Thanks for the great comparison. Without any doubt, I went for the Seamaster 300 because of its classic and vintage look which makes it more suitable to go along with jeans and suits alike and because of its 1957 heritage - I also love that the bezel is fully lumed!
The SM300 is one of the most underrated models in the Omega lineup. The updates to the new SM300 put it above the SMP for me. They’ve made it thinner, shorter, and removed PCLs and polished the flank of the bracelet instead. No HE valve and a tapering bracelet makes the SM300 the winner for me.
I like the vintage feel of the 300. It’s like an omega alternative to the Tudor bb58. Just worry about long term serviceability with the jumping hour hand. Almost wish it didn’t have that. I also hate the tip lollipop seconds hand. It just annoys me, but I’m sure it would grow on me over time
I bought the Omega Seamaster 300 blue dial and would agree with you 100%. The vintage vibe on the Seamaster sets this watch apart from most watches today and feels like quintessential Omega. Best of both worlds (vintage and modern.)
Got the diver in blue also, just got the Tudor Black Bay heritage 41 black bezel though for the vintage look and saved myself a bunch of £... Regards from England 🏴
I purchased the previous generation Seamaster 300 Master Coaxial from Carat & Co! Love that piece, the ceramic bezel contrasts nicely with the matte black dial especially in the sun.
I have a Seiko heritage diver that looks a lot like the Seamaster 300. Nothing really looks like the Seamaster Diver 300. I grabbed the Blue on Blue on Rubber. It is awesome.
The mixing of a formal dive style luxury watch with the rubber Omega strap is a great combination. I would wear it with a suit just to add an element of both aspects. Wear it with short and a polo. Wear it with jeans and an oxford. Very versatile.
Date or no-date, to each their own, but I don't understand why people with no-date watches don't use the dive bezel to manually set the "date". The first minute marker is the first of the month, the second minute marker is the second, etc. You have the simplicity of a no-date watch but you still have the information if you want it, and all you have to do is turn the bezel in the morning. 🤷♂️
I bought the heritage 300 as my first luxury watch. Sadly I got sick of it real quick and traded it back toward a sapphire speedmaster a few weeks later. I felt the dial was pretty boring and felt the numerals kind of disappeared and were somewhat hard to see. It doesn’t pop much. I thought the lollipop was cool at first but got sick of that too. I would like the white printed numerals and the pointed second hand of the previous version on this model, then it would be perfect to me. Now I’m considering adding the diver 300 to go alongside my Speedmaster.
Great comparison, going to pickup my seamaster 300 on Thursday… greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪, please keep the content coming. Will definitely visit your store when I’m back in NYC
I have the diver in blue as love how the dial changes due to the angle held. That is my everyday watch and even for its size, I find with the bracelet layout and lugs fits really well, 6.5 inch wrist. I also like having the date complication while at work. For the retro dark look itch to scratch, I'm lucky to have a BB58 and the latest Speedy too.
The SM300 is the most underrated watch in Omega’s lineup, imo. I find it is rarely discussed in the “diver discussion” it seems on forums or groups. Put it against a Sub ND and it offers significant value - coming from a past Sub owner. Going to look at the SM300 tomorrow, if AD offers me a solid discount like he normally does, I might just walk away with it.
Hello Watch People Great content❗️ Hard choice both watches are stunning Small suggestion the Seamaster white dial is the SMP stands for Seamaster Professional The black dial Seamaster the model is call Heritage Definitelyl love the vintage vibes on the 300 Heritage
With the way the bracelet drapes off the case, I think the 300M looks way better on your wrist! Plus the design just pops in such a beautiful way. Awesome video
it's simple. if you just looking for a luxury watch and a one watch collection, go for the heritage, if you are a watch collector, go for SMP. Heritage is a GADA watch while SMP is a distinctive watch
I have the first generation of Seamaster 300. Ceramic bezel, 60h power reserve, jumping hour hand, matte ceramic dial...everything i need. Only downside is 14,6mm thickness but overall it's fantastic. Love it, great watch.
The new 300 is almost perfect. I find the crystal reflections bothering me, considering there is no outer AR coating. Though, of course, no outer coating means the crystal should last longer. It's a trade-off, but I think the clarity of outer AR wins me over. Also, 39-40 mm would be more timeless.
Agree on the size . I tried one on in the AD and although it’s 41mm it looked larger than my 42mm speedmaster . The relatively thin bezel and bigger dial creates this illusion . If it was 39-40mm I would have bought it on the spot as it is a beautiful piece - just looks off on the size paired with the heritage vibe .
I bought a blue dial Diver 300m. Love it. Wear it all the time. I don't dislike the 300 at all, but it would be redundant for me. I already have a black dial Submariner that's pretty much the exact same thing (IMHO).
Well I was debating between the two but I will have to go with the 300. Selling points for me are no helium escape valve, bracket tapers and didn’t know anti reflective coating only on the inside until this video that’s great. I do love a date window on my watches but I just like the overall watch better.
Nice and thorough review! One point though, the 8800 movement has 55 h. power reserve due to a single barrel whereas the 8900 has two barrels for a more even torque release.
I prefer the diver 300. it doesn't look too 'luxurious' and it doesn't look too 'sporty' . its definitely an every-day type of watch. The 'standard' 300 looks amazing, sleek, but I feel like its main purpose is for classy events.
If I were to only have one watch, the 300 would without a doubt be my choice. You could somewhat easily pull it off with a suit as well as with a t-shirt. The vintage aesthetic is very versatile. But in a collection, the SMP is what I would go for, because it's way more exciting. The bracelet is the biggest downside in my eyes, uglier and doesn't taper, but it looks amazing on a NATO strap and I just love the white dial and black bezel combination. I do wish the bezel was lumed on the SMP however.
I looked at the seamaster 300 trilogy classic. It's a gorgeous watch. When I'm in the market for another omega, this is the watch I would get. Bracelet with adjustable clasp is a bonus and is just as nice as the Rolex glidelock. Excellent possibility for a one and done.
The Seamaster 300 should be the previous one with the 8400 Master Co-Axial and liquidmetal ceramic bezel. Much more better looking than the one in the video IMO.
The gorgeous sandwich dial ,does it for me.. love the 300.. understated yet classy..The only thing i do not like on modern Omegas is the conical crown. The older crown shape is much friendlier on the finger and thumb..
Diver 300 for me in blue and the Tudor Black Bay heritage 41 black bezel for the value in comparison with the 300! Nice review Regards from England 👍🏴
The Diver 300M is by far the more contemporary looking device. And if I were a pro diver that uses something like that as a backup when actually diving, that’s the one here I’d go for, but I’m not! I much prefer dressier more vintage looking watches like the Seamaster 300 here. That’s the one I’d take home with me. My favorite variant being the Bronze Gold…gorgeous! I’d take that over a Submariner! My second favorite though, is the steel with black dial shown here 😁👍
If the 300 heritage had printed numerals like the previous gen instead of the sandwich thing it would be an instant buy for me but I just can’t seem to get behind the panerai numerals on an omega watch
The hands on the diver 300 are a complete deal breaker for me: they are horrendous. That watch with the sword hands from the previous version would be fantastic. As it is I'm looking at the bronze-gold Seamaster.
For the OMEGA Seamaster 300, yes because the hour markers and numerals are recessed beneath the dial. In lighting conditions no problem, but in low light and if there isn't enough lume then it'll be harder to see. When compared to the Diver 300m, that has applied numerals so regardless the angle the hour markers are clearly visible.
@@MinuteMon thank you that’s the info I needed because I’ve been to the boutique several times and it looks perfectly legible there but I’m a legibility freak and if I bought it and then left the boutique and it was hard to read I’d be super upset
I just wish Omega would offer a fully brushed bracelet on the 300 version, it would look and wear so much better, those polsihed links would scratched like crazy, please, please, please sort this out Omega!! Its the only think stopping me buying one.
The 300 for me. It has no HEV and it just looks better. I’ve never liked the wave dial on the 300M nor the skeleton hands. And the bezel is hard to grip and turn without the coin edge type of bezel. If I didn’t own a Breitling Superocean, I would buy the 300 hands down.
Yes an increase of price from the BB58, but the OMEGA is Master Chronometer, sandwich dial, tapered bracelet with micro adjustment on the fly, full lume aluminum bezel, lollipop seconds and a full sapphire crystal caseback with 300 meters of water resistance. A lot of "improvements" and differences between the two in general.
@@MinuteMon It's definitely a beautiful piece. In other news the GS sbga415 is now available in the UK and I have secured one. So I won't have to use your photo as my profile picture for much longer. Thanks, great pic.
So… Seamaster 300 or Diver 300?
Diver 300! :D
Seamaster 300
Yes
Diver for sure
300 Heritage ❤
Thanks for the great comparison. Without any doubt, I went for the Seamaster 300 because of its classic and vintage look which makes it more suitable to go along with jeans and suits alike and because of its 1957 heritage - I also love that the bezel is fully lumed!
The SM300 is one of the most underrated models in the Omega lineup. The updates to the new SM300 put it above the SMP for me. They’ve made it thinner, shorter, and removed PCLs and polished the flank of the bracelet instead. No HE valve and a tapering bracelet makes the SM300 the winner for me.
I like the vintage feel of the 300. It’s like an omega alternative to the Tudor bb58. Just worry about long term serviceability with the jumping hour hand. Almost wish it didn’t have that.
I also hate the tip lollipop seconds hand. It just annoys me, but I’m sure it would grow on me over time
I bought the Omega Seamaster 300 blue dial and would agree with you 100%. The vintage vibe on the Seamaster sets this watch apart from most watches today and feels like quintessential Omega. Best of both worlds (vintage and modern.)
I had a hard time choosing between blue or black, but ultimately I'd choose the black dial. Glad you're enjoying the blue!
Got the diver in blue also, just got the Tudor Black Bay heritage 41 black bezel though for the vintage look and saved myself a bunch of £...
Regards from England 🏴
@@andrewwheeler8591 perfect choice! 👍
Anyone know what the dial is made of?
I picked the Diver 300 ONLY because I have a Tudor BB 58 already and the Diver was a nice contrast from THE bb58. The Seamaster 300 is amazing watch.
I also bought the new 300 black dial…love the new design..slimmer case..domed crystal..jumping hour etc…great watch
Great review of these classic watches. Just bought the 300M with white dial on rubber, love it. Subscribed, greetings from France.
Great choice!
I was looking for these two types of SEAMASTE.
finally I find it.
thanks for detailed comparison.
I have both and love 'em! Only difference is I have the 007 "Spectre" version which has a GMT bezel.
This is such a great video! Thanks for taking the time to put this together, I really appreciate it!
Thanks for checking it out and glad you enjoyed it! I struggled with this decision myself so I thought it’d be helpful for those thinking the same!
Good video. I’ve owed both those exact watches. Still have the 300 and consider it the far superior watch. Much more refined. More expensive too.
I purchased the previous generation Seamaster 300 Master Coaxial from Carat & Co! Love that piece, the ceramic bezel contrasts nicely with the matte black dial especially in the sun.
Love that piece! The ceramic bezel on that one pops really well. Thanks for shopping with our store!
In looking at the 300 the face seems to show dirt whereas the 300 Diver seems cleaner & has more pop. I would go for the 300 Diver.
I have a Seiko heritage diver that looks a lot like the Seamaster 300. Nothing really looks like the Seamaster Diver 300. I grabbed the Blue on Blue on Rubber. It is awesome.
The mixing of a formal dive style luxury watch with the rubber Omega strap is a great combination. I would wear it with a suit just to add an element of both aspects.
Wear it with short and a polo. Wear it with jeans and an oxford. Very versatile.
Seamaster 300. This will be the submariner for Omega. Bracelet taper is amazing. Vintage but modern edge. It’s stunning on person. 2021
Version.
Agreed I love the bracelet!
🙋🏻♂️ White dial with rubber strap 4 every day use.
Both models are great
Date or no-date, to each their own, but I don't understand why people with no-date watches don't use the dive bezel to manually set the "date". The first minute marker is the first of the month, the second minute marker is the second, etc. You have the simplicity of a no-date watch but you still have the information if you want it, and all you have to do is turn the bezel in the morning. 🤷♂️
That’s a smart way to do it! Never thought of it like that.
I've been doing it like that for years :)
Because the bezel is too good of a fidget toy lol
I own both and although the heritage has a 21mm lug width, I wear it on loads of 20mm nato style straps and it’s not noticeable at all.
Good idea 💡
I had to get both. I think my favorite is the 300, but now that I got a rubber strap for the diver I like it much more than with the strap
I bought the heritage 300 as my first luxury watch. Sadly I got sick of it real quick and traded it back toward a sapphire speedmaster a few weeks later. I felt the dial was pretty boring and felt the numerals kind of disappeared and were somewhat hard to see. It doesn’t pop much. I thought the lollipop was cool at first but got sick of that too. I would like the white printed numerals and the pointed second hand of the previous version on this model, then it would be perfect to me. Now I’m considering adding the diver 300 to go alongside my Speedmaster.
Great comparison, going to pickup my seamaster 300 on Thursday… greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪, please keep the content coming. Will definitely visit your store when I’m back in NYC
Greetings! Congrats, hope you enjoy your new watch!
I have the diver in blue as love how the dial changes due to the angle held. That is my everyday watch and even for its size, I find with the bracelet layout and lugs fits really well, 6.5 inch wrist. I also like having the date complication while at work.
For the retro dark look itch to scratch, I'm lucky to have a BB58 and the latest Speedy too.
Nice! That’s true, even the 42mm fits well for slim wrists. That’s a great rotation you got there
The SM300 is the most underrated watch in Omega’s lineup, imo. I find it is rarely discussed in the “diver discussion” it seems on forums or groups. Put it against a Sub ND and it offers significant value - coming from a past Sub owner. Going to look at the SM300 tomorrow, if AD offers me a solid discount like he normally does, I might just walk away with it.
Seamaster 300 blue dial.. I bought the SM300P a year ago and regret it due to the bracelet width.
Hello Watch People
Great content❗️
Hard choice both watches are stunning
Small suggestion the Seamaster white dial is the SMP stands for Seamaster Professional
The black dial Seamaster the model is call Heritage
Definitelyl love the vintage vibes on the 300 Heritage
With the way the bracelet drapes off the case, I think the 300M looks way better on your wrist! Plus the design just pops in such a beautiful way. Awesome video
Very informative , in-detail and fluent. Keep it up.
it's simple. if you just looking for a luxury watch and a one watch collection, go for the heritage, if you are a watch collector, go for SMP. Heritage is a GADA watch while SMP is a distinctive watch
Great review and comparison. Thanks!
Diver 300 for me! That great white looks amazing.. specially on Rubber
Great review. Subscribed
You certainly don’t make the choice easy! I was dead set on getting myself a Submariner, but boy, that white Seamaster is stunning.
I still can’t choose between these two!
Did you get the SM300 white dial?
Love the comparison of these two...Thanks
I have the first generation of Seamaster 300. Ceramic bezel, 60h power reserve, jumping hour hand, matte ceramic dial...everything i need. Only downside is 14,6mm thickness but overall it's fantastic. Love it, great watch.
This new one is thinner by almost a full 1mm so it should wear better, but the first gen is awesome!
What I like about the 1st gen is the ceramic bezel and smaller dial.
@@mannycalavera2335 agreed
Awesome review, I agree with you on your pick. I purchased the 300
Awesome comparison man! Where’d you get that jacket?
Thanks! I believe the green work shirt is from Uniqlo and the grey suit jacket in the thumbnail was from Bonobos
Fantastic piece of content!
I have one of these, and now I'm tempted to get the other! A nice pair for any occasion. Sport, dress, etc.
Thanks for the video.
Which one do you have?
Sorry I missed your reply. I have the white diver 300.
This is great - such a good comparison
The new 300 is almost perfect. I find the crystal reflections bothering me, considering there is no outer AR coating. Though, of course, no outer coating means the crystal should last longer. It's a trade-off, but I think the clarity of outer AR wins me over. Also, 39-40 mm would be more timeless.
Agree on the size . I tried one on in the AD and although it’s 41mm it looked larger than my 42mm speedmaster . The relatively thin bezel and bigger dial creates this illusion . If it was 39-40mm I would have bought it on the spot as it is a beautiful piece - just looks off on the size paired with the heritage vibe .
@@stevehs4287 the SM300 is actually 40mm... omega states 41mm but if you meassure it: 40mm
@@SirMopy Where are you measuring? It is 41 mm.
Its not, its barely 40. The lug to lug is over 50, thats why some people feel it looks larger..
The seamaster 300 doesnt have exterior ar coating?
Great review thank you
For me I love both and I own the diver 300. I also think it’s more unique but i would still own the SM300
I bought a blue dial Diver 300m. Love it. Wear it all the time. I don't dislike the 300 at all, but it would be redundant for me. I already have a black dial Submariner that's pretty much the exact same thing (IMHO).
Fair points! 🙌🏼 I love those watches too
Awesome review
You just got massive points for correct use of the word "precision".
Well I was debating between the two but I will have to go with the 300. Selling points for me are no helium escape valve, bracket tapers and didn’t know anti reflective coating only on the inside until this video that’s great. I do love a date window on my watches but I just like the overall watch better.
Nice and thorough review! One point though, the 8800 movement has 55 h. power reserve due to a single barrel whereas the 8900 has two barrels for a more even torque release.
Great point! Thanks for pointing it out
Thanks for the detailed review
I like both, but I can only have one. So now which will it be?
I'll go by 300m heritage as less weight (150g) and compact size, I had 300m diver I sold it becuse of weight (190g) and size 42mm.
I like both but went with the modern SMP white.
Great analogy of a yacht and a submarine! Very apt indeed. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I prefer the diver 300. it doesn't look too 'luxurious' and it doesn't look too 'sporty' . its definitely an every-day type of watch. The 'standard' 300 looks amazing, sleek, but I feel like its main purpose is for classy events.
10:50 who checks watch for date then time first? i hardly ever look at the date
If I were to only have one watch, the 300 would without a doubt be my choice. You could somewhat easily pull it off with a suit as well as with a t-shirt. The vintage aesthetic is very versatile. But in a collection, the SMP is what I would go for, because it's way more exciting. The bracelet is the biggest downside in my eyes, uglier and doesn't taper, but it looks amazing on a NATO strap and I just love the white dial and black bezel combination. I do wish the bezel was lumed on the SMP however.
Great video, I have subscribed, thanks for good content and amazing reviews… where did you get those gloves, I need a pair ASAP!
Thanks for checking out the video! Gloves are from OMEGA directly as a retailer we use these to showcase watches to clients
@@MinuteMon that’s sweet, most of my collection is Omega - I need a pair of those for my videos… help!!
I bought the Diver 300 because I just couldn't resist the sharp contrast between the white dial and black bezel.
I looked at the seamaster 300 trilogy classic. It's a gorgeous watch. When I'm in the market for another omega, this is the watch I would get. Bracelet with adjustable clasp is a bonus and is just as nice as the Rolex glidelock. Excellent possibility for a one and done.
I love the Seamaster 300m outside case but digging the 300 diver watch face and dials much more. What to do??
Just bought an Aquaterra in green. But felt in love with the 300… how it compares with the trilogy’s one?
What about the PO??
Bought the diver 300 and now saving Seamaster 300
do you ship APO?
Chose the Heritage model! Thinking about getting the stainless Milanese to have a second bracelet option, but I am not sure about how it will fit :(
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
The Seamaster 300 should be the previous one with the 8400 Master Co-Axial and liquidmetal ceramic bezel. Much more better looking than the one in the video IMO.
It's only logical to compare latest generations of watches.
The gorgeous sandwich dial ,does it for me.. love the 300.. understated yet classy..The only thing i do not like on modern Omegas is the conical crown. The older crown shape is much friendlier on the finger and thumb..
Are they worth the money?
Diver 300 for me in blue and the Tudor Black Bay heritage 41 black bezel for the value in comparison with the 300!
Nice review
Regards from England 👍🏴
Nice choices! Can’t go wrong there
Other nice factors aside, why can't Omega deliver thinner Seamaster watches.. let's say from 11.5mm to 12.5mm range.
SM300 due to look, lack of seawart , bezel is improved, clasp, and better bracelet. Now the question Blue or Black?
The Diver 300M is by far the more contemporary looking device. And if I were a pro diver that uses something like that as a backup when actually diving, that’s the one here I’d go for, but I’m not! I much prefer dressier more vintage looking watches like the Seamaster 300 here. That’s the one I’d take home with me. My favorite variant being the Bronze Gold…gorgeous! I’d take that over a Submariner! My second favorite though, is the steel with black dial shown here 😁👍
I agree with you! I definitely like the dressier vintage Seamaster 300
If the 300 heritage had printed numerals like the previous gen instead of the sandwich thing it would be an instant buy for me but I just can’t seem to get behind the panerai numerals on an omega watch
Vert cool! The 🐼 looks really cool! 🧜♂️
GREAT REVIEW!!!!!! Getting my black Seamaster 300 next month!!
Diver version doesn’t do it for me..
Nice! I’m with you there!
If only it had a date, I’d buy it
No date looks way better.
@@maitrehg Agreed 👍 so much better. I'm not anti no date but I prefer no date alot more
They're both beautiful watches. However, I would pick THE GREAT WHITE.
No question for me, seamaster 300, especially since the 2021 release.
I love both of the watches!
I know me too! Hard to choose
May I ask what’s your wrist size is? How is the black band with the seamaster diver? Is it more comfortable than the new speedmaster’s metal band?
My wrist size is about 6.4” like stated in the video. For the Seamaster Diver 300m, I prefer the rubber strap.
@@MinuteMon how comfortable is the seamaster diver 300m with strap on compared to heritage or speedy?
If you want to stay low key go for the diver 300... The 300 Professional is a rock star!
The 300 is the best! Classic!
I just purchased my 300 Heritage
the seamaster 300 trilogy is the way to go. I preferred the 39mm compare to 41mm.
Same here love the case size of the Trilogy Seamaster 300
Isn't the 8800 a single-barrel movement? I'd love to see a comparison of the new 300 models: black vs blue!
I haven’t seen the blue on bracelet yet, but I would love to do a side by side!
The hands on the diver 300 are a complete deal breaker for me: they are horrendous. That watch with the sword hands from the previous version would be fantastic. As it is I'm looking at the bronze-gold Seamaster.
Does the seamaster 300 lose its legibility in some lights and angles? I feel like on some shots that dial is completely washed out
For the OMEGA Seamaster 300, yes because the hour markers and numerals are recessed beneath the dial. In lighting conditions no problem, but in low light and if there isn't enough lume then it'll be harder to see. When compared to the Diver 300m, that has applied numerals so regardless the angle the hour markers are clearly visible.
@@MinuteMon thank you that’s the info I needed because I’ve been to the boutique several times and it looks perfectly legible there but I’m a legibility freak and if I bought it and then left the boutique and it was hard to read I’d be super upset
12:24 No, the diver has only 1 barrel, not 2. Seamaster 300 heritage has 2 barrels indeed.
Thanks for catching that
Just bought the Seamaster 300m diver great white on the black rubber. Would love to have both though!
That’s a FANTASTIC piece!! Congrats
@@MinuteMon Still waiting for it to be delivered :/ And almost forgot: Got a Oris Divers 65 green/bronze bezel which is already very vintage inspired.
Nice, comparision. Seamaster 300 yes.
i am still confuse with the model name
I prefer the Seamaster 300 heritage older model (non lollipop second hand w/ ceramic bezel)
how can i get in touch with your sales team?
Email sales@caratco.com
Seamaster 300 with any doubt !
I just wish Omega would offer a fully brushed bracelet on the 300 version, it would look and wear so much better, those polsihed links would scratched like crazy, please, please, please sort this out Omega!! Its the only think stopping me buying one.
That would be awesome!
Get the Omega SMP and a San Martin homage of the vintage 300
The 300 for me. It has no HEV and it just looks better. I’ve never liked the wave dial on the 300M nor the skeleton hands. And the bezel is hard to grip and turn without the coin edge type of bezel. If I didn’t own a Breitling Superocean, I would buy the 300 hands down.
Both great although I slightly prefer the vintage offering. A massive jump in price from the bb58.
Yes an increase of price from the BB58, but the OMEGA is Master Chronometer, sandwich dial, tapered bracelet with micro adjustment on the fly, full lume aluminum bezel, lollipop seconds and a full sapphire crystal caseback with 300 meters of water resistance. A lot of "improvements" and differences between the two in general.
@@MinuteMon
It's definitely a beautiful piece. In other news the GS sbga415 is now available in the UK and I have secured one. So I won't have to use your photo as my profile picture for much longer. Thanks, great pic.
@@simonwright6882 amazing. Congratulations and that is my goal at some point.
It’s normal my Omega Seamaster is changing a date 5 mints before midnight (green ,I bought 4 months ago)?