zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: I just picked up a 2531.80 SMP and I was
: wondering how many people would end up
: buying or trading up for the new co-axial
: SMP. Also I was wondering other than the
: movement what is the real big difference?

I have owned my Bond SMP 2531.80 for four years now and it has been the most accurate automatic watch I have ever owned. It has not given me the least bit of trouble in 4 years, and it hasn't even been in for service yet because it is still keeping superb time.

There was a time when I was a proponent of the co-axial, because scientifically it makes sense. However, when you consider the fact that it is attached to an ETA-based movement that still requires lubrication and regular servicing, I think Omega jumped the gun in touting that "10 years between servicings" claim. Omega knows this, since they now say every 4-6 years or every 6-8 years, depending on who you contact at Omega. So, we really don't know if the co-axial is all it's cracked up to be. Time will tell (pun intended).

Also, having seen the 2220.80 in person, I really don't like the red lettering. I think the all white lettering of the 2531.80 looks cleaner and is much easier to read on a dark blue dial.

For me, selling my 2531.80 and then paying well over $1000 more just to "upgrade" to the 2220.80 isn't worth it. I already have a watch that runs great and that I have enjoyed for 4 years, so I'm not going to give up a good thing.

Just my 2 cents...

-John