at all for $130... I will absolutely be picking one up. Thanks for the info deadmeat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 22, 2012 Naaahhh... Josh already sent ninjas to my place... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diego_UK 0 Posted August 22, 2012 Naaahhh... Josh already sent ninjas to my place... :ninja: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
007omegafan 0 Posted August 22, 2012 Why are people so harsh on this one? I decided to just get the PO from Mary at WI but this isn't THAT bad... or maybe I'm failing to notice stuff as a noob. The "happy feet" are off and the pearl sucks.. but what else is wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadmeat 0 Posted August 22, 2012 Hour markers not perfect (especially the 12 - very badly aligned), lume pretty weak, pearl eats ass, dial not 100%, bracelet clasp pin sucks, a few others. All of that being said, I consider most pretty minor and I have a philosophy on reps anyway - I look at them like "raw materials". I have a pretty good shop and at least mediocre watch repair skills (for now - getting better all the time), so I can fix a lot of minor issues. I like the general look and feel of the piece and will be correcting most of the other issues. So for not much dough and a couple hours on the bench, a serviceable piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diego_UK 0 Posted August 24, 2012 Hour markers not perfect (especially the 12 - very badly aligned), lume pretty weak, pearl eats ass, dial not 100%, bracelet clasp pin sucks, a few others. All of that being said, I consider most pretty minor and I have a philosophy on reps anyway - I look at them like "raw materials". I have a pretty good shop and at least mediocre watch repair skills (for now - getting better all the time), so I can fix a lot of minor issues. I like the general look and feel of the piece and will be correcting most of the other issues. So for not much dough and a couple hours on the bench, a serviceable piece. Are the pictures you posted pre or post-work? Because yours looks awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadmeat 0 Posted August 25, 2012 Hour markers not perfect (especially the 12 - very badly aligned), lume pretty weak, pearl eats ass, dial not 100%, bracelet clasp pin sucks, a few others. All of that being said, I consider most pretty minor and I have a philosophy on reps anyway - I look at them like "raw materials". I have a pretty good shop and at least mediocre watch repair skills (for now - getting better all the time), so I can fix a lot of minor issues. I like the general look and feel of the piece and will be correcting most of the other issues. So for not much dough and a couple hours on the bench, a serviceable piece. Are the pictures you posted pre or post-work? Because yours looks awesome! Those are actually pre-work of any kind (out of the box) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diego_UK 0 Posted August 25, 2012 Hour markers not perfect (especially the 12 - very badly aligned), lume pretty weak, pearl eats ass, dial not 100%, bracelet clasp pin sucks, a few others. All of that being said, I consider most pretty minor and I have a philosophy on reps anyway - I look at them like "raw materials". I have a pretty good shop and at least mediocre watch repair skills (for now - getting better all the time), so I can fix a lot of minor issues. I like the general look and feel of the piece and will be correcting most of the other issues. So for not much dough and a couple hours on the bench, a serviceable piece. Are the pictures you posted pre or post-work? Because yours looks awesome! Those are actually pre-work of any kind (out of the box) Very nice! I'm not hesitating then, this is a must-buy for me. If anything it will serve as a tester to see how much I'll like the gen once I have the money. Thanks for all the info, deadmeat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadmeat 0 Posted August 26, 2012 Hour markers not perfect (especially the 12 - very badly aligned), lume pretty weak, pearl eats ass, dial not 100%, bracelet clasp pin sucks, a few others. All of that being said, I consider most pretty minor and I have a philosophy on reps anyway - I look at them like "raw materials". I have a pretty good shop and at least mediocre watch repair skills (for now - getting better all the time), so I can fix a lot of minor issues. I like the general look and feel of the piece and will be correcting most of the other issues. So for not much dough and a couple hours on the bench, a serviceable piece. Are the pictures you posted pre or post-work? Because yours looks awesome! Those are actually pre-work of any kind (out of the box) Very nice! I'm not hesitating then, this is a must-buy for me. If anything it will serve as a tester to see how much I'll like the gen once I have the money. Thanks for all the info, deadmeat! Do it man - like I said - not the greatest rep ever, but you will really enjoy it and get nice compliments. I think it's a nice middle-of-the-road piece that I have been digging for the last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WebWind 1 Posted August 26, 2012 This is bullshit for 138 USD. I hope that Skyfall version will not be @#$%^&^ like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geof 0 Posted January 9, 2013 Just a heads up for those expecting a diamond at the 7:00 position - That's only on the smaller 36mm ladies version. From OMEGA's site: "The James Bond 007 50th Anniversary Collector's Piece is based on the Seamaster 300M, seen from GoldenEye onwards. Unlike the original novels, this isn’t a male-only world: the watch comes in two sizes – 41mm and 36.25mm, the latter being designed to decorate a woman’s wrist and is recognisable by a diamond hour marker at the numeral seven position." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchrep 0 Posted January 17, 2013 Can someone share QC pics of this Omega James 50 year edition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
