A fact from a 007 and watch lover: In Goldeneye, Bond uses the 300m quartz in BLUE, and the villain, Sean Bean uses the 300m quartz in BLACK on a black strap!!!!
For me it is *very* important. The one used in Goldeneye is the ref: 2541.80.00. The watches used by Pierce Brosnan as Bond have an special place in my heart. One day I'll get the 2541. Beautiful piece you have in there!
For those of you concerned about Nick's secret identity, I'll fill you in. Go back to the review of the $5 Grand Tour watch, where he spoke in a not-quite-right British accent. NICK IS TGV! I'm just not sure which accent is the real Nick.
I have this exact same watch, but the Automatic version. I agree with everything you said. I have had mine for 12 years (no service yet) and runs about 1 sec slow a day. Its unreal nice. BUT, the bezel is horrible and, the legibility of this is not so great when compared to my other watches (marathon GSAR, Damasko, Sinn etc). But, this is will always be an epic in demand watch for a long time. Its beautiful.
I have the current model. In blue and automatic of course but I had a higher end quartz watch. Like you said, they get you into other watches. Like mechanical ones.
Waiting for your review of that Citizen field watch (BM8180-03E). Initially it made me hesitant when I saw that both hands were partly lumed, partly skeletal. I would have preferred to have the minute hand be full to enhance at-a-glance legibility. I am curious about your take on it. I am also curious whether the lume stays visible all night.
Are there other well made or high end or luxury quartz? What about Longines Conquest quartz? I want the best of both worlds, which for me is quartz plus a quality built watch similar in quality to a luxury automatic. I don't like looks of Breitling however.
Man I'm conflicted.. I've fallen in love. The Quartz models are now far more common and cheaper than the Auto models of this seamaster color and version.
Nick the Omega end links are one piece instead of 3 piece like the center links. I have a SMP 2342.20 where the center links are solid 18 Kt yellow gold as are the crowns and bezel. Had Omega polished the best the end links it wouldn't look right.
Nick, If you wanna go quartz simply don't buy Omega, Rolex ..etc. If you want a quartz watch buy either Citizen, Casio or Seiko, manufactures who actually specialise on advanced quartz movements, not luxury watch manufactures like Rolex or Omega who are great at Mechanical movements, but suck at everything else. To them a quartz movement is always gonna be "less" then a automatic, so that's how they gonna treat them. Seiko/Citizen/Casio don't share that mentality, because that's what their brand does best, and that's what made them big. To Rolex/Omega a watch with a quartz movement is always just gonna be the affordable alternative to the "Real watch", don't expect anything above that from them.
Generally, I agree. But an affordable, full-quality Omega isn't a bad thing. Also, there are signs of change. Longines just dropped a high accuracy, perpetual quartz watch, which might trickle up to Omega.
I mean, Omega also does high end quartz watches with thermo-compensated movements and what not, but these are niche and were from ground up designed as quartz watches. Nobody knows Omega for their Spacemaster Z-33, but for their Speedmasters and Seamasters, that's what their brand depends on and what made them famous. There is a reason behind why Grand Seikos don't sell well outside of Japan compared to Rolex. People just don't want a luxury Seiko, If they want a luxury watch they go Rolex or Omega. To them its like spending a half-a-million on a custom Twingo.
Hope to see you review the Longines HEQ. I have one of their old ones from last century which brings me some joy but it's small vs today's dinner plates.
Nick, you're a fuckin pearler. (That's Aussie speak for "Good") Dunno who the fuck you are but the delivery is GOLD!!! Keep doin what you're doin brother... Love it!
Perhaps because, at least in Japan (and maybe Switzerland) the trains mostly leave at exactly on time, to within a few seconds. You can get used to it!
If they made a watch accurate to within a microsecond a day that is the watch I want. Then If they made one accurate to within a nanosecond I would have to buy it. If you need to ask you will never understand.
Not scared, just want to keep work and play separate. My research life doesn't need to intersect with my knife-life, so keeping my identity quiet is the idea.
Had the same bracelet for 15 years. It didn't close properly after 5 years and did not hold together after about 8 years of wearing every day. Omega at the time was famous for its bad quality bracelets. Don't know about their current bracelets though.
markalexander774 You're a moron. Materials, fit & finish and brand are things you have to take into consideration. I've owned pure junk autos and own outstanding autos and quarts. If you want exact time 24/7 don't buy an auto buy a quarts.
A fact from a 007 and watch lover: In Goldeneye, Bond uses the 300m quartz in BLUE, and the villain, Sean Bean uses the 300m quartz in BLACK on a black strap!!!!
Really!!, I’ve never noticed.
Isn’t that one blue aswell?
For me it is *very* important. The one used in Goldeneye is the ref: 2541.80.00. The watches used by Pierce Brosnan as Bond have an special place in my heart. One day I'll get the 2541. Beautiful piece you have in there!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw the batman mask.
Damnit, I forgot to change after work again.
Nick Shabazz + Breakfast = A really good morning
For those of you concerned about Nick's secret identity, I'll fill you in. Go back to the review of the $5 Grand Tour watch, where he spoke in a not-quite-right British accent. NICK IS TGV! I'm just not sure which accent is the real Nick.
Dive bezels are not supposed to be easy to move. They are meant to be set and left alone and not be accidentally moved from where they are set
"Goldeneye" was my favorite Bond film; & the model you're reviewing is my favorite watch!
Great Seamaster. Great Aqua Terra. Great Planet Ocean. Fantastic collection!!
I have this exact same watch, but the Automatic version. I agree with everything you said. I have had mine for 12 years (no service yet) and runs about 1 sec slow a day. Its unreal nice. BUT, the bezel is horrible and, the legibility of this is not so great when compared to my other watches (marathon GSAR, Damasko, Sinn etc). But, this is will always be an epic in demand watch for a long time. Its beautiful.
This watch is amazing on an Isofrane strap. Try it. Game changer.
Are you wearing a Batman mask?
Alright. I found one and bought it online. Thanks for this great video.
The helium release valve is useful for making a Munchkin voice.
Batman is my favourite superhero and Nick is my favourite reviewer 😀
Keep up the great work.
Eric from Toronto Canada.
I have the current model. In blue and automatic of course but I had a higher end quartz watch. Like you said, they get you into other watches. Like mechanical ones.
Waiting for your review of that Citizen field watch (BM8180-03E). Initially it made me hesitant when I saw that both hands were partly lumed, partly skeletal. I would have preferred to have the minute hand be full to enhance at-a-glance legibility. I am curious about your take on it. I am also curious whether the lume stays visible all night.
What was that citizen you pulled on camera at 22:24?
Are there other well made or high end or luxury quartz? What about Longines Conquest quartz? I want the best of both worlds, which for me is quartz plus a quality built watch similar in quality to a luxury automatic. I don't like looks of Breitling however.
Longines, Certina, and of course, Grand Seiko, are the current kings of Quartz.
Yehoshua Cirt don’t forget Bulova!
Man I'm conflicted.. I've fallen in love. The Quartz models are now far more common and cheaper than the Auto models of this seamaster color and version.
yeah , no micro adjustments has always been the downfall with this watch/bracelet. Nice review as always , Nick.
How do you like that Citizen on NATO? I like the strap it comes with but the fit isn't great. Could you do a video on how to change a watch strap?
Hi...can u tell me where i can get a second hand authentic omega seamaster 300 quartz watch ?
Great stuff Nick, two beautiful watches.
What is that citizen watch you held up called?
What are your thoughts on the new seamaster 2018?
Nick the Omega end links are one piece instead of 3 piece like the center links. I have a SMP 2342.20 where the center links are solid 18 Kt yellow gold as are the crowns and bezel. Had Omega polished the best the end links it wouldn't look right.
When were these come out ?
Where did you buy this?
I have the automatic version of that watch and remember thinking how "huge" it was when I bought it 15 years ago.
Excellent review. I'm looking forward to seeing more of that Hamilton. 🤤
+HadoKing It was a Citizen, but very much in line with the Hamilton world.
Nick Shabazz My apologies, Nick. I suppose I wasn't giving your review the attention it deserves.
I am Not sure about the Skelton hands. Wish Omega left the full sword hands on there watches on the Seamaster circa mid 2000's.
Bob FromBrisbane At least they're not scissorhands.
I agree. I prefer the sword hands on my 2254
Looking at an intro auto watch, the Orient Bambino, to match with my Fantoni Dweller slip joint pocket knife
any thoughts from anyone.......
I saw batman :)
Batman and Omega watches? Nick is George Clooney doing a funny voice. No other explanation.
Busted.
Are we going to see a review of the Eco-Drive?
I like Nick's honesty 👍
Where can i buy one?
I have found a 2012 model for £2000 from a high street retailer.
whatever happened to the oceanos Nick?
It wasn't getting wrist time, so I had to sell it. But I vaguely regret it.
Honestly, I expected Batman to have bigger hands.
Hey nick you should review one of those 5$ kids watches they sell at Walmart. You know the ones that look like animals and cartoon characters.
I prefer this than the new ones. Thinner. Lighter. Easier to maintain.
Agreed, if they released this size again with the adjustable clasp and the finish of the new ones, they'd be really tempting.
Ahh golden eye rip sean bean for all movies since 😂
Best watch on Earth
Nick, If you wanna go quartz simply don't buy Omega, Rolex ..etc. If you want a quartz watch buy either Citizen, Casio or Seiko, manufactures who actually specialise on advanced quartz movements, not luxury watch manufactures like Rolex or Omega who are great at Mechanical movements, but suck at everything else. To them a quartz movement is always gonna be "less" then a automatic, so that's how they gonna treat them. Seiko/Citizen/Casio don't share that mentality, because that's what their brand does best, and that's what made them big. To Rolex/Omega a watch with a quartz movement is always just gonna be the affordable alternative to the "Real watch", don't expect anything above that from them.
Generally, I agree. But an affordable, full-quality Omega isn't a bad thing. Also, there are signs of change. Longines just dropped a high accuracy, perpetual quartz watch, which might trickle up to Omega.
I mean, Omega also does high end quartz watches with thermo-compensated movements and what not, but these are niche and were from ground up designed as quartz watches. Nobody knows Omega for their Spacemaster Z-33, but for their Speedmasters and Seamasters, that's what their brand depends on and what made them famous. There is a reason behind why Grand Seikos don't sell well outside of Japan compared to Rolex. People just don't want a luxury Seiko, If they want a luxury watch they go Rolex or Omega. To them its like spending a half-a-million on a custom Twingo.
Hope to see you review the Longines HEQ. I have one of their old ones from last century which brings me some joy but it's small vs today's dinner plates.
Just Mechanic Omegas, earn the money and give it your children after a good life!
I'm glad you expanded to watches. Unfortunately it's another way for me to waste money. Haha great job. Ok I know it's my own fault.
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are you in the mafia?
love the watch but i hate those hands. who thought that looked good?
I agree I wish it had the sword hands of the 2254
Very nice watch! :)
this watch is also used by the nick shabat
News flash…..these have double in value since this assassination attempt by a cartoon character 👍🏻
Jinkies Batman! you didn't use your voice masker! your giving your secret identity away!
Nick, you're a fuckin pearler. (That's Aussie speak for "Good") Dunno who the fuck you are but the delivery is GOLD!!! Keep doin what you're doin brother... Love it!
Didn't know Joe Pesci had a TH-cam chanel 😂😂.. great one though.
Pretty watch, but for my aging eyes skeletal hands kill it.
can you imagine my 14 yo friend has a watch like that one but in blue??
nick those things are just going to drive you crazy so if you like ill take it off your hands and relieve you of this stress, how much
It is even now above $2500 used. Which is too much
Hi
I can say first again?! First!
You're enjoying this too much, Spadey. Lol.
Maybe so 😁
why do people care about their watches being accurate within the seconds?
same reason people want their blade centered, you pay for something you want it to be as perfect as possible
Perhaps because, at least in Japan (and maybe Switzerland) the trains mostly leave at exactly on time, to within a few seconds. You can get used to it!
If they made a watch accurate to within a microsecond a day that is the watch I want. Then If they made one accurate to within a nanosecond I would have to buy it. If you need to ask you will never understand.
MountMan get there a few minutes early lol
Watch me whip
nick why are you scared to show your face? a genuine question. Like the mask tho hahaha
Not scared, just want to keep work and play separate. My research life doesn't need to intersect with my knife-life, so keeping my identity quiet is the idea.
Had the same bracelet for 15 years. It didn't close properly after 5 years and did not hold together after about 8 years of wearing every day. Omega at the time was famous for its bad quality bracelets. Don't know about their current bracelets though.
I'm sure if you repeated yourself a few more times you could have stretched out this "review" to an hour.
+John Smith Maybe. I’ll try harder next time. I’ll try harder next time.
Do you want him to turn into Archie?
I am gonna splurge and get an Invicta, w/ at least a 100mm face. Like an alarm clock on my wrist. East Jersy style mobster watch...Bahahaha.
Skeleton hands? No. Unnecessary HEV? No. Over blingy bracelet? No. Wavey dial design? No. Quartz? Why not. Marketing tie to the Bond Franchise, TM. Inc. Corp. Copyright.? No. Non-knurled bezel? No. Independent hour hand? YES! Overall - a 6/10. Sorry.
David Watson glad to hear you extremely valuable opinion
Omega Quartz!? Rly ? No no no
You want a less accurate watch?
No quartz watch should cost more than $100 unless it is made of solid gold, in which case that is a waste of solid gold.
markalexander774 You're a moron. Materials, fit & finish and brand are things you have to take into consideration. I've owned pure junk autos and own outstanding autos and quarts. If you want exact time 24/7 don't buy an auto buy a quarts.
I've a Grand Seiko quartz, beautiful and accurate to within a second or two..... per year!
Are you saying the automatic movement is worth $4,500? lol
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