Is the Omega Seamaster 300 the BEST Omega Diver?

Omega Seamaster 300 Master Chronometer with Blue Dial
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[@JustBlueFish]

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[@sshah2545]

This was a really excellent review. I really enjoyed it, and not just because I bought this watch. This piece is so underrated, which I love, because it makes mine a standout conversation starter. I agree with you on a number of the specifics you raised.. right down to the lollipop hand. It’s the only element I don’t especially like, but I have a feeling it’ll grow on me. I bought this watch in my late 20s as my first luxury timepiece, and as an honest, workhorse, lifetime companion. I intend to leave it to my children. I had been lusting after it for years before the right occasion struck, and I got so lucky because I ended up buying about 6 months after they released the newer, cleaner 2021 model. Aside from the ceramic bezel, it was upgraded in so many categories. It’s my first, and I love it.

[@edlozano8694]

love your honest review. Thanks.

[@mannycalavera2335]

The most attractive from the current Seamaster line-up for me. The one thing I would have wished they kept from the last generation of this watch is the ceramic bezel. I also like that the old version kept the faux patina on the hour markers and not the bezel or Arabic numerals.

[@777ivandiaz]

Got mine at exquisite timepieces and am very happy! Great place to buy from!

[@ericsherer3505]

This is the Seamaster I would want. Just has the vintage style and looks I am drawn to.

[@JustBlueFish]

It's a sharp design, I like it.

[@texex9251]

I have this exact watch on a bracelet and I love it. I bought it as a place holder while I wait probably 2 years for a Submariner. After having this watch a week I changed my name request from my Rolex AD from a Sub to a GMT as I no longer need a diver. I love everything about it other than the thickness (could do without the view case back and slimmed it down 1-1.5mm) and the polished center links on the bracelet. I looked at the blue and black side by side wanting to like the black more but the dial seemed to pop more with the blue. That being said there is no wrong choice (other than the leather strap). I think this watch is 90+% of what the Submariner is and I got mine with a 10% discount so it was 2/3 the price of the Rolex. Great review, keep them coming Guy!

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I love this watch! Great photography !

[@JustBlueFish]

Many thanks!

[@edlozano8694]

excellent review. thanks.

[@AlexanderB.]

I love this watch design and it has even been improved with the female end links and that beautiful lollipop second hand, I really like it. I just wish this watch had less polished surfaces on top of the lugs and the bracelet links.

[@JustBlueFish]

Totally agree!

[@gmshadowtraders]

It's not just the best Omega diver.... it's the BEST DIVER EVER

[@chelious1973]

Its 14mm because of the domed glass. Its the same thickness as the seamaster 300 professional.

[@anthonystevens8683]

A great review Guy. I have to agree with your comment on the lollipop second hand, the old arrow pointer would have been much better in my humble opinion. I love the old sandwich dial arrangement and sizing is fine for me. I also like that this model is just enough different from the mainstream and keeps some individuality. To be honest I think I would prefer the older model aesthetic but that's just me, just add the sandwich dial and that would have landed on my wrist. Who knows I might lean to this newer version but not just yet.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks Anthony, appreciate the compliment. And you make some good points, thanks for sharing.

[@impexRQ]

Gorgeous piece

[@n.h187]

I'm considering the black version of this watch for my next watch alongside the Glasshutte original seaQ. I like both but I'm leaning towards the seaQ, such an underrated piece.

[@JustBlueFish]

SeaQ is awesome. I did a video on that a little while ago. I really like it.

[@adrianobanak2824]

I own this one (black on steel bracelet) so someone could call me biased, but i would say it is the best Omega diver for every day and most occasions. It's far better than SMP 300 in every sense. Seamaster PO 43,5 mm is equally good, but since it's a chunky boy and looks like a true sports watch you can not pull that one in more formal occasions. So, to conclude, YES Seamaster 300 (2nd gen) is the best Omega diver.

[@adbraham]

I completely agree with you about the 2nd hand!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching Adrian!

[@badgerjeff6081]

Beautiful watch - love the hand set, sandwich dial and display back. The Omega movement is a work of art. Great review and photography!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks Jeff, hope you're well.

[@badgerjeff6081]

@@JustBlueFish Doing great. Hope the same for you Guy!

[@Bennie_Bee6]

Love your reviews and the macro detail. I would love if you could also show a "down-barrell" /side view *wrist* shot on your videos to give a good impression of how tall/flat each watch is on wrist... most if not all of your updates only show top down view so hard to gauge perspective.. keep up the great work

[@JustBlueFish]

I'll try and do that in the future. It's an awkward angle to show on camera the way everything is setup but maybe I can figure something out.

[@Bennie_Bee6]

@@JustBlueFish Amazing. You're a gentleman. I noticed you did it on your James Cameron Sea Dweller vid, so was hoping you could try and squeeze in to future reviews! Thanks again.

[@mrknobchopps]

@@Bennie_Bee6 💋 🕳️

[@cody4586]

Love the review. Just wanted to point out at around 6:20 in regards to faux patina. Patina only refers to the oxidation (aging process when left in open air) of materials over time. So distress and/or damage don’t apply to “patina”

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks

[@stevefox8605]

Bought the previous model a few months ago (used) for myself, an Aqua Terra for my Dad and a vintage Ladymatic for my sister ( Xmas). Just sent mine off for a service ( £485 & 13 weeks!) . Point is I chose the previous model because it's closer to the original. I don't like the numerals ( too Pan) & really dislike the bubble crystal - too skindiver style and looks too vunerable to knocks. Agree with you the second hand looks nicer pointed- more precise. Still a seriously cool watch tho. Excellent review, thank you Guy 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JustBlueFish]

Nice choices Steve! And, thanks for watching!

[@niu2499]

Looking forward to get it ! Prefer black as well!

[@davidbonnichsen2901]

I dive with this watch all the time. It’s awesome.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

Nice to see someone actually diving with a dive watch. Is the lack of hash marks an issue when diving?

[@davidbonnichsen2901]

@@RabbitWatchShop Not at all. Especially if you are an experienced diver.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

Thx for responding. People knocked my 54 from Tudor for the same reason lol. @@davidbonnichsen2901

[@mountainhobo]

"I would go with a black dial" - Thank you! Blue dials are fun, kinda like a tipsy girl at a bar, but you wouldn't really take her anywhere.

[@JustBlueFish]

haha, that's funny

[@dstfno]

Well I guess you’d take her home but not to introduce her to your parents 😁

[@typebflieger]

This is my favorite of the current Omega divers. The second hand is not my favorite, but I’d live with it if they could come up with a slimmer version of this in 39mm. It’s just a hair too big for an everyday diver, IMO, but pleasantly restrained and under the radar compared to their other divers.

[@JustBlueFish]

Yeah my favorite too, and a 39mm model would be awesome wouldn't it?

[@Vess_Iossifov]

I agree on the 39mm version. On the other hand, the case is actually 40mm and the bezel is 41mm. This would mean 38mm case and 39mm bezel. I assume this would be a bit small for this thickness

[@TinBin-Craig]

very nice i love it..... cheers

[@JustBlueFish]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@isaacc154]

No info about the movement ? Would be interesting to know about the movement as well as the physical description of the watch , just as important , specially in an omega watch I think .

[@hugowasalreadytaken]

Hey man, thanks for the cool video! I've recently gotten into watches, and am now looking to buy my first proper watch. I was hoping you or someone in the comment section could give me some suggestions from personal experience. I want this watch to stay with me and keep functioning properly I thought I'd buy an automatic watch, with sapphire glass and 10 bar of water resistance (or higher), for around 300 euro/dollars (but I would go up to 500 should I really like the watch). So far I've set my sights on a Citizen NH9120, since on paper it has all the specs I want, looks cool and has a cool titanium coating. But there are little to no reviews or videos on the internet I've been able to find, so there's not an easy way for me to check whether the good specs on paper are as good as they seem. Does anyone have any experience with this watch or another one that checks the boxes that they would really like to recommend?

[@itscomplicatedwatches]

That's beautiful.

[@JustBlueFish]

agreed

[@bani_niba]

I love this design. Much more low-key than the too-blingey/too-shiney "Pro" model.

[@scottsj4625]

I like that it does not have the helium escape valve not sticking out as traditional seamasters. I think you did an honest review. I don't think the price is worth the watch. That is just me. I am not into divers. I think most people who buy divers wear them for daily use rather than actual diving or swimming.

[@JustBlueFish]

Oh I'm sure you're right. I know I just wear divers as casual daily watches. I'm guessing that describes most people.

[@trinity3422]

All of your points were I guess the obvious issues I had with it. This and especially the planet ocean 39.5 killed me. Trying them on and feeling how thick they were sucked. I might be able to switch to the Seamaster 300 now but the planet ocean is so beautiful but so damn thick. Shave 2mm off the thickness or even 1 and it’s the perfect diver IMO

[@cheemomugdoo799]

I am a big fan of this watch as well, with a few exceptions. The lollipop seconds hand just doesn't do it for me. If I were to own this watch, on it's first service I would have them swap out the previous model's second hand which was a pointer. I would lose the sapphire case back. Sure the movement is nicely finished, but I don't need to see it, and a metal back could probably shave off a few millimeters. Other than that it's just such a nice clean look that could be a great everyday watch that would look great for most occassions.

[@ChawnCrawley]

I don’t understand why everyone in the comments craps their pants at the 41mm size but then drool their faces off over Rolex models that are as big and beyond.

[@JustBlueFish]

40-42mm for a diver is a good size, although I do really like the BB58 at 39mm.

[@mrp9498]

My Planet Ocean GMT also has the odd 21mm bracelet.

[@JustBlueFish]

Ya it's not the end of the world but it's not ideal in my opinion.

[@elefantrising]

I picked the bb58 as it was between the two but this is the nicest diver they make imho

[@JustBlueFish]

I love the BB58 in 39mm. Great choice. It's one of my favorites.

[@elefantrising]

@@JustBlueFish Yes it has been a great watch I have quite a few 39mm watches anything above that I seem to not wear.

[@RedwoodAggie]

I think these are really nice, and probably one of the nicest Omegas I tried on at the A.D. From a design perspective, I wish they also had a version available with white lume, minute markers to the 20 minute mark, and an applied logo. I really think that would make for a more affordable (and available) Submariner alternative. Omega may think the regular Seamaster is the competitor to the Sub, but I think this matches up better from a clean design, size, and feature perspective. I'm undecided on the lollipop seconds hand, which is the same as what they did on the 007 variant. I can't really begrudge the 21mm lugs, as even Rolex went down that path with the updated Sub. Maybe I would be the only one interested in such a variant of this Seamaster 300 line, but I don't think I would be.

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

The best diver IMHO from Omega is one they no longer make. Helson made a very good homage to it-Helson Sharkmaster 300, check it out 😎!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for the info!

[@Wu.Tang.Financial]

For me the thickness is the sole drawback to this watch. I’d think a non patina lume on a black dial would make it truly perfect with a slim down but you can’t have everything I suppose. I don’t mind it but some do. The lumed bezel and sapphire caseback are things that stand out over the sub

[@martinkaplan1805]

It’s unique, for sure, but I guess I’m just programmed to prefer the design and style of the SMP300, which to my eyes, is what a modern diver “should” look like.

[@Valera_Scotland]

For sure a beauty.. real shame its not 12.5mm thick... and I prefer a solid case back... as you say, the lollipop hand is a bit... silly I guess Otherwise - pretty great.

[@JustBlueFish]

Yeah 12.5 would be nice.

[@ayeyo2711]

Love the navy color and cleaner, more streamlined aesthetics over other Seamasters divers. White lume, a small pointed tip on the lollipop, and a better match between the dial and bezel colors would make this nearly perfect IMO

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching.

[@afcaton1]

This is the beefed up counterpart of the Oris Divers 65 with a $5k premium. Nice, but I'll stick to my 65 which looks good and keeps fairly goid time. Keep up the great reviews.

[@JustBlueFish]

Can't go wrong with the Oris.

[@mannycalavera2335]

I'd say that the difference between this and the Oris 65 is more than just a premium.

[@anthonyonline4740]

Why isn't the push system as good as the glide lock? The Omega has 6 positions for micro adjust. I couldn't imagine how the rolex would be significantly practically more useful. 6 is plenty.

[@JustBlueFish]

I don't think it's 6 positions I think it's 3 on the Omega which is not bad but much less flexible than the glidelock.

[@anthonyonline4740]

@@JustBlueFish ahh right right. There are 6 on the smp300 black one with the bond bracelet. They must have put a smaller clasp on the heritage one.

[@allanreardon]

This is the Seamaster I'd buy, but I'd have the black, and would definitely have the Sub over this if I could get one.

[@JustBlueFish]

Ya definitely, I'd go black dial too.

[@austinzizzi1142]

It just doesn’t seem to have enough legibility. Maybe if the numerals were printed and white then it would

[@MB_OutdoorsMT]

Lack of "exhibition case-back" would have shaved off its thickness.

[@marcozuleta133]

Omega should stick to this model. I know the Seamaster 300 diver "james bond" is maybe more iconic, but honestly this model is the only model among any other models and brands that can go hand to hand with the class and sophistication of the Rolex Submariner!

[@cedarcanoe]

Very nice BUT .. fake vintage lume 🙄

[@jamesblonde2271]

The pumpkin lume kills it for me,to the extent I'm probly gonna buy a Tudor instead...also they're a shade expensive.

[@JustBlueFish]

Can't go wrong with a Tudor BB58. That's one I'd like to add at some point.

[@jamesblonde2271]

@@JustBlueFish Thing thats botjering me is the gmt's only a coupla hundred more...🤣

[@dotover9013]

There is no ‘pumpkin lume’…what are you talking about?

[@jamesblonde2271]

@@dotover9013 The yellowish orangeish faux flippin' 'tina, the dial designed to imitate "rusty" lume. Thats what Im talking about matey. The faked look that I don't like.

[@rickfowler3710]

Don't like the lollypop? dude! you troubled

[@JustBlueFish]

ok

[@rickfowler3710]

@@JustBlueFish That was in jest. Great video

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

Nice watch but not for me 😎!

[@JustBlueFish]

Fair enough!

[@erikroisland5016]

14mm is way too thick.

[@ripperx444]

The Rolex glide lock sucks… omegas is so much better

[@gianlucagullotta115]

no

[@zillsburyy1]

best omega seamaster diver is the 2264.50.00 / 2254.50.00