Up Close: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M

[@doomplatoon3393]

This is the most beautiful watch I have seen in the flesh...it sparkles in the light. Omega has levelled up

[@vincenzostr4488]

This black version is just class. I like it more on the rubber strap

[@erikkalifornia5182]

I purchased mine on the bracelet, and then ordered the rubber strap from Swatch replacement parts. Currently have it on the rubber, and it is the more comfortable option for sure. I think if the bracelet tapered a bit, like the oyster bracelet on the Submariner, it would be much more wearable. The black of the rubber makes the watch pop a bit more too I think. I do love the clasp on the bracelet, and the micro adjustability is more appropriate for summer/water adventures, it's just not as comfortable overall on the bracelet...

[@brandonwallick7504]

I agree. I went in looking for the blue with the bracelet and fell in love with the black with the rubber band. This is a beautiful watch.

[@jackserious3282]

I own a sub and I recently purchased this Omega. I really feel that the Omega is killing the submariner with this model. There’s something so special about it and you have to see it in person to appreciate it

[@stockholmpublishings2937]

By special I think you mean ugly. It looks ugly n cheap while the sub looks perfected.

[@shakenbake2071]

@@stockholmpublishings2937 cheap??? Dickhead

[@superfast30]

I agree! Leagues ahead in everyway!

[@nothere603]

@@stockholmpublishings2937 moron

[@stockholmpublishings2937]

@@nothere603 ikt

[@shipmate3577]

I like this more than the Rolex divers. Movement is amazing.

[@marcusskyfall]

It's crazy accurate too. It knocks the sub into a cocked hat!

[@almac9203]

@@marcusskyfall it only lacks the logo.

[@wayne1516]

The Anti-Magnetic movement is so underrated. Now with so many things around our lives that can affect our mechanical movements, being truly anti-magnetic to 15,000 gauss is so important.

[@benrigby6455]

Wayne C dyson hand dryers are a killer apparently

[@erikkalifornia5182]

Agree 100%. I have a Breitling chronomat 41 limited edition airborne. It has their highly respected in house b01 movement. It is a great movement, however i'm constantly having to demagnetize it to keep it accurate. Especially true when traveling. Something about airports, scanners, airplanes that causes my watches to magnetize pretty heavily. I now travel exclusively with the Omega, because I get tired of my watches magnetizing. Omega does it 100% right. the 15,000 Gauss spec is the the most underrated spec of the watch, and my favorite!

[@almac9203]

@@erikkalifornia5182 how do you demagnetize a watch?

[@k0pper]

I haven't really been paying attention to watches too much this year and I'm just getting caught up on models. I didn't realize how much my 116610LV sub has appreciated in the last 2 years and after seeing this I'm contacting my independent dealer to see about trading the sub in at a premium on one of these Omegas. Really impressed.

[@Watch4Me]

You can buy 3 Seamasters with the proceeds. Did you sell it?

[@williamlau6838]

I am a Omega Seamaster fan but regarding the elephant in the room, The Submariner just shows you the genius of Rolex in general. It's the reiterations of Omega that make some people shun them, whereas Rolex designs have remain classic and mostly the same and as desirable as it was 30 years ago. Even the old ones still look good and that's where Rolex is Right.

[@theprepperrevelator]

William Lau I disagree, I personally think Rolex as a brand is beginning to look dated they don’t have anything fresh that shows ingenuity. Will Rolex continue to be successful of course because to me it’s now a status symbol something someone wears to say they’ve achieved something where as Omega says I’m all about fresh cutting edge tech. But remember that’s all just my personal opinion. Rick

[@Namesi]

I feel like the Sky Dweller was a very technologically advanced and well executed new design from Rolex, although for $28k in steel it had better be...

[@mannycalavera2335]

It cuts both ways. I love this new Seamaster and am considering buying it. However, you do wonder how it will age and whether it will be considered "old" after the newer iterations have released. While you never have that worry with a sub, the design has been crowdfunded, borrowed, faked and imitated to death which overall makes it just less interesting.

[@nickrapitis4896]

After hunting for a submariner and try to figure out all the games Rolex is playing, I just bought the 300,I did the right thing every time I look at it. I hope it's as strong as the Spartan 300.

[@joshuagallagher555]

A year on since your comment, I wonder did you ever manage to get hold of your sub Alvin? I’m having the same trouble with Rolex and considering this myself. Cheers

[@nickrapitis4896]

@@joshuagallagher555 I had luck but its very pricey I cant do it,, hopefully this summer when I go to Europe I'm getting the omega.

[@nickrapitis4896]

@@joshuagallagher555 good luck with what ever makes you happy, but omega is bulletproof and no servers needed.

[@joshuagallagher555]

@@nickrapitis4896 thanks for getting back to me. Good luck with your Omega! It’s a beautiful watch.

[@ElusiveMasquerade]

I bought this exact model and have had for about a month. It is by far the most perfect size for my wrist as its not too big and not too small. I did however notice something with the accuracy. When I wear the watch all day (12 hours) it is about 1/4 a second fast but once I put the watch away and don't touch it for another 12 hours it will be 2-3 seconds faster than when I put it away. I'm really baffled and so to summarize, this watch is crazy accurate when wearing it but gains a a couple seconds when not in use.

[@Charlie7829]

I recently got this watch and is amazing. In "live" is even better the look.... It's definitively worth the purchase.

[@danavasilcai]

I own both and the seamaster is superior and gets more wrist time. The new adjustable bracelet is so much better than Rolex subs. Rolex lovers should try the omega before commenting

[@user-hs6wt2fk9e]

Rolex GlideLock is brilliant. Unsure what you prefer in the new Omega clasp, although it is definitely pretty nice. This Omega has a few nice modern touches I like tho, like a ZrO2 dial, will probably age well given resistance to UV light and overall corrosion.

[@wailfaridi2070]

@@user-hs6wt2fk9e Literally everyone that owns the two on youtube says that they prefer the Omega clasp

[@mattchedzey]

@@romangrom6853 Tank of a watch? The Submariner weighs 155g and the Seamaster 170g. If you can't carry an extra 15g on your wrist then you need help!

[@garywilson3904]

Roman Grom i have owned Rolex omega and Tudor and found the omega to fit great and not heavy. The tudors are heavier and move around on your wrist because of it. Omega is very comfortable and owning the older seamaster 300 without the extra adjustment I can only assume the new version be better still.

[@Peter-tc3ep]

Roman Grom I’m slim and 165lbs over 6’ and the seamaster with rubber strap gets more wear time then my Submariner. Both are great watches but I really like the gold bezel option and that it still remains a deal compared to even the cheapest Rolex. The omega movement looks great as well, definitely gets more wrist time then the Rolex. But the Rolex is slightly thinner when wearing a suit, though neither were meant to be dress watches. I feel both sit nicely on the wrist, I hate metal bracelets so I always change the bands. You really can’t go wrong with either, just feel the omega is priced right while the Rolex is a bit over priced right now. Back a decade ago when I got mine Rolex Submariner was cheaper and dealers would take 10-15% off. Now I’m tempted to sell mine for 30-50% over what I paid for it, which it’s not worth. Trends🤷🏼‍♂️?

[@andyvu8513]

What a beauty. MIne is arriving on Wednesday.

[@Charlie7829]

OMG!! mine is coming in 2 weeks... :(

[@richardbonanno7236]

I hated this watch in photos. I tried on the black two-tone and was very impressed. Not a fan of two-tone but it was really nicely done.

[@TheVarskvlavtbichuna]

Yes it feels and looks better and cooler than sub +less cost, good review

[@Mark-lj1dj]

Just bought this as my first luxury watch with the white dial and black bezel. Couldn't be happier with it. Beats any other watch on the planet for my money. Especially to coaxial movement developed by George Daniels

[@simonkerr7924]

Nice review, covered the basics and no waffle. Btw two of us always attend the Friday night Salon Qp but at £75 not this time. Going during the day instead.

[@gp2712]

I have this and the 42 mm is perfect and the coaxial 8800 is very accurate.

[@powerplay.556]

how accurate?

[@gp2712]

Probably only gain 2-3 minutes a month. The Aqua Terra has the same 8800 movement which I’m considering as well.

[@Thelifeofswans]

Really enjoyed this review. You moved through all the relevant areas of the watch that a potential buyer would want to hear about. The length was great as many just go on and on without any real purpose. If possible, as watch enthusiasts like myself like to see the full package of what comes with the watch for the money you are parting with, a very brief review of the packaging that your prized possession will be arriving in. A beautiful box finishes the customer experience to perfection and some brands fail miserably in this area. I think Omega are now on par with Rolex with regards to movement quality, I really wish they would use 904L steel for the case and bracelets as 316L can quickly become very tired looking when worn as a daily wearer. On the whole though Omega have made their prime diver extremely attractive to the watch fans out there, but you can never satisfy everyone and no doubt comments about the shape of the escape valve for instance will be a common discussion. I am so looking forward to QPSALON this year and what the vendors have in store for us all.

[@algorithm007ify]

The new Omega 300m diver is a rolex sub killer...

[@JBerz]

Hmmm. No.

[@algorithm007ify]

J. Berz hmmm..yes. Seiko MM300 is another sub killer...and TUdor pelagos LHD...ooh and the Glashutte diver...and BLancpain of course

[@almac9203]

@@algorithm007ify Blancpain is playing at a whole another level. The fifty fathoms is incredible.

[@michaelriera6277]

To me the concern is not only the slight increase in size of the dial, but a 3mm increase lug to lug. Now 50mm. Will look odd on smaller wrists.

[@mediastarguest]

That black rubber strap really sets the watch off - stainless bracelet for winter, rubber strap for summer.

[@chrisb2890]

LOVE this watch, got mine just over 3 weeks ago and haven't taken it off yet!

[@damiencarroll1257]

Chris u get it with the rubber strap or steel bracelet..

[@chrisb2890]

Steel bracelet, I don’t like straps on my watches. With the quick micro adjustment is far better than any strap buckle.

[@ameerhbaig]

How’s the accuracy??

[@chrisb2890]

AH Baig Really? It's a certified master chronometer. Look up what that means and you will understand why that question was stupid🙄

[@ameerhbaig]

Chris B well I certainly know what it means. But I wanted to see what a customer would say on this. However it is completely fine if you want to be rude and not answer.

[@sktfan3843]

Nice upclose video. Now no need for me to go to the shop and see the beast in actual view.

[@phillippugh2161]

Pound for pound unless you must have a sub then by all means buy it . But your going back and forth...then this is by far the the most modern looking for almost have the price ...did I mention that it's have the price of a sub enough said

[@martinkaplan1805]

I like your conclusion (because I just got one in white on the bracelet)!

[@rickewilde]

It's amazing how the watch community is so split between the Sub and Seamaster.its in the eye of the beholder or the owner . Lol.

[@almac9203]

The Rolex has the right logo but ignoring branding this is an incredible piece.

[@omarfresh8991]

Better than a sub by far! 👍 nice review

[@PhilAtremo]

Omar Fresh thing is: you will always compare watches to the classic sub. Ye, this Omega its an awesome watch, its not a rolex.

[@michaelbishop9157]

Nowhere near it

[@algorithm007ify]

It is a little better than a submariner..sorry Rolex fanboys...until the 3135 movement is updated, its clear cut!

[@asatico]

Excellent video mate...

[@hanlinxu3333]

quality video. keep up with the good work!

[@smartbot7]

Best review I have see for the new SMP!

[@mattchedzey]

Check the watchfinder & co one... that's the best.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

100% agree. The Sub leaves me cold. The Seamaster 300M is the way.

[@judomark4689]

These 300m omega watches were all tested to 425metres and passed !! How can that be fundamentally flawed??

[@benyangbinghan4759]

Can you also show the lume in the dark? Thank you!

[@John..18]

The only things I can criticise on mine, are the sharp edges of the bracelet, but, I've smoothed them off, (wet and dry paper).. And, it's pretty much perfect now, imho,,,,

[@Brian-ee1gx]

A watch at this price should not have ANY sharp edges out of the box--that is just poor finishing. Omega is really screwing up with these latest Seamaster's & Speedmaster's.

[@davidr9614]

😳

[@I-di-nt-do-nuff-in-]

Why on the bottom right lug does it say “not for sale”?

[@trunganhnguyen8843]

Very nice watch,I got this once,still work very well

[@countersmart]

To think when this was released it retailed at £3500...on the rubber

[@jayfleegle9455]

Beautiful!!! I’ve got the same watch, I also have 3- NATO bands . I love it

[@Justdisco2]

I have the blue and grey one, This one looks gorgeous too, Something I might get down the line.

[@dmitryfishbeyn1455]

It's always been a nice time piece with great current upgrades. I love the ceramic theme. BUT the submariner is the diving standard. Clear back is nice, but in gold I'd rather have the weight than a view. Apples to apples it's still Rolex.

[@SalvaGian47]

Beautiful watch but the sub is another level. Why the glass on the back? There’s nothing to see apart from the balance spring

[@nan1064]

Gian how is rolex another level? Look at the movement on the sub. Another level of marketing yes, finishing and aesthetics, no.

[@mstislav007]

Good review! Thanks for the job)))

[@cz1always608]

Nice thank Q what’s a fair price ?

[@hadeel_guma]

Whats the size of wrist 5cm or 5.5cm

[@yavornikolov6965]

Thanks for the awesome review, could you please tell what is your wrist size for reference ?

[@jmann2977]

Would the rubber strap fit a 8" wrist size?

[@postovaa]

Great video. What size wrist do you have?

[@QPMagazineUK]

Just under 7 inches

[@mannycalavera2335]

@@QPMagazineUK Thanks! Very helpful.

[@SirLallington]

Exactly the question I was going to ask 🤓

[@luxuryfood3810]

wrist size ? You think it will look good on a 6,4 wrist size?

[@erikkalifornia5182]

I've heard a few people not liking the Lume on the Skeletonized hands. An owner of this very watch, I have to say I disagree completely. I don't have any issues with the Lume, and the hands are equally visible to my sub.

[@martinkaplan1805]

I just got mine, but what I’ve noticed is that the lume fades more quickly on the hands, such that in the middle of the night when I check the time, I can see the minute markers but not the hands, rendering it pretty useless for telling the time. But the lume itself is a gorgeous blue and I love it.

[@luxuryfood3810]

How big is your wrist ? I think I have a similar wrist but I am worry it will be too big for me.

[@andresrivera4965]

I am new to the whole watches and i am really thinking about picking this up as my first high end watch... now most of the videos i have seen have this black band... did this came with the watch or did you buy it separately? If so what is the name of it .. thanks

[@xrmatt1010]

Well so much for entry level Seamasters

[@maurocardoselli6877]

One question bro, does this strap fit also for the previous seamaster 300m 2500 coaxial?

[@Mohammedalyafeimusic]

Mauro Cardoselli yes it does as they told me

[@makeup-beforeandaftertrans4576]

Cool video and definitely a nice watch. Any idea what's the weight in grams with the stainless steel bracelet? Ideally, I would like to know what's the weight when it's on the blue rubber strap and on stainless-steel bracelet REF 210.30.42.20.03.001 Cheers

[@svfutbol20]

In love. Tried on a friend’s No-Date Sub and wasn’t impressed. It was lovely, but not like this is.

[@robynsjp]

No need for an escape valve, dont like the strap nor the hands, but the general look of the dial and bezel is great. So quite good and at this price, this is unbeatable. Definitely the Baselworld winner when considering bang per buck.

[@powerplay.556]

Omega doesn't go to Baselworld.

[@drewsleyy3836]

wrist size?

[@user-hs6wt2fk9e]

The fact that a Rolex Submariner always gets mentioned means the Submariner is still THE reference.

[@martinkaplan1805]

True that!

[@jrlee1031]

I'm considering to get this watch. I'm just waiting to see if there will be new iterations this year. I think previously it was 41.5mm and now 42mm. I just hope that it sticks to one measurement. So no matter how many releases, it will still look classic. Just my opinion.

[@chaimnisan2841]

What’s your wrist size?

[@u.u.u9969]

I'll get one when the escape value goes away

[@Peter-tc3ep]

U.U.U you get used to it, I thought the same when I got mine. The ceramic face is really nice compared to the Rolex sub face. Plus I like having the gold bezel and it not cost that much more over having to get a solid gold watch on Rolex to have those accents and the price tripling. My sub is basic steel so the ceramic and gold seamaster definitely looks great against it even though it has an extra crown.

[@yacineyacine6233]

Very nice

[@Wa-wk6qk]

Whats your wristsize if I may ask?

[@balzo6776]

Great video, however i would of liked to known what the lug to lug dimension is? thanks

[@PK-mx7nf]

47mm lug to lug

[@doca203]

What’s the difference between this and the 8900 mvmt in the planet ocean?

[@user-hc3dr6mx2c]

It’s nice but I prefer the previous version :)

[@markaygarcia6792]

M. Agree got the The previous version and its simply sexy..

[@jmc9180]

Hate the front, love the back

[@265petsar]

Stunning watch, no wonder it's nicknamed 'THE SUB KILLER' in ref to Rolex Submariner.

[@khoroshsabzi]

Is anybody actually diving 300m to worry about the open back?

[@NAVMAN987]

I was going to purchase a Rolex milgauss last year. Glad i didnt and as opposed to its 1000 rating the Omega 300 is 15,00 and is just a better overall watch for me.

[@dukeofpearl]

Nice, but no PO

[@horsthuckstadt1369]

Thats Rock n Roll😍

[@abdulahdeen]

What is your wrist size? :)

[@sealevelbear]

Strange audio crossfades.......

[@imranbecks]

Conical shape valve is fugly.

[@robbieyh]

Give me a few years! It Has to grow on you!

[@martinfrederiksen5630]

Beauty

[@petermooney5976]

The clasp is poorly made, very loose and rattly and the noise from the rotor arm movement due to the ceramic bearings is not good either.ive had mine a week and I've been back to the store twice with these issues thinking it was broke only to realise it's the norm and I'm seriously considering taking it back for a refund or exchange different watch brand

[@martinkaplan1805]

So sorry for your experience. I find the rotor sound charming but at this price point our expectations should be high. Hopefully your AD will work with you.

[@TinBin-Craig]

i love it its brill...

[@SezerKemal]

Sub has to obey and surrender to its MASTER this time.

[@klingen8019]

Not anyway near the Sub but cool looking watch on its own.

[@orcuncobanoglu9019]

Very nıce watch but ı really dont lıke the weave dial and

[@leecsomor5850]

The 'Pin Buckle' on the strap looks really cheap, id expect better on a luxury piece

[@drewhunkins7192]

Omega just released this baby with a white face and black bezel; it's absolutely stunning. Here's a link to a KZbin video of the new white faced Seamaster: (fast forward to the 3:30 mark) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHbCgINodtiIrpI

[@whodeycinbengals]

More of a modern diver than a sub or black bay. I do really like the dial and the movement of the omega, but I like everything else better with the sub and black bay

[@craigwoodgate8804]

So its £3000 for a watch it’s just a watch my race bike cost less then that a watch only tells you the time at least a bike is useful and it keeps you fit

[@vijaymehra1101]

Get both

[@TimG--]

🥃

If you can only own two watches it would be this and a submariner. Everything else I can part with

[@Ferien7]

Huge watch

[@the3cl3ctic]

Ditch the date. Ditch some of the text, maybe “co-axial”. Switch to a steel caseback with the seamonster relief. Then Omega would have a real winner!

[@danwhitaker5168]

Just my opinion but I much prefer the previous version, the wave lines look tacky, and the toothpaste lid helium valve, really? That was the best design you could come up with? Fail.

[@MaestroDeca]

You obviously haven't seen it in person. That's the thing about high end watches... those waves appear and disappear depending on the light. Go see it and give it a chance.

[@danwhitaker5168]

@@MaestroDeca I wore it when it first came out and was relieved I preferred my previous version, the lady in the store also preferred mine, over time it has grown on me especially the silver face with blue waves, but still prefer my non wave black version. Each to their own I guess.

[@MaestroDeca]

@@danwhitaker5168 thanks for your input. Glad you made the right choice, man!

[@Audittr2108]

Prefer the look of the outgoing model. Rolex sticking with the classic look of the Submariner (and their other models) is what gives any Submariner such prestige. Other manufactures that bring out a new version of a watch every few years devalue the model both in monetary terms and in terms of credibility. Now this new Seamaster is out, the old version will be on sale with a decent discount. The same will happen with this model in a few years which will put some off buying. Rolex never discount for a reason and they don’t need to.

[@marcusnns]

The more I watch videos about Omega watches the more I want a Rolex...

[@johnobrien8398]

Can I buy it from you for two pounds and thirty pounds please I really like it so let me have it please please please

[@neilpiper9889]

Dive watches should be on a bracelet. I prefer my Seagull Ocean Star at $350 However, I do have a Omega from 1954 with the 266 handwound movement. Now that oozes class. This one is flawed. I wouldn't buy it. A vintage speedmaster would be nice. I am saving up.

[@dimitriskekos]

Rolex Rules

[@jamesccart]

love this watch apart from ..... hel really obtrusive and completely pointless

[@farbodfariman8808]

Lol he just compared his Seiko to this watch ? GTFO bro

[@ryanbanks4265]

Lol. Omega owners always trying to justify to themselves that’s their watch is better than a Rolex. Before anyone gets butt hurt I own a couple subs and this seamaster and even though this seamaster is nice the seamaster range has been too inconsistent over the years to compare the line to the sub which has remained minimally altered over the decades and has way passed iconic status. Omega just have a way of fucking things up. Take for instance the original Moonwatch with hesalite crystal and solid caseback. I believe that iconic speedy but omega in true omega fashion produced a million variable of this icon also. If you want to just put a sapphire crystal on it for practicality I understand but all the other variables and ‘limited editions’ just water down the brand imo.

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

It’s a nice watch but certainly not as good as any number of watches made by Rolex. Rolex’s seat on the throne is not threatened here.

[@watchesoflondon2333]

David B I think a lot would disagree..... for starters you can actually buy this one.

[@nolanolivier6791]

The sapphire back ruins it for me...

[@Ryokawshi]

How so?