Omega Seamaster Quartz Review

A brief review of the Black Dial Omega Seamaster. Enjoy.
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[@yeahdude7]

I've had my Seamaster quartz for almost 10 years now and I love it!

[@ramkumarbarathan]

About battery life ?

[@OLOLAK_7777]

I change 3 to 4 years I change myself.

[@allenrodgers7872]

I have had my Seamaster quartz for over 18 years with no issues, just a battery change when needed.

[@ewanballantyne6800]

How many batteries have you gone through?

[@allenrodgers7872]

I think i had the battery replaced 3 times

[@christophermichaelson9050]

22 years on mine. The first battery (from the factory) actually lasted 10 years.

[@av10201]

hello, I have the same model with a blue bezel and a Quartz mechanism. Can be used in swimming pools or open sea ??? it's a gift from my father

[@Skipjack14]

@@christophermichaelson9050 How accurate is your model?

[@ItsTimePictures]

Nothing wrong with this watch. Quartz is reliable, accurate and far easier to maintain. Yes the circuitry will eventually fry, but then you just replace the circuit board.

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

+Matt Stevens (1783pictures) Indeed, Quartz certainly has it's advantages.

[@OverlandTT]

+J. ANTHONY had mine since 2007, stunning watch and it's only had one battery replacement since then... I wouldn't swap for anything else.

[@jeffbankston8806]

Quartz is reliable also most people don't get them serviced the o-rings go and water will fry them I have 40 year old quartz watches and they still run fine. My Constellation was new in 1980 and it runs flawlessly

[@alanaliyev456GT]

@@JANTHONYCHANNEL quartz have adantages....but in France he cannot be a collector.... in 1998 SM300 007 full size quartz price in shop was around 1100 $ (1600 $ in auto) now 2021 23y later in occasion auto value is beetween 2500 and 4000 (3000 minimum for first goldeneye ) same in quartz can be buy for 500 € ...french / swiss particularity....

[@giusepperocchi2979]

@@alanaliyev456GT There’s no automatic Goldeneye, the watch used in that film was the quartz version, which is impossible to find in decent conditions for less than 2000.

[@timothywillis8883]

Got one in blue! Love it! Bought it in 2004. Still keeping good time!

[@royroy333]

I love watches, really consider myself enthusiastic about them. I've watched tons of videos on the net about all kinds of watches, but rarely did i see a reviewer who actually laughs and mocks during the video about the piece he's reviewing. This Seamaster has an ETA mechanism that doesn't fall short of any other luxury brand quartz watch, except the ones who actually took it as a project like the Longines VHP or the Seiko 9F. its a durable mechanism, its very accurate, and its usually very reliable (I'm sorry about what happened to your dad's watch, but as you said - it was most probably a fluke, in 99.9% of cases the mechanism works just fine and no replacement is needed). People spend sums that are in the 1000's of dollars for watches like this one, because some of them have a very interesting history - this one specifically was the new era Bond watch and many people adore this piece because of it, let alone the Omega history itself which is quite impressive. Coming down on a piece of art and history like this and other watches like it, only because they are the quartz counterpart of the original piece (some watch enthusiasts, believe it or not, prefer quartz mechanism, for many and legitimate reasons), or because the bracelet is something you don't understand (I have no idea what is you complaint about it by the way, it is considered by many as one of the most spectacular bracelets of all time), or because your dad's piece was an unusual fluke... well, i think it is unprofessional.

[@softmetals3702]

excellent ive had my blue one from 2005 and never sent it in for service i think i changed the battery 4 times and paid 750 new not a bad run

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

Good to see this review! I have the SMP Midsize auto, and that bracelet is one of the most comfortable bracelets I own. I beat on mine mercilessly and it never fails.

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

+Yankee Rider Nice watch! Push pins aside I love these bracelets as well. They certainly are rugged.

[@loducawarrior]

Good video, great watch. For those bashing quartz - agreed, automatic usually is the way to go but Brosnan wore quartz in GoldenEye and quartz is superior in terms of accuracy. Thanks for the video.

[@karthikeymadhavan]

haha i believe that the automatic is a better time keeper

[@richardbrown8099]

@@karthikeymadhavan I have both, no chance.

[@leewagner942]

Have had mine for twenty years, and the quartz beats the automatic hands down with accuracy, unfortunately I think they are discontinuing it though because I think they don't like it being a cheap alternative to there more expensive models lol.

[@Skipjack14]

@@leewagner942 How accurate is your watch?

[@leewagner942]

@@Skipjack14 tbh not measured it too much, I'd say 10secs a month maybe, if it's not altered it'll be within a few mins all year I'd guess.

[@inoname99]

Well you are quality confuse, this looks like an Omega Omega-Matic which works on Kinetic Energy which turns the movement into Quartz. Is a beautiful watch and it keeps good time? Could you confirm..

[@OverlandTT]

The helium gets into the watch in the recoup reason chamber. Not from being under water. Mine is blue face and has been faultless since 2007. Really nice review.

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

Thanks iVlog, I appreciate the insight my friend. Thank you for the support.

[@zacharylagler242]

J. ANTHONY that's odd, I've got the exact same watch and the battery has lasted 5 years...

[@OverlandTT]

+Zachary Lagler mine lasted about that too

[@mountainmanwatchreviews8081]

How come bulova at a third of the price can make a quartz movement with a smooth sweep but omega can for over a grand? I'd love these quartz seamasters if they had a better movement.

[@samsan3095]

Because they are owned by Citizen, the king of quartz under $1000.

[@jschoenzy9416]

Great review, thanks for posting. It’s a cool watch and I appreciate the quartz option. You said you were open to criticism so here goes, I don’t think you are using the word infamous correctly.

[@DarthVaedus]

Yeah, I thought the same…

[@sssaaabbb888]

When did Omega go quartz? What is your opinion on quartz vs automatic? Does the quartz provide a warning when battery will fail? I always know that my watch is wound. Thanks for your review.

[@patrickmacleod2415]

Objectively, quartz is superior for time keeping ability, durability, and lack of maintenance. On the other hand, at lot of watch collectors (myself included) enjoy mechanical watches for subjective reasons. I like both, but nothing beats quartz for ease of use and accuracy. Most good quartz movements will indicate when the batter is getting low by the second hand skipping two seconds (instead of 1 second ticks). Omega has been making quartz watches since the 80's, although they have reduced their quartz options in recent years. I don't think you can get this watch in quartz anymore (not new).

[@alanaliyev456GT]

I own it in auto. Beautiful watch

[@janzeeschuimers]

@J. ANTHONY @Mike Howard A few days ago I'd spend a little over €1000 for a quartz watch and it is close to 13 years old. I can you tell you that I'm loving it, it is the the Omega 22645000. This is the quartz brother of the popular mechanical 22545000. The previous owner did send it to Omega just 2 months ago for a new battery and Omega also did replace the crown and the helium crown with valve. They also replaced several rubber seals and a metal wire that has the same form as the bezel. Does someone maybe know if this is standard with an battery replacement or is this maintenance? The watch did not had the normal metal bracelet (lucky me I like rubber over metal) , but a oem Omega Seamaster rubber strap. The previous owner bought this rubber strap from a local Omega dealer just a little over a year ago and paid €250 for it and this was without the Omega buckle, the dealer replaced the buckle from the old worn out rubber Omega strap. Is the price of €250 for the rubber strap without buckle normal or was the Omega dealer asking too much money for it ? (I have the receipts from the dealer). I like the 22645000 better than the Omega quartz from the video above , especially the sword hands . I also don't like the dot indicators on the newer model but this is all personal. I like your videos and subscribed on your KZbin channel immediately. I do my best with the English language but I'm from The Netherlands so it is not so easy for me.

[@simongreen525]

My quartz is 9 years old just asking for a second battery now. First battery change at omega consisted of battery , crown and seals.

[@billmorrigan386]

It was a maintenance. Normally, only batteries are replaced. Quartz watches don't need no maintenance. Maybe once in 15 years or after some abuse or something like that. And 250 euros for a strap is okay. Hi-end watches usually need replacement of straps. Buckles are usually used old, especially on gold watches that have gold buckles. They are removable in all watches. So, everything is perfect. No need to worry. Your watch must last a lifetime, unlike mechanical watches that have a lifespan and need servicing once in four years, otherwise they might not last ten years or they might. It's all random. The more complications they have, the less longevity we should expect. That's the irony, as the most complicated watches with tourbillons and stuff are the most expensive.

[@SCTitan06]

Adjusting bracelets is easy with pins or single sided screws. Try adjusting double sided screws on a new watch without the special tool for it. I would say anybody who is at least semi-capable can adjust a watch band that uses pins (even friction ones). I have done it on over 40 watches with zero issues as long as you're not careless that is.

[@hanxor]

I've had my seamaster quartz for 15 years, 2nd owner too. Changed battery twice, keeps great time still. I probably need to get a new seal though - I feel it it has earn it

[@zillsburyy1]

did this have the anti reflective coating on the crystal?

[@maverick4177]

Had exact same watch for 12 years, purchased new for a special birthday, paid £1450 and got £50 off and a £100 bottle of omega aftershave with it from an Omega boutique without even asking for discount Walked in, tried it on, bought it there and then….shame other brands aren’t the same 😂

[@anthonydevono8833]

Had my mid size quartz since 2002 still going strong don’t take it near water though 👍

[@jasonwilson7674]

Good review. I'm after this exact watch but would like to know the weight of it. Many thanks jason

[@Skipjack14]

140g

[@armandojuan64]

Mine is 26 years old and still works perfectly .

[@aussie8114]

If the watch has had two faulty movements then that’s no fluke, that’s an issue with their movement. What’s with no AR on a watch of this price.

[@wc7484]

The first omega bond watch was quartz

[@goodwrench838]

I've seen that some of these quartz models have the ability to change the hour hand without effecting the time. Does this one not have that ability?

[@davidtatelo]

Yes it has.

[@denispandzic8155]

hello, i would like to know what do you think about rado ?

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

+Denis Pandžić For about $500 on the second hand market I think they are a good deal. Beyond that I think they are overpriced as they essentially just place ETA movements into a pretty case. Just my opinion anyway.

[@denispandzic8155]

Anthony first of all thank you for your time and your anwser, i agree with you a case is pretty but i hate the movments inside, so can you please tell me why some major brands like omega or some others brands, place a quartz movments in their watches and put price so high ?...in 3 days im going to buy Seiko XSRP667K1 , and i would like your opinion, i would buy SARZ005 but they dont have it in watch stores in my country and i dont trust the online shoping cuz i dont want to end up with a fake.

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

+Denis Pandžić To answer your first question. The reality is because they can. Watch companies exist to make money and if people are willing to pay a lot of money for their watches even with a quartz movement it just means more profit for the watch company sadly. They have no incentive to put a nicer movement in the watch unless people decide to stop buying them. As for the XSRP667K1, it uses a 4R36 movement which is a great movement. It is both hacking (second hand stops to set the time) and hand winding. It should be a great watch.

[@camry5sfe]

Hello, Any one know how to change the date on Omega 2541.80.00? My friend just bought the watch without manual. He try to change the date on his watch. He pull the crown into second position to change date. But when he turn the crown either clockwise or counter clockwise the hour hand move. Is this normal? I try to find the manual online for him but did not find it. Thank you

[@ralpherl5657]

Its there, just gotta be delicate with the distance of the crown. Its a very short distance away

[@dvpemberton]

It's an Hour hand date set. Your friend found the correct position. You need to cycle the hour hand through the twenty four hours to set the date. This is a good function as it allows you to change time zones without stopping the watch, this maintaining accuracy. A lot of the modern Grand Seiko 9f movements also have this function.

[@BMA2.0]

Awesome review!

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

+Dennis Buzis Thanks!

[@marioaquilina248]

Got one exactly like it but automatic.

[@CryptoSeven7]

Nothing wrong with a good Quartz

[@MrBacchus18]

Jeez how does Omega mess up quartz movements. Maybe they should use Casio Quartz

[@patrickmacleod2415]

They don't- it's ETA. My experience with ETA quartz movements is that they are very good. This must have been a fluke, although I would be pretty pissed off if it happened twice. I have a quartz Tag and CWC with ETA movements and they are great. On the other hand, they aren't in the same league as my GS quartz movement.

[@MrBacchus18]

The Grand Seiko quartz seems awesome to me, I'd love to get one but I need to find one to try on first.

[@powerstone212]

whats the name for your intro song?

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

+Ben Dover kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnrcgqF4jr-hZsU

[@powerstone212]

+J. ANTHONY Thank you so Much. you know when you have a song in your head it drives you crazy. lool

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

+Ben Dover Indeed I do!!!

[@dylanl9532]

I couldn't for the life of my turn the bezel of the seamaster in the pool

[@av10201]

what doy you mean?

[@geraldwoodny5252]

I know I'm late on this one but 2200 DOLLARS?!?! ..it is nice but damn that's an expensive quartz

[@desertsoldier41]

It is still $2200 used.

[@brianhinder3652]

Thanks for an honest appraisal of your father's Omega.

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

+Brian Hinder Thanks for your support!

[@gdean6002]

I know its been a few years since the video debut, However, I particularly do not want mechanical movements because of the thickness of the watches and the constantly having to set the time. However, I know one can purchase the winders-Blah , blah , blah. However, what is so wrong with using modern technology called a battery. The whole political world is pushing dang cars with batteries!!!-hahahaha. For you to put down quartz and say its never going to be worth anything, is insulting! Its a freakin Omega-really Not going to have value????? If I am walking around with this watch on my wrist, the only person who can tell that it is a quartz watch will be you. I do not believe we will ever meet on the street!

[@fernandorosas7372]

that seiko hurts my eyes.

[@Eric_Nielsen]

Since if won't set off the land mines, I'm afraid I have no use for it.

[@gazthomson8619]

Il keep my automatic

[@hanxor]

love my quartz seamaster - its a true workhorse you don't need to care about! 15 years of ownership - 2 battery replacements - +2 secs per 3 months or so

[@llamamanism]

6.06 Divers breathe air not oxygen. Pure oxygen when breathed is toxic below very shallow depths and is only used to decompress typically after technical mixed gas dives. Apologies for being pedantic but all divers laugh when people talk about `oxygen tanks` The helium escape valve is only useful for saturation divers breathing a heliox mix for long periods of time in a submersible diving chamber. This is relevant to a minute percentage of the watch wearing population.

[@woonfaseng8737]

quartz????!!! and this is an old video??? OMG.... i never knew Omega seamaster has quartz....

[@Iuckylicker]

They stopped producing quartz version some years ago because it was cheap... 2000$ new.... and they wanted to sell watches for minimum 4000$.

[@sssaaabbb888]

Have a 1995 Seamaster arriving tomorrow.

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

+SAB8 congrats!

[@Espectro101]

great looking watch, however, those ticking hands just ruin it for me!

[@trevbarlow9719]

Does this fall under your "never buy swiss quartz" category?

[@jeffbankston8806]

That tick tick I am not a fan

[@jesushernandez-db6uy]

well

[@zillsburyy1]

FUCK AUTOMATIC!!!!!!!

[@mikehoward5004]

I can't spend over $1000 on a quartz.

[@patrickmacleod2415]

I like mechanical watches too, but objectively, quartz is superior. If you want a nice watch, but also want superior time keeping ability, superior durability, and almost zero maintenance expenses (just a battery change every few years) then quartz makes a lot of sense. It doesn't make sense to me when people say they won't pay over a certain amount for quartz.

[@bighands69]

A good quartz could easily cost $1000 as you have to take the case build and overall build into account. Quartz are very accurate for long periods of time and make for the perfect sports watch.

[@tylerotaniconlon1990]

I’ve seen on on eBay for 800-1000

[@tylerotaniconlon1990]

Julian Cochran just own both, an auto and a quartz only 6500.00

[@mitchlee45]

Mike Howard it just feels cheap.