Omega Men's 2201.51.00 Seamaster Black Dial Watch

I've wanted this watch ever since they came out with it. Found out they were discontinuing the model and decided to pull the trigger. No charge (Prime member), next day delivery from Amazon with the specific model and size I ordered. Ordered directly from Amazon as oppose to a 3rd party vendor because I was concerned about fakes/replica's. Took it to the Omega store when I received it to get the bracelet sized and they ran the serial number to confirm authenticity. Watch came with everything except the warranty card from Omega. In its place was a two year warranty pamphlet through Amazon. Hopefully I won't have to use it. Great watch, great service and competitive pricing from Amazon.

I love this watch. The 2201.51 (black bezel / orange numerals) was given to me as a gift and I have not taken it off since I received it. I don't track how accurate it is to the second like some people do, but suffice to say that it is very very accurate, and I believe what others have said about this movement.There are three things I absolutely love about this watch.First, the clarity: It is about as clear and easy to read as I have ever had. Irrespective of light, a quick glance will always tell me the time. In dark light, the superluminova makes it very easy. I suspect this has to do with antireflective coating on both sides of the sapphire and all that tech stuff but frankly, all I care for is the end value to me.Second, the fit and finish of the case and bracelet are absolutely top notch. Its almost a work of art because of the amount of detail in the watch. Everything from the hippocampus engraving in the back to the placement of the crowns. Everything is "just" right and it feels very natural.Third, despite the fact that this is technically a sports watch (I swim once in a while and keep it on), I wear it to work and dressy occasions. Since its not super flashy and I usually wear long cuffs, people don't usually notice it. Frankly, I like that it goes under the radar like that. That said, twice someone did comment on it, and both times they knew exactly what it was! Must be watch affectionados.Needless to say, I love this watch and wear it everyday. If you have the money, it is definitely worth the price of entry. I'm not a collector so for me, I don't think I'll be purchasing another watch anytime soon.UPDATE AFTER 1 YEAR: Still loving this timepiece. It ticks away and is quite accurate. I have made the mistake of trying to reset the time (while travelling) near 12 and the watch gave me a warning sign with a "click"...so I'll be careful not to do that anymore. The 48hour charge is accurate. When I leave it sitting, it will go about 2 days before stopping. Outside of that; it ticks away quite reliably. I must say that over the course of the last year, this watch has really grown on me. I am enjoying it more today than I did when I first got it...which I believe is a testament to the seemingly obsessive workmanship that goes into its production.

Make sure to get the one with non-red markers, James Bond wears the version with all white markers. James Bond also wears the XL version (45.5mm case) And obviously, he doesn't wear the one with the orange bezel (yeeech). There are two versions of this watch coming out just like for the last James Bond watch. But seriously, do you think James Bond would wear a watch that says "Quantum of Solace" or "007" engraved in back of his watch? Seriously. Do yourself a favor and get NOT get the limited edition, but the regular model. But I guess people buy for different reasons.Having said that, this is a great, practical watch for everyday wear if you want to look cool with a touch of class. I would not wear this for sports or to the gym because I like to keep my watches in near mint condition. The price is not awfully expensive as a Rolex but works possibly even better and looks just as great as a Rolex. I'm very suprised how much the Omega Seamaster is beginning to look more and more like a Rolex Submariner. The last Seamaster is quite distintive in that it's Bond version has a blue face with a nice geometrically carved bezel and intricate bracelet band (but not to everyone's tastes). Now, for the Planet Ocean, we see the famous fluted bezel that is signature of Rolex. We see the Bond version is all black a la Bond Rolex Submariner. And gone also is the intricate-looking band which now looks very much like the Rolex Oyster bracelet with just a slightly different line of design. There are some differences. The PO case is quite elegant and very reminiscent of car body design. However, the side profile of the case still lacks the elegance of Rolex. Another obvious difference is the size. The Rolex Submariner is 40mm which is perfect for any wrist. Last Seamster Professional was 41mm which is still perfect. This watch? A whopping 45.5mm!!! It's huge. Make sure you are fine with the size. With a large diametered case also comes the added weight! I love the nice heft but this may not be suitable for everyone. Although many of these differences are quite subjective, what is pretty much objective is the clasp of these watches. Time and time again, people complain why the most famous all watches come with a flimsy, cheap clasp? Omega Seamaster clasp totally blows it away as it is very solid and quite easy to operate.So now we have an Omega that looks and feels much like a Rolex. Omega is like the Lexus of watches. It does a lot of things great and maybe even better but it will always be second status to Rolex a la Lexus to Mercedes. No matter how hard Lexus tries to be a Mercedes, it will always be a Lexus. With that said, both Lexus and Omega make solid, quality products with a more affordable price tag. Give this, I would wear an Omega practicially everyday and just leave the special occasions for my Rolex Submariner. However if you are really particular on wanting the very best, you may want to be a bit more patient in saving for that Rolex. I gave so many reasons to buy this watch but the only reason to buy a Rolex is because it's a Rolex!