I also prefere my white dial Diver 300M. But the new black one looks really beautiful! They are both similar, but also very different. I would say there is no reason not to buy both, as one does not replace/obsolete the other. You certainly won't have the feeling that you have bought a watch that is too similar. And yes, I already had the new black Diver 300M on my wrist. You forgot to mention that the Diver 300M with date has a pin buckle, while the new no date version has a folded clasp on the rubber strap. This also adds to the price. In addition, domed glass is much more complex to produce and therefore more expensive than flat glass.
@@SB-Kiwi not even close bro. I own the black no date on rubber and the seaweed one on bracelet. They are the same price, but what my no date has that the other doesn't is the domed sapphire crystal, which is complex and expensive to manufacture. This adds a few hundred to the cost, you are also getting the rubber strap with the deployant clasp instead of the pin buckle. The deployant clasp is five times more expensive than the pin buckle (in Australia thats $90 for pin buckle and $450 for deployant), so that;s another several hundred, you get the fully lumed aluminium bezel insert vs just the pip with lume on the regular SMP and the insert has a polymer anti scratch and fade coating. These inserts will never fade or lose their colour. That's extra value added. This notion that you are paying more for less is pure bullshit and it's being bleated all over the internet by people who have never owned either variant.
I own 16 Omegas from vintage to brand new, with smatterings of neo-vintage in between. My black no date on rubber has immediately put all my other watches, including my three Rolexes, on ice. It's literally the only one I grab now so from the perspective of a major Omega collector and person with close ties to the inside, they've hit this one out of the park. It amazing as these models are literally transitional models to bridge the gap between the current gen SMP and the upcoming next gen one slated for late 2025. These were made using the existing parts bin and materials that Omega had in their parts catalogue. The steel no date literally has the bezel of the Nekton model, the brushed steel dial material of the discontinued Railmaster. This transitional nature is why the case size has not changed. The design brief was to use as much from the existing parts stock as possible, the new case sizes (plural!). There will be at least two sizes likely to be 41mm & 38mm to mirror the proportions of the Aqua Terra range. There may even be a return to a 36mm small size as well. Omega have been keeping a close eye on stablemates Longines and the success they are having offering most references in multiple case sizes to cater for the range of wrist sizes out there. The Swatch group is really big on vertical integration so I have no reason to believe this not to be the case. My inside source at Omega has been very accurate with the leaks I have been given. No reason to believe otherwise at this point. The future of the Seamaster range is looking really good from where I am.
@montys8th I own the black date and the Bond 60th (very close in most ways to your no date) and I still believe you're getting less for more here. Aluminium is cheaper and inferior to ceramic no matter which way you look at it. You're also getting the same movement with one complication removed. I'll give you the point you make on the crystal, but as to how much more expensive this really is to produce is negligible considering I can get a micro brand piece with double domed crystal for not a lot of money.
Wuld hv been new king if 1. Smaller size 40mm 2. Got rid of the helium bezel 3. New bracelet 4. No see thru case back to make the case thinner But also still like it becoz it looks like a nice tool watch
I appreciate your insightful review of the new Omega Seamaster 300m. The omission of the date function indeed enhances the dial’s simplicity, offering a cleaner aesthetic. The domed sapphire crystal adds depth, reminiscent of the 3D effect seen in the Rado Captain Cook Bronze. These design choices contribute to a timeless and sophisticated appearance.
It looks much more elegant with a mesh bracelet than on a rubber strap. With a rubber strap, the watch looks like a real tool watch. With mesh, the watch looks more like a dress watch. I had both versions on my wrist. The watch looks very different in both versions.
Lovely! You can't go wrong with any SMP version IMO. I just happen to be wearing my 2006 electric blue dial titanium with steel bezel insert on Ti Bond bracelet. Deadly watch!
The bezel insert on the 2231.80 is actually titanium, not steel. The steel insert only came on the steel models released after the first blue dial Ti models with the titanium bond bracelet. I have the same one but have it on the OEM blue SMP rubber which fits perfectly on this reference if you use curved spring bars.
To me the perfect one would be basically the black version in the NTTD (grade 2 titanium) set up. Don’t change the dial, just get rid of the ministry of defense arrow. Most people love the look, how light weight it is, the shimmer and not shine aspect, the thinness, and possibly make it in a 40mm. I am more than fine with it in the 42mm, but I hear that complaint a lot. I also want a closed simple case-back with no writing on it. This would add to the military ascetic. I think this would sell like crazy, but hey what do I know.
Or do something different my gosh I don’t even own a seamaster and I’m sick of seeing it in a different color or material. It’s like the iPhone of the watch world.
@@popecosh307I agree between the Seamaster and Speedmaster versions I don't know which I'm more sick of but it's gotta be the Speedmaster Professional ENOUGH ALREADY
Please share link to the nato strap - for your white dial sea master. Looks stunning. I have the same watch and would like to try it on with the nato strap. Is it the omega nato strap?
I own the current model in Blue. It is absolutly beautiful BUT so shiny with all the ceramic. So I bought an 1996 seamaster in 36mm, also blue. It is such a beauty!
Hi Harrison, a few things about the black dial no date. In it's press release Omega stated that the black dial is "vintage inspired" which is why we have the domed crystal, the tribute to the Gen 1 wave dial (the wave patter is actually different to the Gen 1 whose waves had a much shorter and more aggressive wavelength), and the aluminium bezel. As an owner of the back dial on rubber since day one of release I have yet to see any of the watch content creators mention that the aluminium bezel insert has a special polymer coating on it so that the insert will not fade with exposure to UV light and it makes it highly scratch resistant, more so than traditional aluminium bezel inserts on vintage and neo-vintage references. I own ten Seamasters and the closest to the black no date is my Seaweed. Side by side and on the wrist there is a definite feeling that the black no date wears smaller. The reason for this, I feel, is predominantly due to the domed sapphire crystal. When looking at the dial the domed crystal makes the dial look several mm's smaller on either side as the curve of the crystal distorts the portion of the dial above the minutes track giving the impression that it is sunken around the edge like a pie pan dial of Omega's past. The dial appears to finish just before the minute track. To my eyes this SMP wears more like a 40mm than a 42mm. I'd also like to point out that on the rubber it is actually very light for a steel watch. I feel the heft of my Seaweed but this no date almost feels like a slightly heavier version of some of my titanium references. Those who know me know that I am one of the biggest fans of the sword hands and was initially hoping that they put them on this. The skeletonised hands though, in white, over the black subtle wave dial evoke the feeling of looking through a glass bottomed boat at the ocean floor. This is something I feel is deliberate and not fully understood. The hands are even shaped like the old wooden speedboats of the 50s and 60s, a fact not lost on me with it's vintage inspired theme. The 2254.50 Peter Blake is highly revered by collectors and I feel if the no date was given the sword hands it would cheapen the appeal of the 2254.50. It means that to me, an avid Omega collector, that I can justify keeping both references. I am grateful for that. The other thing I wanted to address is the price disparity. The black no date comes on the rubber **but** with a deployant clasp, not the cheaper pin buckle. In Australia, where I am from, the pin buckle is $90 and the deployant clasp is $450. This is contributing to the price increase over the regular pin buckle models. It also has the more expensive crystal which is allegedly a couple of hundred bucks more as well. There is also the coated aluminium bezel insert which is fully lumed, unlike only the pip on the regular SMP. The no date lights up like Vegas at night and looks incredible. The difference in thickness is 0.2mm which is literally 0.00787402 of an inch. 7/1000th of an inch. No man can tell the difference at those small distances. It's purely psychological. To be fair the only other Seamaster I have worn since getting this watch is my 2002 2254.50 "Peter Blake". All the others are safely locked away in my safe deposit box now. The black no date SMP is to my mind one of those Omega references that come along that will be revered by collectors in the coming decades. The stark contrast between the black and crisp vibrant white, the dial symmetry, the clean yet vintage lines. The other benefit of getting this reference on the rubber is that without all that steel mesh and just the matte rubber the polished surfaces of the case just shine. It looks stunning. There isn't a lot of polished surfaces but what is there is on full display for all it's aesthetic beauty. This watch, to me is better than a no date Sub. The dial, the hands, the aluminium matte bezel insert, the domed crystal. It's a total package that really stands out in a literal sea of cookie cutter Rolex Submariners. Combined with the fact that Omega will actually sell one of these to anyone who wants it really should hopefully put to rest the total dominance of the no date Sub, which on all counts is not as well appointed as this SMP. People just need to get over that it doesn't have Rolex on the dial for it to be a real contender.
They need to stop with the stupid scratchable , aging , fadeable aluminium bezel and made matte ceramic bezels the standard. It’s the best of both worlds, the scratch and aging resistant ceramic properties with the vintage vibes of a matte bezel ! It’s a win win for everyone
@@alfredthekoala5754 This is correct for the old watches with an aluminum bezel. However, this newer generation of seamaster has a coated aluminum bezel, which protects against scratches and color fading.
Yeahh, it looks nice, but unsure if it’ll be enough to warrant someone getting one when they already have a new date version. A person would get a no date for simplicity and symmetry. The problem is, the watch was already symmetrical and hence looked in order. For example, a sub ND looks clean since there’s no bubble and date window at the 3. The smp300 doesn’t need it since it’s at 6. The only super slight benefit is a longer index at 6 and the different dials. But the waves is one of the best things that adds depth to the watch and is a trademark of the smp300. Sometimes, it’s nice that omega makes so many options but sometimes, it kinda takes away from the model line since there’s a million sub models. Still a good business model, just makes it seem less “special” iba sense.
@@montys8th sure, but he's reviewing watches and there are more adjectives available to describe a watch. It gets really old and repetitive. Also, no idea what the "your welcome's" mean...as an American.
@@BALLSOHARDU Well, that makes sense- he's from the UK. Word pronunciation is fine. It's just using the exact same adjectives for EVERY watch-starts to lose value and emphasis.
Nice Review. A side-by-side comparison with the green-bronze gold on mesh and the James Bond - No Time to Die version on mesh would be very interesting as they share a similar vintage look.
I also prefere my white dial Diver 300M. But the new black one looks really beautiful! They are both similar, but also very different. I would say there is no reason not to buy both, as one does not replace/obsolete the other. You certainly won't have the feeling that you have bought a watch that is too similar. And yes, I already had the new black Diver 300M on my wrist. You forgot to mention that the Diver 300M with date has a pin buckle, while the new no date version has a folded clasp on the rubber strap. This also adds to the price. In addition, domed glass is much more complex to produce and therefore more expensive than flat glass.
Merry Christmas. Not for me, I'm for the mighty neovintage swords hands version with small HEV. As for domed crystal, I prefer the real thing - the no date 165.024 from 1963 on black beaver tail leather strap, handmade - I'll wear it today. When you turn the watch in a certain angle towards a light and look at it with a loupe, you can see dozens of microscopic scratches inside the domed acrylic crystal, its entire history. That's the magic you won't have in a 2024 piece. But that's just me.
I just bought the white dial version 4 days ago. The date is a complication I actually use. Give me a helium escape valve delete and I’d be all over it. Would love a bond bracelet option as well like the old 2254.50. Otherwise, it’s a damn fine watch.
It's not a helium escape valve, it's a kickstand that keeps it upright when you lay it on it's side. Much easier to deal with if you think of it like that :)
They should sell the green one on a waterproof brown leather strap, it would go better with the gold than either the green rubber or the titanium mesh do.
Just one question: Thickness. There's no justification for this being 13.8mm because of the domed sapphire crystal. Isn't the "No Time to Die" thinner, even though it has the same movement and crystal?
I love omega, but I’ve never found the sound of their bezels to sound (or feel) very premium. That ;and the thickness) are the two things I hope Omega is able to “fix” in the future. The sounds of Rolex’s diver bezels sound better. That said, I still love Omega. Lastly, the new “King” (to me) would be that black no date, but in blue, which would look like a true modern interpretation of the first Pierce Brosnan Bond watch.
I’ve had hands on with all of these and they are nice but they are just a load of old parts that Omega has had lying around in different colours. It’s time for a new Seamaster and these new ones have ridiculous pricing. They have cheaper materials and a cheaper movement so why are they more expensive ? Also the bezel action on the two I had a look at were even worse than the standard Seamaster which is as everyone knows is pretty awful just like the thickness.
If I could get one of the black aluminium bezels off the new "monochrone" and put it on my "King" white dial SMP, I think it could be the perfect Seamaster.
These watches are using cheaper materials by going with aluminum bezels and they lose the date complication, Omega needs to decrease the price of these watches by 5 -10% compared with the standard 300 SMP.
I like them both, I purchased the seaweed in August I still think I would have chose that if the new black and steel colour were released, tempted to get the mesh strap thou
If people want a slimmer 300m dive watch, there are options out there. If people want a Seamaster, buy a Seamaster. Personally, I already have a slimmer 300m dive watch, but I want a Seamaster and am starting to save for one in 2025!! 😂
I absolutely hate the valve at 10 o'clock, It's like a wart on a supermodels face. I would go out and buy that watch tomorrow if it was not for the wart on the side.
All the way Monochrome, cheaper, better bracelet, thinner. Omega changed their horrible steel bracelet for a little bit less horrible one that’s their innovation… I’ve been owning the monochrome for 6 months and love it,back then 6 months after purchase the Seamaster was already gone… Merry Christmas ✌️
What do we think team, is it a new king?! Also, Merry Christmas everyone ❤
I also prefere my white dial Diver 300M. But the new black one looks really beautiful!
They are both similar, but also very different.
I would say there is no reason not to buy both, as one does not replace/obsolete the other. You certainly won't have the feeling that you have bought a watch that is too similar. And yes, I already had the new black Diver 300M on my wrist.
You forgot to mention that the Diver 300M with date has a pin buckle, while the new no date version has a folded clasp on the rubber strap. This also adds to the price. In addition, domed glass is much more complex to produce and therefore more expensive than flat glass.
@@ChisholmHunterOfficial you're getting less for more with this. Sounds more like a politician than a king.
@@SB-Kiwi not even close bro. I own the black no date on rubber and the seaweed one on bracelet. They are the same price, but what my no date has that the other doesn't is the domed sapphire crystal, which is complex and expensive to manufacture. This adds a few hundred to the cost, you are also getting the rubber strap with the deployant clasp instead of the pin buckle. The deployant clasp is five times more expensive than the pin buckle (in Australia thats $90 for pin buckle and $450 for deployant), so that;s another several hundred, you get the fully lumed aluminium bezel insert vs just the pip with lume on the regular SMP and the insert has a polymer anti scratch and fade coating. These inserts will never fade or lose their colour. That's extra value added.
This notion that you are paying more for less is pure bullshit and it's being bleated all over the internet by people who have never owned either variant.
I own 16 Omegas from vintage to brand new, with smatterings of neo-vintage in between. My black no date on rubber has immediately put all my other watches, including my three Rolexes, on ice. It's literally the only one I grab now so from the perspective of a major Omega collector and person with close ties to the inside, they've hit this one out of the park. It amazing as these models are literally transitional models to bridge the gap between the current gen SMP and the upcoming next gen one slated for late 2025. These were made using the existing parts bin and materials that Omega had in their parts catalogue. The steel no date literally has the bezel of the Nekton model, the brushed steel dial material of the discontinued Railmaster. This transitional nature is why the case size has not changed. The design brief was to use as much from the existing parts stock as possible, the new case sizes (plural!). There will be at least two sizes likely to be 41mm & 38mm to mirror the proportions of the Aqua Terra range. There may even be a return to a 36mm small size as well. Omega have been keeping a close eye on stablemates Longines and the success they are having offering most references in multiple case sizes to cater for the range of wrist sizes out there. The Swatch group is really big on vertical integration so I have no reason to believe this not to be the case. My inside source at Omega has been very accurate with the leaks I have been given. No reason to believe otherwise at this point. The future of the Seamaster range is looking really good from where I am.
@montys8th I own the black date and the Bond 60th (very close in most ways to your no date) and I still believe you're getting less for more here. Aluminium is cheaper and inferior to ceramic no matter which way you look at it. You're also getting the same movement with one complication removed. I'll give you the point you make on the crystal, but as to how much more expensive this really is to produce is negligible considering I can get a micro brand piece with double domed crystal for not a lot of money.
Wuld hv been new king if
1. Smaller size 40mm
2. Got rid of the helium bezel
3. New bracelet
4. No see thru case back to make the case thinner
But also still like it becoz it looks like a nice tool watch
42mm is for real men.
@@maitrehg great observation
Just get a submariner if you wanna get rid of all the things that make the Seamaster what it is.
I love the black dial monochrome, what makes it so appealing (IMO) is it’s time only! On the waitlist for one! I can’t wait!
Waitlist? They're in my AD right now, and discounted!
@ good to know! I’ll try another Omega AD here in Massachusetts. Thank you!
I need a 39mm version of the seamaster. It’s my favorite watch, but 42mm is just to big in anything but the summer for my smaller wrist
Incredible video, was looking everywhere for a hands-on video of these watches and this hit the nail on the head
I appreciate your insightful review of the new Omega Seamaster 300m. The omission of the date function indeed enhances the dial’s simplicity, offering a cleaner aesthetic. The domed sapphire crystal adds depth, reminiscent of the 3D effect seen in the Rado Captain Cook Bronze. These design choices contribute to a timeless and sophisticated appearance.
That no date SMP on the black rubber strap is just the perfect Omega tool watch.
The black dial on the rubber strap is gorgeous
Finally, a great, well produced, hands on review of these! Want the black on mesh!
It looks much more elegant with a mesh bracelet than on a rubber strap. With a rubber strap, the watch looks like a real tool watch. With mesh, the watch looks more like a dress watch. I had both versions on my wrist. The watch looks very different in both versions.
Lovely! You can't go wrong with any SMP version IMO. I just happen to be wearing my 2006 electric blue dial titanium with steel bezel insert on Ti Bond bracelet. Deadly watch!
The bezel insert on the 2231.80 is actually titanium, not steel. The steel insert only came on the steel models released after the first blue dial Ti models with the titanium bond bracelet. I have the same one but have it on the OEM blue SMP rubber which fits perfectly on this reference if you use curved spring bars.
Terrific
I tried the black dial the other day. Totally fell in love with everything about it. Absolutely beautiful.
These Seamasters are nice but the 2531.80 Brosnan Bond watch is the best!
2254.50 says Hi!
Love my 2254.50 and 2531.80 and the current white dial Seamaster
To me the perfect one would be basically the black version in the NTTD (grade 2 titanium) set up. Don’t change the dial, just get rid of the ministry of defense arrow. Most people love the look, how light weight it is, the shimmer and not shine aspect, the thinness, and possibly make it in a 40mm. I am more than fine with it in the 42mm, but I hear that complaint a lot. I also want a closed simple case-back with no writing on it. This would add to the military ascetic. I think this would sell like crazy, but hey what do I know.
they need to bring back the older models
Or do something different my gosh I don’t even own a seamaster and I’m sick of seeing it in a different color or material. It’s like the iPhone of the watch world.
@@popecosh307I agree between the Seamaster and Speedmaster versions I don't know which I'm more sick of but it's gotta be the Speedmaster Professional ENOUGH ALREADY
@@popecosh307At least they don’t only do a green bezel with a black dial…..
Or at least a 39mm version
Please share link to the nato strap - for your white dial sea master. Looks stunning. I have the same watch and would like to try it on with the nato strap. Is it the omega nato strap?
I own the current model in Blue. It is absolutly beautiful BUT so shiny with all the ceramic. So I bought an 1996 seamaster in 36mm, also blue. It is such a beauty!
I prefer my 'seaweed' to the new green SMP. The dial is nicer, and I do not like the gold.
That seaweed model you have is underrated. Green looks great IRL, in a way that is difficult to capture over video.
Hi Harrison, a few things about the black dial no date. In it's press release Omega stated that the black dial is "vintage inspired" which is why we have the domed crystal, the tribute to the Gen 1 wave dial (the wave patter is actually different to the Gen 1 whose waves had a much shorter and more aggressive wavelength), and the aluminium bezel. As an owner of the back dial on rubber since day one of release I have yet to see any of the watch content creators mention that the aluminium bezel insert has a special polymer coating on it so that the insert will not fade with exposure to UV light and it makes it highly scratch resistant, more so than traditional aluminium bezel inserts on vintage and neo-vintage references.
I own ten Seamasters and the closest to the black no date is my Seaweed. Side by side and on the wrist there is a definite feeling that the black no date wears smaller. The reason for this, I feel, is predominantly due to the domed sapphire crystal. When looking at the dial the domed crystal makes the dial look several mm's smaller on either side as the curve of the crystal distorts the portion of the dial above the minutes track giving the impression that it is sunken around the edge like a pie pan dial of Omega's past. The dial appears to finish just before the minute track. To my eyes this SMP wears more like a 40mm than a 42mm. I'd also like to point out that on the rubber it is actually very light for a steel watch. I feel the heft of my Seaweed but this no date almost feels like a slightly heavier version of some of my titanium references.
Those who know me know that I am one of the biggest fans of the sword hands and was initially hoping that they put them on this. The skeletonised hands though, in white, over the black subtle wave dial evoke the feeling of looking through a glass bottomed boat at the ocean floor. This is something I feel is deliberate and not fully understood. The hands are even shaped like the old wooden speedboats of the 50s and 60s, a fact not lost on me with it's vintage inspired theme. The 2254.50 Peter Blake is highly revered by collectors and I feel if the no date was given the sword hands it would cheapen the appeal of the 2254.50. It means that to me, an avid Omega collector, that I can justify keeping both references. I am grateful for that.
The other thing I wanted to address is the price disparity. The black no date comes on the rubber **but** with a deployant clasp, not the cheaper pin buckle. In Australia, where I am from, the pin buckle is $90 and the deployant clasp is $450. This is contributing to the price increase over the regular pin buckle models. It also has the more expensive crystal which is allegedly a couple of hundred bucks more as well. There is also the coated aluminium bezel insert which is fully lumed, unlike only the pip on the regular SMP. The no date lights up like Vegas at night and looks incredible. The difference in thickness is 0.2mm which is literally 0.00787402 of an inch. 7/1000th of an inch. No man can tell the difference at those small distances. It's purely psychological. To be fair the only other Seamaster I have worn since getting this watch is my 2002 2254.50 "Peter Blake". All the others are safely locked away in my safe deposit box now.
The black no date SMP is to my mind one of those Omega references that come along that will be revered by collectors in the coming decades. The stark contrast between the black and crisp vibrant white, the dial symmetry, the clean yet vintage lines. The other benefit of getting this reference on the rubber is that without all that steel mesh and just the matte rubber the polished surfaces of the case just shine. It looks stunning. There isn't a lot of polished surfaces but what is there is on full display for all it's aesthetic beauty. This watch, to me is better than a no date Sub. The dial, the hands, the aluminium matte bezel insert, the domed crystal. It's a total package that really stands out in a literal sea of cookie cutter Rolex Submariners. Combined with the fact that Omega will actually sell one of these to anyone who wants it really should hopefully put to rest the total dominance of the no date Sub, which on all counts is not as well appointed as this SMP. People just need to get over that it doesn't have Rolex on the dial for it to be a real contender.
Very well thought out and written commentary. I enjoyed these facts and learned something.
Good summary. Nobody seems to have worked out the bezels are lumed yet.
I'd prefer ceramic personally just for safety though.
The name is Harrison - “as always” love your watch videos very informative
Put out a new SM300 white dial with the more subtle wave pattern like the black dial shown at (1:05 into the video). Now That would be awesome IMO.
Out of all these yours got the best readable hands - black on white.
Black monochrome on mesh is my ultimate favorite. These are on my list Blackbay monchrome vs Seamaster monochrome!
Black on black looks great
Comparison between white and black no date SMP would be appreciated!!
They need to stop with the stupid scratchable , aging , fadeable aluminium bezel and made matte ceramic bezels the standard. It’s the best of both worlds, the scratch and aging resistant ceramic properties with the vintage vibes of a matte bezel ! It’s a win win for everyone
Not really. The true charm in an aluminum bezel is that the watch will age with you.
@@alfredthekoala5754 This is correct for the old watches with an aluminum bezel. However, this newer generation of seamaster has a coated aluminum bezel, which protects against scratches and color fading.
Completely disagree with you. Aluminium bezels have a charm that ceramic will never be able to match.
Aluminium bezel inserts can be replaced if damaged. Same for ceramic inserts if chipped ?
We need sword hands and stick dial, how hard can it be?
They already made these. Go buy one
Now, release a re-issue of Peter Blake in this way, and Omega is basically set for next 10 years
Yeahh, it looks nice, but unsure if it’ll be enough to warrant someone getting one when they already have a new date version.
A person would get a no date for simplicity and symmetry. The problem is, the watch was already symmetrical and hence looked in order.
For example, a sub ND looks clean since there’s no bubble and date window at the 3. The smp300 doesn’t need it since it’s at 6. The only super slight benefit is a longer index at 6 and the different dials. But the waves is one of the best things that adds depth to the watch and is a trademark of the smp300.
Sometimes, it’s nice that omega makes so many options but sometimes, it kinda takes away from the model line since there’s a million sub models. Still a good business model, just makes it seem less “special” iba sense.
Fantastic watches, great video (as always), and yes - “monochromatic” is a word. ☺️ Keep up the wonderful work, Harrison!
Love you videos. How many times did you say actually in this one 😊?
Oris did it years ago with 65. Simple, cheap and more comfortable.
Do I love Harrison? Sure. Do I wish he would learn synonyms for "banger" and "sexy?" Absolutely.
And how he says ALOOM-Men-you-Um
He's English. That's very normal, much like you American's with your "your welcome's"
@@montys8thScottish my guy
@@montys8th sure, but he's reviewing watches and there are more adjectives available to describe a watch. It gets really old and repetitive. Also, no idea what the "your welcome's" mean...as an American.
@@BALLSOHARDU Well, that makes sense- he's from the UK. Word pronunciation is fine. It's just using the exact same adjectives for EVERY watch-starts to lose value and emphasis.
These would be perfect if it weren’t for the skeleton hands. Bring back the sword hands!
Nice Review. A side-by-side comparison with the green-bronze gold on mesh and the James Bond - No Time to Die version on mesh would be very interesting as they share a similar vintage look.
I’d love to see if that green rubber strap looks any good on the NTTD
❤ Merry Christmas ❤. I love my Seamaster 300 Heritage with its vintage look and sandwich dial 😊.
Merry Christmas mate!
Same. I have the black Mk1, and the blue Mk2… love them both for vintage looks, sandwich dials, perfect size and crucially glide lock clasp
The green vintage dial is just fantastic!!! 👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Nice job, but for me, I’d probably go for the kick ass silver one!
That green dial, titanium, and sedna gold is just killer!
Agree, but it's the bronze gold like they use on the Speedy Chronoscope rather than Sedna.
@mosmarb oh yes! Dang, I was mistaken. Yup its the bronze gold, not Sedna. My bad.
Green is beautiful... finally, it is first for seamaster 300
There's been a green SMP 300 since late 2022. I own one.
I also prefere my white dial Diver 300M. But the new black one looks really beautiful!
They are both similar, but also very different.
I would say there is no reason not to buy both, as one does not replace/obsolete the other. You certainly won't have the feeling that you have bought a watch that is too similar. And yes, I already had the new black Diver 300M on my wrist.
You forgot to mention that the Diver 300M with date has a pin buckle, while the new no date version has a folded clasp on the rubber strap. This also adds to the price. In addition, domed glass is much more complex to produce and therefore more expensive than flat glass.
I really like it. I might pick up the black model when the hype calms down a bit.
Amazing Watchs❤
Would love to see the seamaster comparison video!
The green and gold looks great but the 4k price difference 😮
Blue for 300m, black for Sub
Merry Christmas. Not for me, I'm for the mighty neovintage swords hands version with small HEV. As for domed crystal, I prefer the real thing - the no date 165.024 from 1963 on black beaver tail leather strap, handmade - I'll wear it today. When you turn the watch in a certain angle towards a light and look at it with a loupe, you can see dozens of microscopic scratches inside the domed acrylic crystal, its entire history. That's the magic you won't have in a 2024 piece. But that's just me.
Ridiculous prices
Great video as always
Wonderful watch. I actually like the fauxtina in this one.The only problem with the "new king" is that it's not the "old king", the Mighty Submariner.
Green for me
I just picked up this green “Aquaman” seamaster. It’s stunning.
I love the no date, so much o that that I bought the 43.5mm black ceramic.
Is that mesh bracelet polished or matte finish? Can't tell on video
Matt finish
Merry Christmas! I would like a smooth dial and non-skeleton hands.
The bezel could still have been matte finish whilst being ceramic. Just ask the Tudor Pelagos.
Does these new SMPs with domed crystals have AR coating on inside only or both sides?
Only on the inside. The date version got it also on the outside.
@ AR inside only, is that just the NTTD (people complained of reflections) or these new black ones with the tight wave pattern?
@ All no date Diver 300M have AR coating inside only. The Diver 300M with date have AR coating inside & outside.
I Need it in 40mm… i could wear 42 too but i Like smaller watches
I just bought the white dial version 4 days ago. The date is a complication I actually use. Give me a helium escape valve delete and I’d be all over it. Would love a bond bracelet option as well like the old 2254.50. Otherwise, it’s a damn fine watch.
It's not a helium escape valve, it's a kickstand that keeps it upright when you lay it on it's side. Much easier to deal with if you think of it like that :)
I think it looks better with the domed crystal.
Helping the algorithm..........as always
They should sell the green one on a waterproof brown leather strap, it would go better with the gold than either the green rubber or the titanium mesh do.
Merry Christmas. The NTTD is the the Omega 300 King. The new black Seamaster 300 would be better if they had the black lacquer dial from the new AT.
Just one question: Thickness. There's no justification for this being 13.8mm because of the domed sapphire crystal. Isn't the "No Time to Die" thinner, even though it has the same movement and crystal?
You could say it's because of the sapphire crystal on the case back, but if that's the case, they should've just gone with a closed case back.
Love Omega but their glass scratches so easily 😢😢 it’s just sad
want the blue dial version with a more standard bracelet
I love omega, but I’ve never found the sound of their bezels to sound (or feel) very premium. That ;and the thickness) are the two things I hope Omega is able to “fix” in the future. The sounds of Rolex’s diver bezels sound better. That said, I still love Omega. Lastly, the new “King” (to me) would be that black no date, but in blue, which would look like a true modern interpretation of the first Pierce Brosnan Bond watch.
You literally just described the Bond 60th Seamaster, it's been out for 3 or 4 years now.
Seems like Omega got inspired by new monochromatic Tudor Black bay… or, maybe by Submariner 🧐
this in black at 12mm thickness would be perfection take my money - 13.8? can't do it - too top heavy on my wrist :( why so thick Omega!!!!
I’ve had hands on with all of these and they are nice but they are just a load of old parts that Omega has had lying around in different colours. It’s time for a new Seamaster and these new ones have ridiculous pricing. They have cheaper materials and a cheaper movement so why are they more expensive ? Also the bezel action on the two I had a look at were even worse than the standard Seamaster which is as everyone knows is pretty awful just like the thickness.
Luxury items always have to have ridiculous pricing otherwise it would not be luxury anymore…
Why can’t they just bring back the old sizes. So frustrating
42mm and 43mm are perfect sizes for real men.
@@maitrehgLOL You're either a real man or your not a 42mm case size isn't going to change that
If I could get one of the black aluminium bezels off the new "monochrone" and put it on my "King" white dial SMP, I think it could be the perfect Seamaster.
39mm now
The real and only king is Sub!!!Hands down 🖤.
Looks great other than the awful bracelet.
Imagine if they shrink it down a little
A girl version. No thanks.
The green dial variant looks like a Christmas ornament. I think the tone of green is a bit bright
These watches are using cheaper materials by going with aluminum bezels and they lose the date complication, Omega needs to decrease the price of these watches by 5 -10% compared with the standard 300 SMP.
While I agree with you, here is a counter point, they are cheaper versions of the blue Bond Anniversary watch which sells for $8300.
@ I guess if people are fan boys enough to pay a $3k premium for a fictional character they deserve to be taken advantage of.
@@leoanthony7281yet there's nothing wrong with paying more again for inferior products because of branding
@@leoanthony7281Some Omega fan boys will justify the price if it's 12k lol
@ yes, the unfortunate consequence of being a fanboy, they lack objective reasoning.
I like them both, I purchased the seaweed in August I still think I would have chose that if the new black and steel colour were released, tempted to get the mesh strap thou
Let it go…
Also 3link bracelet
Nice !! Finally
Follow the BB58 sizing specs and you have a winner.
Maybe for girls.
@@maitrehg😂
Harrison; you always want something new & shiny…don’t kid yourself. 😂
And slim that case
for my honestly opinion, the new black one, the wave pattern just lie Male pubic hair..but come with a good bracelet.
Over 9k for the green variant is verging on madness.
If people want a slimmer 300m dive watch, there are options out there.
If people want a Seamaster, buy a Seamaster.
Personally, I already have a slimmer 300m dive watch, but I want a Seamaster and am starting to save for one in 2025!! 😂
I have the bond no time to die and the bezel feels like crap compared to the rolex submariner 124060
I can see you plan to buy one of these haha
U love the rubber strap the most yet ur only using nato lol. Love the monochrome one no date with rubber strap
Omega, price rise, YESsssss
This with an improved bracelet would have been better. The NTTD strap does not cut it for a luxury watch.
I absolutely hate the valve at 10 o'clock, It's like a wart on a supermodels face. I would go out and buy that watch tomorrow if it was not for the wart on the side.
Why don’t you get a Watch Maker to delete it for you ?
All the way Monochrome, cheaper, better bracelet, thinner. Omega changed their horrible steel bracelet for a little bit less horrible one that’s their innovation… I’ve been owning the monochrome for 6 months and love it,back then 6 months after purchase the Seamaster was already gone… Merry Christmas ✌️
Titanium with sword hands please
That's a reference 2231.80 they've been around for 20 years.
@ yes. Hard to get a good one though
Merry Christmas
The heritage 300 is still the best Seamaster ever
Your crazy haha how didn't the green dial catch your eye? It's easily the most beautiful Omega ever
Not sure I like the domed sapphire
King!