In-Depth Review: Omega Seamaster Diver 300 Professional
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- Today I am reviewing a watch that should be a staple in any watch collection - the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Professional. I would go so far as to say if you could only buy one luxury watch - this might be it. Hailed as one of the quintessential timepieces of the 20th and 21st century, it’s easy to see why even James Bond wears this watch - Omega has perfected the dive watch and done it in a way that is still incredibly elegant, unique and practical. Many commentators and collectors laude the Seamaster’s incredible specs and timeless design - a combination that is difficult to execute in today’s modern world of homages and increasingly complex watch designs.
Omega’s first Seamaster hit stores in 1948 as a dress-watch variant, but was quickly updated in 1957 to a more dive-oriented Seamaster Diver “Professional 200” (with water resistant up to 200m) that the current generation draws inspiration from. The modern version of the Seamaster Professional Diver was developed in the early 90’s and included many of the design cues used in the current version: a helium escape valve “tumor”, a scallop-edged unidirectional diver’s bezel, skeletonized hands for legibility, an engraved wave-patterned dial and a 5-link bracelet. First worn by Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye, the Seamaster Professional Diver became synonymous with both luxury and practicality - a feat that not many other watches have achieved.
Most watches fit a specific niche. Dress watches have clean dials and simple designs, while tool watches have more rugged designs and easily-readable dials. Some watches get even more specific like the Rolex YachtMaster 2’s regatta timing function or Breitling’s Navitimer which is really just a fancy analog calculator. The Omega Seamaster Diver is one of the few watches (other than the classic Rolex Submariner) that can easily transition from a diving session to a formal occasion. I can say this confidently because I have actually worn this watch the entire day on the beach and then put a suit on for an evening wedding ceremony, and I didn’t take the watch off once (and yes, that even includes in the shower).
But what makes the Omega Seamaster Diver Professional one of the best watches on the market? Is it the sweet-spot of less $6,000, often with further discounts (and the fact that you can walk into an authorized dealer and not get laughed out of the store requesting this watch)? Or the 300m of water resistance that lets you comfortably use this watch in any aquatic adventure you might find yourself in? Perhaps it is the flawless ceramic bezel and reflective wave-patterned dial that catches light at all angles? Or does the in-house METAS-certified Co-Axial Caliber 8800 movement that is highly anti-magnetic pique your interest?
For me, the combination of the watch’s timeless design, serious tool-watch specifications and impressive materials (such as the polished ceramic elements and the highly-decorated in-house movement) are united to form a watch that demands to be worn more often in your rotation than any other watch.
Now, to get to the scoring aspect of this review, after carefully considering all aspects of this watch, I gave the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Professional an overall score of 89.5 points out of 100 points. Breaking that down further, I scored the design of the watch 23 points, 21.5 points for its construction, 23 points for the movement and lastly 22 points for various additional factors. For less than $6,000, you are getting a well-rounded watch that you can wear on the beach or with a business suit. The Omega Seamaster Professional Diver is worn by divers, recreational swimmers, business professionals and James Bond for a reason - it is the ultimate all-around watch with serious specs for the price. If you don’t already have one of these in your collection, what exactly are you waiting for?
Overall Score: 89.5/100
I've got the blue one two months ago as my first luxury watch. I'm loving it more each day; it's simply beautiful.
@@NicolasMiari great first luxury watch choice! I recommend it to most of my friends who want to get into the watch market. Hope you wear it in good health 👍🏻
A very comprehensive review, thank you! I'm seriously considering getting this model, my only reluctance is the bezel. Your fingers were slipping as you were turning it, and you know how to grip it. I don't dive, but I do use the bezel to time a number of events during the day. Great review!
Very fair point - with more practice the bezel gets easier (you really have to grip the sides of the case and then turn, whereas other bezels have a coin edge that feels more intuitive). Definitely one of the harder bezels out there to turn, but it also serves a purpose as it is almost impossible to accidentally bump the bezel
it's a stunner
It truly is, thanks for watching!
You’re certainly late to the party with this review, but you did a lovely job and its reinforced my love for my white SMP.
True, but better late than never! I think it's such a great watch, it deserves an encore! The white face is always a show-stopper, hope you wear it in good health
Great watch.
Can't disagree!
I have this in blue. It has been my gada since getting it a few days ago.
Congrats! I have that same feeling - 2 years later
Dream watch
It was my dream watch too at one point along my collecting journey. I hope you get to realize your dream soon!
Here’s a pro tip, slightly used ones are between $3k and $4k today.
Definitely! I see used prices mostly in the mid-$4,000's for good/great condition, but you can definitely find a well-kept example in the high-$3,000's if you get a bit lucky
@@WatchesRated …chrono24 has a few.
Not as nice as my planet ocean 600m white dial
@@MC14may the P.O. is a bit too thick (or thicc) for my taste, but definitely useful if you find yourself 1,800 feet underwater :)
That space between the bracelet and the bottom on the clasp ruins it for me (around the 8min point). Nasty.
Yeh, it can definitely be a menace - but it's hardly noticeable on the wrist