Greatest James Bond Watch? Omega Seamaster Professional 300M Ref. 2220.80

This Omega Seamster Professional Ref. 2220.80 (or 2220.80.00) was featured in Casino Royale. The film is arguably one of the best bond films and the last one to feature the Omega Seamster Professional. This reference is a transitional reference from the Brosnan era's 2541.80 and 2531.80.

[@josersandoval]

The Omega Seamaster 300M Co-Axial ref. 2220.80.00 is more than a transition, is the introduction to the Co-Axial movement, one of Omega's finest. This is the watch Vesper compliments in Casino Royale (2006): "Rolex?", she asked. "Omega", replied Bond. "Beautiful", said Vesper.

[@Harry-tb8yo]

The 2220.80 was my fist luxury watch when I bought it in 2008. If I wanted to own just one watch it would be this one. Wherever I went this watch went with me. It was on my wrist when I made the decision to work in China for a few years. It was with me during work time and when I explored the vibrant night life of Shanghai and Hong Kong. It was on my wrist when I climbed mountains and during scuba diving in the Red Sea. And yes, it even was with me when I wore a tuxedo. It's fair to say that this SMP suits (almost) every possible attire and occasions. Earlier this year it stopped working so it needed some service after 15 years. I haven't been without it for such a long time before and it was quite hard. Yesterday I finally got the call from the Omega Boutique and of course I picked her up as quickly as possible. I couldn't be happier having it back.

[@evolution8662]

Wow the watch is like a wife to you ya??

[@Harry-tb8yo]

@@evolution8662 Women come and go but my watch stays with me. It has no other choice tbf. 😄

[@evolution8662]

@@Harry-tb8yo True... But women brings more joy.......

[@Harry-tb8yo]

@@evolution8662 Hefty price for a bit of joy...😆 But that's just my personal experience.

[@leesh771]

Very great watch and it even stands out more in these days👏

[@andywilliams4887]

A stunning watch with that Bond connection. My first luxury watch back in 2000 was the earlier 2531.80 version and then as part of a growing collection I enjoyed it for over 10 years before selling it due to buying a house. It had also been usurped by my 2002 Rolex Sub Date 16610 which I still cherish today. However, I regret it to this day, as mint-conditioned Omega 2531.80s appear to be going for £2000- £3000 these days. A recently purchased Tudor Black Bay 58 navy blue has nonetheless satisfied a lingering nostalgia for the Omega and for a cracking quality blue dial diver, with its superb modern in-house COSC movement, 70 hrs reserve and staggering lume, not to mention the sheer wearability.

[@horologyproject]

Great choice in watches. I can understand missing the 2531. I myself have owned Seamasters and now have the bb58 navy like you, but I plan to sell it and continue to wait for a submariner.

[@adrianobanak2824]

I have Seamaster 300m ref 2531.80. Fantastic watch, just like this one you reviewed. Both of them increased in value in last 2-3 years.

[@horologyproject]

Love this hobby for that reason. The value for the most part is retained.

[@Mark-lj1dj]

Stunning watch. I own the 2022 white dial and it's nice to see what this watch became. The date window to 6 o'clock position, bigger helium escape valve, more pronounced wave pattern and bigger more proportional hour hand.

[@horologyproject]

I’m glad Omega is sticking with a formula outside of the Speedy. Congrats on owning the white dial version. That’s definitely the fan favorite.

[@_-MiamiVice-_]

These seamasters are built like a tank. I had the chrono version, for 7 years before trading it for a ceramic submariner no date. When i got the sub my first impression was: Why the F does this cost twice the price, it's not built better, it doesn't feel in any way more luxurious. But my SMP chrono was too chunky, hated the green lume, so had to go. Going forward in time before the spectre 300 master co-axial got discontinued, the non spectre version, my AD offered it 20 percent off. I bought it straight away, wasn't sure about it, but once it went on the black-grey nato, the watch has fully came alive, and i've not been happier. Blue lume finally, vintage design, gmt hour function, see through caseback, no helium valve. It is the perfect bond watch for me. But blue being my favourite color, i will possibly add this model of yours to the collection. When i want sg cheap but bond like, i wear the casio ae1200, the only cheap watch that delivers fun, and usability way way way above its price. Can only recommend :)

[@6zuk]

I've just got this pre owned, I was about to get a Tudor Royal just because I already have 5 omegas, so my brother watched this and says: "Dude, forget about the Tudor, get that watch"...so I have it lol, I'm changing the bezel and the strap, they were pretty damaged, it's looking gooood

[@jamesrobert4106]

I hate to say it, but my first luxury watch was the 2541.80 Goldeneye. I bought a 41 Day / date Tudor Royal this time last year...YOU NEED TO GET ONE.

[@praneetvarmaalluri]

Great watch... I have it with the final iteration of 2500D coaxial movement with 3 lever escapement design. Very rare to find this combo from late 2011 just before ceramic model got introduced. Lucky to get one.

[@horologyproject]

Yes! I had the D variant in Black before the ceramic came out. You are very fortunate. I hope it’s serving you well.

[@jamesc7720]

Question. How do you know which variant of the movement you have?

[@Jbryson88]

@@jamesc7720 the datewheel will give it away, also if you take the back off it says which variant on the base plate or near the bridge.

[@SamalJakobsen]

I have the SMPC but I think I prefer your version. Great review. Keep it up!

[@horologyproject]

Honestly, they are all great. the SMPc is fantastic in its own right. I'll be publlishing a video of the new SMPc released in 2018. I'm finally creating content again. I hope you stick around. :)

[@derekfrancis5156]

I’m picking my One up next week.. gold dust. I had one original prenowned in 2014 new serviced and had red dot on it on back. Will be my 6th omega in 9!years. Defo a keeper this time🤓 great video and you know what your talking about 🙏

[@horologyproject]

Wow! Congrats!

[@paulgregory2601]

Hi,I've acquired the same watch but in the QUARTZ model, i got it for the right price aswell,and superb condition, great review, thanks 👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@chrisselders3548]

Glad you’re back. I’m not a Seamaster fan at all, but it is good to see new content from you. Your video on the differences between the Tudor Black Bay ETA vs in-house was instrumental in my decision to purchase the ETA version, and I’ve been very happy with the watch. Thanks again for that!

[@horologyproject]

I really appreciate that, Chris. I have a few more videos in the works. Hopefully I’ll get them out soon! Glad you are enjoying the ETA.

[@urielmunoz1011]

Great Video!

[@giovannibucio]

love OMEGA watches. just got a seamaster sedna gold 2 months ago.

[@horologyproject]

That’s an amazing buy congrats. I just brought the ceramic Seamaster back into the collection.

[@Watch_Papa]

Agree on all your points on this one. Love it more than the newest 300m smaller and slimmer. Something must be off on your caliper because my shows 13mm thickness exactly and that is the quoted spec I’ve found

[@horologyproject]

That’s good to know. My calipers are probably off. Or I’m just really bad at taking measurements. Lol

[@marcuslieberman3577]

Hi nice review. I just ordered 2222.80 however it is mid size. 36mm. I have a small wrist. I tried on a 38mm AquaTerra (Silver dial,Rubber Strap) it looked great on my wrist! I do love this watch. 41 or 36mm because it has applied indices, Coaxial, Red Seamaster, Bracelet. Did you size it on your own? I like my watches loose, but this watch I may have to wear it tighter.

[@arturoperez7482]

I just bought this watch and im that excited for it that in rewatching Casino Royale 😂😂

[@horologyproject]

I did the same thing! Congrats on the watch. Thanks for watching the video.

[@jakelam5089]

I am currently eying the 2018 version of the Seamaster, as it looks just beautiful. I am currently shopping around for a good deal on one.

[@horologyproject]

Good luck!

[@martinstephenson4311]

This is my favourite Omega along with the first black ceramic one which was the next model.

[@horologyproject]

This one is definitely lesser known sleeper!

[@martinstephenson4311]

@@horologyproject Yes, totally superb!

[@imranbecks]

Got mine 9 years ago and I still wear it today.. Looks really good! Definitely prefer this over the Brosnan ones because of the applied logo and indices. But the Brosnan ones will forever be legendary. And yes, it had a starring role in Casino Royale alongside the Planet Ocean Bond wore in the first half of the movie. Mostly remembered for that scene on the train with Vesper when Bond first wore the 2220.80.

[@horologyproject]

Agreed!

[@matthewfriend2230]

I forget what number mine is. I bought it brand new in 1998, it’s thinner than yours, Seamaster on the bottom, automatic, ETA movement, not a ceramic bezel, but this watch gets more wrist time than all. I own a couple of Rolexes, Breitling, but this is my favorite watch, very comfortable, keeps great time, and I’ll Never sell it, it’s just my go to watch, and I love it, nothing like this Omega Seamaster, just an Awesome watch. Matt❤️😜😜👍👍

[@horologyproject]

That’s awesome. If it’s blue and 41mm it’s likely a 2531.80. Thanks for watching!

[@Mywatchvlog]

I love the vintage 1960s you wearing! Looking for a review video for that I have one exactly same model in gold plated, has been digging into more information but there is so few detail can be found online

[@horologyproject]

I wish I could make a video of it. I sadly let mine go. It was kind of a frustration release, as I got it serviced for a 3rd time with some issues persisting. I think it had more to do with the watchmaker than the watch. I should have sent it to Omega.

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Dua great review. I love the closer-set curvy waves on this 2220.80. The current laser etched further apart waves do not exhibit the hypnotic beauty that the 2220.80 inherently possesses. Where and at what price point might I acquire a clean well-kept 2220.80? I have 10 Rolex and many omegas zenith Breitling Tudor

[@user-ig6nu4oo5p]

I have the ceramic 2500d version without the wave but honestly i wish it had the wave dial. This is truely the best of both worlds. The only "negative" is the 2500c that some people say its less reliable and the main reason why i bought the ceramic.

[@horologyproject]

I've actually had reliability issues with the 2500c, so those concerns are true. There is a very small batch of Wave dial Co-axial 2500d movement, but they are hard to come by. The review that I did on the Black version was a D movement.

[@lofdz]

@@horologyproject I got mine brand new from an AD in 2016 but I can't tell if it's a 2500D or 2500C- I've already checked in the guarantee card and specs but it only says 2500. How can you tell if it's a C or a D?

[@Andy-xg8wk]

The best bond seamaster is the one he should have worn - the 2535.80 GMT! All the extra features you describe about the 2220.80 (although with white seamaster writing, painted omega logo to fit under the gmt hand, and the shorter minute hand of the 2531.80) but with the additional GMT functionality and a display case back! It’s the best bond seamaster of them all!

[@FIN4LBO55]

except he never wore one...

[@petterasklund1356]

What about the 2221.80? The fun facts about its history/rarity, does that apply to the 2221 aswell? I got a 2221 coming on Monday and im so excited!

[@horologyproject]

Sorry for the delay. The 2221 is cool, but it wasn’t featured in any Bond films, unfortunately. So you’ll just have to live with the fact that it’s a great watch. 🙃

[@mq46312]

Bought mine second hand in 2013 and have worn it everyday since.

[@shaney7346]

Great looking watch subtle difference to Brosnans but they do add to it, what would you say is a reasonable price to pay for one today?

[@horologyproject]

A bit hard. Seems like the watch market is up and down a lot. These have stayed pretty steady in price and are hard to find. I’d say anything around 3k is to be expected give or take a couple hundred.

[@shaney7346]

@@horologyproject Thanks for the reply I managed to settle on 2k.

[@flicktorxt]

Plan to get a used of this version around $2.3k, not sure should i paid this much for old model

[@wqsnsr8]

Very good video...I have Brosnan era automatic, thinking about exchanging with this one

[@horologyproject]

Can't go wrong with either. I like the larger, maxi indices of the Brosnan. Thanks for watching the video.

[@cylai8]

Good day sir, may I know what’s your wrist size?

[@magnuslillejordet3849]

Just bought this watch actually ☺️ I must say that my favourite reference is the 2254.50 and that is due to the combination og the case height, the three link bracelet and the sword hands, I think. Although, I did want this iconic watch in my collection because i think it is kind of special due to the crossing of vintage/modern look 🤓

[@horologyproject]

I hear you on that. The jumping hour hand is also awesome.

[@yusakufudo367]

Nice video review, will you sell this watch in the future?

[@horologyproject]

It’s already gone

[@fb7997]

Are you sure about the improvement on the clasp? never heard of that..

[@horologyproject]

What part of the video are you referring to? It's been awhile since I recorded this video.

[@flyinggardengnome1]

Hi there, would it be convenient for you to direct me to a legit site where I can purchase a legit pre-owned 2220.8 in good conditions? I have a 2221.80 bought around 10+ years ago and am looking to upgrade my Omega but I do not know where to look for legitimate pre-owned watches! Thank you.

[@Valera_Scotland]

Just got the 2541.80 in amazing condition for under £2000 Getting a blue rubber strap for it and then it'll be complete. Absolute beauty and has not gained or lost one second in a week so far..... these bond seamasters are honestly just fantastic. Still affordable, thin, classic

[@SaltBhj]

Is the bezel-turn better than the 2531?

[@horologyproject]

Sorry for my delay. There are the same, IMHO

[@DjentChales]

Definitely the 2220.80. Because Casino Royale.

[@horologyproject]

Best modern Bond movie, IMHO

[@kcmullins6179]

I got the 90s model looks almost like that one lol. But it's from the 90s it was pretty pricey but bro it was worth every penny. Iv had it since the early 2000s it looks brand new it works like new. Iv never had probs with it. Iv taken it off maybe 3 times honestly. So iv wore it every day since the day I got it... I been offered alot of money for it my dad wants to trade me his seamaster professional 2018 model for mine.. and I declined. It's been amazing. I may end up selling it but it really depends.. I got a solid gold Rolex as well that cost 17,000 I got in Vegas awhile back.. and I regret it.. but the omega yeah they cost thousands but they are so nice lol

[@horologyproject]

You took me on quite the journey.

[@juanfernandez8987]

Best version is 2531. Comparable to the 2220, but definately better looking than the new one.

[@horologyproject]

I love the Maxi indicies of the 2531. Hard to compete.

[@explorerjlc1743]

2220.80 or 2531.80?

[@horologyproject]

That's the big question!

[@gabrielr9506]

What does the M stand for in 300M? Cheers

[@horologyproject]

Meters

[@gabrielr9506]

@@horologyproject I realised that immediately and I felt embarrassed as it is incredibly obvious 😅 Thanks for getting back to me tho

[@W140MercedesS600]

The greatest bond watch is the Brosnan 2531.80

[@horologyproject]

No argument there. A lot seem to think it’s the NTD. But you got the OG choice.

[@Filippulya]

I really like this model, but due to the very strong association of this watch with Craig's Bond is somewhat repulsed and stops him from buying in favor of 2531.40. Brosnan is the best Bond imho

[@horologyproject]

I like the dial of the 2531 better myself.

[@kevspencer5744]

Its all about opinion and in my opinion Casino Royale is the best Craig Bond film by a long chalk not the best Bond film, the last one he made No Time to Die is the worst in the franchise. The Brosnan Seamaster automatic 2531.80 that Brosnan wore in 3 Bond movies was a nicer watch than the Craig version too.

[@samnangith19]

My god, stop moving the calipers on the watch… you’re scratching the watch

[@horologyproject]

Calipers are plastic. Not too concerned.