Unboxing My Last Seamaster Watch: A $750 Bargain From Omega's Best Era
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- Today’s video takes us on an Omega Seamaster collecting odyssey-the highs, the lows, and why it was my first ever luxury watch. Included in this journey is an unboxing of a timepiece from the brand’s greatest era-a watch that could possibly be my last Seamaster ever. I also share what I consider to be the sweet spot in the Seamaster range, what to look out for, what to avoid, and why I prefer vintage Seamasters to more contemporary offerings.
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A massive burst of wonderful nostalgia for me because I was given my first s/s Omega Seamaster for my 21st birthday in 1958, the same year that your Seamaster was made. I destroyed it when I slid down the road under my new 1956 Triumph Tiger 100, which was theoretically slower than the T120 Bonneville, but in the real world the only bike on the road that could beat me on the twisty roads on the eastern outskirts of Melbourne, when their was no Speed Limit was the BSA Gold Star clubman, but that was built for track racing and nothing could beat me in suburban traffic including the Victorian Police.
But that's Yesterday's Fashion, today my daily wear watch, with my business suits, is a very plain solid gold Omega Seamaster. I save my collection of Sports and Diver watches for the weekend.
Thanks for taking me back to the happiest years of my life. Phil.
@TGV don’t you think this guy deserves a reply with this cool story
I can't wait to own an Aqua Terra one day. I think it's the perfect blend of sport, dress, and casual. Nobody can beat Omega when they're at their best!
You won't regret it. They're stunning and go so well with any outfit. I have the blue dial and it's gorgeous
They’re beautiful. I have a blue dial 38.5. They’re better than a datejust in terms of water resistance and anti magnetism (if you get the master coaxial).
I feel the same way about seamaster, everyone marvels at speedmaster. For me “the watch” in Omega is a seamaster.
Wtf u just say.. sad
So for you omega never was on the moon right? In fact no watch brand has been on the moon right?
The seamaster is the watch that attracted me to Omega also!
KATAPAPA. Grab a Snickers dude. We know and respect the history of the Speedmaster. Just to me, the Seamaster is the better watch. Mainly because I live by the ocean, and go on shallow dives. You can’t dive in a Speedy.
@@Sad.YTbruh
Bulova. That is why they call one of them Moon watches.
I am sure Omega was up there too.
As soon as Daniel Craig retires from 007 movies, Hugo is my choice for the roll. Charming,likes watches,British accent,probably looks good wearing a suít....not to mention his smile with those perfect teeth....any Bondgirl would go crazy... now,seriously,great video as always. Technical and always sharing your knowledge on horologycal culture and history. Congratulations!
It’s always a good day when TGV uploads a video. Upwards and onwards!
Honestly, it was your videos and delightful content on watchmaking that inspired me to purchase a 2018 Omega Seamaster 300m as my first luxury watch back in January. Your passion on the subject is clear to see, and you're also one of the only two channels I'm subscribed to on TH-cam. Keep up the great work TGV.
I am deeply honored and flattered by your kind words and as for you choice, perfection!
Enjoy it your Seamaster, nothing like it, that first luxury watch and such a classy choice.
Thank you my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
I like omega much better then rolex. I think these watches feel more modern.
Agreed. Less flashy but still amazing timepieces.
I also prefer Omega over Rolex, but that's mostly because I can't afford Rolex watches.
I sort of like to think of Rolex and Omega like this: Rolex is like a 15 year old Ferrari. Very nice and respectable, carries a certain tone as well (good or bad you decide), classic but doesn't represent much "new".
Omega is like a brand new Audi. Not too flashy, may not turn a lot of heads but has all the bells and whistles and is perfect in every sense of the word.
As a lover of vintage watches, I applaud your choice! That's an amazing watch! I myself is lusting after a bumper with a black dial. and yes there's too many special editions...
Always enjoy your intro's - bought my Seamaster in the mid 60's. Still keeps excellent time and looks great
My friend, I sympathize - the hunt is everything for me as well. Great to see you doing well and videos are back in vintage top form. Stay safe!
Thank you so much Prnuv, always happy to hear from you.
Stay safe too my friend!
Best regards,
TGV
I’m very glad Hugo’s still around, and still a “star”! Ah, what, olde boy?
TGV, I haven't seen you this excited about a new purchase in a long time! It's great to see. Beautiful watch and I'm glad you decided to add another Omega to your collection. Long overdue as it's such a phenomenal brand. I have two myself and thinking about a third (even though I know I shouldn't)!
The classics are called the classics for good reason. They'll always be the best.
I'm here for Hugo being the next James Bond!
LOL, it will be the first time the bad guys win!
Thank you, that would be amazing.
Best regards,
TGV
Nice. I bought a Citori a few years ago when I was learning skeet/trap. The machining and finishing is just artwork. Still not very good at skeet/trap, but I look good while failing.
@@ianbutler1983 It will get better. Once you get past the thinking about it stage you will progress into the muscle memory stage. Then it will seem like magic. Until it doesn't... :-0 Remember this; slow is smooth, smooth is fast. ;-)
Ian Butler Swing through the target, then fire, and follow through. If you stop, you miss. It’s like golf, with guns.
Is Hugo a sexist, misogynist dinosaur?
I just started looking into all your Seamaster videos because of how much I liked the watch, this is perfect timing
So glad to hear, thank you Kris and happy hunting.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry No problem man, keep up the great work
Another great review. I can feel the genuine enthusiasm for finding this little gem. So happy to see the old Gentry channel back.
"Possibly my last Seamaster" Yeah right, who are you trying to convince TGV? Nice try though 😉. I'm looking forward to you doing a livestream again soon
LOL!!! You know me too well,
Thank you Jas, I have some more shows coming up you will be pleased to know.
Best regards,
TGV
Yep. He's not fooling anyone! TGV is an addict like the rest of us.
I think he meant his last Seamaster until August...
That is a stunning Seamaster. Some of those vintage Omegas can be had at such accessible prices and they are just beautiful. Vintage Rolexes as well, people should be taking a look at 1940s watches. I know they're a bit dicey and delicate, but you can get them for relatively very little.
And top-notch production, as always.
My favourite is the 1965 Seamaster 600. It holds the favourite spot because it was a gift from my dad and he got it for his 21st birthday. Beautiful and simple watch. Still in great condition, not a scratch on it.
I really loved this video. The passion on full display, a little bit waffly, in a good way. The reason I originally subscribed to the channel. Fantastic.
60+ years old and STILL running great.......THATS why Omega! My 1965 Seamaster (cal 562-Ref166.002) runs great as well! My “ birth year watch”.Congrats on a very nice Omega find !
Hi TGV I really enjoyed your video since thanx to your videos I have such love affair with watches. I have an omega seamaster 1964 model, owned by my mother's uncle, fully restored from Omega customer service after resting for 22 years in a cabinet... I was totally ignorant about watches but now I'm really glad it shines on my wrist after being full serviced in Biel. But there's something else: I did the same with my father's Geneve automatic, that was not functioning after falling into the water of lake of Como in 90's , during an excursion in kayak. My father gave up since repair was too expensive and didn't use it anymore since that time. He passed in 2016 and now I got his watch fully restored on my wrist after full service, that tooked several months. Thanx TGV for transmitting your passion to me! Got my wallet empty But i've never been so happy!
I bought a 1962 gold capped Seamaster as my birthday year watch - great watch.
I will never sell my Bond wave dial midsize from 1999 - I’d pine for it too much. It was always on my mind as a young teenager playing goldeneye and when I finally got it it felt incredible. Go the Seamaster I say!
Inherited that exact same watch from my father. Massively sentimental piece and I love it. So happy to see you do a video on it. Would love to get w replacement bracelet though... thank you for a great clip
TGV, another excelente video, I love Omega , and I think Omega is a great brand today because of what they have accomplished in the past and have been wise enough to use it for today’s purpose
You were so happy. I hope you’ve kept it and have enjoyed it.
Happy to see you in good health my friend the intro was pure class as always best regards to you and the viewers of the urban gentry
Thank you so much William, I hope this finds you in good health too.
Best regards,
TGV
YES MORE JAMES BOND VIDEOS!!!!!!! Lol i know its not actually James Bond but the thumbnail is cool
Brilliant intro, love hugo. Havent even finished the video yet and i know it will be great as usual👍
Thank you
I will pass along your regards to him the next visiting time at the slammer ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Given a choice between a brand new Omega and a well kept vintage one, for me, it’s vintage hands down.
This one and your WWII omega with the blued hands are my two favorites of yours.
That was a great find, TGV. Lovely little Seamaster with a perfect amount of love. If only these older classics could talk, what tales they could tell.
I bought the Omega Seamaster 300m and I got the Sig Sauer P226 for work. The same one James Bond was showing on the train.
Yes this era is the best ! I can remember at McGill U. In the stacks doing research using old time and Newsweek magazines and seeing these omegas advertised as well as rolex now I marvel how clever and well developed these adds were. Great find !
My first seamaster is literally on the way in the mail. 43.5 planet ocean. Thanks you for recommending Moyer Fine Jewelers. Worked out a great price and they made me very comfortable purchasing over the phone and remained in contact with me through the week while the watch was on order from omega. Can't wait to snap it on Wednesday when it arrives.
Nice catch there T! I Love all the dress style Seamasters. Good choice! Stuart
Stuart!!!!
Seeing your comment always makes me happy.
Thank you my friend, I hope you and your family are well.
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry Thank you! All the best to your Family too! Always a pleasure! Faithfully
Stuart
I'm envious, what a wonderful find. Thanks for sharing !!
Your very right about the Omega, I personally think that Omega has been upping their game and the newer ones are very well made. My aqua terra 8500 is a absolutely solid reliable watch.
Captured a still of "Hugo Bond" and sent it to my dotter (inside joke with us. you'll have to watch Donovan's Reef to understand). She gets a kick out of Hugo's versatility🦖
Not sure if you’re a gun guy as well as a watch guy, but I know you love Italian stuff thought I’d mention to the gentry that I just picked up a lovely Beretta 686 shotgun! All the best, TGV
Congrats, I adore Beretta, enjoy!
Unfortunately I can not share gun content on TH-cam, oh well, enjoy your new shotgun a little extra for me.
Thank you my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
Ah, a person of great taste! I have a thing for German firearms, Walthers and H&K in particular, the Walther goes great with the seamaster, for obvious reasons 😁 love beretta’s too!
DIY Dad The only HK work I’ve encountered is the rework they did on the L86A2s, but they get my eternal respect for fixing the L86A1 so well
The Urban Gentry I have about five shotguns for different purposes. My Benelli M2 is the best.
@@oklahomahank2378 best for killing, best for intimidation, or best for pulling females? I'm looking to buy a shotgun as I just found out my state doesn't require a background check for shotguns. I want for protection.
That's a gorgeous movement. Congrats! For sure, the thrill of the hunt is as fun as actually owning the watch. Just bought my first Datejust and now my mind is now immediately obsessed with vintage Seiko worldtimers. Never know what you'll get interested in next.
Truly beautiful! It oozes elegance... I now have a new grail. Thank you and stay safe.
I have my uncle’s Seamaster, circa 1960 with the 562 movement. I replaced the crystal with an original Omega crystal, otherwise the watch is in original condition and I am always amazed how well it keeps time. It is so different than the modern Seamaters as it is a very elegant watch. Great find your 1950s model.
Congratulations on your new piece! I was looking at Seamasters from this exact era myself because they are such a bargain! I'm glad you made a video on one, might fuel my next purchase! Anyways I hope you wear your new watch in good health and have a wonderful day!
Jude
I love this watch, I bought a similar constellation from the 50s a few months ago. Pie pan dial, gold capped as well and shark teeth indices. Amazing watches for the price
This is the TGV that I subscribed to so many donkeys ago. This is what you do so well. Brilliant history, model evolution, etc. I learned so much. And yes Japan is a great source of used Omega in top condition
Nice video, thank you, TGV. Omega movement is gorgeous.
The Seamaster is probably my all time favorite watch. I have a 1996 quartz white dial, stainless steel bezel, 36mm version that I got from Japan. It’s in mint condition except the lume is near shot, but it has a beautiful goldish colored patina that stands out beautifully against the white wave dial. I got it for a little under 900 USD. Great video, TGV. Best regards, Mike Z
Who doesn't enjoy tracking down a gem?! I needed to tick the land box in my collection and found an immaculate, full set Tag Heuer Carrera re-edition, CS3110 a few months back. Small but perfectly formed, and never noticed. A real treat of a watch!
Lovely video TGV! Enjoy your new piece
James Bond intro. Monetization claim incoming
Not really, he's improvised it a bit...
@@Inaac2008 You clearly don't realize how fucked the copyright system is.
Ishan Deshpande its the Goldeneye 64 one. Probably won’t be spotted
This video made me nostalgic. Got my Seamaster bumber fatlug with a sub second dial at an absolute bargain last year. And thats the most elegant watch in my collection till date. 👌
Love my Seamaster. It was my holy grail watch and I absolutely adore it
How much did he pay for it from 🇯🇵?
This omega watch is stunning 🤩
omega is my favorite brand, from 1930 to 1970 made a series of amazing watch
TGV - firstly, so great to see you on Operation Freefall the other day! Love your enthusiasm for Seamaster. I'm in the market for my first Seamaster professional this year - can't decide between one of the beautiful 2018 ceramic models and the dramatically pricier NTTD model. Either way, I know I'm gonna love it.
Hey, I wouldn’t show that tracking number from the eBay page, unless it’s a public P.O. box. Someone may check your address.
Thank you, but it's my office address :D
Best regards,
TGV
I love my Seamaster, I own a first gen 42mm Planet Ocean 2500 matte black dial/ black bezel with white tri arabic numerals and it just has such classic Omega diver DNA but yet still modern and much more of an understated tool watch then the newer iterations, this model in my opinion is still the best looking PO and one of the best looking Omega divers, yes I know I'm biased but I'll never get tired of it's timeless looks.
Completely agree... Vintage Omega is best of the best. I love the 50s era Omegas right up until the Planet Ocean 2500. My favourite Seamaster is the 2531, I regret ever selling that watch. Now you got me wanting to buy a vintage Seamaster! Great video TGV, I would love to see more videos diving into vintage Omega.
And yes, modern Omega isn't the same. They've diluted the brand and I think they’re becoming too shiny, too big, and too colourful. Maybe I'm just a traditionalist when it comes to watches...
Great intro, Hugo Bond! Great informative video. Very nice vintage Omega. Thank you.
Good morning TGV! Perfect watch to celebrate your participation to Project Freefall! Love this vintage Seamasters! Not that I dislike their current incarnations, no not at all. But the thing with those vintage Seamasters is, that I find them quite versatile to dress up or down. On bracelet, leather or NATO, they always look good, similar toba Explorer I. Enjoy and wear it in good health! Best regards!
Hello TGV,
My oldest Seamaster is from around 1955: steel case, black dial, Crosshair.
I still have an old Ploprof and a SHOM.
Best wishes
René
You inspired the purchase of my new G-Shock Ga2110-9aer so excited I’m never going to take it off. Wearing my lucky mud master until it comes.
that vintage Seamaster line up is stunning all the time. every watch i've seen from that era is just beautifully designed. great find TGV! enjoy :D
So happy you are continuing your video series, TGV! Are you still in Philly, or back in NYC?
Thank you Matt, still in Philly and still loving it! :D
I do miss NYC, mainly my friends and family.
Best regards,
TGV
Omega has always been great. My favorite brand. I own vintage and modern and they're my favorite pieces.
750? That's a steal these days.. Congrats sir!
I've to say that this watch (and this area in general) is my favorite from Omega. I do like Constellation too, but they are now a bit expensive and no that easy to find (in a good/very good shape).
Seamasters form this area are timeless. You made such a bargain !
Regards.
Hugo, from France.
Love the nato! I ordered one to from wrist candy!! My new favorite NATO! Thank you TGV!! Love your work bro!! : ) keep it up!
My favorite is the 2531.80. Fortunately I grabbed up the last one I could find in the USA at an AD. I bought it for just over $1700.00. I am happy to say I actually used it diving. Mine has been to 120 feet in Grand Cayman. It is pretty, but still a very capable tool watch. I would love to have the matching chronograph, but fear it is now out of my price range. Enjoy your new baby in good health! If my wrists weren’t the same size as yours, I would have bought a Ploprof during my active diving period.
Not sure if you have reviewed it yet but you should take a look at the Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial. Amazing watch for the price, vintage styling, 15,000 Gauss protection, ceramic bezel, in-house movement, 41mm, 300m water resist. One of the best watches you can buy for the money in my opinion.
I have just bought my first (proper) watch and its a 1963 seamaster jumbo as i have fat wrists. it is beautiful i absolutly love it . Omega is a family watch brand my father , brother and step mother all have them dating from the war to the late 60s
I adore its elegance and style. it is my dress watch so only gets outing to Glyndbourne and Goodwood.
Keep up the great channel as you are my reference point for other watch interest THANK YOU!
I bought both my vintage Omega Seamaster & my Speedie through eBay in Japan. More than happy with both quality, value & promptness of delivery. Admittedly living in Australia had its advantages in these 2 separate purchases, relating to quick delivery, but also their thoroughness in packaging & care. These will definitely not be my last Omega purchases, vintage or otherwise from Japan!👍🏼
I ordered an completely original Omega Geneve Seamaster with the handwinding cal. 613 =quick set date. Totally love this piece! In the past I thought 40mm is my sweetspot, but since then I prefer smaller watches between 34mm and 38mm with my 18,5mm wrist. Startetd my journey 3 years ago with the Seiko SNK809 becasue of TGV and now I am out of controll... Thanks a lot for all your inspiration and your positive attitude!
Okay, Ciao ;-)
Hi TGV
Yes, the hunting is surely half the fun of the hobby. Even when being on a lower budget it just adds another dimension to it all. You start looking at cheaper/older pieces - could be the kind of watches you were looking for as a rookie, but now with a bulk of added experience. You get wiser on what is worth looking for and what is timeless. There’s no end to this hobby - fortunately😆
The classic Seamasters are surely stunning, from when Omega was a slightly expensive watch company, all though still financially within the reach of ordinary people. And surely a company that made high quality products. In my family they didn’t wear Rolex’s, Jeager LeCoutres, Cartier ‘s and so on. But you could wish for a nice Omega for your 40’th birthday, your 25 year anniversary or the like. A watch to rely on for the rest of your life. And they were...
Still remember my Grandads Seamaster from the latter half of the 50’s. Gold capped like this one of yours, but with the “vaffel” dail. I have no idea what happened to that beautiful watch but I’m still hunting one for myself. They are out there, it’s just a matter of finding the perfect one.
Keep up the good work👍
750? Holy .... what a bargain indeed. Love it, please keep it! Beautiful watch.
my lust after omega is the 45.5 Big Blue master chronometer GMT Calibre 8906, it is a work of art, i just wish i had the pocket for it, thanks for your videos they are always entertaining and educational, keep going.
Love the crosshairs on the dial. Great find
Lovely watch, great purchase. I dont have anything from the 50's but you've inspired me to wear my seamaster ref 166.065 today.. gold capped.... 70's marmite watch. I also have a seamaster ref 145.007 chronostop... a better daily watch.I love this as it was the 1st luxury brand I managed to save up and buy.
As for old vs new? It is a personal choice and I like both... just not all models.
I've heard some say that omega made too many variants and this devalued the brand vs Rolex... I just think they were trying to give customers choice that matches their individuality.
Once again TGV, thank you.
Now thats what I call a proper gentlemans watch! Congrats with this stunning gem ! Personally the Speedmaster is “my watch”, the one I can not live without (due to its stunning design as well as personal connections) - but this sure would fit in perfectly 😉👍
They were the best watch brand then and are the best watch brand now!!
I have (and am wearing right now) the mid-size Seamaster 300 from the early Bond era. I went out with the intention of purchasing the blue dial and had one on wrist, but the black dial version won out in my heart. It's a great watch!
I love to own the chronograph planet ocean with the orange accents. I love that watch. The fact that they put the hour and minute counters on the same subdial is really clever.
Stunning watch with the new bracelet and the worn out dial - Oh man - could see the child like smile on your face !
I am actually a Master at Sea - Ship Captain - Always wanted to buy the Seamaster - Got myself the WHITE DIAL 44 PO seamaster with Liquid Metal Orange Bezel - Lovely lovely watch !! Love ur channel.
Very nice video. Keep up the good work.
Love it! Especially on the bracelet, actually! I have an early 60s Seamaster in steel on a beads of rice and it wears like a charm! Keep up the great work and positivity. Best
Loved the intro TGV. Well done as always
Ouch!!!!!!! What a beauty!!!!!!!!!! I'm completely in love!!!! Congrats, mate!!!
Awesome.Thanks TGV. SEIKO IS KING !!!
I have the exact same one in absolute fantastic condition. I picked it up for $250 because the person tried to polish it and spun the stem off. I had to purchase the stem and setting lever spring, but the repair was easy. So, for under $400 I have the exact watch you have!
Just received a speedmaster I purchased off of the Japanese market and I absolutely agree that the Japanese market is the place to look for great deals!
Fantastic video TGV! Funny intro haha!
I always learn so much here. i did not in fact know that the Constellations were of a higher "level" than the Seamasters from that period, so thanks for that. I have a question. I have wondered about buying from Japan. What about the import duties? is it hit or miss? Love your find. a real win at that price!
Thank you Michael, hearing that makes it all worth it.
O&U!
Best regards,
TG
Speaking about video games TGV, you should wear your Seiko while playing Ghost of Tsushima. I can't help but think how Japanese history has influence the Grand Seiko design and that game is a good look into the mongol invasion of Japan, although fictional. Very sure you will love it seeing you are a fan of the Samurai genre.
Other than that, kudos to sharing about the history of Omega. I am always learning more about the history of wristwatches with your videos! Have a good day and stay safe.
Loved that intro TGV.....me I’m saving for a new SMP 300 diver blue waves on a bracelet...... going straight from an Orient Mako USA II to an Omega , I’m trying to be a minimalist
I tune in not just for the horology lessons (the best available, by the way) but for the British expressions. I had to look up "cream crackered" and you used it perfectly in context to the worn-out bracelet. Consider me edified! And that Seamaster is the bee's knees.
I love the golden eye 64 music! For a second I thought we would see a blocky Brosnan, then we are graced with Hugo!
I just got a Luch Ultra Slim. It took 2 months from the Ukraine and is 10au gold and a vintage tv Square ricoh N31. I like Bulovas and Gruens, quite affordable vintage.You look so happy I say it's money well spent. Besides '58 was a good year. I was born then.