I’d say the NTTD Seamaster matches the Caribbean aesthetic of Jamaica and Bond’s retired lifestyle there with his Land Rover Defender and nice refined villa, sailboat, spear fishing etc.
First you have become one of my absolute favorite watch YTbers - love the info, the measured and reasoned yet with clear opinions, very refreshing. I own this watch and I love it, and I agree 100% on your take of the aesthetics - one of your most bang on comments was that it was more a field watch than a diver, that really sums up this piece. As for the bracelet, my initial thoughts regarding the comfort mirrored yours, but with just a little wear that stiffness goes away and it becomes quite flexible and comfortable, and even though the clasp is too long, I often forget it is even on. One of the nice things about this watch is it is significantly thinner than any other 300M which I love. I know for some the "fauxtina" is an issue, but imo that isn't really fair, because this watch is very crisp and clean and intentionally done in a brown color way, it does not look fake vintage. I do have two negatives: #1 No one mentions in these reviews is that the combination of the thinner titanium case paired with 8806 caliber's ceramic ball bearing rotor results in a rather loud and rattle like rotor sound - although it is normal given the movement design paired with this thin a case in this medium it is very odd for a watch at this price point. It was very unsettling at first, but I have come make peace with it. #2 - The skeleton sword hands with their dark finish set against the matte brown dial make it one of the least legible Omega's I have ever owned. I really wish Omega had given more thought to this and opted for a different handset for this model. I love the watch so much however, I may eventually see if I can have it modded. Keep up the great work - love the content.
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. And true about the sound of the seamaster in ti. The movement sounds cheap. If you have the chance - try a Tudor FXD in the carbon / Red bull version. It also has that cheap sound. I've noticed a few titanium watches that acoustically do not help the movement in any way... 😀😀
It’s funny, I have yet to hear the noise of the 8806 in my NTTD Seamaster. I wear it normally, each day and I don’t hear it’s rotor going around. If I put the watch against my ear though I can hear a humming… Strange.
I agree with you. This watch is gorgeous. I like your take that the 60th anniversary is more like a tool watch. As always, a very engaging video. You tell this Omega story with analytical flare. Much appreciated. ⌚
It is impossible to wear a watch, that sports a screw down HE valve, hanging off the side, to any event, that includes the word dress on the invitation. This watch is more akin to a hybrid field watch than a diver. It would have looked ‘the part’ on a 300 Heritage case. You’re correct about the earth tones matching an outdoor environment. This is why I purchased the watch. I love’d the use of mat gray Ti, cream, and brown.
I was blow away by this watch at first sight when I saw it from the Omega newsletter announcing its launch. It has something pretty unique about it aside from being discreet, subdued, under the radar, …
Uncle Straps sell a titanium jubilee bracelet designed for this watch. I haven't ordered it, so can't comment on the quality but it looks very good on the photos. ps - I love your videos and check every week for new ones!
Nice video. I knew I had to have this watch from the moment I saw it on the October 2019 Omega Newsletter. It has a unique style; it’s subdued, muted, very much under the radar but with a powerful design which I really like. I collected it in Paris in May this year and I find it awesome, I have been wearing it since that time. I enjoy it in both the NATO and the Milanese bracelet. The lume is great. The lightness it great although I feel Omega should have made a special calibre for it with titanium mainplates for extra lightness… Regarding IWC, I have a 2005 Spitfire Doppelchronograph, 2006 Ceramic Doppelchronograph and a 1941 B-Uhr 52 S.C.
Good choice and couldn't agree more. ! I'm loving this watch more and more every day. Dopperchrono is also quite the choice albeit a little on the big side for me 😀
I agree. Yes, at 44mm the Doppelchronograph is on the large side and once one had the experience of watches with more reasonable dimensions i.e. diameter & thickness then it becomes quite difficult to wear the larger ones again. I think that 39-42 mm is nice providing the thickness remains well contained.
I'd rather call this SMP the NTTD Omega, omitting 'Seamaster'. I feel that this watch has its own personality, detaching itself from the SMP line. It's not an 'alpha' watch like the Submariner or any other modern ceramic dive watch, but rather a 'sigma' watch with its own territory. It's not Superman but Black Adam.
I like your analogy. Omega do have a tendency to try to shoehorn the bond watches in everywhere. The real question though is - Can Black Adam, as the Rock insinuates, beat superman?
My problem with this is the bezel action is awful. I have a Ti Signum GMT (South African micro) at $500 that has a lovely bezel action. No excuses for Omega.
Ive got mesh bracelets that cost well under 100 euro’s that are less overdesigned and more practical and probably more comfortable. Sticking to my early 2000 300m :-)
If you compare the Omega NTTD to the offerings from Rolex, you get far more bang for buck with the Omega! I enjoy your content so far, greetings from Manchester, UK, subscriber No71!😊
Agree. Omega makes great watches and on the movement spec & finishing side coupled with their current price point they’re an excellent proposition compared to Rolex. Thanks for the sub and glad you liked my content 🤙
This Seamaster MSRP is an eye watering £9500, the NATO is an extra £330. You can pick up the full set second hand for under £6k. You basically lose £4k as you walk out of the AD. The black Submariner date MSRP is £9k (yes, less than the Seamaster), you can't find one under MSRP second hand. You can find the previous model slightly cheaper. I don't know why anyone buys a new Omega. It's the same with the Seamaster. They're £7.5k now, and £4k seconds hand. You've got to really want a new one to throw £2.5k out of the window just to say it's new.
Gah - you ask good questions - next Bond watch?! Best Bond watch?! Next Bond?! Hmmm.... This watch has really grown on me, a little like fungus on an aged patina. Or something like that. Its a worry, Bond is expected to be more woke, so we don't know who (or what) we will get. I did buy the Spectre Seamaster, loving the little lollipop second hand. Disappointed I have not been able to blow up my wicked step-brother with it, but it hasn't stopped me trying.
Does your brother by any chance have a scar over his left eye and an all white cat? If so, by all means blow him up. I'm kind of partial to the old Seikos from the late 70s and 80s especially the one from the spy who loved me, but that's probably because it's also from the movie with the submarine Lotus Esprit
@@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch Ah, you know the brother too! I had people round the other day looking for him as he hasn't paid the bill for the shark tank.
I’d say the NTTD Seamaster matches the Caribbean aesthetic of Jamaica and Bond’s retired lifestyle there with his Land Rover Defender and nice refined villa, sailboat, spear fishing etc.
First you have become one of my absolute favorite watch YTbers - love the info, the measured and reasoned yet with clear opinions, very refreshing. I own this watch and I love it, and I agree 100% on your take of the aesthetics - one of your most bang on comments was that it was more a field watch than a diver, that really sums up this piece. As for the bracelet, my initial thoughts regarding the comfort mirrored yours, but with just a little wear that stiffness goes away and it becomes quite flexible and comfortable, and even though the clasp is too long, I often forget it is even on. One of the nice things about this watch is it is significantly thinner than any other 300M which I love. I know for some the "fauxtina" is an issue, but imo that isn't really fair, because this watch is very crisp and clean and intentionally done in a brown color way, it does not look fake vintage. I do have two negatives: #1 No one mentions in these reviews is that the combination of the thinner titanium case paired with 8806 caliber's ceramic ball bearing rotor results in a rather loud and rattle like rotor sound - although it is normal given the movement design paired with this thin a case in this medium it is very odd for a watch at this price point. It was very unsettling at first, but I have come make peace with it. #2 - The skeleton sword hands with their dark finish set against the matte brown dial make it one of the least legible Omega's I have ever owned. I really wish Omega had given more thought to this and opted for a different handset for this model. I love the watch so much however, I may eventually see if I can have it modded. Keep up the great work - love the content.
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. And true about the sound of the seamaster in ti. The movement sounds cheap. If you have the chance - try a Tudor FXD in the carbon / Red bull version. It also has that cheap sound. I've noticed a few titanium watches that acoustically do not help the movement in any way... 😀😀
It’s funny, I have yet to hear the noise of the 8806 in my NTTD Seamaster. I wear it normally, each day and I don’t hear it’s rotor going around. If I put the watch against my ear though I can hear a humming… Strange.
I agree with you. This watch is gorgeous. I like your take that the 60th anniversary is more like a tool watch. As always, a very engaging video. You tell this Omega story with analytical flare. Much appreciated. ⌚
It is impossible to wear a watch, that sports a screw down HE valve, hanging off the side, to any event, that includes the word dress on the invitation. This watch is more akin to a hybrid field watch than a diver. It would have looked ‘the part’ on a 300 Heritage case. You’re correct about the earth tones matching an outdoor environment. This is why I purchased the watch. I love’d the use of mat gray Ti, cream, and brown.
I was blow away by this watch at first sight when I saw it from the Omega newsletter announcing its launch. It has something pretty unique about it aside from being discreet, subdued, under the radar, …
Uncle Straps sell a titanium jubilee bracelet designed for this watch. I haven't ordered it, so can't comment on the quality but it looks very good on the photos.
ps - I love your videos and check every week for new ones!
Thanks - Will try to make videos you continue to come back to 😊
I love hearing your thoughts on all watches. I have an IWC pilots (2008) on a steel bracelet, which I love. 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you! Appreciated 😀😀
Chrono or the classic pilot?
@@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch chrono
In my opinion, a nato strap is for wrists above 19 cm.
Nice video. I knew I had to have this watch from the moment I saw it on the October 2019 Omega Newsletter. It has a unique style; it’s subdued, muted, very much under the radar but with a powerful design which I really like. I collected it in Paris in May this year and I find it awesome, I have been wearing it since that time. I enjoy it in both the NATO and the Milanese bracelet. The lume is great. The lightness it great although I feel Omega should have made a special calibre for it with titanium mainplates for extra lightness… Regarding IWC, I have a 2005 Spitfire Doppelchronograph, 2006 Ceramic Doppelchronograph and a 1941 B-Uhr 52 S.C.
Good choice and couldn't agree more. ! I'm loving this watch more and more every day.
Dopperchrono is also quite the choice albeit a little on the big side for me 😀
I agree. Yes, at 44mm the Doppelchronograph is on the large side and once one had the experience of watches with more reasonable dimensions i.e. diameter & thickness then it becomes quite difficult to wear the larger ones again. I think that 39-42 mm is nice providing the thickness remains well contained.
Hey, nice comment! Can you give more insights on situations with low light (something medium). Is it still readable ?
It’s awesome in low light 🤩
I'd rather call this SMP the NTTD Omega, omitting 'Seamaster'. I feel that this watch has its own personality, detaching itself from the SMP line. It's not an 'alpha' watch like the Submariner or any other modern ceramic dive watch, but rather a 'sigma' watch with its own territory. It's not Superman but Black Adam.
I like your analogy. Omega do have a tendency to try to shoehorn the bond watches in everywhere.
The real question though is - Can Black Adam, as the Rock insinuates, beat superman?
Haha. Everyone knows only Batman stands a chance against Superman!
My problem with this is the bezel action is awful. I have a Ti Signum GMT (South African micro) at $500 that has a lovely bezel action. No excuses for Omega.
Ive got mesh bracelets that cost well under 100 euro’s that are less overdesigned and more practical and probably more comfortable. Sticking to my early 2000 300m :-)
I'm with you on the mesh bracelet for sure 😀😀😀
Got this on a nato …. Very nice !
Good choice .😊
If you compare the Omega NTTD to the offerings from Rolex, you get far more bang for buck with the Omega! I enjoy your content so far, greetings from Manchester, UK, subscriber No71!😊
Agree. Omega makes great watches and on the movement spec & finishing side coupled with their current price point they’re an excellent proposition compared to Rolex.
Thanks for the sub and glad you liked my content 🤙
This Seamaster MSRP is an eye watering £9500, the NATO is an extra £330.
You can pick up the full set second hand for under £6k. You basically lose £4k as you walk out of the AD.
The black Submariner date MSRP is £9k (yes, less than the Seamaster), you can't find one under MSRP second hand.
You can find the previous model slightly cheaper.
I don't know why anyone buys a new Omega.
It's the same with the Seamaster. They're £7.5k now, and £4k seconds hand. You've got to really want a new one to throw £2.5k out of the window just to say it's new.
Subbed for the content - liked for Eva 💚
I dig the watch, but the lack of a ceramic bezel at this price point is nuts.
Why is a ceramic bezel insert so critical to you vs an anodised aluminium one whereas both can be replaced at a whim if badly chipped or scratched ?
I think it's best without. Looks more like a tool watch because it doesn't have the shine. Aesthetically I think it's spoton . 😊
Gah - you ask good questions - next Bond watch?! Best Bond watch?! Next Bond?! Hmmm.... This watch has really grown on me, a little like fungus on an aged patina. Or something like that. Its a worry, Bond is expected to be more woke, so we don't know who (or what) we will get. I did buy the Spectre Seamaster, loving the little lollipop second hand. Disappointed I have not been able to blow up my wicked step-brother with it, but it hasn't stopped me trying.
Does your brother by any chance have a scar over his left eye and an all white cat? If so, by all means blow him up.
I'm kind of partial to the old Seikos from the late 70s and 80s especially the one from the spy who loved me, but that's probably because it's also from the movie with the submarine Lotus Esprit
@@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch Ah, you know the brother too! I had people round the other day looking for him as he hasn't paid the bill for the shark tank.
Found it ❤