Omega Seamaster Diver 300M: The Ultimate High-Low Watch? | AWOTW
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- "This watch has always had something particularly stylish about it," says HODINKEE editor Cole Pennington. "But this most recent example may be the one that's finally found its footing."
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M, in one form or another, has been around since 1993. But this watch features important updates (polished ceramic dial, ceramic bezel, and Co-Axial caliber 8800) that might elevate it past all those that came before it.
In this episode of A Week On The Wrist, Cole shares how this modern classic exemplifies the high-low aesthetic: a watch that can go anywhere and do anything, easily.
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Beautiful presentation. I got my first steel Seamaster for my 21st birthday in 1958, then demolished it when it took all of the load when I slide down the road under my 1957 Triumph Tiger 100, another 1950s design classic. My every day watch is a gold Seamaster that my late wife gave me for my 50th birthday.
And now you have inspired me to buy a Seamaster 300 as my very last watch. Phil
No need to say last. You'll have more than that!
As someone born right before 2000, your omega story is very admirable. I saved up for a used planet ocean for my acceptance into a PhD program, so it means a lot to me as well.
@@seek__on Thank you for sharing that kind thought. What I wrote was how I really felt, because I am having a massive problem caused by serious long term concussion that was caused by an extremely violent Criminal Assault by a 6 ft. 4 in, 15 stone, 15 years old youth who was out of his mind from a combination of drugs and alcohol. The unexpected blow, from a very close distance, direct at my mouth resulted in the loss of all my teeth because the two high grade alloy partial dentures sheared all of my teeth off at gum level, which also caused the partial loss of sight in my left eye, which is a problem because last year I lost the total sight in my right eye from macular degeneration, which cannot be cured. But the real problem is that the effect of long term concussion is delaying a medical operation to my mouth and teeth.
But that long list of problems is there simply because I wanted to tell you that your kind words lifted my depression and you have made me get right back to my normal positive attitude.
I am not dying and all of the above problems are difficult to live with, but that's not the same as saying they are impossible to live with.
So thanks for totally reviving my spirits, while giving me some new goals. Phil.
Phillip Moodie terrible story there, I do hope you get the right treatment soon. Get that seamaster ordered as a well deserved treat 👍. I have the black version and I adore it. I’m sure your gold seamaster is very special indeed.
Gotta love a pre-unit T100ss 👍🏻👍🏻
@@phillipmoodie9071 Phillip reading your comments and I wish you well sir from Scotland, I hope to soon buy the Seamaster before I turn 35 (I'm currently 30) but I've a house to purchase before then so will likely get the Longines Legend Diver which I adore as a stopping station on my way.
Keep your head up and always reach out to friends , I suffer from some troubles too from time to time and my issue is preferring isolation which is never the answer, keep well buddy.
Warm regards,
“Don’t buy things. Buy experiences.”
This watch is an experience
Exactly. And you 'experience' this each and every time you wear it.
Great point there - buy things that only enhance the experience, now that's what one would consider an "investment".
J.Himmothy
That’s why I shoot Leicas…
Never seen such a beautifully balanced dive watch from Omega before. That black and white aesthetic gives the Seamaster 300 a timeless elegance. Combined with the 8800 coaxial movement, its tough, antimagnetic and totally reliable. I have finally found the watch to time the remaining days of my life with!
I read comments under this vid, and they are a treasure also.
That feeling when Hodinkee puts out a video of the watch on your wrist.
Man I wish
I know right. Blue for me though
Here's mine in natural, outdoor lighting -- it's a stunner! th-cam.com/video/nWfddteRR7I/w-d-xo.html
@@DougsPerspective I laughed so hard when you mocked hodinkee about the HE valve and date at 6 oclock
I’m waiting for the 300 America’s Cup watch to arrive at my boutique.
Just bought this today from my local Omega boutique for my birthday, thanks to your video. I hadn't gotten myself a new piece in a very long time and deserved a treat. This watch on the rubber band feels SO good (better than I expected), and the white dial is so pleasant to glance at. Highly recommend this watch, and all content from the Hodinkee team
How is your 10 months review so far?
Finally saw this in person at the local AD. I was prepared to be underwhelmed but was pleasantly surprised. It's a stunning watch in person under multiple lighting conditions. This was on the rubber strap.
Omega did an amazing job with this one! What many reviews fail to mention is that the dial itself is ceramic!
I have this on the bracelet and it is just simple beautiful. Not once did I regret buying this over a Rolex in fact I sold my JLC and Breitling when this arrived even though it was the least expensive of the 3 by some margin. I just fell in love with this watch.
Got mine last december. Beautiful watch, when I'm wearing it I can't stop looking at it haha
I bought a b & p Brosnan Seamster this year at auction. Shows you the power of marketing. 17 years after watching the film as a child I was still compelled to have it as my first ‘proper’ watch
Its a stunner...when I saw the grey version the first time I instantly fell in love with it and went out and bought it. It’s to this day still the perfect watch for me and they did indeed make a home run here!
every time i look at the dial, the complexity and simplicity have combined with each other and create a masterpiece. It's mesmerizing!
Gorgeous watch.
Funny running into you here, just got done watching your lighting video and then moved here.
@@christianamato4193 Cool!
Maybe you can use it as a subject for some Makro shoots with your Fuji 👍 owning one I can say go for it! Also fan of your channel!
Fuji x-t20 gang
Didn't expect the fuji camera man here
Been eyeing out the Seamaster for many years and just never took the plunge. After seeing this watch with the massive movement improvements over previous generations I just couldn't resist any longer. The watch is a work of art and certainly a master piece! The metal bracelet is too big, bulky and heavy for my liking, but on the rubber strap its magic.
I own a Rolex Yacht Master 42, an IWC BP Perpetual Calendar and a few others, and I gotta say, this watch more than holds its own and is probably my favourite. It's so versatile and really stunning in every way. I bought it with the black rubber strap but recently put a white rubber strap on it and it's just a joy to wear. It's gotta be one of the best value buys out there. I really believe it stands head and shoulders above its direct competitors. I recently tried on a number of Tudor's and I think the Omega SM300M is a significancy better watch. Feels and wears much better and more luxurious.
Beautiful video!
You seriously like better than the YM?
I came for the watch, I stayed for the soothing ASMR voice. Thank you, great presentation.
Bought the black variant of this a month ago. Absolutely love it.
I own a titanium version with the blue face gifted to me by my wife for Christmas 1999. I have worn it most days since I got it. It has been serviced twice and still looks great and runs well losing about a minute every couple of days. I’m ready to add the new version to my stable.
I have this exact watch on metal bracelet. I couldn't be happier with it. In a way it has killed my desire to buy another watch, i just can't think of anything I would rather have. It just delivers so much. Coaxial escapement, metas certification, long service intervals and perfect looks.
* 1:08 he was only Bond 4 times. Craig did it 5 times.
Hello sir, at what interval the 8800 caliber needs a service? I heard 8-10 years for last Omega movements, am i right?
@@tricster4u I believe it's recommended for ten years. You can probably push that longer because it has a coaxial escapement and does not rely on lubrication so much. Things like seals might start to perish but as long as it keeps decent time then it should be fine
@@Mark-lj1dj Thanks for your comprehensive answear! One more question, my caliber 8800 changes date after midnight between 00 03 and 00 05, does that happens to yours too?
@@tricster4u no it changes within a few seconds or a minute of midnight i think
@@Mark-lj1dj Probably it changes over time, mine is 2020 having series 830...the older it gets, it changes a bit probably but i saw the standard is -10+10 mins at midnight, if goes past that it probably will need a service.
The Bond Seamaster was my first "real" watch and I still wear it today. Got the grey dial version of this last year and it is a beauty!
soubido what do you think of the new bracelet design?
I think the grey dial is the best one
Just picked up one of these on the strap. Fantastic watch you can get
wearing the black dial with yellow gold on the rubber strap. a thing of beauty and impeccable time keeping.
I want to buy the same variant, but I am in two minds if I should go for the white one or the glod/black.!!
Such a soothing voice.
Love mine ,wearing it every day ,best bang for buck out there and as you say so wearable and comfortable, love your presentation of the video, you need to do more reviews, great work.👍🇦🇺
I finally picked one of these up within the last hour. It was the "one" that stuck out every time I passed by Omega boutique or even a dealer. Panerai has dominated my wrist and wanted to branch out to Omega. I love my Rolex lineup but they make me sick with this BS market they help create.
I love my Seamaster. Any part of it is just right. The gap between date wheel and date window make a nice shadow. The escape valve is a Seamaster trade-detail, give character to the watch.
Wear the watch on a rubber strap instead of a nato strap keeps it more sleek, and easier to see the rotor sweep from one angle to the other. Not included in the video is it’s fine and smooth rotating bazel from metal and ceramic. The bazel is easy to operate and you can turn it anti clockwise to time an activity.
If this is not enough, know that this watch is Metas certified, so no worries of inaccurate working.
Than one minor error, i miss a folding clasp, because my watches with a folding clasp are always a pleasure to turn on the wrist. Pin buckles bring wear on the strap. Again this would not be a problem for the rubber strap on the Omega, but is more a thing by leather straps.
Props to Omega for making a white dial diver. I own a Rolex polar Explorer II and a Submariner. Unfortunately Rolex do not make a white dial diver. Often I find the white dial is much easier to read the time at a glance. It looks brighter, bolder and better in low light conditions, so I can imagine as a dive watch, white dials would be more legible.
Great video. Your cadence and articulation lends to narrating and your storytelling is awesome. Ciao
Canada_watch... I thought the same thing.
An important and oft overlooked facet of making this type of content.
I watch *every* "I'D Guy" post for just this reason, same can be said for "Watchfinder".
Well done, thank you. 1:25 - I bought the Diver 300M in 1996 and at the end of last year I got the NEW one with a glass bottom, screwed strap, ceramic bezel and the great handmade movement. I love both of them. ;-)
Great review of the Great White! One of our favorite Omega Seamaster Diver 300M to come out from the newest iteration!
I don’t understand why the HV and skeleton hands get hated on so much. They’ve always had BOTH features. If you subtract either of them it’s no longer a Seamaster Pro. 300m.
Dont mind it myself. Got the black version. Stunning piece. No queues, not overpriced as other alternatives. A lot of brands are starting to use skeletonized designs whether it's to reveal movement (no dial) or the hands. Audemar pique is also usibg sinilar design (where HV is) to rotate the inside besel
When wearing mine I forget the helium valve is there. Best looking watch out there
Those scenes have been memorized in my mind ever since i was a kid, and shortly after i got married we got it as a couple watch with my wife.
People are simply not ready yet to accept the fact that Omega is more superior than Rolex.
EXACTLY.
Rolex is all HYPE beast. Just a status symbol to try to prove to other people that they've made it. At least Omega tries to push boundaries and technology.
@@CBRboy1717Rolex isnt all hype beast. It's True Rolex watches are a symbol proving that youve made it besides that theyre also great watches but there is no reason to buy a rolex diver when you can get an omega. Other rolex models are less about the hype and more about the class.
They've been around much longer too right?
@@sinoperture Around 50 years longer if I remember correctly.
The white face has become my favorite. At first I was turned off by it but for some reason it has grown on me. Now I really want one. Definitely need to save up.
Just a reminder to get that savings account going! :)
You sold me...Was between the Speedmaster moonwatch and the Seamaster. I have no doubt now that this is the watch. Thanks for the review 👍
What changed your mind? I'm having the same dilemma currently.
pete The SMP is a better everyday watch for me. The black dial SMP is really unique and I love it. I wanted a watch that I could go swimming in or to the beach, which you really shouldn’t do with the speed master. I love this watch....speedy will be next and probably my last high end watch
I bought both smp300 white on rubber and speedmaster sapphire on steel together at a discount. Have then now for over a month. Both fantastic. But I tell you, the Speedmaster is phenomenal. Seamaster for the beach etc.
@@tommiel6740 I have the seams steer and absolutely love it! Speedmaster is next on the list!
Cole, Thanks for a great review that nails some of the key highlights, e.g., the controversy over the helium escape valve, fantastic quality for the price, and what else the Diver 300M is doing battle with in the marketplace and IMHO winning as far as what you get for what you pay. I'm drawn to this white dial/rubber strap variant too and how it is a High-Low kind of watch.
I really like the monochromatic look! Great video as always!
Rolex lovers want to show off their watches. Omega fans don't show off but appreciate a good timepiece on their wrists.
Just bought mine with the black dial, yellow gold with the black rubber strap. It's... fantastically beautiful
Mine is the black dial. This is a watch that feels really right to me. Very glad to have it.
Just got the blue and I'm blown away. Incredible build and very beautiful. Looks absolutely amazing in real life. No pictures can do this justice. I traded GS Snowflake to get it and this is better. No kidding.
Fantastic video, so well put across just placed my order this morning in LUNNS ,BELFAST, have to wait for the polar white dial but that wait is worth it when ever I get that call to collect it , once again Fantastic video
Watch this video at 2024. Another classy review from hondikee. This is so far my favourite review besides rolex submarine 124060.
Great watch. I’ll take the rubber strap instead of bracelet.
I just love this watch. The blue version will be my next purchase.
I like the watch cause it seems like you drew a sketch on a white canvas and it came to life. It is very beautiful
This felt like an AD, the narration reminds me of how Jony Ive describes an Apple product.
Welcome to Hodinkee on TH-cam!
Wound Up - Watch Reviews :)
The music doesn't help.
What a beauty, the best Swiss Diver on the market 😍👍🏻
OMEGA is what Rolex was. I have a Sub and the 300m Diver Omega Co-axial(Pierce Brosnan), The Omega holds exact time to the second after a week of wear. The Sub drops 10 secs after a week.
Bought one (on rubber) last month. Great watch. HEV I can ignore. Don’t like the bracelet at all. It’s far too fussy and still looks like it comes from the 90s. Love it otherwise.
my first Omega was 20 yrs ago, seamaster blue face 300 quartz...bought it used and sold it as 2nd owner to a friend. Should have kept it but I wanted to get a Rolex GMT II 16710 coke dial. Somehow, I feel that I will be in search of a white face Omega in the future.
The mid 2000’s reference 2254 with the big triangle at 12 is a highlight in this models history imo. I think we’ll see it become very collectible in the future.
SgtHail i don’t think so. The iconic one is the one worn in Casino Royale by craig, with the coaxial movement, still retaining the aluminium insert
I have the blue dial blue bezel in two-tone yellow gold. If you want to go rubber, get the strap with a folding clasp. It's so much easier to close and open than the pin buckle style. The rubber straps with pin buckle are difficult to undo because the rubber-on-rubber friction makes it difficult to undo the side of the strap with the holes. Did that make sense? I did my best.
The best iteration of the latest model by far.
Excellent review! I owned the black dial, stainless steel and yellow gold on the black rubber strap. It's absolutely stunning; a "home run" like you stated.
Omega did an outstanding job on this watch. Even with a rubber strap, you can dress it up. It gives off a nice casual/dress look even with the strap.
Yeah looks great as a dress watch 😂
Bring back sword hands to the Seamaster. 2254 for the win.
100%
this and drop the HV and you have a winning watch
Disagree. These are unique and I’ve enjoyed mine since 2002.
If there's anything you cannot doubt, it's Omega re-releasing an old classic sooner or later. Probably in the form of a limited edition :)
@@michaelbishop9157 probably the Great White GMT is the closest you'll get.
I have the very same watch along with a couple of aquaracers. I like them all but gotta say the omega with the white dial & black bezel looks awesome 👌
IN OTHER WORDS: WHY QUEUE UP FOR A SUBMARINER WHEN YOU CAN GET THIS BETTER, MORE BEAUTIFUL AND CHEAPER WATCH IN THE HODINKEE STORE ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!!!
Daniel D'Esposito sure, that's true. I'm pretty cynical myself, but it doesn't make Cole's statement false. You can't just walk in to an AD and buy a Submariner.
It may sound like just another Y T Influencer marketing promotion, but I enjoyed it.
It was the first time that I have ever bothered to spend my time listening to a professional presentation of an "Advertisement" that contains the details that you would not find in an Omega advertising agency spiel. Phil.
i wish all of that was true!
Which movement is more robust ? This or the Rolex ?
@@purplefabian i would still go for rolex for 1 reason. rolex movement is outdated as fuck and has proven to be a reliable workhorse. this movement is kinda new and for now it looks like it is better, but the future will show.
Lovely video. Agree on all points. I had a hunch this new reference was the watch for me--and you closed the deal. Thank you!
This watch is visually stunning (especially this color scheme) and a fantastic timepiece. Very rugged, reliable, and accurate.
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M all day. Every day.
Well said, Cs! Üdv, Zs
I’ve literally just this minute bought this, so excited for it to arrive now 😀😀😀
Just love that face, it's my fav out of all the new Seamaster 300m range
I enjoyed your video but just one small critique: the ever so cool Pierce Brosnan can’t possibly have worn the Seamaster in five Bond films as he was only in four. 🤦🏻♂️
Blue on blue is stunning!!! Great review!
I purchased the blue dial version to maintain the standard, and am glad I did. However, I think the white dial version has superior visibility of the time. I don't see the color red too well, especially when it is against a dark background, so the tip of my second hand is practically invisible. As is "Speedmaster" and "ZO2". But no problem with the white. Thanks for the video.
I saw the real white one....it was just stunning!!!
Cole and Stacy are my favorite reviewers. Cheers!
Is this a review or an ad?
It has a ceramic dial as well 👍🏻😊
Interesting piece. Regards.
My first luxury watch. The white dial is not as flashy like the others but you don‘t get tired of it.
I see a SMP in my future with this iteration. Thanks for the review, well done!
I wish they got rid of the He escape valve too
My brand of choice since the beginning of my journey into Fine Wristwear is and will always be Tudor and the Heritage Black Bay line.
My current and most recently-acquired Timekeeper is my Tudor Reference 79230R. IMHO, it's Aesthetically-mesmerizing!
With that said & out of the way, THIS reviewed Omega Diver 300M is a STUNNER! The contrast between the bezel and dial, simple & tastefully executed! I'm quite fond of the raised hour markers, laser etched waves and 6:00-positioned date! The ability to enjoy the Chronometer Certified Movement is the icing on the cake!
This same beautiful model is in my next bucket list.
Had the pleasure of trying this on, on the bracelet when a friend of a friend, and watch guy asked if I wanted to check it out. The white dial in person is unreal. I’m a major Rolex fan and not many omegas are nice looking imo, I do fancy the speedy and the new James Bond watch,, but this is more “affordable” and actually absolve at a reasonable price and is very well made. Hope to one day have one. That friend of a friend paid only $4k usd for that watch and it was brand new. Time to start saving
I love the a week on the wrist videos.
One of the best omega reviews out there. Thx
This watch is art!
I like everything about this one, except the rubber strap. Thankfully it is also available with the gorgeous steel bracelet.
Rubber strap is better. Ugly steel bracelet. The killer is the valve
I disagree with the assertion the date wheel is too recessed. I think the depth of recession conveys a continuity of design with the rest of the elements on the face of the dial by being able to cast its own shadow. This grants a multi-tiered looked to the face which in turn adds to the depth of design through the use of the casting of shadows -pretty impressive for such a slim profile in my opinion. In this way both the front and the back give the wearer the opportunity to peek a bit below the surface, if that makes sense.
Well done critical review hitting all the high points, and few low points of this watch. Honest, and straight forward.🇨🇭 🕒
I fell asleep during the intro and missed the video because Cole’s voice is so relaxing
I personally like the HEV . Being a diver , i still would not really use it but it's nice that that option is there just in case . People say it is ugly and not needed , but the same could be said that desk divers don't need a dive watch to begin with . ( the HEV aesthetically just looks like those perpetual calendars or other watches with quick adjust pushers ........ which seem to not bother some of the same folks who don't like it).
Ive watched and loved this review many times. Have tried this watch on and been very close to puolloing the trigger. But, ironically, this video has helped my decision to go pre-owned with a 16570 Rolex Explorer with 3186 movement. Similar aesthetic, but fewer gripes (IMHO).
“Hey Cole, ready for your shoot today? What are you going to wear?”
“I’m gonna throw a cardigan over my PJ’s. Make sure my cereal bowl is out of frame.”
Definitely like that date at six and not 3.
This watch is perfect, I parted with mine to get a blue side but a ceramic one would be cool
I agree, the helium valve is totally unnecessary! Most will use it as a desk diver.
Beautiful Watch! Definitely my next purchase
I already have this in blue dial..Now I want this one as well.
I can't decide which one i prefer out of the blue and the white?!
Blue
I love the pure white on black scheme of this watch, it stands out from the usual suspects. I do like the new version of this dial as well. I remember seeing the grey one a while back and really liked the texture and colour of it.
There are things though that put me off. The biggest is the helium crown, it is along with the hands the biggest reasons I have not owned one of these even though I’m a big Omega fan.
The other thing is the movement, well, the chintzy faux decoration. I’m mainly a vintage Omega guy and for me there is no more beautiful a movement than the copper finished, simple, elegant and purposeful vintage Omega movement. It screams purpose with just the smallest amount of decoration in the colour of it.
The whole point of the fancy decoration on a watch movement for me is to highlight the watchmakers skills at hand finishing, machine done as in this case for me is pointless, it’s like comparing a plain calf LV bag to one with that Godawfull LV branding all over it. One says I know quality but don’t want to shout about it, the other says I really need to show off my new crass wealth so that my life’s path has some form of meaning! It’s the same with these fake decorated modern Omega movements compared to the vintage.
I would much rather have the beautiful engraved caseback. Oh, and the last thing, as per usual with Omega their prices are becoming silly, they should be nearer the Longines end of the spectrum as they used to be not the Rolex end.
I do like the dial though but modern Omega watches are ones I would only buy used as then the price is more in line with where they should really be, a more affordable version of a Rolex that offers similar quality and a better price by a good margin
White Omega is beautiful 😍😍
Cole has one of the best voices for video presentation and podcasting too. #IMO great job on this video
Unequivocally unapologetically sumptuously elliptically Great White!
That's a lot of complicated words in one sentence.
ID Guy love your channel.
Wrong, the Great White is the Omega Seamaster GMT reference number 2538.20.00.
The new Seamaster in this video has a black bezel so it definitely lacks the whiteness that would earn the name Great White. Learn how to ID a watch before spreading misinformation.
@@saytalk32you sound like a whiny little child, who needs a nap. Grow up little man
I am in love with this watch, the black bezel with white dial is very hard to get.
My favorite is one I bought year 2000. White dial, with everything else stainless steel, with polished bezel. I am surprised omega doesn’t have one still like it.
That gas scape valve at 10 o'clock just kills it for me, every single time.
Just a thought but why put the the rotor on the outside? I would have thought the beauty lies in the inner workings, so why not put the rotor deeper within.
Sure it would require a redesign to ensure the rotor could still swing, but after all the gears would be on display.
Simply a beautiful watch, nicely presented. Thanks for your entertaining video.
I love the closeups of this pice of art.
Bye the way, I bought a black one for my incoming birthday.
Greetings from Germany!