The REAL Omega James Bond - SBS Seamaster

[@BarkandJack]

Correction - this isn't a Planet Ocean, this is a Seamaster Professional 300. I recorded this a few weeks ago when I was super ill, that's my excuse Gov' and I'm sticking with it!

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

Accepted! Hopefully you’re feeling better 👌🏾🔥

[@BarkandJack]

@@ismarwinkelman5648 Thanks a lot mate. It seems everyone's been ill recently.

[@Brajin1]

Man i kinda wish there was a GMT version of the planet ocean 2500 now lol

[@martinzacek4033]

Just take the video down and reshoot it. This is embarrassing.

[@jayhoughton4174]

Was just going to tell you this, killjoy! 😢

[@kiwilonewolf]

If someone placed the rolex and omega in front of me and said I could choose one to keep, I'd grab the Rolex. Then I'd sell it, buy the Omega, and pocket the difference.

[@bsmithhammer]

Haha....brilliant. And I would definitely do the same.

[@goldtoothjacko]

This watch cost £1950. It required a deposit of £700 with the balance of £1250 payable shortly before collecting the watch. It was available to any badged operator that served with the SBS so included any SAS lads who served on exchange. The serial number 001 was retained by Omega for their museum and 007 was auctioned off an an Special Boat Service Association Boxing event. I have a few friends with these as well as the SAS Rolex Explorer 2 and THE SRR Rolex Submariner and Explorer 2. Re the difference between SBS and SAS - these days they both do the same selection course then you choose SAS, SRR or SBS. The SBS do everthing the others do but also do the incredibly difficult to pass Swimmer Canoeist course (said to be the toughest water combat test in the world).

[@richardwarren2024]

Thanks very much for the info.

[@Chu_Strums]

Thanks! This is more informative than the video

[@Granto-ni9qw]

Is that a new watch r is it used ?? £1950 is cheep

[@goldtoothjacko]

@@Granto-ni9qw not issued. Available to buy years ago now.

[@Timjacks01]

Great info Matthew thanks so much!

[@DS87]

As a navy diver and a big James Bond fan. Gotta be the Omega, no question.

[@paulkukula6541]

Love both watches. If I had to choose,I’d pick the Omega. Soft spot for Omegas,cause my parents got me a Seamaster dress watch for my 21st birthday. Never serviced & keeps immaculate time. I’m now 58. Thanks again,Paul.

[@alphacause]

The watch enthusiast community owes a debt of gratitude to James Bond. I can't think of one film franchise that glorifies the wristwatch as much as the Bond franchise has. It should be credited with imbuing watches with the prestige and enduring appeal in the modern era, and how wearing a nice one is synonymous with everything cool about masculinity. Even for those of us of modest financial means, who find Omega's price point unattainable, watching the most dapper, capable and heroic man to ever be adapted to screen wearing nice time pieces was our entry point into this hobby.

[@thomasdavis8117]

I really disagree I think it's frankly disgusting that Omega in particular is so associated with a person, even though they're fictional, whose job so casually requires huge amounts of killing. That's certainly not my idea of cool masculinity.

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

Yep, that's how I got interested in watches beyond a fashion accessory. The idea that this was a tool first, built for purpose

[@inspectorBob88]

@@thomasdavis8117 lol

[@CocoKoi321]

@@thomasdavis8117 and hyper superficial masculinity James bond is associated with That's like saying John wick is the most masculine man on earth cause how much killing he does its like bruh society is going downhill if that's the idea of masculinity I'd say Tony stark was masculine cause he went from heartless rude prick misogynist to the most selfless character in the franchise Tolkien manly too he was cool guy Brain isn't churning can't think of examples

[@paulrogers7242]

Hi Adrian, interesting video. Omega have always made watches for British special forces and commandos,,. The relationship started during WW2, when Omega made the forerunner of the Seamaster. Then released the civilian version in 1949. In 1989 i was issued with my Seamaster automatic, which looks similar to the standard Seamaster but has a NATO arrow mark and number on the back of the casino. Also the bazel is black in some light ,green or blue in other light. These watches were once known as the ocean commander. My watch served in Desert sabre behind enmity lines in 1992. I left the Royal Marines in 1996 and still wear the watch. I understood that Omega make an all black ceramic Seamaster for the SBS now.

[@vvvhhhhhbb]

Omega is nailing it!

[@BarkandJack]

Such a solid watch.

[@nicholaswhite6161]

Love the video and the channel. Another cool thing about those watches is that the more known watch brand has the insignia of the more talked about special forces group(SAS) while the less known group(SBS) has their insignia on a watch that is less recognizable by most people. Just something interesting about these two

[@AwkwardHorology]

I still love that SAS Rolex explorer 2. But it’s very fitting to see an omega seamaster with the SBS

[@dalerichardson8842]

Love the explorer 2 but in this case it's got to be the Seamaster, especially being a scuba Diver myself, covers all the bases ! Now I want one ! 👌😞, Thanks Adrian !

[@mb-watches]

It’s overdue that omega brings back an smp gmt. Would be awesome to see and please especially like this version. Master co ax movement, diving bezel and gmt ring in the Rehaut. Cheers Adrian, good vid

[@saymyname218]

I just can't imagine a real SAS guy wearing a watch with "Who Dares Wins" on it. lol

[@andrewdavies4863]

Got the new NTTD seamaster and absolutely love it, got a £1000 discount plus the nato strap so very happy. Just love how light the watch is and just can’t stop staring at it. This and my black date sub are just fantastic. The new 60th anniversary bond is also a fabulous time piece, was lucky enough to try the watch on at the bond st boutique before it went back to omega, may have to pull the trigger on that one also

[@imarioiv]

Watching this video with my Black Ceramic SMP300 on a B&J strap. Solid content, cheers Adrian!

[@barryvercueil2346]

Incredible video. We need more watch content like this. Cheers.

[@richardwarren2024]

Check out Watches of Espionage.

[@joeplatz7289]

Love that era of SMP. Through that on a blue rubber strap and it's would look like the perfect SBS watch!

[@Lawrence64]

That kind of content that when it gets good, it ends. More if this, please.

[@adrianscott762]

I have the "ordinary " version of this Seamaster GMT and never know of the SBS connection, so thank you. As an aside I also have a 105.012-63 in almost original condition apart from a replacement bezel. I have kept the D.O. 90 which is damaged, unfortunately.

[@rideyalife]

Watching this video while wearing my first grail watch, the Seamaster 2531.80....nice 😎. Great video Adrian 👍

[@OmerBonfil]

Definitely the Omega. I own a 2254.50 which is roughly from the same era and I prefer Omega's looks over the Rolex. Great content, love watching your videos.

[@ravusursi893]

I own and wear the Omega GMT and have done for over 13 years. It took a lot to get it and I will never part with it, not until my last day. Then, it will pass to my children. It will be in the safest of hands. They’re both strong and cunning, like their father!

[@TheSzmichal]

Hopefully I'll be able to afford the Seamaster oneday, it's dope. Great content as always Adrian!

[@tylerconlon1990]

Omega and Grand Seiko are the most undervalued Watch brands

[@mendipfox1650]

Have you seen their recent price increases? Undervalued no more as of Feb 2023!

[@tylerconlon1990]

@@mendipfox1650 well I’ve seen used speedmasters around 4k which is a great deal for what they offer

[@mendipfox1650]

@@tylerconlon1990 the new 3861 speedy sapphire sandwich on the bracelet will be €8,600 next month. 😩

[@tylerconlon1990]

@@mendipfox1650 but if you wait 3 months and they come out with a green dial and blue dial speedy then the current one today will drop in price

[@mendipfox1650]

@@tylerconlon1990 here’s hoping! Might be in the market for a new 3861 in late 2023. What Omega you rocking?

[@ianhiscock9440]

I’d go with the Omega SBS, for all the reasons you mention, Adrian. Plus, that bezel colour is a delight. Plus, I’m from Poole, home to the SBS, and heard about their legendary exploits growing up, especially at the time of the Falklands War.

[@phmwu7368]

70 years ago British author Ian Fleming intended a subtle & elegant Rolex Explorer while Bond drove a battleship-grey Bentley convertible. Anno 2022 ~2023 it's a plastic moonSwatch and a Renault Twingo... times they're a-changing 🤔

[@garyguest1885]

Forget all the 007 Omega movie sponsorship deals… James Bond always wore a Rolex in Ian Flemings books - end of 👍🏻

[@BarkandJack]

haha, good point.

[@matts6551]

And why does James Bond no longer wear a Rolex? He stopped wearing Rolex because it was a city boys watch. How far has Rolex sunk in terms of their roots? I’d wager about 30 bar lol

[@garyguest.1885]

@@matts6551 Fact is 007 switched when omega paid the James Bond film franchise to have their watches promoted in later films. Seiko also paid to ne promoted in one film think it was inbetween. Rolex was chosen by the 1st producers to use & Rolex never got paid a penny

[@alantch1]

Wow, I have the same model but didn't know the SBS version was based on it until now. Makes me cherish it more now. Thanks for the video Adrian!

[@lovesautodetail]

Explorer II because you’ve made me want one.

[@andrewmurton8379]

The Seamaster every day.

[@whywecollectwatches]

Great video Adrian! I love the Seamaster line and this SBS Seamaster is outstanding! I would choose it over the Rolex SAS Explorer.

[@darrenmay3578]

The Omega every time. I personally think the engraving on the side of the Rolex Exp 2 reminds me of early Invicta homages. Plus I once got to ride on a fast RIB courtesy of the SBS, brilliant!

[@danno89]

Although obviously a very different thing, this is why I love my CWC G10 so much. The Omega NTTD has the broad arrow on the dial as part of the "gimmick," which is fine, but the CWC (and other genuinely issued watches) have it because they're the real deal. I think that's cool. Great video, loved it.

[@alexanderm6555]

Hi Adrian, great content, been here since the very early days. A fun thing I noticed, I feel like someone told you that the way you are talking in your videos is ASMR-ish and for the last couple of months you try and make those ASMR to stand out. :D it does add more dramatic storytelling to your rants...

[@joelb7497]

First time I’ve seen a Seamaster Professional GMT

[@makaan5516]

The original Breguet Type 20 Aeronavale is a brilliant Navy Aviation watch for 1960-70

[@OldFashioned751]

A brilliant video as always ! love them : )

[@Exodos1234]

Omega SBS Seamaster. Looks really great.

[@zalsentzer]

Badass watch! Omega for me.

[@jeeperspeepers8323]

Glad to see you back, and feeling better! Great content as always. Thanks!

[@sale83]

Have both Bond and Real Bomd Omegas...2531.89 being my ultimate dream watch, I take care of it. 2535.80 is a beater, daily tank, I wear it all the time, super accurate, strong, heavy and bulky. It is also a mix of old and modern, from old, it has vawe dial, alu bezel and looks, but from modern it has co-axial, ceramic mat dial so less shiny than 2531.80, and has a back display cover. OG Bond I keep on bracelet, but this 2535.80 is on rubber band 90% of the time.

[@pcmacintyre]

The Omega wins hands down for me. I love the blue dial and bezel as well as the pop of color with the GMT hand. I dislike steel bezels, so I've never really cared for the Explorer II.

[@montys8th]

Plus the fact that the Explorer II has a fixed non rotating bezel.

[@yevgeniydobrolyubov6669]

Excellent video, great job! I would love to see more of military themed content branching outside of British Armed Forces. Maybe covering some US, UN, German, Swiss, Japan, France military watches or watches of WWII?

[@pt192]

That Seamaster is to die for. But theres No Time to Die.

[@wingi7722]

Definitely choose the Omega. More water resistance plus a usable (non fixed) Dive Bezel. Which is why I have a Phylida Homage to this Omega

[@AmitBhandari82]

Both. They’d make an incredibly awesome two-watch combo meal deal.

[@jrgul1]

I really like your sweater, not sure if you see this but would love to know where you got it!

[@SDLVlifestyle]

My favorite 007 is the co-axial with the black ceramic barrel rifle pattern.

[@MrLeccyt]

These seem mighty value (non SBS special obviously…) as a useable GMT. I am trying to identify a good value true GMT and I want to buy one and keep it forever. The Seiko quartz are also high up the list, but these are quite special.

[@richardwarren2024]

For a middle ground, check out the Monta Skyquest GMT. I absolutely love it. Good balance between price, quality and finishing.

[@tarasmathers7423]

Adrian, you're the best. Just let me say that. The content that you produce is, without a doubt, always substantive. This is a tough one for me. I'm predominantly, a massive fan of Omega, and what they do. Especially as of recent. But I also have a huge amount of respect for the quality, and dominance, that is "the Crown." Undeniably, the king of the watch world. At least from a production and marketing standpoint. All of that said.....I would probably have to choose the "Explorer II." Primarily due to styling, and I just feel that it's a better watch, between the 2 examples given. It also seems to suit my personality a bit more🙌

[@liqnov]

Omega GMT of course

[@jim_bocho]

My favourite form of the 300m Professional (hate the bezel font on the current ones), but with an awesome backstory and a GMT complication? Yes please!

[@jefe.amo32]

Yes a hidden gem. A Brosnan era SMP GMT with the chops for actual elite military service and display back for us civilians. My favorite tool watch to wear while working in my shop.

[@tonypointless]

I’d go with the Omega because it has a timing bezel and a GMT function. That’s why I got a Sinn 857UTC as it has both.

[@thewrongopinion7811]

"ama have a sip of coffeee.....nope, something else important to say..."

[@MaxwellTM]

I used to own an Omega 2535.80, which I think is very similar to this watch. Man, I regret selling that one.

[@MrAumbra]

Hope your equipment is ok. Thank you for the content. Brilliant

[@BarkandJack]

It thankfully dried out ok. Just smells of old coffee now.

[@rechtsanwaltegramsfiebig3297]

The Omega, for sure, Adrian. I own a 1997 Seamaster Diver 300m 2531.80.00. Best regards Edgar

[@flyingrocket3879]

Literally just got done watching tomorrow never dies. Funny how the world works.

[@colbyjames512]

Great video - have had my eye on this watch for a while and cool to see new content for it. We need more GMT’s with dive bezels! Tudor pls also take note!

[@MrRevvvhead]

Driving a powerboat into a helicopter, wow. Great footage.

[@robertm.9633]

From a “pure functionality” perspective, this beats the ExII, IMO. I found a dive bezel easy to track a second time zone and use as a timer for PT. With a GMT hand and mil time inner markings, this watch is a Rolex killer in its own time. Too bad it’s discontinued.

[@olemanolete1]

Omega always Omega

[@teenoso4069]

The SBS come to my attention in 1980s via MP Paddy Ashdown

[@gdoghammerspring]

Omega all the way. Under stated but, but always with the greatest.

[@gdoghammerspring]

@Write-me-at-Adrian_Barker Please pass this on to someone. I would like to pay this forward. I have gotten in to watches thanks to you, and about effing time. love the channel’s.

[@konstyantyngarkusha2733]

One of your coolest videos, bravo!

[@andresfeliperojas8771]

Both! You simply can’t pick one or the other, they are badass 🤘 cheers Adrian!

[@ericmoss8344]

Cool video!! I'd choose the Expl II 216570 in Polar... that's on my wrist right now. ;) Both cool watches that you mentioned here though.

[@np1663]

Fantastic. The CWC SBS is an interesting watch too.

[@Timjacks01]

Wonderful video. Adrian can I ask what’s the favourite watch YOU have owned, past or present? Oh SBS Omega for me every time 😊

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks Tim. It would have to be my Explorer 14270. It’s just great, and chilled out.

[@gerrypickledunnion7386]

Great viv and some super written responses too. I'ts the Omega as my choice Adrian ⌚

[@dhanielnieves3801]

Great video Adrian

[@Mark-lj1dj]

Both amazing watches. It'd be hard to choose. It also suits the respective units. SBS spend lots of time at sea, hence a dive watch. Sas go for a traditionally mountaineers watch

[@rhgrabowski3855]

Being a retired U.S. Marine, I will salute the Sea Services at anytime possible. Therefore, my preference is the Omega Seamaster for the SBS!

[@alexanderbryant7666]

The Omega SBS, maybe because I'm partial to Omega over Rolex, because I'm not on any list so getting a Rolex these days is tough. But I also love that blue face. There's something about the Omega blue that makes it look like the most delicious piece of candy, and makes me think of happy childhood memories. Maybe that's nuts but either way, I'd take the Omega

[@ivanharlokin]

Really interesting video, thanks Adrian. For my sins, I like the Explorer 2 more than the Seamaster, but I really dislike inscriptions (or branding) on the side of the case. As an aside, I've visited Poole, and the chaps there are really great and humble.

[@defender1006]

I'd go for the SBS Seamaster, but then I'm an Omega Fanboi, but then the Rolex Explorer is a great watch too. Some years ago, I knew a guy who was in the SBS, very quiet and unassuming, you'd know he was in the forces, but not exactly what he did, a very nice guy, but I wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of him!

[@Zarakkahnn]

So, I've following your channel for more than 2 years. And seeing you as a Rolex fanboy i haven't seen you cover Rolex Cellini, Sea dweller, Deepsea, yacht master. I want you to talk about the Rolex Sea dweller Deepsea challenge which has a monstrous 12000m of water resistance with the ring lock system.

[@aaronirion9875]

Love your videos Adrian! I was curious - you mentioned in your “new watches in my collection” video a while back that you were planning a full video on the Apple Watch ultra, is that still in the plans? I’m not a huge smart watch fan but that one really appeals to me. Would be curious on your thoughts

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks a lot Aaron. The Apple Watch video is still in the pipeline. It will happen 👍🏻

[@benvanbergehenegouwen3215]

I would choose the Omega, which is more undercover , which attracts less attention and if I am not mistaken is slightly smaller in diameter ( which I prefer).

[@GogglesTyresandTrainers]

I have a 2022 Omega Seamaster 300 Pro, so I'd have to choose that one. Interestingly, a mate has an Omega Seamaster that was commissioned by the SAS when he was serving.

[@gstuart0770]

The case-back on the Rolex looks epic.

[@chriswilson3126]

It would deffo be the omega for me.

[@larssonnsx]

I want that Seamaster so badly! I bought the new green dial Seamaster today. It surprised me how nice it was. I’m my eyes a lot nicer and classier than the hulk.

[@glennrainey1227]

2535.8000 reference Thanks for the video Adrian - on the mark.

[@nickkent7164]

Omega. Every day of every week, month and year

[@DeadReckoner]

Another great video. That's a Diver 300 GMT, though; it's not a Planet Ocean :)

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks mate, and I'm not sure where I got planet ocean from.

[@DeadReckoner]

@@BarkandJack no worries :) It's a fairly beefy boy, so it's easily done!

[@Jtjustintimberlake]

Both are cool. The insert on the Omega is nicer than the Rolex, but I personally like the look of the Rolex

[@darrenaquilina1403]

Omega over Rolex, any day of the year. Great video.

[@davidb5720]

This is probably going to boil down to which camp you support more! The eternal question, Rolex or Omega. For me the SMP GMT epitomises the coolness of the brand, just that little bit more understated, but those who know, know, Class to bring this to our attention 👌

[@vvvhhhhhbb]

Or both. Why does there have to be a "camp"??

[@midas1929]

I love Rolex and Omega and frankly a healthy competition is in favor of collectors.

[@dimitriostsiganis]

Support? A watch company or any other organization? Why support? Acknowledge their products or their work yes. But there is no reason to support any of the two. And why choose one of the two anyway?

[@davidb5720]

@@vvvhhhhhbb because that’s what tends to happen! I like both personally but favour Omega. That’s life isn’t it? Where you tend to favour one thing over another

[@davidb5720]

@@dimitriostsiganis because, unless you’re going around with your eyes shut and ears closed, this is and has been one of the biggest comparisons in the watch industry for the longest time. For the record I like both brands but ultimately favour Omega. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. I like mist watch brands for that matter!

[@LabofmusicRecords]

It's me, Bond... James Bond and as you know, I own both of these watches, so please, give it back to me or I come over and ... cheers, James ;)

[@davidliu323]

Just a little feedback: I thought the music was way too loud for your voiceover. The music is at least twice as loud as your talking and it was really startling when your intro played and when you introduced the SBS

[@ZATennisFan]

Both units are absolutely bad ass but based on looks it has to go to the Omega. You mentioned IWC & one of my grail watches is the Master Compressor GMT that IWC did in conjunction with the US Navy Seals. The one with the depth gauge in it

[@PK-yn3vj]

You mean JLC / Jaeger LeCoultre, right? Nice looking watch but 46mm is kinda big in my opinion.. :)

[@ZATennisFan]

@@PK-yn3vj whoops.. Yes... Brain fart by me... IWC has done some nice TopGun branded watches... My ultimate grail watch is an A Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual

[@sweetcorn1968]

I think the Explorer 2 is a very cool watch and would love one but having seen that Omega, I’m having second thoughts. Those thoughts are mainly “Which of these two watches I can’t afford will annoy my wife the most when I try to tell her about them?”

[@sethpascale1098]

SBS Seamaster all the way!

[@matthewfriend2230]

Thee Omega of course. I own one, my favorite time piece. Matt

[@Pitsy]

Sea master any day, there are also breitling avenger sea wolf for the SAS, SBS and Pathfinders - they are extremely rare!!!

[@leodare101]

As much as I love the Omega Seamaster 300m GMT 2535.80.00 you featured I’d take Planet Ocean SAS Edition 2200.52.00. There’s something about the first generation PO that is so cool

[@daviddsouza3070]

Great to see the videos back up in 2023. Looking forward to one day having a Rolex or Omega. 2016-2017 opted for the cheap option for the Casio Marlin Duro with a Spectre looking Nato Strap! Was a favourite watch of mine as could go swimming with it too but no sapphire glass, lume not great and mineral glass cracked easily so sold off and replaced with the Nautica. Now using that Depth Charge Automatic Divers Watch DB106631. If ever you get rid of your Rolex or Omegas quite happy to take them off your hands one day... (no pun intended) ;)

[@benjaminrobinson7928]

Great video as usual! I am firmly in the Explorer 2 camp and am currently waiting on the list if that even exists? Cheers Adrian.

[@DanielBengtsson]

Maybe a odd Comment but I love the way you talk…