Which to keep: Automatic Bond SMP 2531.80 vs. Quartz 2541.80
I posted this on Omega Forums but I thought I’d post it here as well.
TL;DR – I’m keeping one Seamaster Professional 300m for daily wear, should it be the 2531.80 automatic or the 2541.80 quartz?
A few months ago I posted a thread asking for opinions as to whether the 41mm Omega Seamaster Professional 300m fit my ~7 inch wrist. After a few months of deliberation I finally decided I wanted the 41mm Seamaster to be my daily watch.
Now I have a second…
Which to keep: Automatic Bond SMP 2531.80 vs. Quartz 2541.80
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