Daniel Craig's new OMEGA Seamaster | Why I didn't buy the 60th anniversary

[@Sovereign_sparky]

I don't know why Omega dont use the sword hands anymore like the 2254, I think they look so much better than the skeleton hands they are currently using.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

@@Sovereign_sparky totally agree. Sword hands are well overdue on a modern Seamaster!

[@madman94]

Couldn't agree more

[@proseforpoets]

And ditch the helium valve bs. I get the “icon” design, but it’s time for a surprise from the Seamaster line. Sword hands and no date? Of course!

[@zhan9207]

The lume will be so much better with sword hands

[@AnotherDaveInParadise]

They obscure the date window.

[@Real_Natural]

I purchased in the US last week the 60th Anniversary Bond Seamaster direct from Omega. I had always planned to buy this watch the first time it crossed my path. It’s my first experience with a Milanese bracelet. I love the watch, no reservations. And so far I’m happy with the bracelet. It’s a different look, for me anyway. Watches can always be thinner but I couldn’t be happier with the watch itself.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

@Real_Natural congratulations! It is a truly great watch, and one which will almost certainly prove to be a solid investment in years to come when it is no longer available.

[@projectthirawit]

I also have 2254.50 for 2 year already. Great piece, still run smoothly.

[@NATHANSFLETCHER]

I like the look of the Mesh bracelet but as you mentioned the thickness with that particular clasp is silly. I’m thinking of getting a Strapcode tapered mesh for my 2254, which might make it look a bit like this mystery new Seamaster!

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

@@NATHANSFLETCHER I can imagine that tapered mesh would look awesome on the 2254!

[@MauriceDay-em1xy]

It looks thinner indeed. Hope it also comes on the regular bracelet. I wouldn't mind a slightly tapered bracelet either;) Luminated bezel on top and I'm in❤

[@mikehayes3014]

Agreed! I really hope they made it smaller and thinner! I’ve been waiting to buy one until that very day 😵‍💫 🍻

[@geertvoorwinden8924]

I think Omega and the press are teasing the Omega lovers. I will not surprised when omega come out with a 40mm old wave pattern. Omega makes a lot of different models last year.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

I'm sure you're right

[@dean5346]

I have some salt rock t shirts I buy for work here in the uk. 👍. I am with you on the omega sea master 300 . I have the blue pierce Brosnan blue dial. Which was my first ever luxury watch i bought about 12 years ago. And acquired the Peter Blake this year. Which has been on my list for some time. The Peter Blake is the best sea master version model of the 300 including all the new versions in my opinion. A killer watch. That most watch collectors with taste will own. But for me I like all the modern versions of the Rolex models. The bracelet is far superior over the 5 digit models. Which I also own. But I do think that the new 300 looks better without the date window. The new sea-master 300 much more blingy. And thicker. Thanks for the video.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

Thanks for the feedback. I like the Salt Rock shirts as they wash and wear very well over the years. Unless I get offered that white dialled Speedy soon, I will be getting a Submariner next I think, and am considering the 5 digit sub purely for the less blingy pre-ceramic, industrial aesthetic. I know the 6 digit subs are infinitely better in terms of build though.

[@bobbycalifornia7077]

Looks like it’s a 42 mm. Making smaller is nonsensical for a number of reasons. As for the Milanese, the bulk at the claps occurs when the strap is too long for your wrist. Try the shorter length. There is much less overlap and bulk in that case.

[@bobbycalifornia7077]

@@whereRbearsTeeth The amount of cost to re-engineer a new size when the current size sells well wouldn’t make any sense. Taking attributes of the two most popular variants and combining them into one of the same size makes financial sense.

[@BD1980]

What are the reasons for not making it smaller?

[@bobbycalifornia7077]

@@BD1980 R&D costs etc. They save money by taking existing parts and spreading them across the line for a start

[@wingi7722]

Great discussion, yeah as much as I love Onega design I HATE their protracted marketing strategies and their disgusting way of shifting the goal posts by increasing their already inflated prices, including on old stock. Love the Tui nutting off in the background!!!

[@AnotherDaveInParadise]

Craig's watch just looks like a steel NTTD, possibly retaining the ceramic bezel from the standard SMP300. It's also worth remembering that the milanese bracelet is available to buy separately, so it's not necessarily a special/limited edition. Speaking of which, my issue with that bracelet is the lack of micro adjust. I know folding clasps don't have this, but would think Omega could do something to help.

[@ryanthomas9306]

I love the old dial and bezel. Would like that in black

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

I agree. If this watch gets released in black it will be insanely popular

[@pas0003]

The milanese strap looks really pretty, but I do have to agree about the comfort. Especially the lack of micro adjustment. The regular Seamaster bracelet is amazing in comparison. Similar deal with Speedmaster to be honest - 2 micro adjustment positions and an ugly gap between the clasp when using the outer one. Pretty lazy for the prices they are charging. When it comes to the hands - please those alone! I love them! :D

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

You and me are one of the few people who like the current Seamaster bracelet. That non-tapering design is what makes it special

[@SB-Kiwi]

I fell for it. Was offered one whilst looking at the white speedy. I bought it then a month later noticed that they're now available online.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

The white speedy is available in Japan at retail now too. I think the problem is that NZ gets them last and / or they don't get much, so it feels like they are still 'hard to get'.

[@SB-Kiwi]

@@TheRandomWatchDude I had the white Speedy two weeks after it's release. Probably gave me the call after flogging me the Bond 60th knowing it was going to be put online in the coming days. I actually wrote my AD saying that I wasn't super stoked and that I felt like I'd had the mick taken. Of course she swore she had no idea the watch was about to become readily available to all. Still, I like the watch, though I don't think I'll hold onto it forever. My biggest gripe is the crystal. In natural light it's all glare and no dial.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

@@SB-Kiwi Pretty annoying and this seems to be an issue with recent Omega releases, that they keep them scarce, then suddenly flood the market. It's a great watch though, regardless

[@SB-Kiwi]

@@TheRandomWatchDudea tactic that only serves to piss people off I feel. It is a lovely watch.

[@patrik3450]

I’m actually curious of you not liking the bracelet. I was thinking if buying it myself for my smp300.. I’ll have to try it myself

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

It's a nice looking pairing, but on the wrist it's not at all comfortable. There is no micro adjust and the clasp area is bad!

[@Romio666]

@@TheRandomWatchDudeyou need to have to wrist if it, that’s it. It’s suitable for 7.10 inch + 😊

[@rmthull]

I have the NTTD which has the same bracelet but in titanium. I find it very comfortable and really enjoying this watch. I chose this over the Bond 60 because it was more discrete and I love the fact it’s Bond without shouting its Bond.

[@miabeatz80]

I have the 300m 50th anniversary on the mesh. Best purchase I've made. The mesh comes in two sizes (large and regular) the AD usually only have the large in stock. I have a 6.5 wrist and regular size fits like a glove. Better looking IMO than even a tapered 300m bracelet would look. The clasp takes some getting used to but it's a better pill to swallow vs nato strap bulk or them using another submariner knockoff bracket like most divers.

[@montys8th]

I often put my milanese on my green SMP300. It is absolutely stunning to look at. It makes the watch look much more elegant (and expensive)

[@siddhant46s54]

I thought the watch looked smaller too , maybe a new 40mm case design? But then I went back and saw how small the white dial 42mm speedmaster looked on wrist and concluded that it’s just Daniel Craig and his massive wrists that made that SMP 300 look like a 40mm haha. It’s the same case as the 60th anniversary, the only changes being the triangle at 12o’clock instead of 60 and a normal lollipop seconds hands instead of the modified one on the 60th anniversary bond SMP 300.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

I thought it was too far out of the Omega wheelhouse to make it smaller and more comfortable! Damn these British spies and their big wrists!

[@galaga8834]

Great video mate, Your watch that you are wearing and the Planet Ocean 2500's that I own are the best Omega watches released in recent history. All these others are just glossy variants with little charm.

[@montys8th]

I was literally at my local Omega Boutique last weekend on the Gold Coast in Australia and was looking at the Bond 60th. It is an absolutely stunning watch in the flesh. I gave it a really good look over and said to the manager "the only way they could make this watch better would be to add sword hands". I have a 2534.50 Seamaster 300m GMT 50th Anniversary (basically a GMT version of the Peter Blake) and the sword hands are mesmerising to watch. Best Omega hands ever. I got my white dial Speedy back in April, but mine was the first in Australia. If you're still after one I know of a dealer who has one under retail here. hit me up if you are interested and I'll put you in touch. Edit: Have sent you an email Mark.

[@Joe-xo3xy]

Great points regarding your reason for not buying the 60th anniversary bond, this idea of hiding watches in the back room is getting in my nerves. This whole idea of limited editions and so on, it does not appeal to me, a nice standard black Seamaster Pro does it for me.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

Totally! A standard issue black divers watch - Submariner, SMP300, Pelagos, job done!

[@drazenbabich]

Mate Partidge Jewelers in Auckland did the very same to me for the Titanium NTTD Seamaster Bond, 2 years later they couldn't get rid of them, they had 3 of them which just wouldn't 'move'. Silly NZ RRP (close to NZD 20k) pricing did have part in it admittedly, but still. I have since lost an appetite and purchased another watch. Also, patiently awaiting the new model Daniel Craig Seamaster showcased few weeks ago...no date, aluminum non-shiny bezel and likely ~40mm size...this will be a big seller.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

@drazenbabich it's hard not to be cynical about the allocation of the Bond 60th. It was right at the peak of its acceptable price point when it was released. Then 18 months later it's gone over it's acceptable value, and the market isn't as crazy about it. I have little sympathy for PJ or Omega over this! Greedy! The new black seamaster is surely not far away now, and we will have something new to go on a list for, and be told we can't have it!

[@Jessikitty2020]

I have a standard blue dial diver 300 from 2023. And both moonwatch, the new white dial and a hesalite black dial.

[@brysoga]

You can order the 60th anniversary from the omega website in the UK

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

Sadly we can't order Omega online here in NZ. If we could, I would definitely buy online

[@nq2847]

No go on the Milanese bracelet. It’s the last kind of bracelet I’m taking to the ocean as a “seamaster”. But hopefully it’s a 38-40mm and thinner than current model.

[@FormulaWhiplash]

I appreciate the "wrap up" comment at the end. Keep up the great videos!

[@rafaelacosta304]

I bought the seamaster version for 2000 year with quartz movement. It’s a great watch with a thinner profile, I put on an after market blue strap similar to original omega but it came with size that fit lug holes. The original new rubber strap doesn’t fit. Seamaster blue in quartz is a good option

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

I agree - the blue quartz is perfection!

[@Sasquatchi]

Hang in there on that white speedy... One of the great recent releases from any brand, imo

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

I will definitely get one, but just wish that every watch I like wasn't waitlisted! 😂

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Oh I miss the thinner Seamasters of the 90s.

[@willsmeg1967]

Great video I have the omega Seamaster 25345000 50th GMT version with the sword hands, it’s also a true GMT. It’s a fantastic watch. And I have to agree the thinner profile is so much better.

[@montys8th]

I have the same watch, I have many Omegas but I always come back to that one.

[@philipmoriau599]

Pretty surprised about those milanese bracelet comments. I had the chance to wear this watch also last week and yes that claps is thick but the band was very comfortable. I was actually thinking it wouldn't be comfortable but it is more comfortable than the standard bracelet. I am probably buying it soon once I sell something else(probably my FXD). It looks and feels so much more premium than the standard bracelet and gives the whole watch an upgrade. the bond gimmick on the back of the watch didn't really do it for me. But ithat will not stop me from buying it. I agree about the pricing difference with the standard one is too high but that will also not stop me as I like the standard one so much I'm willing to pay the difference although it is to much. As for that black one I would think it is just a black version of this one without the bodn gimmick on the back but I have no info so just my idea of what it is.

[@BartoszTrochPhoto]

I've always dreamed of owning an Omega Seamaster 300. Now that I finally have the money, I went to try on the 60th-anniversary model at the Omega store. Unfortunately, it's extremely heavy, and the mesh bracket is uncomfortable. I have a very slim wrist, around 5.8 inches. Even if a new model came out with a 40mm size, it wouldn't be practical for me because the standard bracelet is too heavy-almost 200g with the watch. The mesh bracelet is also very uncomfortable, and the NATO strap lacks style. It seems my best option might be to go for the new Aqua Terra 38mm in black.

[@montys8th]

The problem here isn't the bracelet, it's your small wrist. I have an 8" wrist and it is the most comfortable thing I have ever worn. Time to eat a few sandwiches and hit the gym mate.

[@Matt-uq3in]

If 40mm no date comes out I'll grab one 🤞🔥👍

[@VmanStudioz]

Great video, by the way, omega would have provided you a smaller version of the mesh bracelet so that it would have fitted you much nicer. I have a 7 1/4 in wrist, so it fits me much nicer. Both are great choices.

[@anandmorris]

Must be a 3d printed dial on the new one. Well spotted.

[@nikolastojanov8749]

Do you dislike all milanese bracelets or do you dislike this Omega's bracelet specifically? I never really liked that stile until I bought one, now I'm suddenly interested. But I can see how a giant clasp can ruin the experience

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

I like Milanese bracelets a lot, but the clasp kills it. the clasp feels like it belongs on the leather strap as a deployant, which is why I think Omega got lazy and just joined two generic parts together.

[@RantAboutTime]

I noticed you are wearing a Draken’s hat. Is that the Kiwi watch company? I like this new JB SMA300 but I think it is too expensive..

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

Hello yes Draken is a micro brand owned by a South African expat living in NZ. I would say it's actually a South African micro brand as the word Draken is a reference to a region there, Drakensburg. I've never owned one of their watches, but I like the hat, so wear it a lot!

[@geno816]

But the regular bracelet doesnt taper. Looks bulky and goofy. If i could have a similar taper to the new speedy.. id be happy.

[@Docmeff1]

You're 100% correct about the bracelet. I got mine and 1) had to get the shoeter bracelet (which Omega swapped, no charge) and 2) the clasp felt bulky and uncomfortable initially. However, after wearing it a full day the discomfort went away and I no longer noticed the bulk. The only time I notice it is in the morning if I slept on the bracelet in a certain way it left a minor clasp indention in my skin. Not painful but just felt the clasp in the skin. My only complaint. I really love this watch though.

[@darenweeks273]

You wear your watch while sleeping?

[@AlSiguenza]

Thanks for the video. Sizing and price will hit or miss my wallet.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

I must be learning something from all these watches that I've bought and then sold over the years. Rule number one: if it's not comfortable, you wont keep it!

[@robynsjp]

Same opinion. Milanese, skeleton hands and toothpaste lid are a no go. That 2254 looks way better. Wearing my very old 1964 Seamaster300 165.024-63 today. I think Omega and Rolex (and others) are going into the drag-queen-style jewelry direction, with gemstones, precious metals and grotesque prices. Not my taste.

[@alexpiptom]

I really like the Milanese bracelet.

[@RobW1170]

Couldn’t agree more on the bracelet. It’s nowhere near sturdy, solid and substantial enough to be the ‘standard’ offering on a watch model of that price and calibre. Really hoping they release this new black no date with the option of the 5 link, even though that itself could do with slimming down a touch!

[@dukeviper8385]

Smaller and thinner would do omega a favor on their seamaster

[@danimal853]

My 2254 looks better and better every day😁

[@flop7217]

i just hope its not some special limited etc shenanigans and omega put this on the market for a reasonable price. was always my favourite watch brand but since the new AT release with this absolutely horrific and llazy microadjustment i feel like i'm not drawn ti their new releases any longer. a lot of cash cow milking with their speedy, bond, olympics without a lot of improvements. however:price increases

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

Yes that micro-adjust on the new AT is a joke isn't it? I mean this is from the manufacturer of some of the best bracelets and clasps we've ever seen, and then they give us that!

[@flop7217]

@@TheRandomWatchDude they should be ashamed. i really hope they fix that asap. after all the time they couldn't bring the thickness down, ultra overpolished the look and went with one of the worst micro adjustment systems i ever saw where other brands offer better solutions for muss less. however it was a good realty check for me cause so many watch channels on youtube celebrate everything new like its the best thing that ever landed on earth. i need to step away from watching ... youtube commercials

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

I can't can't down with Omega anymore. They marketing is straight up embarrassing and come off as more as a fashion brand now. Zoe Kravitz seriously 😂a real shame what the Swatch group has done to Omega. Omega aren't the great brand they once were not even close

[@Tnarg-the-clown]

I want to see bond wearing a rolex in the next movie, he breaks his omega at the beginning of the movie, puts on a rolex and at the end of the movie he goes to the watch repair shop and picks up his omega

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

@@Tnarg-the-clown That would be funny!!!

[@aussieexpatwatches]

it fogs over after a simple shower. very fitting.

[@michaelhayward107]

Rolex is boring.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

​@@michaelhayward107like Omega isn't boring?and they have the most embarrassing marketing in the industry right now. They come off more of a fashion brand. The Swatch group has ruined Omega

[@michaelhayward107]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 Yep, lots of models are boring and embarrassing, to say the very least. Please, remove that case back marketing and theme c**p. Some models do shine though. Plus, they have the co-axial as an ace-in-the-hole. So yes, Rolex is boring.

[@Chinaman7608-b3j]

The 60th anniversary is stunning

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

I agree, it's a stunning looking watch. On the wrist I found it uncomfortable, which is a shame.

[@the_shadow_realm5110]

My wife and I agree that Daniel Craig looks very hunky.

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

😂

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

@@whereRbearsTeeth insecure

[@TheRandomWatchDude]

@@whereRbearsTeeth haha nice try 😏

[@snookeredinbc6017]

I bought the 60th, you are bang on about the Milanese bracelet

[@DrJanLindberg]

I like my Seamaster but I prefer my Submariner

[@bobshortland3079]

i have the seamaster 300 m 210.30.42.20.03.001 true i would had prefered solid hands in hind sight

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I like it has no date

[@serifdincer208]

Sorry but dus not look good on the pictures

[@JARRODLEE-f8w]

No watch does don’t be sorry

[@serifdincer208]

@@JARRODLEE-f8w what i mean with this watch the Mesh bracelet on the watch looks littel bit strange

[@alexpiptom]

I just can’t stand aluminium bezels!

[@ivonemec8059]

I totally agree,watches are devalued like this.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Aluminum bezels have been coming on watches for decades. Now you can't live without a sterile ceramic bezel lol

[@alexpiptom]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 cars were sold without seatbelts for decades. Some people still use candles but electricity is better and safer. Some people still ride horses but we have cars now. Some people still send letters but we have email now. Things move on, technology gets better. One persons “patina” is another persons nightmare.

[@ericarghirudis3462]

i prefer the 2254 50 over the current gen seamaster pro. 6 o'clock is a turning point in one's day, so I like a good,bigger 6 o'clock marker. I hate date at 6 ,except on an horizontal bi compax chronograph. Leon Marchand is probably wearing the same seamaster as Craig in an ' interview exclusive paris 2024 'on yt . french télévision. besides the no date, it would be amazing if it was smaller too