This watch is a great value. It is very heavy and has a solid feel to it. It's much heavier than any Rolex model that I've ever handled at way below the cost of one.
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br /The band feels very nice and doesn't pull at your arm hair or slide around. It's a very classy design without being too busy. I've also slammed the case and crystal against doors and door nobs on accident and have yet to produce any noticeable scratches. I did scratch the clasp on a snowshoe one time, but it buffed out nicely.
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br /These watches do require "regulation" from time to time because they are mechanical. This can be done for about 25 dollars at major retail jewelers. I appreciate the GMT hand during my European adventures. It always reminds me of when it's ok to call home. If you are looking for a dependable GMT auto that will last you a lifetime, this is your watch.
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I bought this as a 'work' watch, it isnt too flashy but it is built well and people who know about watches know what it is and that it is a piece of quality. It keeps time well and the reserve on the power is excellent, add that together with the value on here and you really can't go wrong.

I have wanted this Omega 2234.50 black dial GMT watch for several years but thought I would have to get one at a local jewelry store to make sure it was a genuine Omega and not something less. I checked Amazon and to my surprise they had the exact watch model I wanted and at the best price I have seen anywhere. I entered the order, got an acknowledgement by email, and three business days later, had the beautiful and rugged watch ticking on my wrist, and I used standard UPS ground shipping. This is the most painless large dollar purchase I have ever experienced via the Internet. I would never have bought this watch on the 'Net anywhere other than Amazon because they have earned my trust over many transactions.
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br /I was surprised to not have an Omega warranty card to return but this is the first watch I ever bought from Amazon and I guess the way it works is that Amazon provides the warranty rather than Omega. If I bought it from an authorized Omega distributor then I would have had an Omega warranty and paid full price or close to it.
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br /Pros: Excellent price on this getting-hard-to-find model. Great price. Very fast order handling and delivery. No hassles. Amazon 30 day return and 2 year warranty.
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br /Cons: Amazon could have packed it a little smarter. The Omega box was slightly split from UPS pounding. They padded it on the top and four sides but not on the bottom and that was the problem. I tend to keep my watch boxes for decades and I was disappointed to see the very slight box damage.
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The watch I am sure is fantastic; however, I ordered it and selected next day shipping. The next day after I saw it had not yet processed, I was told I needed to submit the order once more--some sort of technical glitch on their end. I did as instructed and the next day I saw it had not been processed! After many phonecals, I was told the item was not available from amazon.com. The number listed as being available has not changed from the website since that time. Ultimately, I did purchase the white-bezel version of this watch (2538.20) and absolutely love it! You are getting a quality watch at a good price (with serial numbers intact), but the process in actually getting product is difficult--I had to call twice on my second order after it sat for two days!! Overall, I would buy again from amazon.com, but it requires an assertive purchaser to make it work.