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Omega Seamaster 2537.80 Watch
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I started to research the 007 Omega Seamaster 2537.80 Limited Edition
("LE"), I was already rather familiar with
the standard 2531.80 worn by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in
Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die
Another Day.
However — despite the relatively
straightforward differences between these two — actually preparing to
purchase this pre-owned anniversary, or special edition wristwatch is
another matter. Limited to just 10,007 pieces, I was too late to buy one
new, as issued in 2002, from an Omega Authorized Dealer.
And as many as three out of four I
found being sold on the Internet were fakes.
Really convincing fakes. We're talkin'
need-to-catch-this-one-small-revealing-detail fakes.
So I've put together these pages to
help others identify and appreciate examples of authentic originals.
Even if you don't have plans to own one yourself, this is a timepiece
with cosmetic details that make it a real beauty. For
the Bond fan,
pure horologist, or a well-blended mix (such as I am).
As Originally Purchased
New
In 2002, the Omega Seamaster
2537.80.00 diver's chronometer carried a $_____ Manufacturer's Suggested
Retail Price ("MSRP") here in the United States. In some cases,
customers paid a premium on top of this when purchasing. The watch was
released to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the first Danjac, EON
James Bond 007 film, Dr. No (starring Sean Connery), and its 20th
feature, Die Another Day (starring Pierce Brosnan).
New owners received the following
with this purchase.
This is an M-7 issue on my movie watch properties scale.
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Box,
outer. White cardboard, featuring Omega logo and name on top, "007" logo
on front face. Padded,
well-compartmentalized.
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Box,
presentation. Blue leather exterior, gray interior. Inside
lid features unique, major logo with James Bond "gun barrel" motif,
Omega logo and name above "007" logo in center; "40 Years of James Bond"
arched above, "Limited Series" below (same design as caseback). The
"007" logo repeats, solid, in lower right corner of inside lid.
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Card wallet. Blue leather
(matching presentation box), with six slots for cards.
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Cards (wallet-sized, three)
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Chronometer Certificate (burgundy in
color) — "Ref: 25378000," "Watch No: (unique, 8 digits)"
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International Warranty (at least some
are the older style cream in color)
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Pictograms (burgundy in color) —
"Ref: 25378000," "Calibre No: 1120" and pictogram symbols
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Certificate.
Colorful statement of such. Further features unique series number and total series issue (10,007 pieces).
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Hang tag. Omega logo
and name with window showing printed price on one side. Model number
(25378000), serial number (unique, 8 digits), caliber (1120), and
pictogram symbols.
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Operating Instructions.
Hard-bound book.
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Photo. Actor Pierce Brosnan as
James Bond 007, wearing Omega Seamaster 2531.80.00 Diver's Chronometer.
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Watch. Omega Seamaster
2537.80.00 Limited Series Diver's Chronometer.
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See discrete watch
features, comparison vis-à-vis the model 2531.80.00, and tips for
identifying fakes.
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Related Links
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COSC Certificate. The Omega Seamaster 2537.80 is a certified
chronometer, and, as such, a Contrôle
Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing
Institute, "COSC") certificate is available for its movement. However,
this may only be available to the original purchaser through Omega SA;
inquire.
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Photographs.
Link to page of reference photographs I've collected to help with
authentification and features identification.
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Pricing.
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*Although this is the 110th page created for the site, and didn't come
about until some 6 months after launch, this is, in fact, the driving
force behind my creation of a personal website. I couldn't stand the way
people were being mislead by ignorance, disorganization, and outright
false advertising. So, once again, I decided to post information in an
effort to de-fang another tiger.
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