The Surprising Reasons I'll Never Own an Omega Seamaster 300 Pro

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you to everyone who has commented so far! It seems some of you are defending this bezel like it’s a family member which is fine! Although this is the first SMP I’ve had on the channel , I’ve handled 2 others with similar bezels! Not to mention the No Time To Die Titanium one which again had the same bezel action . No back play! Just light and not the refined ratchet I’ve gotten from Panerai, Tudor, Rolex etc. overall the build of this watch is superb and congrats to all that own . But let’s not call this a fake and disrespect Watchfinder ay!;) Love to all

[@bobbydazzler1780]

The titanium bezel is tight. Too tight. It’s hideous to turn. Omega what are you doing.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

@@bobbydazzler1780 very interesting because the no time to die Seamaster I reviewed was pretty much just like this!

[@bobbydazzler1780]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR maybe they made it tight (and therefore horrible to turn) to stop accidental turning so you don’t get a wrong reading while your timing is active. A solution to a problem nobody has and resulting in a tight grating tinny action that is beyond hideous.

[@jgo5300]

And let’s not disrespect your viewers and fans by dismissing their completely different experience of owning this watch as fanboy defence. I stopped counting at 15. Come on Russ, you are a watch journalist, something is wrong here!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

@@jgo5300 behave! When have I shown disrespect.

[@christopherhilton2539]

I have a brand new 300 and i love it. The bezel has never turned on me by accident and i love the bracelet because it looks different than all the other bracelets out there. It wears and feels great on wrist.

[@66048fishn-huntin]

I’ve owned my black 300 for over 2 years now and agree with a lot of your points. The bracelet style isn’t my favorite but it is very comfortable and the micro adjustment works great. The bezel does take some getting used to and has gotten easier over time. However I don’t understand your concern about it moving on its own. I wear it everyday and it has never moved on its own. I prefer the scalloped bezel because it wears under a cuff great and I’ve only been in the water twice with it. Also it does seem to turn easier under water than when dry, so there is that. Mine is just under +2 seconds a day and very consistent at that difference. If you like the style, it is a great watch. If you don’t, then get something else.

[@shepleonard8695]

Never had an accidental bezel movement on my SMP because of the way the edges are designed. The DNA of the SMP is as solid as the Porsche 911. If you changed it it wouldn't be a SMP. Sidebar; I've never understood the bezel fidget thing. Bezels are for timing. I have never once witnessed or heard at a Redbar or watch meet up someone fidget a bezel. 🤷‍♂️

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

No one’s admitted it my friend;) trust me we are many

[@shepleonard8695]

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 😆 oh I get it, just don't understand it.

[@אלכסס-ח5ג]

​@@shepleonard8695 If you are into knives, its like walk and talk in traditional pocket knives. It means nothing from practical point of view but we all love the sound they make 😅

[@janelavie4115]

Most SMP300 owners seem to comment here that the bezel in their watches is difficult to turn because of the shape. But you could turn yours too easily just with your fingertips. It suggests there’s something wrong in that watch. But if so, shouldn’t be at that price level.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

Personally I used to own one, I was forced to sell it due to financial difficulties. I absolutely loved it and I never had any trouble with the Bezel once I got used to it. Granted, it was a little difficult using my hands were wet, but other than that no problems. I would recommend this watch. I’m also not entirely sure why everyone seems to hate the bracelet. I always had a very comfortable.

[@watchmewatch9]

Am I alone? I love the scallop bezel, the hands, the HEV and the bracelet. I have the original blue wave dial 40mm quartz (the case is thin), the bezel is aluminum and not difficult to grip. I believe mine to be a strap monster so the bracelet, like it or not, is kind of irrelevant.

[@paulhiggins8774]

My son in law has one and his bezel is a lot tighter than that one. Think Omega watches are for those who haven’t had their brains kicked out by Rolex 😎

[@leehall8830]

I have recently got the white dial version. The bezel is nothing like that at all….id be sending that back If it was mine to keep. Cheers. Love the reviews buddy 👍

[@WatchArchitect]

As others have said I think that bezel has a fault (not a great advert for Watchfinder) mine is nothing like that..... agree bracelet is awful, but the rubber strap is very good

[@redauwg911]

that bezel is absolutely brokenI have the exact same watch and it's perfect

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

So must the other 2 I’ve tried and the titanium no time to die one!

[@jlpfortes]

My 60th anniversary is fine

[@spooksy1982]

Maybe it is just the watch you had in your hands that had a loose bezel. I own this watch and it is most definitely not loose. The only complaint I have is the grip of the bezel, that could be better. 100% it is not loose though.

[@finenavaljewelry5798]

Oooh my wife also likes the dial but she also kinda likes the whole watch. The bezel action is way firmer than the one tested here - there's something off with that one

[@affegorilla1299]

I love my 300M white dial on a black rubber strap!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That is a lovely lookingvwatch

[@benn0723google]

oooooooooooooh Russ this is my favourite watch, the 2004 model I had twice, I'd happily have the newer version too, I love the reference to the show off and James Bond, i'll own one again sometime 😬

[@dannyg6592]

Great review and I agree 100%. The dial is beautiful, the watch is well built and the movement is accurate. However, the scalloped edge bezel is difficult to turn. The skeleton hands are difficult to see in low light. The bracelet and the HEV are not my cup of tea. I tried many dial colors on, but bought a Tudor BB58 instead. My pal bought a 300 Professional and we swapped watches for a day. He liked my Tudor better.

[@darrenjames5795]

O yeah coz we all turn that bezel because we’re off diving most of the time 😂

[@MrDevinlane]

@@darrenjames5795you can use the bezel to time anything…I use it all the time and have never dived lik

[@robm6009]

I have a 2001. I think it is one of the most important watches in the world. Additionally I think one of the most versatile. I am a person that is attracted to sports watches in general and this works for me.

[@jimmorrissey9392]

Russell, just to let you know, we played 'If your heart feels mine' as the outro at my wedding ceremony back in March. An absolute masterpiece of a track. We're your biggest fans. Love the watch channel, too!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Jim you absolute LEGEND! What an honour without even knowing it! I could’ve come over and sung it live!!!! Wishing you and your wife THE VERY BEST!!!

[@jimmorrissey9392]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR You bloody Star, Russell! That would have been amazing. Thank you so much! Seriously, your music is amazing!! Next time I'm organising some kind of bash, you'll be the first on my list to contact. Much love.

[@jimathy1988]

100% agree, great honest review. Had one briefly, same sloppy bezel action, 90s throwback bracelet, annoying He valve and ugly hands with so-so lume... Was the rotor noisy on yours? Could hear mine from the other side of the room, complained to the AD and was told it's normal due to ceramic bearings... Sold it the next week 💩

[@kamelthorn]

Sold my Seamaster 300 and bought the titanium planet ocean due to difficulties in turning the bezel. The planet ocean is a chunky one, but in Ti helps with the wearability. The bezel action is not a great action, but at least you can turn it!

[@TimMSUK]

Great vid as always Russ but a couple of points, The dial is ceramic not sapphire, and the crystal is slightly domed. I also 100% agree with the comments from a number of others, that particular watch has something wrong with the bezel. I can't even get remotely close to turning mine with one finger, it sounds far better than that one and turning mine with those gloves on would be impossible!

[@marcuslieberman3577]

Great review. I have the 2222.80, reissue of the goldeneye. CoAxial. 36mm!!. I would not trade it for all the money in the world.(almost). You avoided the HEscapement. Smart. I saw review where he pretend that it was remote detonator or a laser... The bracelet needs to be updated!! The '57 trilogy seamaster is the best watch ever! I like the scallop bezel it gives it character! Look forward to the next one.

[@maddavvid2339]

I have the plain blue face Omega sea master and I cannot fault it at all works well as I dive Watch and also looks fantastic as a dress watch

[@truthserum9157]

I love my SM300m in blue, i rather like the non coin edge, after setting it doesn’t get bumped moved no matter what I’m doing, i love the bracelet mainly because it doesn’t look like an Oyster style copy, the accuracy is fantastic, 1/2 second per day, all around winner.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Awesome my friend!

[@jgo5300]

Same here with mine. No way you can move the bezel by brushing one finger against it. Not easy to grip but the ratchet action feels great quality. Weird you found a few examples with this fault?

[@antyvirusuk8056]

the seamaster for the longest time was my grail, it was the watch that i knew before i even got into watches. but since that pelagos 39 was released, the omega has been dethroned

[@jerrysanchez5453]

I'd still have it over a rolex

[@derekbrettell8121]

​@@Tobester_McDonkeyI've just sold the same SMP300 and waiting on the call from Rolex for the same watch

[@seavee2190]

@@Tobester_McDonkey Submariner looks just like an Invicta.. eeeek..

[@TheBimmer74]

I love mine. It's perfect. I have no problem gripping the bezel. Mine is not loose at all. Where did you get this sample?

[@Mark-lj1dj]

5:20 thats definitely not how my bezel moves. Looks really loose. I think someone gave him a duff one

[@Garruk89]

It's quite easy he does not own a real and therefore a fake one. He is one of those who tries to cry for attention because making money with YT is the future for nowadays pro guys.

[@carlmoulton5719]

I have the 2009 black dial pre ceramic and in my opinion it's a much better balanced watch. Smaller case and thinner so wears better. The wave dial is only caught in certain lights. A more concealed HEV, just a class watch.

[@edteach3r]

Thanks for another great video. I own the original Goldeneye quartz version and it is one of the watches that I will never sell. It is smaller and thinner than the automatic and the aluminum bezel insert gives it a lovely vintage look. I am surprised how easily the bezel spins as it is definitely not so on mine. It is definitely hard to grip, but is designed to push down from above when turning. Mine being almost 20 years old, the lume is still amazing.

[@usgravyseal6274]

The best looking seamaster 👌

[@Mark-lj1dj]

Stunning watch 👌

[@harry-eto]

5:55 However, a bezel that is difficult to turn will then also behave in such a way against unintentional rotations. Keep that in mind. In reality - the SMP300's bezel will almost never turn unintentional - the Rolex Submariner, Sea-Dweller etc, do often.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahaha you think this is my first review show Harry?!;) I’ve twisted probably 300 dive watch bezels . This is a poor one

[@harry-eto]

The thing i am saying is: the bezel of the SMP 300 is way less likely to be rotated unintentionally compared to many other watches. Speaking from 20+ years experience with SMPs. They are hard to grip with gloves made from fabric. However, using rubberized diving gloves works just fine when operated from the top.

[@BillyC1975]

The only current Omega I really like is the 1957 Trilogy Seamaster 300. Beautiful timeless design.

[@local56]

I own the blue dial Seamaster automatic 2531.80.00 from the Brosnan era, I bought it new, can you believe for £1175.00 back in 2001. I think the bracelet looks a bit dated now so wear it with a Milanese strap which has really improved it. I've tried it with a Nato but it didn't seem to work, also tried it with a couple of MN straps which work well if you get the strap colours correct, mine are dark blue with white centre stripe and dark blue with red centre stripe. The bezel has never been a problem, the timekeeping is bang on and I don't think it looks very flash compared with the Seamaster reviewed here. Mine is slightly smaller in all dimensions, diameter 41mm, lug to lug 47mm and thickness 12mm and is a darker blue and certainly not as obvious as the latest models. I love wearing it, it has a sense of style, which is something I don't particularly have :) I also have several Casios before the Mad one says anything. Love your reviews but I can see the wife getting her own show anytime now.

[@bogrot69]

I bought a fitted rubber strap for mine from Zealande. Looks fantastic on my 2007 2531

[@davidmcnamara3243]

Yea, it's a dressy diver, but sometimes you really need to slap one on your wrist!!!! The name is Omega, which will always hold kudos and spit in the eye of lesser brands. The styling may be dated, but never boring, with some very well done and unique design cues. It represents a time past ( I am referring to the 90's blue dial bond with aluminium bezel. It's all about faded glam, and I just love it!!!! Sorry Russ.

[@rabbbie99]

I’ve owned a seamaster since 2015. The bracelet was the main reason I got it, I think it’s lovely. Tbh I wasn’t impressed by the accuracy when it was new. Gaining about 4 seconds per day. But now after 8 years and no servicing it is bang on, it has lost just 2 seconds in three weeks since I last set the time. Love this watch and it’s only taken off my wrist when I play golf.

[@RocasThePenguin]

I own an older model. 40mm from 2010 or so. I love it!!! It's beyond words how much I love it. Watches and come and gone and that one stays. People always harp on about the bracelet or the escape valve with comments like, it's too 90s. Well so am I. It has a unique charm, a great dial, a great movement and it wears so well. And I have to be honest, I don't see the bezel issues. It's not as good as my Pelagos, but it's not as bad as it's made out to be hear. Maybe the older models were better. Anyway, I do agree that I won't own this 42mm version. I look forward to the next version and hopefully, a return to 40mm.

[@chrisselders3548]

I don’t normally agree with your wife’s assessment, but she nailed it this time. The hands and the knob are tragic. Same for the bracelet and the bezel. I like the movement and the dial (in white). That’s about it. Speedy Pro for me, please!

[@grahamsewell3841]

I agree with Alan Wright, the bezel on this model must be broken! I bought my omega sea master (white dial/silver in some lights! With black bezel.) back in 2021. The bezel is super tight on mine! The retail price back then was £4,450. I paid £3,950! The white dial version is the best. Omega unfortunately is going the way of Tag Heuer and producing to many variations on its models. Not to mention charging too much money! £9,000 for the James Bond version, your having a bloody laugh!!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Like I’ve told him, it was the same on the other 2 and the titanium nttd one

[@grahamsewell3841]

What are your feelings on Hanhart watches? I’m considering buying a 417 ES Flyback Reverse Panda! What do you think?

[@tbe5174]

Not sure if this is a review of a bad watch or a warning to never shop at watch finder.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Oooor?!?! The watch just doesn’t have a great bezel action ??? I’d choose that

[@seavee2190]

I choose never buying a watch from Watchfinder. These are strait duds. I choose that.

[@henry-luke7541]

I’m an Englishman who now lives in the States. This gives me an interesting outside view on my own culture. I find it intriguing that we care so much about what other people think. We have this propensity of creating a shared caricature for the owner of things: “a Rolex wearer”, “an Audi driver”, “a Stella drinker”. So now we have this pitiful habit where we might like that watch, that car, or that drink, but can’t allow ourselves to enjoy it because you’ll worry people will think you’re a “ponce” for wearing this, or a “lout” for drinking that. In America, if you like it, you buy it and enjoy it. If you like the Omega SMP but worried that people will think you’re an Esquire poser sniffing magazine pages, just buy the watch! Be confident in your own style and personality. The watch doesn’t make you into someone. YOU bring your own flair. The Daytona didn’t make Paul Newman who he was-Newman liked it, wore it, then everyone admired his swagger and wanted to copy it. These caricatures for things are daft and cause everyone to have a complex about themselves instead of BEING themselves and doing what they like. After all, what could be more caricature-ish than being the ‘zaney’ ‘mad’ KZbin watch reviewer that somehow gives you the license to be unabashed in your criticism and ridicule of people and things? 🃏

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I’ve come to the end of this essay and I’ve forgotten what your point was mate?! You can choose to either watch or not watch, doesn’t matter where on the planet you are????

[@bellbrass]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I think the fellow was pointing out some cultural differences, regarding consumerism, especially. As an American, I agree. As an American with an English friend, I see your point, too ("Oh, just get on with it, ffs!").

[@chasefeller1279]

Wearing this exact watch right now. I love it. I do get the criticism about the bracelet and bezel though but it’s grown on me. I wear mine mostly on the blue rubber strap (i have the bracelet and rubber strap for it) and its by far the best strap i have ever used and eliminates the bracelet criticism. This watch is so much fun to wear.

[@chasefeller1279]

And yes, i’m over 25 and a dad 😂

[@Doggo-frencton]

Hey man wear what you love. It’s not one of my favorites but you should never let another person influence your luxury purchases

[@vincesacca5025]

Try it on with a black tuxedo and bow tie. I almost forgot a Walther PPk. You will feel a lot better...

[@StefanoMaggio]

First time I hear a reviewer saying I would never buy it. I own the white dial, never use it. And it's for sale. For that exact reason, the impossible to operate bezel. Though mine has a great feel, not easy at all to turn, I wonder if they made it lighter in recent production. Either way not practical at all and, for me, a deal breaker. Glad I'm not the only one.

[@BulldogBadger]

Fully agree on the hands being a terrible choice for functionality, sloppy bezel it’s a nice watch but looks like it was designed form before function, great video as always Sir👏👏👏

[@marcgoulding5230]

"... what is up with that knob on the left ...?" Brilliant.

[@johnt2694]

It’s a great looking watch with amazing specs. Don’t really like the helium. Also don’t like the AR Coating on the outside. Do people have issues with seeing scratches on the AR? That would drive me nuts to see blemishes on the crystal. Thanks for the vid. Always enjoy your content.

[@peakrider4886]

My 2531.80 from 2016 is possibly the best Seamaster for those with smaller wrists and who are put off by the He valve. Ok it doesn’t have the coaxial movement, but ETA and still a certified chronometer. Smaller, thinner, and the bezel after 17 years is still tight and ratchety. Almost 2mm thicker, if they made it a solid caseback, Omega could slim it down a bit.

[@TheSuperlativecritic]

Agree with all your points. The dial and bezel does look nice - it's attractive IMO, just not very legit. I think the world also agrees since the latecomers Black Bay and Pelagos has overtaken the Seamaster in the eyes of enthusiasts.

[@seavee2190]

Maybe Pelagos, not BB, cmon.

[@TheSuperlativecritic]

@@seavee2190 I'm not talking about overall quality, I'm talking about enthusiasm. Very few youtuber "influencers" own Seamasters, but all of them own Tudors.

[@mindfulawareness1]

Thanks for the review. I'm going to try one in a boutique. I think I love the movement and its spec, and that dial; the hands are interesting and probably an acquired taste. What will be the decider is that HEV - redundant for most, I would guess, so it becomes an aesthetic choice.

[@gregsonroby7667]

Being from Memphis I got a good chuckle out of Curt Santana! Great job Russ!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahahaha

[@joepotter7763]

Mr Pagani! And what the wife said. Bloody brilliant 👏

[@Dialandhands]

Forstner bracelets makes a speedy style bracelet along with a few other styles and that’s the only way I’d buy one of these. I’d get a black seamaster 300 with on the rubber and just buy a forstner bracelet. Also, I think the planet ocean 39.5mm is a better watch in proportions and look😅

[@sideshowbob32]

Hmm my bezel doesn't move with 1 finger, however it's only 1 year old, maybe the one reviewed us faulty? The watch looks alot better on a rubber strap, but I would say that!

[@aliafff]

I just bought this watch in black color, and I should say the bezel has no back play and its not loose at all.

[@raymondgway]

Mr. Pagani was fantastic as always, but made me audibly laugh in a quiet area during the show. Thanks for the laughs and great video Russ.

[@nickcosta1093]

Your honest reviews keep me coming back to your channel Good show Russ Mr Pagani should start his own spinoff channel he is a natural 😅

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@josepauloneuparthvieirafer4449]

Brilliant. The bezel is truly disastrous. Hate the bracelet too. The caliber is a cannon, fantastic.

[@szeth14]

1:39 Hey! I have that prospex :) Love that watch. It's 50/50 as my everyday when the G-shock isn't being worn

[@richardtwyning]

An interesting review. I have the chronograph (cal. 3330). I like mine because it is very showy 😁 My bezel action is much better, not sure what's wrong with that one. The helium escape valve on the chronograph is much better balanced out by the extra chrono buttons, but it also doubles as a secret button for the date setting 😉 Mine obviously doesn't have the wavy dial, which I think makes it look less cluttered and the finish on the bezel is much better than this one. Mine's also 44mm, so a proper size too 😉

[@andrew7586]

I prefer my c.2007 version...but great that Omega continue to develop the style to cater to different tastes. I love the wave pattern used at that time and much prefer the seahorse on the case back to the display caseback in the model you had. (Is a display caseback ever worth it for anything other than a manual wind w r.t what's on show?) No bezel problems for me - we need to petition for a satisfied bezel face emoji 😉

[@u.u.u9969]

TUDOR Black Bay is my #1 bezel action. The Sub has a bit of back play.

[@Andy5kp]

Always fancied an Omega and I think this could be such a great watch, but I don’t like the bracelet, the skeleton hands, or helium escape valve. NEXT!

[@bogrot69]

When I saw the title I knew ir was down to the bezel. The scalloped edges have always been divisive. I didn't expect it to be that loose however. I own a 2007 and the action is qite good but I've never handled the newer Models. I think if I was to buy a current release I would go with the Aqua Terra.

[@MrBacchus18]

I like my black dial quite a bit. My only complaint is the 90s looking non tapering bracelet. Generally wear it on rubber. No issues with my bezel.

[@beedeviled1896]

Just picked this watch up in the white dial. However, on the rubber strap and purchased it unworn secondhand for &1k less than msrp. At that discount it’s a sweet watch!

[@glennburnett6071]

You need to look at a first generation Planet Ocean (42mm not 45mm) 2201.50! Awesome bezel, and a lot thinner than the watches of today. The helium escape valve is much smaller as well!

[@calvinchann1996]

I bought one when it was first placed on Brosnan’s wrist.

[@robh.2400]

I like the watch overall, but the size and bracelet are the main things that led me to get the 39.5mm Planet Ocean instead of this. If they made a 40mm version with a bracelet more like the PO, I'd be very tempted.

[@Nils0scar]

39,5 PO rocks!

[@Valera_Scotland]

For me they are just too heavy and big. Give me an Omega diver with similar size to the black bay 54, with a solid case back (like the brand new blue ocean models), and I'm a happy boy... until then the only Omegas I love are older (e.g. older seamasters, 36mm railmaster, 1948 models etc)

[@fraisernash5656]

What a gem this review is, you are so right on many levels Russ, Brut, 'whats that' I hear the young ones saying, and WTMS, Bang on, lmto, absolutely made my day

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers Russell!

[@Doug5524]

Great review very enjoyable you also have good scenes of humor.

[@rolf-arnesand2304]

Too loud and tacky for my taste. Got an 2254.50 to scratch that Seamaster itch - the bezel is useless but to me it overall looks way better - much more like a tool watch for grownups than the shiny, blingy offerings of today. And it wears so nice - on a NATO it pancakes on the wrist.

[@Phil5150Bower]

Great review, definitely agree with the fact something is wrong with the bezel. Would love you to review a Superocean mark 2 if you get the chance 🤙🏻

[@dazherbert2782]

MY Duro bezel over time has toughened up. Doesn't move unless I give it some. Might be the concrete dust building up, but it's better than the Omega by miles. And less backplay than the very poor Tudor pelagos i tried on a couple of months ago. That was an expensive joke.

[@watchesgeckosandbikes]

I have previous edition and the bezel is pretty tough, absolutely jo chance you would rotate it with on finger.

[@Valera_Scotland]

And yes... they should just bring out the old broad sword hand seamasters of old.. Solid case back, 39mm, by say 12mm thick, and a better more elegant bracelet... as you say - "have the keys to my car"

[@scott7841]

I own the Omega white dial 300m. I bought it on the bracelet but swapped it out for the OEM rubber strap. The white dial looks great on black rubber! Also, no problems with the bezel on mine being too loose. The bracelet (when I had it on) is very comfortable and the on-the-fly micro adjustment is great. But, I do agree, it's time for a refresh on the bracelet with some tapering .

[@tricky92x]

I feel like this model watch was just meant for the OEM rubber strap. The white on black looks great! I have blue on blue.

[@ph8077]

That is a shoddy used Watchfinder example though....mine is fine, not great but none of the issues highlighted by MWC

[@BenM-nv6mu]

Looser than a goose's loose bits! Brilliant! I need to get this said at least once a day! Great video Russell 🥇🤩

[@Steelslags]

No way, I’ve owned two of these and the bezel should not be that loose. No way.

[@gabaj]

Just bought one today and mine isnt loose at all.

[@stevens1041]

I never wanted to buy a Seamaster 300M. I’m a huge Planet Ocean fan. Very long ago, the orange bezel black dial Planet Ocean is the watch that got me into this hobby.

[@MaroMarenio]

Mr Pagani, I salute you 👊

[@wheelsandwatches]

Agree and the feel of the bezel action is horrible and feels cheap. Massively disappointed when I tried the white dial version.

[@boiler3057]

This was the first luxury watch that I bought for myself, and I absolutely love it.

[@tricky92x]

I own this very watch, and was a little disappointed with it on the bracelet. As soon as I put it on the blue rubber strap with deployant clasp, it completely changed the wearing experience. I love this piece, and it's a stunner. Will never leave my collection. Though, I am hoping for an updated bracelet I could eventually throw on it.

[@marc7983]

if they update the bracelet they will without doubt make it so it can't be fitted to earlier models

[@davesrc_crawling8349]

I've got the Green (Seaweed) SMP300 and i love it. I agree that the bezel is tricky to grip and compared to my Pelagos 39 it feels poor (your comb analogy is spot on), but the bezel on mine can't be moved with one finger. Its very secure feeling, and with the poor grip it can be difficult to use! I think i might be in the minority group regarding the bracelet. I love the chunky non tapered design and don't suffer any comfort issues with it.

[@JLUnit416]

I didn't consider myself such a bezel snob until I got my Pelagos 39 about a month ago. Granted, I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but my SMPc hasn't seen wrist time for a while.

[@bogrot69]

@@JLUnit416 Yeah my Black Bay has fantastic bezel action. My Seamaster is pretty decent but it's a 2007 model

[@JLUnit416]

Is it bad that I think they should just kill the bracelet and replace it with the mesh? Or make mesh a retail configuration, instead of having to buy it separately? That's not gonna happen...🤣

[@ph8077]

It's better for bigger wrists. I have the Sedna gold & steel on the matching bracelet & on my 19cm wrist, it is stunning...but it is attached to me, so maybe it's just stunning by association! 😁

[@erdi9286]

Finally a proper review to an omega. Much better then some other reviews who are trying to convince me wHy ThIs iS bEtTeR tHeN a RoLeX.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Always honest my friend! Says it how I sees it ;)

[@superdario2425]

Yeah that bezel isnt right, must be damaged or something! Im sat here now trying my best to do the same and it isnt budging! You do have to push down on it to easily grip the bezel. Maybe try another one 😁 Keep up the good work Russ

[@ajhicks268]

Wouldn't normally chime in but I have to say my SMP 300 has no such bezel issue. The grip.. Yeah I agree.. Same with the old iteration too BUT it shouldn't be that loose 🤔 mine isn't and I've not seen one with a bad bezel 🤔

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for Chiming my friend!

[@ajhicks268]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR love the channel 👍

[@VMIyanks04]

I agree with you about the skeleton hands, no bueno. I’ve never liked those on this watch. I can never read the time right. Great review, thank you!

[@swissmade1497]

IDK why people hate on the bracelet, take a close look, it is designed after the bond nato strap with the 9 stripes.

[@paulburns6110]

Great that you can bring some humorous zing to an otherwise dry subject. Thanks and God bless.

[@BORN2LOSE13]

My seamaster bezel isn't loose at all, but it is impossible to turn smoothly. Your finger slips and it doesn't move smoothly at all and sounds cheap when it does turn. Did you notice that as well?

[@TheCdM1981]

The seamaster 300 heritage is basically the watch you want released. And the professional 39.5 is extremely nice, modern and wearable.

[@fraybentos9854]

You should check out the Omega Seamaster Heritage that came out in 2021, it's better than the SMP across the board: Better bracelet, incredible bezel action and smaller sized. Right up your street!

[@WatcheswithDennis]

I have a 300M, and while I like the look of the scalloped bezel it is difficult to grip unless your hand is completely dry (ironic for a dive watch). If I played with my bezels a lot it would really irk me. I'm more annoyed with the bracelet and tend to favor how it feels on strap alternatives.

[@manueljnegrete5048]

I agree with your statement on another video of this Samaster, Omega has tried to hard on this Seamaster. Other then the movement it is over the top at every step of thecdesign. I have the Seamaster 2255.80 with the electric blue dial. My humble opinion is that it is better in every way minus the movement. My 2531.80 from 1993 was so classy looking with the patina on all the markers. This Seamaster will never patina a get more beautiful with age. What a shame, I have wanted to like and buy it since 2018 but I just can't. I instead bought a Tudor bb 41 with the red bezel and a bb reverse chrono and love them.

[@roochmartinez102]

So I have this Seamaster and getting it on the Omega boutique only rubber strap on the fold over clasp is a $600 must. Also have the Tudor Pelagos and while the bezel action is superior every time I have put it in salt water it seizes until it dries fully which is crazy and common according to forums due to the tight tolerances. The seamaster while having a sub-par bezel engagement it doesn’t have the same issue with the Tudor bezel.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

A gorgeous iconic piece! I would even love to own the quartz movement ! But $5500 would get you a respectable 4 watch collection.

[@shepleonard8695]

Not a 4 Swiss watch collection.

[@jackiemoon_lms]

Give me one Seamaster. Keep your four watch collection. Seamaster does it all.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

@@shepleonard8695 you don’t think 4 Swiss made watches can be purchased for under $5500? I did it without even trying

[@shepleonard8695]

@Mark-sd7fc Vintage Swiss or quartz Swiss yes. But other than that no. Name them if I'm wrong. Make, model ref

[@benlait3696]

The sapphire covering the dial is domed. The bezel on mine is nowhere near as loose as that. The best way to turn the bezel is with your thumb and index finger on the face of the bezel instead of trying to use the scalloped side's.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend

[@benlait3696]

No worries 👍

[@martinkaplan1805]

I think there may be QC issues with the bezel. When I got mine two years ago the action was very rough, so my AD sent it back to Omega to look at. Turns out, there were some metal shavings in there that they removed and cleaned up. Now it works like a charm and I couldn’t be happier.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

My question is how the hell can you receive a watch you paid over 5k for to have a rough bezel in the first place?!?!

[@martinkaplan1805]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I agree, but now that it’s fixed I’m very happy. Come to think of it, almost every watch I’ve purchased the past few years (Sinn, Nomos, Hamilton, Seiko) has had to be returned to the manufacturer for QC related issues. So I wasn’t shocked, but disappointed, when this issue surfaced.