Heelp!! Iceberg ahead ๐ŸงŠ

So I'm saving for a Grail even I don't know what watch I want and where to cut of my budget quite yet.

This fairly decent condition Omega Seamaster Professional 300/The Goldeneye(quartz) pops up for around 1500$. The same model usually goes for about 2000$ with original bracelet on Norwegian second hand market. I will never wear it on the original bracelet anyways, I think it's an abomination...

If i get cold feet I suspect I can sell it for about the same price. An the price has actually doubled from retail to now. It was just over 1000$ when it came out. So it seem like a model that keeps it's value pretty good for an Omega.

Done some research, but are there anything specific to look out for? Sounds like a decent deal?

Golden Eye is first Bond movie and I remember having a 1-1 replica toy gun from the movie ๐Ÿ˜ And who can forget the video game?

This would set med back savings wise for a real Grail, but I kinda want this one. But it might be one of those things that passes?

Input? Help please?

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Give it a few weeks. Look at it every day and if you feel the same way then as you do now, pull the trigger. I am tempted by the same one but would rather save and get the most recent Seamaster 300 that is my grail watch. Thatโ€™s just me though. You do you!ย 

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Iโ€™d give it 3-5 days and if you still feel the same way pull the trigger on it. I agree that it sounds like a pretty good deal, and I can assure you that omegaโ€˜s quartz movements are great.ย 

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I have been looking at it.. It's probably with in my comfort zone, meaning I could use this at the gym or working outside. Had a Oris 65 in the same price range but that was my "dresswatch" so I babyed it too much. I feel my most expensive watch should be my daily wearer ๐Ÿค”

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I have been fortunate enough to have owned 3 Seamasters my first was the goldeneye model and I loved but I traded it in for the chronograph and then I traded that in for the 42mm ceramic that I still have, I have loved all of them for different reasons but I can safely say there will always be a Seamaster in my collection it is a fantastic watch

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IanMc1

I have been fortunate enough to have owned 3 Seamasters my first was the goldeneye model and I loved but I traded it in for the chronograph and then I traded that in for the 42mm ceramic that I still have, I have loved all of them for different reasons but I can safely say there will always be a Seamaster in my collection it is a fantastic watch

Well shit.... I dunno ๐Ÿ˜ฉ Seems like a model that keeps it's value at least. So what's the risk?

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get it now! haha! this was my first proper watch. ย purchased in 2009. ย although i've had may others on the journey, this is my favorite watch, the one i will never move. ย i also wear it on a similar mesh bracelet. ย it's my go-to. ย my take, you are gonna love it.

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had my eyes on this two recently cartier and GSย 

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ThePaulaNewman

get it now! haha! this was my first proper watch. ย purchased in 2009. ย although i've had may others on the journey, this is my favorite watch, the one i will never move. ย i also wear it on a similar mesh bracelet. ย it's my go-to. ย my take, you are gonna love it.

Got some thinking to do ๐Ÿค”

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I would say save a bit and get the more recent ย model , you will be happierย 

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I agree get the newer one. or still like the original one get it too.

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catfancy

I would say save a bit and get the more recent ย model , you will be happierย 

Why? I don't mind quartz ๐Ÿค”

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ChadDipps

I agree get the newer one. or still like the original one get it too.

What is better with the newer ones? Except from the movement?

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The looks and the facts that will last you long time if you take care of it.

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The older SMPโ€™s hold value fairly well. You can track any of these over time via various sites and see price deviations. Like @JackieMoon_LMS said, if you still feel the way about this watch in a few weeks just go for it. If the romance is lost on wrist, you can always re-sell with minimal loss.ย 
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My wife bought me an N64 with Goldeneye for Christmas last year so you know what my buying advice is.ย 

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He has to get back to me and answer some questions first.. But I will have a hard time holding back if everything seems clear.

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valleykilmers

The older SMPโ€™s hold value fairly well. You can track any of these over time via various sites and see price deviations. Like @JackieMoon_LMS said, if you still feel the way about this watch in a few weeks just go for it. If the romance is lost on wrist, you can always re-sell with minimal loss.ย 
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My wife bought me an N64 with Goldeneye for Christmas last year so you know what my buying advice is.ย 

I had my N64 from my childhood with this game and broke it out after I saw this. ย Nostalgia is real. Love that the watch is shown on the menus. Maybe thatโ€™s why we have such a strong draw to this watch ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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The suggestions to wait a few days is good. Iโ€™ve had the 2252 in black on my watch list for years, and finally pulled the trigger this week. The want list is long, and if youโ€™re like me, letting go is hard so the accumulation kicks in without even trying. Enjoy it either way.ย 

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Forgot to mention: the bracelets that came with these (โ€œBondโ€ bracelets) are really cool. If you look at it side by side with a Bond NATO, youโ€™ll instantly see how they came up with the polishing/brushing design. Definitely a reason why this model is a little cheaper than normal I think.ย 

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If you trust the seller and are happy with the price then buy. ย I suggest checking e-bay also. ย There are a bunch of Omega available from Japan at good prices. ย I got a 2254.50 last year from a Japan seller and have been very happy. ย Just make sure you research the customs and get the valuations from the seller in advance of shipping so you can calculate the duty.