2012-18 Omega Seamaster 300M Review | Seamaster Professional Ceramic | 212.30.41.20.01.003

Today I'm talking about the 2nd generation of the iconic Omega Seamaster 300M Professional Diver Co-Axial (Ref. 212.30.41.20.01.003) which was in production from 2012 to 2018.
This is actually my own personal Seamaster Professional 300M, which I picked up in 2018 just before the new 300M Diver Professional came out with the updated movement & wave dial.
0:00 Intro
1:27 Design & History of the Seamaster 300M Diver
2:49 On the Wrist
3:54 Movement & Function - Omega Calibre 2500 Co-Axial
4:55 Finish & Details
6:58 3 Best things about the Omega Seamaster Profesional
10:10 3 Negatives of the SMPC
12:53 Price
Having owned this watch for nearly two years, the Omega Seamaster has proven time and time again that it is one of the most versatile dive watches available, and its range from dive watch to dress watch show exactly why the Omega Seamaster 300M is the watch James Bond wears throughout the entire Pierce Brosnan era, as well as the beginning & end of the Daniel Craig era. And despite this second generation never being an official Bond Watch, it still embodies the spirit of the James Bond Seamaster.
The Omega SMPC is 41mm in diameter, 13mm thick and features 300M of water resistance, a helium escape valve and on the inside it has the Omega Calibre 2500 (Based on the ETA2892) with their own Co-Axial escapement, COSC certification & 48 hours of power reserve.
What do you think of the Seamaster Profesional Ceramic? Do you think that the second generation lives up to the greatness of the original Bond watch? Or do you prefer the new wave dial Seamaster 300M? Let me know what you think in the comments section.
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[@ShahLusso]

What do you think of the Seamaster Profesional Ceramic? Do you think that the second generation lives up to the greatness of the original Bond watch? Or do you prefer the new wave dial Seamaster 300M? Let me know what you think in the comments section. **Correction** 3:57 & 13:18 Infographic should say *48* hour power reserve for the Omega Calibre 2500, not 38 hours.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

How dare you make a mistake!!?? 😂

[@ShahLusso]

Well lets not get to excited, it's a typo more than a legit mistake :P

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Shah Lusso 😂

[@kyle_vr]

Black or Blue Seamaster 300m and why? 🤔😄

[@joyling6526]

The 2012 seamaster is gorgeous, looks classy and yet sporty. The 41mm case is perfect. I prefer the 2012 piece than the 2018 piece.

[@YTMAL]

This was my second Omega and the one that I wear the most. It is a beauty for sure and I can lose my self into that stunning depth of the dial. Also, perhaps the most versatile watch you can have. I always wear it when I travel. Use it on the beach during the day and at dinner in the evening. Sutch a awesome piece.

[@simonwright6882]

This is my absolute favourite seamaster model of all. Love it.

[@ShahLusso]

Mine too, it's an amazing watch :)

[@bryanryan4504]

This is the best iteration of the seamaster 300 thus far.

[@ShahLusso]

💯

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Honestly one of the best reviews you have done! Love all the shots and you can tell you’re passionate about this piece. without a doubt the Omega Seamaster is a beast of a watch! Great work Fred.

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks! Took a while to put it together but was worth the effort, this watch is always going to be something special since it's completely to blame for me getting into this hobby haha

[@nealweeks6632]

Thank you. Very motivational. I can get one for about $4,500, but it is essentially a new watch and the one I have always wanted.

[@millzyg]

My favourite Seamaster ever. Still my grail. Fantastic review.

[@JustWatches1]

Great review! I think a Seamaster is definitely a grail for me. I think I prefer this dial to the wave pattern dials (both they are both pretty awesome).

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :) the waves are pretty cool too & iconic for the collection but I still prefer the more elegant look of the non-wave dial

[@andrewbalahura1555]

I have exactly the same bought for 2K mint locally. One of the best omega dial !!! Best !!!

[@ShahLusso]

It really its a stunner, I'm loving it! And congrats on getting a great deal on the watch!

[@ishita_sings]

That was an informative review! Thank you 🙌🏼

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks :)

[@simonmeachine1232]

I loved this review. Keep doing this Shah, honest, informative, and well researched. I have owned 4 Seamaster and now own just 2. Saw this gloss flat dial and found one on the secondary market, it’s on it’s way, never been a fan of the current exaggerated wave dial. Thanks Mate.

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks Simon! Glad you liked the video and congrats on getting one for yourself :) did you go for the black or the blue dial?

[@simonmeachine1232]

@@ShahLusso Black. Thanks again Mate.

[@Valera_Scotland]

This is just a dream... Will be mine soon... It's just stunning

[@ShahLusso]

It really is, I got lucky that right out of the gate my first watch getting into this hobby has turned out to be my dream watch that i'll keep forever. Hope you can get yours soon & that you enjoy it as much as I've been enjoying mine :)

[@denis888red]

Nice review my man. You know, in one of the all time bonehead moves I sold my '93 Seamaster with a ton of other pieces sometime around 2005. Best recollection, it went for around £900! Mint condition too. Of all the pieces I sold including PP, AP and just about everything else, that is still the one that rankles...!

[@Thatguy-zh1ln]

I jave the same watch but in blue. I love it

[@ATIWatchReviews]

the size is great 41mm and 13mm thick, agree this is better than 42mm and nearly 14mm thick on the new model. They've also upped the link thickness on the new model to around 3.5-4mm which is overkill! Great that you switched clasps.

[@ShahLusso]

Yeah, it really is those Goldilocks proportions😁 and the clasp is amazing, especially going into summer where you just need that little bit of wiggle room as the wrist expands and contracts

[@nina_abroad7710]

What a huge improvement to the first video. Your channel became much more appealing and authentic...

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks! Yeah it's come a long way as I've found more of my own style & approach to it, but there's still plenty of improvements i want to make to bring it to the next level :)

[@ivanmejia6843]

Great review. This should be a classic in the future; the only non-wave dial of the SMP-300 lineup, and the first with ceramic.

[@ShahLusso]

And it’s had the shortest production run so far - only 6 years - and my guess is the new one will be made for much longer. No doubt a future classic amongst the SMP300M range :)

[@hbomb9041]

I love that you are not fixated on Rolex. Differentiates your content from many/most of the rest. Add to that your genuine knowledge, insights and passion and you have a winning recipe. Don’t go changing!

[@ShahLusso]

I have all the respect in the world for Rolex but for me at least this hobby is about so much more than just Rolex (+Nautilus + Royal Oak) so I try my best to cover watches & brands that are less known, while still doing the odd Rolex video here and there because they do get views & at the end of the day Rolex usually people's first reference point into the hobby. Thanks for the support & for commenting :) More cool watch videos to come!

[@hbomb9041]

Shah Lusso Couldn't agree more. Have to respect Rolex et al for what they've achieved, but collectors miss out when the can't see beyond them. Looking fwd to the next one. Stay safe buddy.

[@IUHoosiers05]

Great review brother, and couldn’t agree more. I love this watch, and will never sell it. It’s such a versatile piece, and is such a great first luxury buy. I have shifted to the black& grey omega nato as an everyday wear. It’s just the best.

[@ShahLusso]

Yeah, it really is an amazing watch. I love the black & gray NATO too, super comfortable and really compliments the design of the watch

[@fire_watch7735]

Great review!

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks :)

[@vincevice3729]

Most beautiful watch!

[@ShahLusso]

It really is :D

[@victor2tube]

Great review! I have the same model (no waves :( - apparently we are one of the fews, you do not see many around) and yes... It is a true magnet for scratches

[@ShahLusso]

I kind of like that you don't see too many, feels like its a more exclusive club hehe. Though mostly its down to it only being around for 6 years, its replacement is already coming up to 3 years in production & the original wave dial was from 95-2012, so the chances of seeing a non-wave will always be smaller vs the wave dials

[@jongoodman7563]

Great review. Poetic even. This is a great alternative to the Seadweller Double Red for a tenth of the price.

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video :) TBH I hadn't thought of it as a Sea Dweller alternative but between the color scheme & helium escape valve I can see some similarities there. Now having passed 3 years owning this - can still say the magic hasn't gone either ;)

[@WatchSociety]

Love it, informative and the quality is crisp. Well done brother 🎉 i’d rock the Seamaster on a leather strap any day

[@nina_abroad7710]

when is your next watch talk with shah lusso?

[@ShahLusso]

@Watch Society thanks bro, now you see why i told you it'd be my one & only if i just had to pick one watch :D

[@ShahLusso]

@Nina_Abroad hopefully soon, we've been meaning to but just need our schedules to line up :)

[@allinacan]

Great review bro

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks 🙏🏼 glad you liked it

[@olemanolete1]

Love your videos, muchas felicidades, this is my grail watch, hope to get it some time, felicidades y saludos desde Mexico ;)

[@ShahLusso]

Mil gracias por su apoyo! Por cierto sabes que tengo un canal en español tambien (Shah Lusso ES) por si quieres ver mis videos en español. En todo caso mas q bienvenido en ambos canales y gracias por ver y comentar :)

[@Blue_3rd]

Great review, thanks! This is my grail watch. I agree with everything you said about the looks, pros and cons. I’m torn between blue or black but the black looks more versatile. One day! 😃

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video :) Yeah choosing between the two is so tough, I started my search lookign for a blue wave-dial Brosnan era Seamaster, but what really made me like the black was seeing Sean Bean's one in Goldeneye with (what looked like in the lighting) a black dial...and it was just so sinister, and then with the non-wave dial..it just all made sense. But the blue dial is great too, and on both the sapphire really disappears so you just get these endless looking dials :D

[@Blue_3rd]

@@ShahLusso I think I’ll get the black in the end, for the same reasons :) The blues isn’t quite the blue I would like and the black just looks so good. Cheers!

[@ShahLusso]

@@Blue_3rd Can't go wrong with that! 😃

[@YesImZane]

I'm getting some Klay Thompson vibes. But seriously, great review man! This is my grail watch, so nice

[@ShahLusso]

I'm about half a foot too short but i'll take it haha! Glad you liked the review. If i'm honest owning it for two years it still feels like a grail (even though i knew nearly nothing about watches before buying it) & i don't see that ending any time soon. Hope you can get one soon :)

[@muffemod]

The forgotten iteration. It's a great one.

[@nukie404]

Oof some difficult questions at the end! I'm personally not a huge fan of the Seamaster 300M but I can definitely see where the appeal is. This one, as you've said, has more of that dressy feel and I think it would make a great 1 watch collection watch if you're into the look. I think, depending on your tastes, a good one watch collection would be a Rolex Sub, a Cartier Tank, or an IWC Portugeiser Chronograph. All three seem to be versatile and work well with any attire, though I guess the Tank is the least sturdiest of the three (ironic naming). I guess the three would make a good three watch collection too. I have the Cartier Cle, and my next two grail watches are Breguet Classique 7147 in rose gold with the guilloche dial, and the ALS 1815 in white gold. Two very different dress watches showing off opposite ends of the spectrum!- Han

[@ShahLusso]

Very good choices, though I'd throw the Cartier Santos in there too, it's a bit sportier than the Tank but can still pass as dressy (especially in the medium size) That's so cool that you have a Cle! I've never seen one in the metal but I love the way it looks, how long have you had it for? Great choices for grails with the Breguet & the Lange - hopefully you can get them soon :)

[@nukie404]

@@ShahLusso Thank you, it has been roughly 3 years since I've owned the Cle (it's the SS version). A Cartier was my grail watch since I was a young lad but I didn't really know which one, so when the opportunity came around to get a luxury watch (wedding) I ended up going for the newest release at the time. Thankfully I've found it to be more than decent for me, and I have been enjoying the fact that it is an uncommon watch. I don't think I'd recommend it as a first luxury watch to someone else though, I feel there are more versatile watches at Cle's price range. I agree with the Santos de Cartier being a great starter watch too, especially with the new quick release strap/bracelet system. As for grails: haha unfortunately not rolling in that sort of money range currently but yes, one can dream! - Han

[@ShahLusso]

I agree, I like the idea that it's a bit off the beaten path - it was a similar case with my Pasha - I liked Cartier as a brand and while the new Santos is amazing & the Tank is a classic, I wanted something that was a little more unique & Cartier has a great back catalog of quirky watches amongst their string of classics. And well as for grails, I'm pretty sure part of the magic is the wait to be able to get them, I know I won't have VC Overseas Dual Time money anytime soon but when I do then it'll make buying it all the more satisfying & then I'll probably just set a new grail after that haha. The best and worst thing about this hobby is it keeps moving the goalposts :D

[@gohyitsern8892]

What is the reference number for micro adjustment clasp?

[@timothythomas1626]

I like this dial. It is more versatile

[@ShahLusso]

Yeah, I do like how the new waves on the current model add more depth to the dial but it also makes it a bit more sporty - this on the other hand strikes a better balance between elegance and sportiness IMO

[@yehoshuacirt8645]

If I'm not mistaken, the 2500D is also a three level movement and not twin level as stated here.

[@walnutsandbeastiality866]

True

[@georgemedina3712]

Nice review..on the updated clasp ..is there a need to change the end links that go to the clasp ? Thanks

[@ShahLusso]

To my knowledge no - they changed the clasp for me at the Omega store where I ordered it and I only ordered a clasp, so based on that I’m assuming it was just a straight swap with no issue on the endlinks

[@unboxer2487]

Fortunetly it is still available here in UAE at Omega Boutiques for 3240$. I picked one.

[@ShahLusso]

Nice! And congratulations on getting one :)hope you enjoy it for years to come

[@Tennisfiles]

Great video man! What’s your wrist size? Cheers.

[@ShahLusso]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video and my wrist size is 17cm :)

[@nastasacosmin8348]

If I am not wrong, I remember that 2500D is used on all ceramic models and it's a three level co-axial...

[@walnutsandbeastiality866]

Yep, I noticed this mistake too

[@0968297920]

Exactly.

[@thehairlesspersian3273]

Nice review dude! Alright people, wave or no wave dial, ceramic or old school aluminum???

[@zsb707]

You can't go wrong with either. I chose this ceramic Seamaster with black lacquered dial. I've had it for seven years and counting. I really like it as my daily driver.

[@qazqazedc]

is anti-reflective coating vulnerable to scratch?

[@ShahLusso]

It is, and some people have mentioned that they get scratches on it, but knock on wood in 5 years I haven't had any scratches on mine - so I guess its down to how much punishment you put your watch through

[@Watch_Papa]

What’s your wrist size?

[@timothythomas1626]

It seems all Of these seamasters on ebay are in Japan/?

[@ShahLusso]

I know Japan’s a big market for Omega in general, including lots of Japan only models, but interesting that this model in particular is mostly based there, maybe it just sold really well there 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@marcod.r.3299]

I got this one in blue, it´s really beautifull and I will never sell it....the only thing that bothered me a bit sometimes is that bracelet design, it´s not timeless like a rolex oyster bracelet, it really shouts 90ies....I´ve put it recently on a milanaise strap, and wow, what a homerun, it´s like it was meant to be, fantastic combo!

[@ShahLusso]

Oooh the blue..it's the endless what if question i ask myself (though it never ends up going anywhere because i love my black dial 🤣). Tbh I quite like the bracelet but I know its polarizing and the Oyster's proven its timelessness by far. I've also got a milanese for my SMP and got to agree, its a great look - tbh it's such a versatile watch - on leather, sailcloth, rubber, milanese, flat link, it looks great on pretty much anything. Hope you keep enjoying your Seamaster for years to come :)

[@zsb707]

The bracelet is timeless but less bland than the Oyster and less dressy than the Jubilee. Plus, it's really comfortable. The Milanese-style bracelet is nice but not as iconic and kind of cheapens the look (many $500 watches have this type of bracelet).

[@sangwon0116]

Please help me to choice black or blue What color is the best choice

[@ShahLusso]

It’s a tough choice - the blue is more true to its James Bond heritage, but the black is more versatile (a bit more elegant, and goes with any other color of strap for example) When I got mine it was my first luxury watch so the versatility was really important, but if it’s joining a bigger collection where you have other watches with different color dials then you don’t need to worry as much about versatility. Hope that helps! If you get a chance put both next to each other and go with whichever one just feels right :)

[@sangwon0116]

@@ShahLusso thanks for your kindness :)

[@ShahLusso]

No problem :) let me know what you end up choosing

[@sangwon0116]

@@ShahLusso how have you been Finally I bought black one! Thanks for your advice Have a nice day

[@ShahLusso]

I've been good, super busy so haven't been able to put up as many videos but there's some big changes to the channel coming soon :D Congratulations on the new watch & welcome to SMPC ownership :D I'm glad my video & advice could help, & I hope you enjoy your Seamaster as much as I have!

[@Leftystrat]

Model before was better aluminium bezel, especially the bond collectors piece👍 3:50

[@ShahLusso]

When i bought this it was a very tough call between this and the previous gen, but since it was my first watch i chickened out on getting pre-owned 😂

[@Leftystrat]

👍

[@u.u.u9969]

Who did ceramic first? Omega or Rolex

[@ShahLusso]

Rolex’s first ceramic bezels came in 2005 on the GMT Master (ref. 116718LN), then the Submariner joined in 2010, meanwhile the SMP300M didn’t get a ceramic bezel till 2012 for the regular divers As for ceramic cases, Omega beat them to that with the Dark Side of the moon but Rado beat both Omega & Rolex to that in the 80s :)