Omega Seamaster 42mm (2020); where the good is very good, and bad is.. really bad | Hafiz J Mehmood
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2020
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Watch Reference: Omega Seamaster SMP 300M diver
My wrist size in all the clips: 6.5"
My wrist span: 55mm
Watch case size: 42mm
Watch lug to lug: 50mm
All comments in this videos are mine and driven from my real life and hands-on experience, macro inspection, Visual assessment, wear and feel of watch in the hand and on the wrist.
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FYI: Long-lasting lume is not critical for actual scuba diving. When night-diving, you hold your light directly against the dial for a second to flash the lume, then look. It only needs to last a couple seconds. It's like activating an LED on a digital device.
This must be the most underrated watch channel on UA-cam
Hands down the best watch reviewer on UA-cam.
Ash Pitrola Definitely! This channel should should have 100k subs!
Thanks so much :)
I agree
Just again one of the best watch review here. Smart and incredibly well shot. Nobody ever tests lume after 10 minutes, to show the reality of the performance. Just brilliant. To me one of the if not the best channel around horological matters.
Thanks so much :)
Important also to try the date function ... the quality of the crown ... the precision ... thank you for the nice video and watch 👍
Watchfinder levels of quality here, with perfectly matched background music and commentary. Another great video!
My brother has one a beautiful blue dial and the lum is amazing set it down at 9:00p. m. And check it at 3:00 am and it looked good. I think you just got a bad one. In regards to the date window it looks good to me. Maybe next time you can measure it and show us what you are looking at. Never the less great video and you got a new subscriber.
Only miles better than the pompous fluff of Watchfinder, which offers no real information but sarcastic puns. Only fools would fall for Watchfinder who is also a watch dealer. He mostly "reviews" if you can call that what he's trying to sell. I call it poetic pimping.
Excellent video! Your pics of the watch actually being worn on a person being shown from a distance that is NOT just a closeup is outstanding. Every video shows it up close, but yours really shows a real life look!
Your breakdowns are close to watch finder and that's a massive compliment. They're the best on you tube when it comes to reviews and horology. I've Been following your channel and your other since you started.. amazing videos.
Jesus Christ - I was just searching on your channel hoping to find a review on this model, scrolled down and disappointed not to find one. Then I refresh my homepage and you posted this, guess this is a sign to just fire the trigger and get this one 😆
Haha. Wow. Good to know I didn’t disappoint 😅
Did you buy it?
You’re quickly becoming my favorite watch reviewer , keep it up !!!
I have the black version, I love the different finishes on the case and lugs. Love the two crowns that sparkle light back to your eye. The clasp is solid and has plenty of quick adjust. Great watch especially for the price
I have the same since two days ... with the rubber strap ... it’s a superb watch ... I own some rolex , RO offshore and Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk ... the Seamaster is the best ... it makes you part of the Omega family and a real piece of art on your wrist ! 👌😎
Great work Hafiz! You never disappoint!
The He escape valve is an eyesore too!
Muy buena review, clara, las palabras justas. Hace menos de un mes compre el Seamaster azul y me gusta muchísimo. Gracias!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been waiting for more Omega under macro, and you sir, delivered. Excellent video. I was wondering if what, to the naked eye appears to be stellar finishing on the Omegas would hold up to your standards, and this one definitely surpassed my expectations. Thank you for the great content!
A great review. Hafiz I’m a subscriber and you are one of the best. The photography is great too. I also appreciate that you stay completely (and sometimes brutally) honest in your comments.
Thanks so much. :)
Yet another excellent video my friend.I too have had some reservations about this watch, but it is a handsome and well designed piece.Looking forward to your future productions.Stay safe.
A great fair review with awesome cinematography! Subscribed!
I needed this video to make a decision. Thank you Hafiz for another great video.
Excellent review. Just got my bluesy yesterday. It’s a really beautiful piece. And at the price point, it’s a must have.
As expected Hafiz....
Excellent review!
Long live your honesty.
Love the thorough and honest reviews
Some of the best shots I have seen of this model. I think it would look great on a brown or brown-grey leather strap.
Love this watch! Blue grey all the way.
Excellent review and a brilliantly made video. Great work!
Beautiful and seriously well made watch ! Alas, with a terrible flaw ! What a pitty! Terrific review and fascinating video !
excellent review again, my friend. nice demonstration of lume decay. my parents gave me one of the original james bond seamasters when i graduated...i later gave the watch to my wife and never saw it again (she lost it!).
Ah that’s a shame. Thanks for watching :)
Beautiful content!! You deserve more subs!!
" Just look at what it has to offer " very wise words my friend
This is an exemplary display of a perfect review that all youtube reviewers and upcoming pursuer of such endeavor should study as how artistry and honesty can and must co-exist in all media forms that serve to not only entertain but also inform.
Great review, nearly pulled the trigger on the great white version of this but went for Tudor BB58 baby smurf
Can’t go wrong with Bb58. Many congrats.
I believe the hands are blued rather than painted.
Love your material by the way. I find your videos and macros the best on UA-cam hands down. I hope you can find the time to produce more material in the future.
Thank you.
Useful video. Thank you for your attention to details.
Your reviews are outstanding. I love your take on the watches that I've seen so many others review before. I am in the market for a new diver and am torn between this or the blue dialled version, a Sub 14060 and now, the new SMP 007 edition has added more spice to the mix. I guess part of the fun is all the research and then finally going for (one of) the one(s) you want.
I own this watch and have seen many reviews. This is truly the most honest and unbiased review I have seen of this watch or any other for that matter. Congrats on this very professional review. That said I completely agree with the all that is said here, however I think the bezel while not the easiest to rotate must never change in design because it one of the main design queues that separates this watch from the rest. The lume on the hour and minute hands I completely agree needs to be improved maybe they can even give it some of the polish treatment they do on the hour markers.
Many say, the bezel is hard to turn. But keep in mind, that also applies to involuntarily turns too...
impossible with wet hands
@@michaelbishop9157 maybe with gloves, but ok with bare wet fingers
Great review, keep up the good work.
Hafiz you make any watch appealing. Great work as usual
Review content is excellent mate!
I don’t know how you do it. But your photography is breathtaking!
Thanks so much.🙂
Could you gives us more details about the material you are using making the videos ? 😉👌
Hi Hafiz, Thanks for great video review which helped me on my purchase decision . Great contents , Great Macro level coverage & excellent commentary . Truly impressed. I wish your channel all the very best & may you be able to remain consistent in your passion with unbiased reviews . Good Wishes
Thanks so much brother. Really appreciate your kind words and wishes :)
For diver watches, divers have flashlights to load the Lume. Lume doesn’t need to last forever.
Fantastic review, I made the decision to buy this watch six months after I watched, Watchfinders review Seamaster v Sub mariner, but this review is so much more specific to the omega and reminded me what a great choice I made.
I absolutely adore my gorgeous seamaster which I received on St Patrick’s day this year, Haha I’m actually Scottish and the colours of the watch nearly match my country’s saltire 🏴 flag. Once again great review.
Another great review, detailed but also balanced. I prefer the all blue version on the bracelet. The chrome dial is not for me. The clasp is better than the rolex as it is slimmer and more curved so it has a lower profile on the wrist and slips easier under the cuff. I love it.
Another fantastic review sir. Thank you so much for making these videos. What is the dive watch that you would recommend from The sub, The Pelagos, The current Seiko Marinemaster 300m or Omega Seamastet?
Dude, you are really killing it with the reviews. You are simply the best standalone watch reviewer. Period. By standalone i mean that you only review the watch in front of you. However would also be nice to have more context: compare more explicitly to predecessors (with pictures etc.) and also competitor watches. Your comment at the end about rolex for example is too vague for my taste and was a missed opportunity. But we do have other channels for those kinds of reviews. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much. I guess you might have missed my last comment. I stated that this omega offers value and characters that watches even at two times its price don’t; and I was referring to rolex which is the two times price yet doesn’t offer those characters like exhibition caseback etc.
Hafiz J Mehmood thanks for the great review, I agree that seems hard to find justification for the price requested by Rolex: but what about some critic details on the Seamaster? Does Rolex Sub perform a better luminescence (more visible, more durable)? Does Rolex Sub show a not centred day display? Also what about the added value of a full integrated manufacturer? Congrats again for your great videos!
Thank you again for all your hard work, Hafiz. Another great in-depth review. Would you consider doing a review of an IWC watch? Since you are close to my own dive watch preference, I would suggest IWC Aquatimer which has been on my radar lately. Obviously, would love to hear what you have to say about it having looked at it under macro ;-)
Best watch channel on youtube. Would be lovely to see this timepiece on Bracelet.
Omega's co-axial calibers operate at 3,5 Hz or 25 200 vibrations/per hour and not 4Hz.
I have the blue version on my wrist. A real beauty
Well done bro 🤟🏽. Nice watch
I own this watch.....and I’m so happy that there is so many that doesn’t like this edition....it’s the perfect watch - hands down the best watch out there to the price - and as long as many people are negative it will make it rare and more exclusive for me🙌😎 the lumen on my piece don’t loose it hue like yours - consider taking it to omega - could be a counterfeit 🤔
I own mine ... black version... since two days ... it’s really amazing watch ... I watch a lot of you tube video about this watch ... and I have to say that ... almost... everyone say that it’s a superb time piece 👌😉... and from my point of view ... Omega coud sell it at a higher price ... they only have to decrease the supply ... 🤔
Outstanding video!
Could you do a review of the a. lange 1815 chronograph in rose gold white dial?😌
very informative review thanks!
Awesome review. Cheers from Bogotá 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Most amazing watch and most amazing UA-camr 👀👀🙏🙏
Already seen this but I enjoy your videos (and this watch)
Awesome detailed review brother. You don't leave any stone unturned. I love the watch but this is not the color for me. Love your channel 👍
Can't believe I missed this gem of a video. Thanks, Hafiz. So hey, this is the first I'm hearing about bad lume, kind of disappointing. And yeah my eye gravitates to those matte finished plates, look very base ETA. Still, I'm definitely thinking about having the talk with my wife about purchasing this. Thinking black . Thanks again.
Great detailed review. Can't call it a diver though, but a good quality sport watch.
Great video. I just got the very same watch a couple of weeks ago. It is a very impressive package for the price. There are some legibility issues within the dial, but I can live with that. I don't think this watch is Sub killer. It is the perfect complement for a Sub in any collection despite of what the Omega fanboys say.
Superb review, subscribed 👍🏻👍🏻
You’re almost as pleasant to listen to as the guy from Watchfinder. Love the videography, the music and the script of your videos 👌
Thanks so much. It’s a big compliment for me indeed :)
Same person with 2 accounts. Everyone does it these days to maximize the google pay for vloggers to make a living🤦
Maybe after his whole pandemic mess , I'll treat myself to this watch ..
Treat yourself no matter the circumstances 😎
Super review and well complimented the watch for all its pros .. and yes unfortunately all the cons too. Super closing.. super super closing!!!
I've seen the watch in the flesh .. that helium escapment..they could have done better 🤫
Yes! I am looking at you rolex 😎
Hi everyone. I have the same exact wrist size (6.5 in) but I always think anything over 40mm is too big to wear, especially when I glance at my wrist. But from this vid, it looks fine, even great actually. How can I overcome this mindset? Currently owning mid size 2551.80.
Hi! I just discovered your videos and love them. Is there any chance you remake a submariner + seamaster + seadweller "beyond the obvious" style video? I'd LOVE to see that!
Another great review from Hafiz, tqvm!! By the way will u review a steinhart ocean one 42mm? I guess the quality will impress you^_^
You have really good reviews.
I have this same dial color and love it except for the date just blends into the dial in less than optimal lighting. If I end up selling the watch, that will be the reason why.
in the date hafiz it is with this grey color, you should say about this color in specific, cus in blue dial or black dial, the date reads perfect. not confusing.
You really should give the green and white Seamaster the Hafiz treatment.
The 2023 perspective on this watch is that it is more for less. With a single drawback related to actual diving.
Hi, it is an excellent presentation. You have mentioned about a history.... So, would you like to do an equal video about the new Longines Spirit collection. This history is packed and a huge horology...
I definitely will. Thanks for the feedback :)
Great videos you should have 100k subscribers
Your analysis is so good that you should be an industry consultant
Great review, as always. Only after, and if, Omega gets rid of that escape valve, i am interested in the 300m divers
it is not necesary but it is part of the watch, and i don't think they will remove it. you don't even notice the escape valve, trust me. i have one on black dial, rubber. it is spectacular.
Yes... it’s part of the watch ... you don’t see it ... really ... 😉
Well shot and scripted. Great job.
Can you make a review on the Cartier Santos?
Hafiz..requesting atleast one vintage watch review sometime to come
Superb video. Do you prefer the Seamaster or the pelagos?
Hafiz great review, you don’t know it, but you spoil us with your reviews.
Side note. Can you please review the Seiko sbdc 107? I would love to see and hear your take on the watch. Thanks
You da man!
Quite shocked with the lume quality of the hands. It's a critical for a diver watch, moreover at this price point. By the way, it's a good review. Keep it up brother.
One of the best looking dive watches.
I appreciate your love for watches.... 🙏
I think I'll sell my entire collection and acquire this one
Gratefil to watch ur video but how about a two tone version of this watch gray dial with yellow or sedna gold
what is the music you use?
I used to own in blue, but sold it. I loved it at first, but the charm died quickly, it’s just a bit too busy, too much going on, which gives it a very casual vibe. I don’t miss it (and glad I sold quick as prices will drop even more once a new variant is out). I have a BB GMT now which looks better in the office - more versatile and classy to me. More accurate too (1s slow versus the Omega 4s fast).
That’s the omega problem ... too many variants .. price is too low ... too easy to get ... it’s only a marketing decision ... perhaps it will change in the future because the time piece is so amazing 😉 👍
Please do a video on the ALS Odysseus
The thickness is 13.7mm, not 12.5mm I believe.
That rubber strap does that timepiece no justice you have to go to the steel band.
I am in love with the white dial Omega Seamaster. But, ... I am also in love with the 38.5 mm blue dial Aqua Terra... pffffff .. what to do
I got the white dial.
Get it. Watch is built like a tank, and Seamaster divers 300 increase in value over time.
Great vid ! My 3 gripes with this watch: helium escape valve, bezel action not convenient , thickness of the watch. The solution: Blackbay 58
Great review and great watch. I have the "Great White" version. I agree on your review, but on the white dial with the black hands version the contrast is great. For me the biggest flaw with this watch is the bezel and the fact that it grips not nice. The steel bracelet is a little bit sharp at the edges and feels not as smooth as a Tudor or Rolex bracelet. The date could be better executed. The date sits too deep and is a little bit too small imho. I also have a black rubber strap but the sizes of the straps are a little odd. The holes on the strap are placed in the wrong places or there are not enough holes, but maybe this has something to do with my wristsize (8.2") and the fact that the standard strap is too short for a dive strap and the XL sized strap is too long. Overall it is a stunning watch that can be bought at a sharp price. For a diver that can be dressed up it is a great watch. There are better tool watches for the price or even cheaper but this Omega has it all. Read a "dressy diver".
What is your opinion about Sinn watches?
@@evh4611 Sinn makes some great watches for its price but you can't compare Sinn with Omega. Sinn uses most of the time cheaper third party movements (ETA or Selita) that are slightly decorated. Omega makes own movements and they are top of the bill in its price range. So the look and finish of sinn watches shows (most of the time) and feels a cheaper watch then an Omega. Overall Sinn makes great watches for the price, so it is a great value for money if you can live with the cheaper movement.
Barts what are your thoughts on the white dial vs the blue dial?
@@DarylChangs I like the white dial version better then the blue one. A no brainer for me, but follow your heart when choosing between the two.
Barts Great, thanks!
If this watch had the BALL tritium lumen... oh what an extra beautiful piece it would be. I own this exact model; all I miss about my BALL when I wear this Omega is the Tritium. I work around Electronics and this watch has kept an average +0.6 s/d. This is a great Everday all event watch.
Superb review. The dial and the colors on this watch are amazing, but this bezel is just impossible to turn with wet hands. And i really dislike watches with the date window at 6. I prefer the SUB or the SD43
Checkout the black and white version. Aka the great white.
It kills the submariner.
@@Niro_Hero mate, don't get me wrong. I like the watch and I like Omega...i just don't like watches with the date window at 6. The same thing with Santos de Cartier...lovely watch...but the date at 6 is killing me.
White dial with black rubber dial for me🤩
I think this was ultimately a very fair review, with one exception - have you ever addressed the lume fade on any of your Rolex pieces? I own a 2012 SmP300M and I've found that its Super-LumiNova is honestly superior to the Rolex Chromalite on my SubC.
Good question. I typically show it when the flaw is worth my time. And I’m doing a comparison of this vs Submariner; which will be live soon. I’ll also do side by side lume fade comparison in that video.
Thanks for watching.
yeah lume on my Exp2 is pretty average
But arent the hands blued by heat?
Yeah I think they’re. I’ll research this more. Thanks for headsup.