It beats the pants of the classic looking offerings from Tudor in my opinion but i like the looks of their classic designs too. Great review as always Teddy
It beats the everything out of that Toorak tractor of watches the Rolex Sub (A Toorak tractor in Oz is an expensive off road vehicle like a Range Rover that never leaves the bitumen). And a Rolex Sub. Is normally seen on the wrist of someone way to cowardly (or fat) to spend any real time in the ocean.
I agree, Rolex is like a Roll Royce. Yes, they are great watches, but not for all occasions. I like to think of Rolex like a weekend watch. Omega can be worn as an everyday watch, and still be in good taste. This Seamaster 300 is gorgeous.
@@Piljae It still looks good though I'm very careful when I wear it.....yes I've bumped it into some doorknobs/doors, but no damage to the bezel or coin edge....bracelet has scratches.....doesn't bug me though
Saw this model on Insta and TH-cam and was underwhelmed. Saw it in the metal and it came home with me. Great size, subtle but great presence. Thanks for the review, Teddy
It looks better in person. I saw it, held it, fell in love with it, and walked out of the AD with it. Zero regrets! It’s stunning. Everyday wearer for me.
I love that this does NOT have the dial ruined by a Date Widow. If the bracelet and case were 100% brushed, instead of a mix of polished and brushed, this would be perfect.
With you on the date window, Tommy. There are so few options for us date-haters! Would also prefer one finish (all brushed or all polished) on the bracelet.
@@SJCB27 While I'm personally not a date hater, I can empathise. If you're after a high end dive watch without a date it's literally pretty much only this or the Submariner. Until this year that wasn't even much of a competion (Omega was simply too thick and bulky compared to the Sub, and the dial was horribly flat and boring), so its nice to see Omega finally make the SM300 properly competitive.
The way the seconds hand shines against the inner bezel of the watch as it sweeps and creates a shining crescent shaped beam of light is absolutely beautiful. Never seen anything like it.
That watch is on my list and has moved to the top number one spot. It’s just a beautiful piece. Excellent video and thank you for not getting involved in all that stupidity lately.
Grabbed mine today, blue dial. Teddy, you’re forgetting to tell everyone that the blue dial throws a dark purple hue that’s just bitching in low dining lights! It’s more appealing to the eye than you realize when you put your hands on it👍 Hell ya….Love it!
Thanks for the excellent review. I like the direction Omega has taken with this new version, more timeless styling, less busy, more in line with the spirit of the classic Seamaster.
Google Baltic Aquascaphe and check out the blue-gilt version. Curious if you still think the Omega is perfect. Don’t get me wrong, the Omega is stunning.
@@914RockyThat Baltic watch is beautiful but i wonder where they got the idea for the design?, Baltic was founded in 2017 and most of the watches as far as i know have a Miyota movement so yes it's a good watch for the money but i still prefer 100% Omega.
@@WickYTcodm The Baltic is a homage to the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms from the 1950s. It’s got some modern upgrades including the sapphire crystal though. I wonder if the the 1950s Seamaster took its look from Blancpain. Need a watch historian for that one.
Great review, as ever. It's gorgeous, but I marginally prefer the older version in titanium, not just because that's the one I have but because of the second hand (I don't like the lolipop) and the ceramic bezel. As far as the METAS certification is concerned, my "master co-axial" keeps extraordinarily good time (to within a second a day).
This Seamaster 300 line is my favorite in the Omega line-up. I just love their modern watches with vintage inspiration. I have the 2014 version of this. Which I like because the dial is a little smaller and it has the ceramic bezel. But I would really like to get my hands on the bronze-gold version of this watch.
Thanks for the review Teddy. I think Omega has great quality. This watch is one of my favorite Omega watches mainly for the aesthetics and the dimensions. I own a Speedmaster Racing and a Seamaster Railmaster. The Railmaster is the only Omega I have found with a brushed case and bracelet. I would probably own the Heritage Seamaster 300 if it had brushed surfaces. Also, I can't understand why this newer model (and others) isn't shown on Omega's website as of mid Nov21.
I been very close to get one Seamaster , never finish to convince me. Finally they got something with a classic look and those new fang markers and vintage style mix well, nail it.
Thanks for not jumping on the TPG speculation bandwagon like pretty much all the other " watch guys " on youtube . You have shown it CAN be done . Kudos Man! best wishes from the sunny UK .
My name is Marcelo, I'm from Brazil and I'm passionate about vintage watches, mainly Chronos from the 60s and 70s of the brands Omega, Breitling, Heuer, Tissot, Seiko, etc. I have a small collection and its star is a Speedy Mark II racing dial. Congratulations for the channel and I follow some You Tube channels, both Brazilian and foreign, and yours is one of the best. hug Marcelo
Just “discovered” this model. Love the size and the look. Still wish it was ceramic bezel and little more flashy dial but this is a great looking watch.
Are you trying to do the william shatner thing where you take a dramatic pause between words? If so, I like it. And I agree, that second hand is very strange.
Mr. Baldassarre . thank you thank you so much for bringing this one as a video. ploprof was the only seamaster which i had loved till now. now i am falling for the seamaster series.
The improvement is solid for both the sandwich dial and the case thickness; I'm sad for the loss of the arrow being replaced by the lollipop, that created a nice family feeling with my Speedmaster. The disturbing part is removing the ceramic bezel with an aluminum one, much cheaper, in the name of being close to heritage; with an increased price, too. Still a master job!
omg two colours of illumination. omega is outstanding. thank god something unique reminds me of panerai i have praised them because of luminescence. but this time a great round of applause for omega
Had the previous one in Titanium and ended up selling it. What didn’t I like: - thickness for sure. Glad to see they thinned it a bit - the old one had a white seconds hand that in my opinion stuck out like a sore thumb. This new one is much better in uniformity - bezel was super light. I hope that was a one-off issue - it was a scratch magnet. If I looked too long at it scratches would just appear - last was the clasp- it felt huge on the old one. This one looks smaller and more compact. This new one also looks to have an updated crown These changes make me certainly want to consider it as a future option. Definitely prefer this style. Price is a tad high IMO. Gray market will probably shave off the excess cost haha Great video Teddy
Wow, that new version is simply stunning. My only Omega wristwatch is a late 60s Geneve that was my grandfather's (though I also have an Omega pocket watch that I love), and while it has sentimental value no amount of money can buy, it's not a particularly attractive watch. I think I just found my next Omega.
This watch is gorgeous! I need to go to my AD and check them out on the metal. Great video Teddy, and love the review and I definitely agree the absence of the helium escape valve is a plus!!
Omega is low key releasing some really good stuff. The new aqua terra 38mm with the small seconds and the date window in the small seconds is so good! I appreciate the size too, Omega’s sizes are generally too big for me.
Just picked up my 300 in SS/blue dial. Absolutely stunning watch. I wish they made it in titanium, and I preferred the teardrop second dial over lollipop, but aside from that I can’t complain. I don’t even notice, and I love this watch
Cool vid, Teddy. There are some things I really love about this one (the dial, the colors, the hands) and some that make it a hard pass for me, personally (the polish and the odd sized lug width). One thing can be said for Omega: with their extensive catalog there's bound to be something everyone will like/appreciate.
I have the older version of this watch with the 8400 movement, great watch by the polished center links really make it too blingy, I was amazed when I put a leather strap on it how much it changed the look of the watch, I prefer the dial on this new version as the numbers are just printed on the old one, Great review
This new variation is really nice and with a brilliant movement. The only thing that I preferred of the previous variation was the second hand, because I am not a fan of lollipop on second hands. Anyway a beautiful watch.
Excellent upload! Fun to watch, great shots of the watch and comparison to the 300m, love that you show it from a 3rd person view (as opposed to first person wrist shots,) great knowledge of the product too. I think this is a great look for Omega. I LOVE the bezel lume and the simplicity of the dial with a few actual numbers on it (my Aqua Terra is a beauty but at a glance I admit it's hard to actually tell you what time it is with only the little triangle hour marks haha.) Also love the lollypop second hand. I have been back and forth on the 300m for a while now and it just never quite hits the mark for me. I love that this is so legible and classic. I think it looks great on bracelet, NATO, and leather straps. Big win for me, hopefully I can try it on sometime soon and begin budgeting for it!
The 1st thing I’ve noticed is the sandwich dial: it just add depth and a 3 dimension feeling to the dial. Beautiful piece ! 🤩 Still a bit chunky for me, I would prefer the 300 trilogy 1957 LE.
At first, I didn't like the He escape valve on the Diver 300M, but it's really grown on me, and I feel like it really give the watch a unique character I really like now. Not super into the arrow hour hand the SM300 has, although it's not terrible either.
Brilliant watch all around. Love almost everything about it and one I would certainly consider. Except, I am not a lover of polished links. I thought I was, until I swapped an OEM bracelet for one with PCL and realized I really, really don't like them. This watch is so awesome-looking and I wish they didn't have to bring the bling. IMO, it actually looks more elegant and expensive with all brushed links. Another good video, young fella.
I used to think that a 300m and an Aqua Terra is the perfect combo. Now, while I still believe that to be the combo to have, the new seamaster 300 is the perfect one watch collection to have. Today it wins me over. Tomorrow? Oh man this watch world drives me crazy😁
Without doubt a great watch. Paying homage to the original and using modern materials and methods this watch rocks. I agree this watch sits in a class of its own apart from the other dial colours. I don't even think comparing this to the SM300M is comparing apples with apples. These a different watch markets serving different tastes. Like the Aquaterra the sales and hence build volumes are likely to be smaller than the SM300M so prices will be higher as well. This watch is more of a niche market I think. Would I consider a purchase? Yes definitely even though I already have a white dial SM300M (i think the tooth paste tube cap escape valve adds character and carries over from previous models) this model possibly with the black dial has been lurking on my list.
I think Omega should trim both this watch and SMP 300M a lil bit thinner to below 13mm. Rlx sub 41mm (same 300M WR) is 12.3mm meaning it is thinner 1.4 mm than those 2 Seamasters. Even some other smaller brands with agreeable ETA 2824 or 2892 can make it under 12.5mm with the same 300M WR. Thanks for the review.
Love it. Hoping to get the previous model (or a Railmaster) before winter 🤞🏻 (really don't understand why both are dearer than the Diver 300 tho!) Cheers Mate 👍🏻👍🏻
It’s a good looking watch but the sand colored patina in combination with the sandwich dial makes for dull, low-contrast appearance which could complicate telling the time at a glance.
I agree, especially for the black color way. In the metal, the hands, glass, and polish inner bezel really pop, but the indices, markers, and Arabics are quite muted, let’s see if it grows on me
Better caliber (8912 is much better than 8800/8806) and it's more versatile watch. SMP diver is sport watch, while Seamaster 300 can be every day watch and even a dress watch.
Your channel is Fantastic Teddy. A few things jump out here and noting them for folks looking to pick one up. I'm lucky enough to have the SM 300 '14 as by Day to Day watch. The Black Ceramic Bezel is an absolute marvel of design. It shows no wear so in my opinion the move away is a downgrade for someone using it everyday. In keeping with that theme I was also adverse to the polished center links at first and the vintage lume took some getting used to but they are stunning 7 years in. It was the Tan color that was off - which has subsequent mellowed to a beautiful true Lume color. The 1/4 markers in Silver to me complete the ethos of the Bezel as opposed to the Panerai looking ones here. The Lolipop is a nice touch - but again, while being adverse the white pointed 2nd hand on the SM '14 really grew on Me. Like the whole watch. While having some reservations post purchase I read a review where the reviewer said that by the time they were ready to give it back they realized how much they loved it. It should be something that catches You subtly on occasion. Catching a glimpse of this watch in twilight can give one Stendhal's Syndrome. Truly. It continues to amaze Me. Keep up the exceptional work. Hope this enlonged short story helps those in the Market. You can't go wrong with either.
I was a commercial diver and I bought a secondhand vintage Omega 300 and it was crap I took it in Saturation with me and I popped the face out during Decompression. I now have the Omega 300 professional a far better watch with the He release valve which is used by many commercial divers along with the sea dweller and yes, we dive them! It's a tool watch if you don't need that tool don't buy it. The 300 you are talking about is suited to air diving with a lot of depth redundancy built it in.
Smp diver is retro and vintage reminds me of the classic dive watches like doxa from 80s so it’s very wearable in many occasions with luxury and is a future classic.
Why does everyone hate the Helium escape valve? I own a white SMP300, and I love the valve. I know I will never have to use it, but it gives the watch such an iconic look.
Bunch of millenials born after the 90's. I own an SMP and I love the escapement valve. I wouldn't have bought it if it were missing. It's like buying a Rolex without the logo on it. This is Omegas way of telling people, we are not removing the helium escapement valve.
Love the upgrade to the old model. Also fancy the lollipop adn in this case tfe fake patina workd well IMHO. Overall, a great and classic watch with a great vontage touch!
The sandwich dial on this stunning Seamaster rivals those on the Panerai Luminors. I like these heritage style offerings, they give the look and feel of a vintage watch, without the worries.
Lucky to have the SM300 '14 and it does wear thicker on my 6"3/4-7" wrist yet not demonstrably larger than any other diver - to the contrary it feels stealthier. The ceramic bezel is an absolute marvel not showing any marks 7 years into daily wear. The smaller center lug is a plus for here sure but the aforementioned and the more true to original silver Arabic numerals, what appear to be longer hour markers, the larger bezel insert and the pointed second hand outweigh the millimeters from my perspective. To anyone considering either, this watch hits on so many style levels. It's subversive beauty and elegance are worth every penny yet like most things it's not for everyone.
I went with the planet ocean 600m. 39mm with the rubber strap. I was in the AD looking at the 300m however, the newer 300 sea master. The bezel was not at all easy to turn compared to the planet ocean. Don't take my word for it. Stop by your your local AD and try on both of them. If your honest with yourself you will see the planet works smoother. The planet 600 has a thicker case and thicker crystal than the sea master. Wearing the planet I have no complaints. Still love my Rolex's more.
The Planet Ocean is a great watch, however it's also quite big and bulky (even in 39.5mm guise, to an extent), mostly in case thickness, but also thanks to its straight bracelet (a trait shared with the Diver 300M). So i think there's quite a few Omega customers that would prefer the SM300 based purely in its thinner case profile and bracelet taper. Add in all the customers that dislike the date complication, and the even larger group that despise the HEV (ruling out both the PO600 and Diver 300M), and I think there's plenty of customers for the SM300. Personally, as someone who wants a date complication, doesn't care about the HEV and doesn't wear dive watches with dress shirts, I too would prefer the PO600 (43.5mm) over the SM300, however I'd personally either save my money and get the Diver 300M or spend a bit more for the GO SeaQ instead.
Hi, Teddy, really enjoy your sharing, so informative and interesting. Keep up the good works! Just wonder you could review the Omega Seamaster 41mm (small second) - blue dial and rubber strap? Does not seem to get much attention since its launch. Thansk.
I just got the outgoing 8400 caliber version. It's a nice watch regardless. The purchase was at Omega in Venice, Italy. Net of the VAT refund and exchange it made sense for me to do it. I actually don't know if the 8912 was in stock, not sure whether I would have bought that one instead... I do see that the 8912 is $300 less than the 8400 in the US.
As an Omega fan who doesn’t like the helium valve, this watch presses all the right buttons. Love it!
same! how do you distinguish the two models
I actually got this one for my 30th birthday - today! LOVE IT!
That watch is achingly beautiful. The seamaster has always been my favorite.
Hey teddy can you review boluva curv, issit worth it to buy?
It beats the pants of the classic looking offerings from Tudor in my opinion but i like the looks of their classic designs too. Great review as always Teddy
It beats the everything out of that Toorak tractor of watches the Rolex Sub (A Toorak tractor in Oz is an expensive off road vehicle like a Range Rover that never leaves the bitumen). And a Rolex Sub. Is normally seen on the wrist of someone way to cowardly (or fat) to spend any real time in the ocean.
This is my dream watch. I would rather have this than even a Rolex.
I agree, Rolex is like a Roll Royce. Yes, they are great watches, but not for all occasions. I like to think of Rolex like a weekend watch. Omega can be worn as an everyday watch, and still be in good taste. This Seamaster 300 is gorgeous.
@@carlosraygoza9153 any watch can be worn all the time within reason, I use to own a rolex op that I wore for all occasions.
„the only thing worse than a fake rolex is a real one…“😏
J. Clarkson
Shouldn’t matter the brand or the model, you should always buy what you like and not what everyone else says you should have
Completely agree, I prefer the Omega brand over Rolex any time and its my fav Omega.
I love it, the whole design - especially the lack of really annoying and wholly unnecessary text on the dial. 👍
Bought this timepiece 3 weeks ago......absolutely love it, this one will be my forever watch....
2 years later, how has your watch held up?
I too would like to know haha
No complaints....still my go to watch....
@This__Is__True__Beats how has the aluminium bezel stood up to use?
Scratches, dents? Has the coin edge taken any damage?
@@Piljae It still looks good though I'm very careful when I wear it.....yes I've bumped it into some doorknobs/doors, but no damage to the bezel or coin edge....bracelet has scratches.....doesn't bug me though
Saw this model on Insta and TH-cam and was underwhelmed. Saw it in the metal and it came home with me. Great size, subtle but great presence. Thanks for the review, Teddy
Hahhahahha.....
Utterly stunning. I love how defined it is and how it almost acts as an entirely new watch
It looks better in person. I saw it, held it, fell in love with it, and walked out of the AD with it. Zero regrets! It’s stunning. Everyday wearer for me.
I’ve actually tried on this watch at the Omega Boutique… l absolutely loved it. It wore beautifully on my wrist, it wears smaller than a 41mm.
I got mine today, it fits me great, the Rolex Op41 does not fit me with its male endlink
does the op wear bigger than this?
@@thejuan113 because of OP male end link and no lug turn down at all. New Seamster 300 has female end link, fits my 6.5 inch wrist perfect
This is my favorite new Omega model line. Really love the gold/bronze variation in particular 👍
Teddy's channel has gotten very sophisticated, it has a really good feel to it.
There's something about Omega that i can't put my finger on but that i just love.
I thought the same until I realised what is… it’s not a Rolex!
Its probably got something to do with them not being cunts and disrespecting the customers like Rolex.
Tried one on yesterday and it blew my mind. An absolutely stunning piece. Top of my wish list!
I love that this does NOT have the dial ruined by a Date Widow.
If the bracelet and case were 100% brushed, instead of a mix of polished and brushed, this would be perfect.
With you on the date window, Tommy. There are so few options for us date-haters! Would also prefer one finish (all brushed or all polished) on the bracelet.
@@SJCB27 While I'm personally not a date hater, I can empathise. If you're after a high end dive watch without a date it's literally pretty much only this or the Submariner.
Until this year that wasn't even much of a competion (Omega was simply too thick and bulky compared to the Sub, and the dial was horribly flat and boring), so its nice to see Omega finally make the SM300 properly competitive.
You can change the bracelet. In fact they sell them with leather / nato straps as well.
No date or die!
The way the seconds hand shines against the inner bezel of the watch as it sweeps and creates a shining crescent shaped beam of light is absolutely beautiful. Never seen anything like it.
Dude, you could totally sell watches just by your thumbnail pics. They capture these pieces & their essence so well.
That watch is on my list and has moved to the top number one spot. It’s just a beautiful piece. Excellent video and thank you for not getting involved in all that stupidity lately.
Grabbed mine today, blue dial. Teddy, you’re forgetting to tell everyone that the blue dial throws a dark purple hue that’s just bitching in low dining lights! It’s more appealing to the eye than you realize when you put your hands on it👍 Hell ya….Love it!
This and a Speedmaster Pro and you are set for life, all the watches you'll ever need!
Agree. Have Speedy. Want this in blue. Truely DOMED not boxed crystal is the authentic vintage detail.
That watch just rocks, it looks the part and presents a solid no nonsense honest presence.
Thanks for the excellent review. I like the direction Omega has taken with this new version, more timeless styling, less busy, more in line with the spirit of the classic Seamaster.
I love the layered dial look. Brilliantly executed and sure to be iconic.
I love all of Omega "Modern Vintage" pieces, this watch is just perfect.
Google Baltic Aquascaphe and check out the blue-gilt version. Curious if you still think the Omega is perfect. Don’t get me wrong, the Omega is stunning.
@@914RockyThat Baltic watch is beautiful but i wonder where they got the idea for the design?, Baltic was founded in 2017 and most of the watches as far as i know have a Miyota movement so yes it's a good watch for the money but i still prefer 100% Omega.
@@WickYTcodm The Baltic is a homage to the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms from the 1950s. It’s got some modern upgrades including the sapphire crystal though. I wonder if the the 1950s Seamaster took its look from Blancpain. Need a watch historian for that one.
It really is something special. I was lucky enough to see the blue version at the Omega Boutique a few months ago, will be the next Omega I buy!
You bought it yet?🧐
Of the iconic divers watches. A classic which belongs in every collection. Thanks Teddy!
Thank you Teddy for sharing the lug to lug width and case thickness! Omega doesn’t post this stat on their specs which is really annoying.
That tone of blue and lollipop seconds-hand are an excellent touch. I would totally purchase this piece in the future.
Great review, as ever. It's gorgeous, but I marginally prefer the older version in titanium, not just because that's the one I have but because of the second hand (I don't like the lolipop) and the ceramic bezel. As far as the METAS certification is concerned, my "master co-axial" keeps extraordinarily good time (to within a second a day).
Mine was gaining a sec a day until l rested it with crown up at night. Now it gains less than a second a week.
Agree. The previous model is more heritage-like than the ugly lollipop hand.
Love the new Seamaster 300, can’t wait to see the new blue dial version in steel now!
Since I switched to the 0.75 speed option I enjoy Teddy's videos even more!
This Seamaster 300 line is my favorite in the Omega line-up. I just love their modern watches with vintage inspiration. I have the 2014 version of this. Which I like because the dial is a little smaller and it has the ceramic bezel. But I would really like to get my hands on the bronze-gold version of this watch.
Yup, if I was not so in to metal bracelets I would have got the bronze gold version, would both be too many?
Thanks for the review Teddy. I think Omega has great quality. This watch is one of my favorite Omega watches mainly for the aesthetics and the dimensions. I own a Speedmaster Racing and a Seamaster Railmaster. The Railmaster is the only Omega I have found with a brushed case and bracelet. I would probably own the Heritage Seamaster 300 if it had brushed surfaces. Also, I can't understand why this newer model (and others) isn't shown on Omega's website as of mid Nov21.
I been very close to get one Seamaster , never finish to convince me. Finally they got something with a classic look and those new fang markers and vintage style mix well, nail it.
Thanks for not jumping on the TPG speculation bandwagon like pretty much all the other " watch guys " on youtube . You have shown it CAN be done . Kudos Man! best wishes from the sunny UK .
There's quite a few things I don't like about this version visually including the round tipped second hand. I guess I'm just a sucker for the 300.
If the bezel was ceramic, I would 100% be a buyer. Love the vintage look, love the brand. Great review Teddy.
That’s what I thought too, but on wrist this bezel is thinner than my other watches, I think it fits aluminum
I agree, omega just dropped the ball with the bezel. If it was ceramic then my Rolex DJ 41 would have been sold for this.
This aluminum is pretty damn durable . Not your typical scratch magnet aluminum .
Love the fact that the lollipop made a comeback! Was quite a bummer they didn't include it in non-spectre models.
My name is Marcelo, I'm from Brazil and I'm passionate about vintage watches, mainly Chronos from the 60s and 70s of the brands Omega, Breitling, Heuer, Tissot, Seiko, etc. I have a small collection and its star is a Speedy Mark II racing dial.
Congratulations for the channel and I follow some You Tube channels, both Brazilian and foreign, and yours is one of the best. hug Marcelo
Thanks, Teddy, for bringing this watch to my awareness. I still prefer my SMP300, but I appreciate learning more about the heritage line.
Just “discovered” this model. Love the size and the look. Still wish it was ceramic bezel and little more flashy dial but this is a great looking watch.
That second hand...should be pointed, not a fan of the circular tip.
Are you trying to do the william shatner thing where you take a dramatic pause between words? If so, I like it. And I agree, that second hand is very strange.
It’s called a lollipop second hand.
Same here. I love everything about this watch except for the second hand.
I like the juxtaposition. The watch already has a lot of triangles. Same logic for the pip. It looks better with some contrast.
@@thefonzkiss the lollipop part is supposed to be the counterweight, not the pointer. Like the skx or the khaki field mechanical.
I got this watch week last week. I have not been able leave it off my wrist. ❤️⌚️❤️
13:26 - 13:32: bezel closeup clearly shows imperfections of/in the bezel inserts
Mr. Baldassarre . thank you thank you so much for bringing this one as a video. ploprof was the only seamaster which i had loved till now. now i am falling for the seamaster series.
It’s a nice watch. But I’d personally take the Diver 300 or an Aqua Terra.
I'd agree on the Aqua Terra but personally want to see the 38 mm with a caliber 8900 and timezone function like the 41 mm
@@ItsMinarmy This. 👆
Agree, this Vintage 300 looks slick. But compare to what you got from Diver 300 with Date and better price tag. I'll definitely choose Driver 300
The improvement is solid for both the sandwich dial and the case thickness; I'm sad for the loss of the arrow being replaced by the lollipop, that created a nice family feeling with my Speedmaster. The disturbing part is removing the ceramic bezel with an aluminum one, much cheaper, in the name of being close to heritage; with an increased price, too. Still a master job!
It’s vintage design is really well done. Just tried it today : I like it very much, hope Santa knows I need it 🎉
omg two colours of illumination. omega is outstanding. thank god something unique reminds me of panerai i have praised them because of luminescence. but this time a great round of applause for omega
The only place where I will see this watch, teddys video.
That hour hand is awesome.
Had the previous one in Titanium and ended up selling it. What didn’t I like:
- thickness for sure. Glad to see they thinned it a bit
- the old one had a white seconds hand that in my opinion stuck out like a sore thumb. This new one is much better in uniformity
- bezel was super light. I hope that was a one-off issue
- it was a scratch magnet. If I looked too long at it scratches would just appear
- last was the clasp- it felt huge on the old one. This one looks smaller and more compact.
This new one also looks to have an updated crown
These changes make me certainly want to consider it as a future option. Definitely prefer this style. Price is a tad high IMO. Gray market will probably shave off the excess cost haha
Great video Teddy
Wow, that new version is simply stunning. My only Omega wristwatch is a late 60s Geneve that was my grandfather's (though I also have an Omega pocket watch that I love), and while it has sentimental value no amount of money can buy, it's not a particularly attractive watch. I think I just found my next Omega.
I had the retro inspired Seamaster 300 withe brown leather strap on my wrist today... It's a piece if art. Really slim impression.
i saw this watch a few days back in a shop window and it absolutely blew my mind
This watch is gorgeous! I need to go to my AD and check them out on the metal.
Great video Teddy, and love the review and I definitely agree the absence of the helium escape valve is a plus!!
It was about one month wait for me with deposit, but I think they are starting to move
Omega is low key releasing some really good stuff. The new aqua terra 38mm with the small seconds and the date window in the small seconds is so good!
I appreciate the size too, Omega’s sizes are generally too big for me.
If you like this but are on a budget, The Baltic Aquascaphe.
Looks nice but totally different style, at least to me, so definitely not a budget replacement, more like an alternative.
Just picked up my 300 in SS/blue dial.
Absolutely stunning watch. I wish they made it in titanium, and I preferred the teardrop second dial over lollipop, but aside from that I can’t complain. I don’t even notice, and I love this watch
The blue matte dial is sublime.
Cool vid, Teddy. There are some things I really love about this one (the dial, the colors, the hands) and some that make it a hard pass for me, personally (the polish and the odd sized lug width). One thing can be said for Omega: with their extensive catalog there's bound to be something everyone will like/appreciate.
Love this watch! I would chose this over the submariner. And not having a date complication simply makes this elegant.
I have the older version of this watch with the 8400 movement, great watch by the polished center links really make it too blingy, I was amazed when I put a leather strap on it how much it changed the look of the watch, I prefer the dial on this new version as the numbers are just printed on the old one,
Great review
Tbh, even the newest model is very blingy.....
This new variation is really nice and with a brilliant movement. The only thing that I preferred of the previous variation was the second hand, because I am not a fan of lollipop on second hands. Anyway a beautiful watch.
Excellent upload! Fun to watch, great shots of the watch and comparison to the 300m, love that you show it from a 3rd person view (as opposed to first person wrist shots,) great knowledge of the product too.
I think this is a great look for Omega. I LOVE the bezel lume and the simplicity of the dial with a few actual numbers on it (my Aqua Terra is a beauty but at a glance I admit it's hard to actually tell you what time it is with only the little triangle hour marks haha.) Also love the lollypop second hand. I have been back and forth on the 300m for a while now and it just never quite hits the mark for me. I love that this is so legible and classic. I think it looks great on bracelet, NATO, and leather straps. Big win for me, hopefully I can try it on sometime soon and begin budgeting for it!
I have the current SMP and PO - I need to add this to the collection for sure. Thx Teddy. Great content. Great piece. Keep 'em coming.....
The 1st thing I’ve noticed is the sandwich dial: it just add depth and a 3 dimension feeling to the dial. Beautiful piece ! 🤩
Still a bit chunky for me, I would prefer the 300 trilogy 1957 LE.
I love this watch. I already have a moon speedy and a 300m but I am lusting after this watch now.
At first, I didn't like the He escape valve on the Diver 300M, but it's really grown on me, and I feel like it really give the watch a unique character I really like now. Not super into the arrow hour hand the SM300 has, although it's not terrible either.
It's like a beautiful appendix. No function in today's world but a cool difference. I like it too!
Brilliant watch all around. Love almost everything about it and one I would certainly consider. Except, I am not a lover of polished links. I thought I was, until I swapped an OEM bracelet for one with PCL and realized I really, really don't like them. This watch is so awesome-looking and I wish they didn't have to bring the bling. IMO, it actually looks more elegant and expensive with all brushed links. Another good video, young fella.
I used to think that a 300m and an Aqua Terra is the perfect combo. Now, while I still believe that to be the combo to have, the new seamaster 300 is the perfect one watch collection to have. Today it wins me over. Tomorrow? Oh man this watch world drives me crazy😁
Without doubt a great watch. Paying homage to the original and using modern materials and methods this watch rocks. I agree this watch sits in a class of its own apart from the other dial colours. I don't even think comparing this to the SM300M is comparing apples with apples. These a different watch markets serving different tastes. Like the Aquaterra the sales and hence build volumes are likely to be smaller than the SM300M so prices will be higher as well. This watch is more of a niche market I think. Would I consider a purchase? Yes definitely even though I already have a white dial SM300M (i think the tooth paste tube cap escape valve adds character and carries over from previous models) this model possibly with the black dial has been lurking on my list.
even though I usually don't like vintage styled remake watches this omega looks great 😎👍
Agreed, it’s a classier watch in my opinion. Easier on the eyes.
I think Omega should trim both this watch and SMP 300M a lil bit thinner to below 13mm. Rlx sub 41mm (same 300M WR) is 12.3mm meaning it is thinner 1.4 mm than those 2 Seamasters. Even some other smaller brands with agreeable ETA 2824 or 2892 can make it under 12.5mm with the same 300M WR. Thanks for the review.
is the bezel the exact same blue as the face? Looks a little darker in this vid. thx
yes, it's darker!
Love it. Hoping to get the previous model (or a Railmaster) before winter 🤞🏻 (really don't understand why both are dearer than the Diver 300 tho!)
Cheers Mate 👍🏻👍🏻
It’s a good looking watch but the sand colored patina in combination with the sandwich dial makes for dull, low-contrast appearance which could complicate telling the time at a glance.
I agree, especially for the black color way. In the metal, the hands, glass, and polish inner bezel really pop, but the indices, markers, and Arabics are quite muted, let’s see if it grows on me
Old video, but I just ordered one of these! I'm so excited!
Teddy. Excellent watch channel your reviews are first rate .
Bought the white dial Omega Seamaster 300M as my first nice watch.
I like the Heritage model too, but how does Omega explain the massive price increase compared to other Seamaster models in the range?
Better caliber (8912 is much better than 8800/8806) and it's more versatile watch. SMP diver is sport watch, while Seamaster 300 can be every day watch and even a dress watch.
Your channel is Fantastic Teddy. A few things jump out here and noting them for folks looking to pick one up. I'm lucky enough to have the SM 300 '14 as by Day to Day watch. The Black Ceramic Bezel is an absolute marvel of design. It shows no wear so in my opinion the move away is a downgrade for someone using it everyday. In keeping with that theme I was also adverse to the polished center links at first and the vintage lume took some getting used to but they are stunning 7 years in. It was the Tan color that was off - which has subsequent mellowed to a beautiful true Lume color. The 1/4 markers in Silver to me complete the ethos of the Bezel as opposed to the Panerai looking ones here. The Lolipop is a nice touch - but again, while being adverse the white pointed 2nd hand on the SM '14 really grew on Me. Like the whole watch. While having some reservations post purchase I read a review where the reviewer said that by the time they were ready to give it back they realized how much they loved it. It should be something that catches You subtly on occasion. Catching a glimpse of this watch in twilight can give one Stendhal's Syndrome. Truly. It continues to amaze Me. Keep up the exceptional work. Hope this enlonged short story helps those in the Market. You can't go wrong with either.
I got mine yesterday and it's so so pretty.
I was a commercial diver and I bought a secondhand vintage Omega 300 and it was crap I took it in Saturation with me and I popped the face out during Decompression. I now have the Omega 300 professional a far better watch with the He release valve which is used by many commercial divers along with the sea dweller and yes, we dive them! It's a tool watch if you don't need that tool don't buy it. The 300 you are talking about is suited to air diving with a lot of depth redundancy built it in.
Er……!? Okey dokey
Smp diver is retro and vintage reminds me of the classic dive watches like doxa from 80s so it’s very wearable in many occasions with luxury and is a future classic.
Why does everyone hate the Helium escape valve? I own a white SMP300, and I love the valve. I know I will never have to use it, but it gives the watch such an iconic look.
Bunch of millenials born after the 90's. I own an SMP and I love the escapement valve. I wouldn't have bought it if it were missing. It's like buying a Rolex without the logo on it. This is Omegas way of telling people, we are not removing the helium escapement valve.
Imagine if Teddy was the salesman at your local watch shop. I guarantee I would spend thousand of €/£/$ that I dont/will never have 😂😂
Love this watch, will start saving up for this one! Can’t wait to own it!
Ahhh Teddy, your videos are so beautifully done! Another fantastic video. Thank you soo much!
Absolutely stunning piece
How did you find the wearing experience considering you have a sub 7 inch wrist
The lollipop seconds hand is a winner. So cool 👌🏻
Im more excited for the new aqua terra second hand. Hope u review it.
Great review and It's a beautiful watch! Really considering buying this one. Hmmm... Can I accept that the bracelet is not fully brushed?
Your production quality is always on-point! Great timepiece! I love the sandwich dial!
Love the upgrade to the old model. Also fancy the lollipop adn in this case tfe fake patina workd well IMHO. Overall, a great and classic watch with a great vontage touch!
Was the previous also a sandwich dial or painted indices?
The sandwich dial on this stunning Seamaster rivals those on the Panerai Luminors.
I like these heritage style offerings, they give the look and feel of a vintage watch, without the worries.
Lucky to have the SM300 '14 and it does wear thicker on my 6"3/4-7" wrist yet not demonstrably larger than any other diver - to the contrary it feels stealthier. The ceramic bezel is an absolute marvel not showing any marks 7 years into daily wear. The smaller center lug is a plus for here sure but the aforementioned and the more true to original silver Arabic numerals, what appear to be longer hour markers, the larger bezel insert and the pointed second hand outweigh the millimeters from my perspective. To anyone considering either, this watch hits on so many style levels. It's subversive beauty and elegance are worth every penny yet like most things it's not for everyone.
I really like this piece, but frankly for the money, I’d probably go for the Planet Ocean.
Planet Ocean for the win.
I went with the planet ocean 600m. 39mm with the rubber strap. I was in the AD looking at the 300m however, the newer 300 sea master. The bezel was not at all easy to turn compared to the planet ocean. Don't take my word for it. Stop by your your local AD and try on both of them. If your honest with yourself you will see the planet works smoother.
The planet 600 has a thicker case and thicker crystal than the sea master. Wearing the planet
I have no complaints. Still love my Rolex's more.
The Planet Ocean is a great watch, however it's also quite big and bulky (even in 39.5mm guise, to an extent), mostly in case thickness, but also thanks to its straight bracelet (a trait shared with the Diver 300M). So i think there's quite a few Omega customers that would prefer the SM300 based purely in its thinner case profile and bracelet taper.
Add in all the customers that dislike the date complication, and the even larger group that despise the HEV (ruling out both the PO600 and Diver 300M), and I think there's plenty of customers for the SM300.
Personally, as someone who wants a date complication, doesn't care about the HEV and doesn't wear dive watches with dress shirts, I too would prefer the PO600 (43.5mm) over the SM300, however I'd personally either save my money and get the Diver 300M or spend a bit more for the GO SeaQ instead.
Give me the hands from the planet ocean on this watch!!!!
Hi, Teddy, really enjoy your sharing, so informative and interesting. Keep up the good works! Just wonder you could review the Omega Seamaster 41mm (small second) - blue dial and rubber strap? Does not seem to get much attention since its launch. Thansk.
I just got the outgoing 8400 caliber version. It's a nice watch regardless. The purchase was at Omega in Venice, Italy. Net of the VAT refund and exchange it made sense for me to do it. I actually don't know if the 8912 was in stock, not sure whether I would have bought that one instead... I do see that the 8912 is $300 less than the 8400 in the US.