I entered Rolex in (Avenida Liberdade) Lisbon - there is a huge 2 store boutique. They told me they do not sell anything. Just show. They proposed me to be recorded in some fake list. Went out of there and showed a mid finger to them. Headed to Omega and purchased amazing Seamaster SummerBlue! If Rolex think they can f'uk off people who are going to spend ~10K for watches - they are seriously wrong. Next time I will never buy Rolex. If I decide to buy high-end timepeases - Rolex will not be in the list. I will consider the wholly trinity :)
I've got the white version of this watch and I absolutely love it. I bought it on the bracelet, but quickly purchased the black OEM rubber strap. Recently put it back on the bracelet and I'm now loving that, too. And my wife thinks it's especially atractive on the bracelet. Nice photography, great review. Thank you!
Thank you for the support, i really appreciate it. Glad to hear that you enjoy your timepiece, incredible watch. I just saw it on a rubber strap, perfect for the summer.
People are losing interest in Rolex due to the experience...as you mentioned people walk into an Omega boutique try it on and walk out happy. You can't get that at Rolex these days, customer satisfaction is a missing component in relation to the Rolex brand.
I can't wrap my head around the fact that you still can't get a Rolex without a waiting list, even though it has 30% market share and almost 2 and a half more units sold than Omega. I guess the gray market and overall Rolex marketing did its job.
last year I entered a Rolex boutique and I said to the salesman "I want a Rolex" and he said "I want one too but I don't have one" I was surprised by the answer but of course I understood his joke and realized that even the salesmen are tired of repeating themselves that you won't be able to buy a Rolex right away, so they started making jokes at their own expense. And now I have to wait on some sort of list to buy a Rolex after a year or two. After a friendly chat with the seller I left and went to another boutique and after an hour I came out with an beautiful, british racing green IWC on my wrist. Good luck with Rolex.
That blue dial definitely is the best color way imo. It’s so dynamic in different lighting and it’s just the classic color. You definitely managed to capture the beauty of that dial. I own this watch and wear it everyday.
I got the blue dial some time ago, and love it. Recently, I switched the bracelet to the white rubber band (Paris 2024 limited edition), on deployment clasp, and it blew my mind! I was never a fan of rubber bands, but this is so much better looking than the standard blue one.
Great review I am a proud owner of the early Seamaster model 1997 automatic blows the Rolex out of the water for looks & wrist presence period the latest version's looks have not changed only the latest movement which is phenomenal my next Omega purchase will be the planet ocean all the best.
I got the prepredecessor of the current SMP back in 2008 and even back then it was a better bang for the buck than the Rolex Sub. Later when I was ready and willing to spend the money for a Sub I opted for a Planet Ocean Chronograph instead. It delivered even more bang for the buck due to its movement and craftsmanship. The current ones are a bit too large for my taste. The SMP was unique when it was one of the slimmest dive watches. Not it has the dimensions of the former Planet Ocean models and it takes away a lot of its former versatility.
I've always wanted a Seamaster but just never the right time atm for me 😢 ... I will buy one someday for the perfect everyday daily watch better than Rolex just because I would be too paranoid getting mugged in my city to wear one around town.
Owned it, twice and sold it twice. Now have a Submariner 126610LN abs the difference is night and day. It's so much comfortable the wrist. The Seamaster bravelet is so uncomfortable and sharp and the watch feels too heavy and bulky for general every day wear. Its very "sporty" looking as well so I found it didn't fit as a "do it all" watch. Don't get me wrong, it's a great watch - but I own the older pre-ceramic Seamaster which I much prefee.
Lots of people say the same thing about the seamaster bracelet, that is not the most comfortable, especially compared to the oyster bracelet. I agree that tha seamaster is slightly on the heavier side. Thanks for your comment, i really appreciate it. Cheers
I consider getting the Nekton version but before that, a couple of question to all SMP 300 owners here: 1) Are you happy with power reserve? Is it truly weekend-proof? 2) Does it really offer the master chronometer level timekeeping? Thnx a lot for your interest! 🙏
I've always tried to love the sea master but in person it's always a let down, Rolex, Tudor and Seiko as well just make the perfect dive watches with incredible bezel action. I think Omega's strengths is in their other watches and their sheer catalog of different models.
In my humble opinion, the Planet Ocean is kind a more of a tool watch with higher WR and larger size. I like the seamaster more cos it is more versatile
@@timepieceofart I have been a fan of the PO since its debut in 2005. I love every aspect of this watch, especially the ceramic and liquidmetal bezel, the clean ceramic dial and the bracelet. The weight, thickness and bulk are exactly what I am looking for. My second favorite is the Seiko MM300.
Normal people do not cross shop Omega with Rolex. The Seamaster is a great watch, the Sub is a luxury, aspirational good that is universally understood to be a sign of affluence and success. That’s the power of the best marketing machine in the planet.
Price-wise i agree that Tudor is the main competitor, but in terms of brand heritage and significance, Omega is head and shoulders above Tudor, so that's why i think Rolex is the true "arch rival "😀
@@michaelriera6277 No you have it backward boss. No one is cross shopping Tudor and Omega. Tudor isn't on the same level, never was. Omega and Rolex are like Coke and Pepsi. The are compariable and on equal footing. Iiterally every watch enthusiast cross shops these two brands. As they are both mass produced pieces made mainly by machine. We know this. Now the general public even knows Omega. Not as well as Rolex but second to Rolex for mindshare and sales.
199grams 🤦♂️🤦♂️ with borderline sharp bracelet with no taper. Known push clasp issues and external AR that’s gets damaged easily. The Rolex is leagues ahead in terms of wearability, comfort and build quality and timeliness classic design.
@@epd1584 you are 💯 wrong. I’ve owned 8x new Omegas since 2020 and all of them were running + 4.8 secs per day vs 8x new Rolex’s runnings 0-2 secs per day.
@@MikoTheTomCat🤣🤣🤣🤣 What a moron. You find fault with a watch yet you expect people to believe you bought seven more from the same brand? If universities gave out degrees in stupidity, you’d get First Class.
Yeah, he became a watch user after a brain damage due to COVID-19 in 2020. Rolex is just a marketing brand with cheap movement regulated correctly. Omega has been producing watches forever while Rolex used movement from other brands.
I think it's personal preference, for me this dial is one of the best, if not the best in a watch that is mass produced. I like that dial on the previous version as well, but i think tha dial was too simple. Personally i find the new version to be more unique.
@@timepieceofart Simple lasts the test of time. Ageless. There is a reason the Rolex Sub has a classic simple dial. Same reason on the last gen Seamaster Pro. It's a timeless classic design. The newer Seamaster Dial, not so much. It will age like spoiled milk. Now the newer gen Seamaster Pro has a better movement, bezel, clasp( but can be fitted with new clasp). Etc and is the better watch. Does it look better. No.
This can say only somebody who have absolutely no knowledge about watches. I own both. The current Submariner and the current Seamaster Diver 300M. And the Omega Seamaster has a much better quality! That‘s why I almost never wear my Rolex. I love my Omega much more! It‘s far superior!
@@youtubeuser8436 LOL, I’ve owned two submariners (still own 124060) and the Seamaster. The Rolex is several steps up from the Omega. Bracelet, clasp, movement, bezel, materials, overall refinement… all are superior on the submariner. As a historical brand, I definitely prefer Omega over Rolex. I love my speedmaster. That being said, anyone who argues that a modern Seamaster is objectively superior to a modern submariner is either being dishonest or is simply just ignorant. In your case, it appears to be both.
@@whereRbearsTeeth You're right! The Submariner really does have better materials. The ceramic dial with the laser-engraved waves is amazing! No wait, only the Omega has that! The Submariner only has a black-painted metal dial. 😀 But you're definitely right about the watch caliber! The Rolex is better there! That's why it has COSC & METAS certification and is magnet-resistant up to 15,000 Gaus. Oh wait....that was also the Omega. At least the Rolex has a helium escape valve and a double-sided anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal! And the Rolex also has sapphire crystal on the back, so you can see the beautifully decorated movement. No wait, all that was on the Omega! The Rolex doesn't have all that. Obviously you have no idea about watches and are just trolling here.
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I own the white dial for 3 years now. Great watch with amazing wrist presence.
I entered Rolex in (Avenida Liberdade) Lisbon - there is a huge 2 store boutique. They told me they do not sell anything. Just show. They proposed me to be recorded in some fake list. Went out of there and showed a mid finger to them. Headed to Omega and purchased amazing Seamaster SummerBlue! If Rolex think they can f'uk off people who are going to spend ~10K for watches - they are seriously wrong. Next time I will never buy Rolex. If I decide to buy high-end timepeases - Rolex will not be in the list. I will consider the wholly trinity :)
I've got the white version of this watch and I absolutely love it. I bought it on the bracelet, but quickly purchased the black OEM rubber strap. Recently put it back on the bracelet and I'm now loving that, too. And my wife thinks it's especially atractive on the bracelet. Nice photography, great review. Thank you!
Thank you for the support, i really appreciate it. Glad to hear that you enjoy your timepiece, incredible watch. I just saw it on a rubber strap, perfect for the summer.
❤Love on the first sight. From 2019 and still like first day 😍
People are losing interest in Rolex due to the experience...as you mentioned people walk into an Omega boutique try it on and walk out happy. You can't get that at Rolex these days, customer satisfaction is a missing component in relation to the Rolex brand.
I can't wrap my head around the fact that you still can't get a Rolex without a waiting list, even though it has 30% market share and almost 2 and a half more units sold than Omega. I guess the gray market and overall Rolex marketing did its job.
Exactly! I will not play the games of buying a Rolex. There are other great choices.
@@wincav I ended up going with a Panerai and Breitling, very happy with them! And the experience in store was fantastic!!
@@JA-mq9ti Congrats!! I recently bought 2 breathings & a Tag Heuer. Very happy. Great experience.
last year I entered a Rolex boutique and I said to the salesman "I want a Rolex" and he said "I want one too but I don't have one" I was surprised by the answer but of course I understood his joke and realized that even the salesmen are tired of repeating themselves that you won't be able to buy a Rolex right away, so they started making jokes at their own expense. And now I have to wait on some sort of list to buy a Rolex after a year or two. After a friendly chat with the seller I left and went to another boutique and after an hour I came out with an beautiful, british racing green IWC on my wrist. Good luck with Rolex.
That blue dial definitely is the best color way imo. It’s so dynamic in different lighting and it’s just the classic color. You definitely managed to capture the beauty of that dial. I own this watch and wear it everyday.
Totally agree, my favorite color, together with the white dial version.
I got the blue dial some time ago, and love it. Recently, I switched the bracelet to the white rubber band (Paris 2024 limited edition), on deployment clasp, and it blew my mind! I was never a fan of rubber bands, but this is so much better looking than the standard blue one.
I get from lots of people that the seamaster looks even better on a rubber strap, truly versatile piece. Enjoy it
I have had an Omega Seamaster Professional 300 since 2010. It's a quartz but I love it. Still beautiful. Just bought the mesh bracelet for it.
How do you find the mesh bracelet, i havent seen a lot of seamasters on mash.
Great review I am a proud owner of the early Seamaster model 1997 automatic blows the Rolex out of the water for looks & wrist presence period the latest version's looks have not changed only the latest movement which is phenomenal my next Omega purchase will be the planet ocean all the best.
Thanks for the kind words, i really appreciate it. Enjoy your time with the watch and buy the planet ocean ASAP😀
This is my daily driver
Really nice❤
Yup you can’t truly appreciate one until you hold it in your hand!
Very good review!
Thank you for your kind words.
I have a 12-year-old Seamaster that is currently in the shop being overhauled. I can’t wait to get it back.
Lovely watch, i hope this watch will serve you many years to come
I got the prepredecessor of the current SMP back in 2008 and even back then it was a better bang for the buck than the Rolex Sub. Later when I was ready and willing to spend the money for a Sub I opted for a Planet Ocean Chronograph instead. It delivered even more bang for the buck due to its movement and craftsmanship.
The current ones are a bit too large for my taste. The SMP was unique when it was one of the slimmest dive watches. Not it has the dimensions of the former Planet Ocean models and it takes away a lot of its former versatility.
I own the same one. I prefer this to my sub any day of the week
What do you find better on the seamaster compared to the sub?
I've always wanted a Seamaster but just never the right time atm for me 😢 ... I will buy one someday for the perfect everyday daily watch better than Rolex just because I would be too paranoid getting mugged in my city to wear one around town.
I couldn't agree more, it's the perfect daily driver
Owned it, twice and sold it twice. Now have a Submariner 126610LN abs the difference is night and day. It's so much comfortable the wrist. The Seamaster bravelet is so uncomfortable and sharp and the watch feels too heavy and bulky for general every day wear. Its very "sporty" looking as well so I found it didn't fit as a "do it all" watch. Don't get me wrong, it's a great watch - but I own the older pre-ceramic Seamaster which I much prefee.
Lots of people say the same thing about the seamaster bracelet, that is not the most comfortable, especially compared to the oyster bracelet. I agree that tha seamaster is slightly on the heavier side. Thanks for your comment, i really appreciate it. Cheers
I consider getting the Nekton version but before that, a couple of question to all SMP 300 owners here:
1) Are you happy with power reserve? Is it truly weekend-proof?
2) Does it really offer the master chronometer level timekeeping?
Thnx a lot for your interest! 🙏
Nope. Around 40mm and tapering bracelet would be 5 stars
Bitte in 39mm und viel dünner. Dann ja.
Fully agree
Make it 39 or 40mm, remove the helium valve and you have the perfect watch!
Sounds like you don't want a Seamaster but a Submariner
Planet Ocean is miles ahead
This watch just needs to slim down some, introduced at 11.5mm, its now 13.6mm.... its just too thick😢
For this size, this is perfect thickness. 😊
Well, I can’t buy that, it’s price is worth like my 7x month of salary. Plus I don’t even think they ship to east Europe or Europe at all
I agree that 6K for a watch is a big chunk of cash, especially for us living in Eastern Europe😀
I've always tried to love the sea master but in person it's always a let down, Rolex, Tudor and Seiko as well just make the perfect dive watches with incredible bezel action. I think Omega's strengths is in their other watches and their sheer catalog of different models.
TUDOR IS A FAKE ROLEX😂😂😂😂😂
Amazing watch but the lack of taper on the bracelet seriously puts me off.
Lots of people are pointing out the lack of temper, it is the "weak" point for sure
It's a nice one but save a tittle more and get the real thing : the Planet Ocean.
In my humble opinion, the Planet Ocean is kind a more of a tool watch with higher WR and larger size. I like the seamaster more cos it is more versatile
@@timepieceofart I have been a fan of the PO since its debut in 2005. I love every aspect of this watch, especially the ceramic and liquidmetal bezel, the clean ceramic dial and the bracelet. The weight, thickness and bulk are exactly what I am looking for. My second favorite is the Seiko MM300.
Beautiful watch. And let's be honest, the Rolex isn't it's main competition. Price-wise, it's the Tudor Pelagos.
Normal people do not cross shop Omega with Rolex. The Seamaster is a great watch, the Sub is a luxury, aspirational good that is universally understood to be a sign of affluence and success. That’s the power of the best marketing machine in the planet.
Had it, loved it but stepped up to the Planet Ocean 8900 and love that more 👌
Price-wise i agree that Tudor is the main competitor, but in terms of brand heritage and significance, Omega is head and shoulders above Tudor, so that's why i think Rolex is the true "arch rival "😀
@@timepieceofart oh no doubt. The go-to watch dilemma for those who can afford it is always a moonwatch or an oyster perpetual
@@michaelriera6277 No you have it backward boss. No one is cross shopping Tudor and Omega. Tudor isn't on the same level, never was.
Omega and Rolex are like Coke and Pepsi. The are compariable and on equal footing.
Iiterally every watch enthusiast cross shops these two brands.
As they are both mass produced pieces made mainly by machine.
We know this. Now the general public even knows Omega. Not as well as Rolex but second to Rolex for mindshare and sales.
Check out the Grand Seiko SLGA023 “Ushio”. Not sure the Rolex or Omega keep up.
Ushio is a lovely watch, but way over the price range of the Seamaster
199grams 🤦♂️🤦♂️ with borderline sharp bracelet with no taper. Known push clasp issues and external AR that’s gets damaged easily. The Rolex is leagues ahead in terms of wearability, comfort and build quality and timeliness classic design.
It's definitely bulkier watch than the submariner, but i dont agree that Rolex is leagues ahead.
The movement in this watch is superior in everyway to a Rolex sub and I own a Rolex LOL!
@@epd1584 you are 💯 wrong. I’ve owned 8x new Omegas since 2020 and all of them were running + 4.8 secs per day vs 8x new Rolex’s runnings 0-2 secs per day.
@@MikoTheTomCat🤣🤣🤣🤣 What a moron. You find fault with a watch yet you expect people to believe you bought seven more from the same brand? If universities gave out degrees in stupidity, you’d get First Class.
Yeah, he became a watch user after a brain damage due to COVID-19 in 2020. Rolex is just a marketing brand with cheap movement regulated correctly. Omega has been producing watches forever while Rolex used movement from other brands.
Too big. Too thick. Bracelet too clumsy and one-dimensional.
The dial I don't get. I have the version before this one. Looks way better. The current one is tacky. To each their own.
I think it's personal preference, for me this dial is one of the best, if not the best in a watch that is mass produced. I like that dial on the previous version as well, but i think tha dial was too simple. Personally i find the new version to be more unique.
@@timepieceofart Simple lasts the test of time. Ageless. There is a reason the Rolex Sub has a classic simple dial. Same reason on the last gen Seamaster Pro. It's a timeless classic design.
The newer Seamaster Dial, not so much. It will age like spoiled milk. Now the newer gen Seamaster Pro has a better movement, bezel, clasp( but can be fitted with new clasp). Etc and is the better watch.
Does it look better. No.
And the bracelet looks way better on the older model. Clean dial with a fantastic date window at 3. The grey numbers on tge bezel looks better too.
Must be one of the ugliest watches out there
Why do you think so?
@@timepieceofart the overall design, dial, markers, bezel, hands, non tapering bracelet, it's all just awful, this won't age well.
Submariner is far superior
This can say only somebody who have absolutely no knowledge about watches. I own both. The current Submariner and the current Seamaster Diver 300M. And the Omega Seamaster has a much better quality! That‘s why I almost never wear my Rolex. I love my Omega much more! It‘s far superior!
@@youtubeuser8436 LOL, I’ve owned two submariners (still own 124060) and the Seamaster. The Rolex is several steps up from the Omega. Bracelet, clasp, movement, bezel, materials, overall refinement… all are superior on the submariner. As a historical brand, I definitely prefer Omega over Rolex. I love my speedmaster. That being said, anyone who argues that a modern Seamaster is objectively superior to a modern submariner is either being dishonest or is simply just ignorant. In your case, it appears to be both.
@@whereRbearsTeeth You're right!
The Submariner really does have better materials. The ceramic dial with the laser-engraved waves is amazing! No wait, only the Omega has that! The Submariner only has a black-painted metal dial. 😀
But you're definitely right about the watch caliber! The Rolex is better there! That's why it has COSC & METAS certification and is magnet-resistant up to 15,000 Gaus. Oh wait....that was also the Omega.
At least the Rolex has a helium escape valve and a double-sided anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal! And the Rolex also has sapphire crystal on the back, so you can see the beautifully decorated movement. No wait, all that was on the Omega! The Rolex doesn't have all that. Obviously you have no idea about watches and are just trolling here.
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