Omega Seamaster 300--One Watch to Rule Them All? An in-depth review of Omega's amazing dive watch!
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2020
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In this video, we look at the new (2018) Omega Seamaster 300 Professional dive watch, and ask the question, "Is this watch the one watch to rule them all?" In other words, can one use it as their only watch--as a diver, a casual, a complication, and a dress watch? Take a look and see if you agree with our conclusions!
This video was originally released on our sister channel, Whole Nuts and Donuts, which does adventure videos--like climbing the Matterhorn and trekking to Everest Base Camp--and reviews of watches and other consumer items we like. Check it out to enjoy those videos! / @wholenutsanddonuts5741
Omega Seamaster Professional 300 specifications:
Reference #: 210.30.42.20.01.001
Free-sprung coaxial movement, calibre 8800 (completely in-house design and build)
Omega is the only brand that uses coaxial movements
Automatic, hacking, and hand winding
Certifications: COSC for the movement, METAS for the housed watch (0 - +5 seconds/day), Master Chronometer certification (METAS)
Mine is +3.5 seconds per day, tested
Entire spring/timing assembly is made from silicon and other a-magnetic material
All watch testing for your watch is online for your review
Diameter: 42mm
lug-to-lug: 50mm
height: 14mm
lug width: 20mm
weight:
with steel bracelet: 191g
head: 84g
with rubber strap: 98g
Case back: clear sapphire, showing the movement
Bracelet/Case: stainless steel
Face: zirconium dioxide ceramic
many face colors available, including blue and gray
Bezel: ceramic, with enamel numbers
Crystal: slightly domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating inside and out
screw down crown
date
unidirectional 120 click rotating bezel
Helium escape valve
Power Reserve: 55 hours (tested)
Magnetic: a-magnetic to 15,000 Gauss (tested)
Depth rating: 300m, tested to 375m
Note: this video is not sponsored at all. I paid full retail for the watch. The review is my honest thoughts with no varnishing.
Not often I sit all the way through a 35 minute UA-cam video, well done man! I've owned a couple dozen Seamaster's in my decade plus in this hobby. It's the watch that got me into watches, and probably the watch that keeps me interested in watches.
Just got my own Seamaster a few days ago I completely love it !! Already can tell I think it is going to stay in my collection for good
I have owned my blue Seamaster for two and a half years and I love it. People notice it.
me too❤but i think the black one is cooler
I also plan on making this my "exit watch". I've always wanted a Seamaster, and I feel like this latest iteration is probably the absolute best. I'm planning on buying this next year.
Right? I wanted this for so long I'm a bit stuck now: I have no other grail watches on the horizon. The only thing I can think of is to get a GMT someday, but I don't have a particular one in mind. This is a really solid "exit" watch for sure. BTW thanks for noting how you found this channel via this watch review on Whole Nuts and Donuts. You'll note I slightly repackaged it and posted here for those who follow this channel!
By far my “exit” watch too
Good stuff man , just got my own Seamaster can def see it as a one watch collection and one of the best watches period. No faults with it at all
Love this review. Arguably one of the best on UA-cam.
One of my finest watches in my collection. I’m a big fan of the co-axial movement. I think at this moment it’s the best movement made. Especially the Tourbillon version from Omega.
That’s great that you were able to get this for yourself. I’m some research on this watch before investing in it. Sounds like those who purchase it don’t regret it!
It is a stunning watch. I bought one in blue a month or so ago and have zero regrets at all but I was torn between the black and the blue. Either choice would have been a good one.
It definitely has some weight to it as you said, but it is not too much at all. It is extremely comfortable to wear.
I agree about the position of the helium escape valve, but that being said it doesn’t bother me.
I have the previous, non-wave black dial model from 2012-2018 and love it.
Man I came -this- close to buying the last model when I got this watch. It was really tough deciding between them. I'm sure you do love it!
Great too
Amazing video thank you. I'm torn between the one you have (all steel) and the steel & gold version. Both look amazing
Great review! I’m considering the 43.5 mm version of the Seamaster 300m, which (to my preferance) lacks the date complication.
I hate correcting non-chemists, but because you go by Dr. know-it-all, ZrO2 is called Zirconium Oxide. Easiest way to remember how to name such a chemical compound is if the first element is a metal, you don’t specify the number of oxygen. SiO2, on the other hand, is named silicon dioxide. The Japanese actually call SiO2, silicon oxide.
I just bought the blue one. I never wear cuffs as I dress casual at all times. I don't rely any lumed watch for night time as I have a few Luminox watches in my collection. I bought this watch for the overall looks and the movement which both are amazing.
I have the same watch in black.I love it 😊 amazing time piece
I recently picked up the white dial and it is a great piece. My problem is I also like the black dial.
Lol.. the white is the way to go
My wife bought me the blue dial with the blue rubber strap and I love it for when I’m dressed down. I plan on getting a steel 3 link bracelet in the future for versatility. I believe it’s a fabulous watch for the money, every bit as nice as a Sub. I do plan on getting a Rolex GMT rootbeer in the not to distant future.
Rick
If you wanted a tool watch, you should have considered a Tudor Pelagos.
A "flashy" watch is to show off. A statement. Nothing wrong with it.
It is a beautiful watch.
Enjoy!
You got me immediately after seeing Watchmen in the back :D
Great Video, some feedbacks; yes it is 316L stainless steel, and the seamaster has a chronograph version too. (25:15)
@@Pler1978 it is indeed a supee cool watch
Hi, thanks for your review. I bought the same Seamaster two years ago and still love the watch each day. How about a update on this video after c.3years?
looked back behind me and saw a copy of the Watchmen, hell yeah!
Just make sure you’re using the right spring bars with aftermarket straps as incorrectly sized ones could damage the spring bar holes in the lugs or could cause spring bar failure leading to damage to or loss of watch.
Yikes. I haven't had any issues, but definitely good call to be very careful!
Never happens
I'm with you on the reference number thing. I liked it much better when it was 2254.50 and such. I have this watch and instead of calling it by it's reference number, I call it by the movement number. Same thing with my Aqua Terra. My old 2254.50 and 2255.80 are much easier on my brain.
You’re right, two changes that can make the watch better are: 22 mm lug width and the helium escape valve moved to the 4 o’clock side… Still, this is an awesome watch!
I just purchased the newest seamaster. This is my third seamaster. My first was the original Bond watch from early 90s and it was beautiful especially with the patin dial showing its age I also have the early 2000s version with the beautiful electric blue dial and sword hands which is for me better then my newer one except for the movement. Yes, the early 2000s sea master for me was perfect size and much more comfortable. I purchased the Grey dial newer version pre-owned from a jeweler friend very inexpensively but for my taste it is too blingy as a all arounder. I am considering replacing the blue bezel insert with a black bezel to make it more versatile. I don't know what Omega was thinking putting a blue bezel on a Grey dial even if blue is its corporate color. My feeling overall is that Omega is putting out way to many versions of the seamaster and especially the speedy and cheapening it.
That rubber strap looks great on the Omega.
I LOVE OMGEA
Mechanical watches and quartz cars!!!!!!!! Upvoted!!!!
I have my eye on the blue version (Because I'm a huge James Bond / Pierce Brosnan fan). Is there any reason you chose the black version? Black would probably age better in terms of style, and might be more versatile... But the blue just reminds me of the original Goldeneye Seamaster that I saw as a young man.
I would absolutely have purchased the blue -except- that I have a blue Speedmaster (reduced). I wanted to have a different dial color so I wasn't "stuck" with two blue dials. Otherwise I'd have snapped up the blue one without a doubt!
@@DrKnowitallKnows Good to know I'm not missing something! I'm sticking with blue then haha!
@@DrKnowitallKnows Absolutely agree with you on that one. I got the blue version and still happy with my purchase a year later.
Never been crazy into bond but I just watched all of the Daniel Craig movies in a row. Are the Brianna ones better or as good?
@@WatchUnwind GoldenEye is great. However, Casino Royale with Daniel Craig may be the best James Bond film of all time
Is the dial too shiny? Looks almost mirror-like.
The bezel is weirdly easier to grip with gloves.
What's the rubber strap you are using here? I got my SMP300 last week, but the metal seems to be too heavy for me to pull it off as a daily driver. I am not a big fan of nato straps, so was looking for a good rubber strap.
I like this one a lot: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XPSFKQ7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The red stitching is a nice touch for matching with the red on the diver. Of course if you bought blue or another color, you might want a different choice. I agree the metal is a bit heavy--and scratch prone--for daily wear. I use it for special occasions. (FYI, I'm not an amazon affiliate. That's just where I happened to buy this strap)
Hm.. the original Omega rubber straps are amazing and really worth the money... I don‘t get it why some are people are owning expensive watches and then put a cheap strap on it.. it‘s like driving a sportscar with shitty tyres.. or wearing an bespoke suit with 60$ shoes..... well each to his own I guess..
@@SirMopy Do you have any other strap suggestion? It does not have to be cheap. I am not buying the OEM one though-- 500$ is too much for two strips of rubber.
@@SirMopy I have my speedmaster with an uncle seiko 1171 bracelet of 100 dolars. Love it
@@SirMopy was going to recommend the factory rubber omega strap as well. It’s pricey but it’s going to look and feel the best, it’s the strap this watch is meant to be with and is truly at home with. It should also hold up a lot longer as it’s extremely good quality. Can’t even really compare hardened luxury rubber watch straps with cheaper ones it’s not even the same material
Where can I buy that band?
Good video. If I were going to pick the perfect watch for all scenarios, I'd choose the Rolex Submariner. Unlike your favor of the Omega D3
as the more stylish of the two, I find the beauty in the details of the Submariner to be the stylish choice here, but not by much however.
So for dress ocassions the Submariner wins here, but again, not by much. All other categories are subjective.
Your review was STYLISH however. 🙂
I knew that Planet Ocean could be function in extreme weather, what about dive 300?
Where did you get that beautiful leather strap.
Pretty sure L2L is 50mm.
You state that the HEV is “useless” on this watch. Why? I’ve heard this claim many times on several other “watch experts” UA-cam channels. I can’t help but believe that this is just purely a regurgitation from the other more popular UA-cam stars. Ironically, I have yet to come across a UA-camr who makes this claim and wears his or her watch for what Omega tested / stressed it for. So, my question to you is this. Do you use your Seamaster to dive with? Or is this more of a status symbol for you? Saying that the HEV is “useless” is a really bold claim to make on a $4.5k watch that has been tested to endure extreme measures. BTW, thank you for not calling it a “Reeses Peanut Butter Cup.” I cringe every time I hear a UA-camr say that.
This watch is a classic it leaves Rolex standing, Omega make the best quality and eyecandy watches in the luxury end of the market. Rolex are over priced for the mugs who want to pay their high prices just to have a crown on the face, and they know people are stupid enough to pay it if you leave them wanting.
Can’t afford a Rolex huh?😂
Wow...how do you say I wish I had/could afford a Rolex and am trying to convince myself im happy with my Omega in a post better 😂
I think the blue is a little less flashy then the black
I would like to know where I can buy that beautiful strap on your Omega? And thank you for this great video, I just ordered the same watch online.
The rubber one? Let me go back and look. I've been using a "James Bond" NATO one for a while now so I have to find where I got that one... :). Here you go: amzn.to/3jWW960 Enjoy the watch. It's amazing (and on my wrist right now)!
@@DrKnowitallKnows Sorry, the link does not work.
Why are people trashing the bracelet?? Some ppl say its uncomfortable to wear, it cuts, etc...
You like like Coulson from the avengers!
What is your wirst measurement?
My wrist is 7.5 inches, or 19cm. Hope that helps!
@@DrKnowitallKnows just got a 42mn planit ocean skyfall, fits terrible had to buy a micro adjustable clasp £2,30 pounds I have a diver 300 golden eye, wish I got this
You like the watch or not? You should be a watch designer!!!
It’s a dial guys it’s not a face people have faces watches. Have dials. Ask any watchmaker and they’ll tell you the same thing.
Why on earth chose a black dial? seamaster is supposed to be blue like the sea . black is BORING. I have the blue one and it's stunning it has different shades of blue depending on light situations.
I clicked on the video because it was black. Black all the way. Classy, beautiful, goes with everything.
Funny I'm on the fence with buying it bc it's slightly too small for my taste lol
Although I love Omegas (I have one), they are too thick for me. They need to reduce the thickness by at least 2 mm.
Sounds like you just need to stick to dress watches?
Seeing the numbers it's an age thing you must be a certain age when you cannot see the numbers that's why Rolex has got cyclops on it because mainly mature people buy it plus great video
Great video 📹 but no all Casio's are cheap. Plus ➕ metal Square solar G-Shock's will last you a lifetime
That laugh / snicker at the end of each sentence was an extreme put off... Had to turn this video off.
😑 ugh… how many times do you have to say it, people have faces watches have dials!
That is one ugly strap. You should get the OEM black strap.
Oh my God man you can moan 4 times you said the watch was flashy or to flashy, flashy means attractive. Who wants ugly ,you just like to moan l feel sorry for your partner if you have one. Also Mr Critical if you know so much why don't you go design a better watch than Omega.