I purchased a blue Seamaster Diver 300 on the bracelet yesterday. I've ordered a blue rubber strap for it. I already own the NTTD Omega! Call it an early birthday present for myself. I'm 56 years old next month!
@@christopherjensen5007 I have my black dial 300m on an Isofrane rubber strap, it's the comfiest strap / bracelet, I've ever worn,, 👍,, Rubber for summer, steel for winter,, 👌
I own the SMP 300 and love it. However, if the Seamaster 300 had been out at the time in its most recent design I would have bought that in a heart beat. I think both are just absolutely beautiful watches and you just can't go wrong with an Omega.
I like the Seamaster 300 a bit more, but I can't justify the increase in price. The Diver 300M has a more elaborate dial/handset and the helium escape valve - I know it doesn't do actually do anything, but it's a feature they had to engineer and include, and it really doesn't seem reasonable to me that a minor movement upgrade while downgrading on those features should somehow equate to such a big increase in price. This makes the Diver 300M seem like the much better deal in my opinion.
@@drfathertime The Diver 300 might be a better watch IF you are pro diver bc that watch is ugly af, it reminds me of the 90s when the swiss watch industry was kinda lost and putting out some of the most horrible looking watches in their history, thats what the diver 300m reminds of, its a hell of a watch, one of those indestructible tanks but my God is it ugly, even the bracelet is ugly. However i understand Mr. Speaker view: at $6,500 Omega is pushing it with those prices based on the craze of vintage nostalgia.
@@fungus_am0nguz644 well if you ask me, 90s were the era of Omega if you were you ask me, when I see models from late 90s early 00s, there are so many classics! Diver 300 maybe not my cup of tea, but I don't find it ugly af
I bought the seamaster 300 for a milestone b’day - beautiful - imo just way more classy than the diver. I don’t like the helium valve or glossy bezel of the diver. Diver is still good though
I purchased a blue Seamaster Diver 300 on the bracelet yesterday. I've ordered a blue rubber strap for it. I already own the NTTD Omega! Call it an early birthday present for myself. I'm 56 years old next month!
Probably a controversial opinion but I just don’t get the hype around Seamaster Divers! They look very clunky and proportionally they are just not appealing to the eye. I am not a fan of divers in general and let’s be honest the only reason ‘Diver’ is a category now is for nostalgia sake because nobody would ever use it now.
Both are excellent watches that look as if simple refinements could take them to the next level. The 300 seems a touch too retro (vintage lume, very plain dial, lollipop seconds, etc) while the diver 300 is a bit too modern/busy (elaborate dial combined with elaborate bracelet and unnecessary helium escape valve).
I love the newer version on the 300, before I bought it, I had always hoped that they would do a true sandwich dial and remove some text from the dial, and with the recent release, I bought it almost instantly. The 300 as it is today is the best evolution of the model.
Great review, I have both the blue dial SM 300 and the white dial SMP 300. They are completely different watches and there is room in a collection for both. My SMP 300 lives on the rubber strap further differentiating them from each other. I think the SM 300 works best casual (jeans and a teeshirt) up to dressy while the SMP 300 works best casual down to a bathing suite.
When I look at the omega seamaster, it always reminds me of my grandfather (because he owned the first seamaster released) and James bond. It is absolutely one of my favourite dive watches on the market under 6 grand.
My trouble is that I love them both! I owned the original 'Bond' SMP Pro 300 bought way back in 2000 and enjoyed it immensely. It made way for my Rolex Sub Date 16610 in 2002 which I still wear often today. Being a sentimental old soul, I'd choose the SMP Diver 300, but I'm patiently waiting to see what may arrive in the next iteration of this icon. Maybe an updated tapered bracelet or choice of case sizes?
I recently purchased a diver 300 in blue and it's nice , but I have my eyes on the Aqua Terra small seconds in beige , love those twisted lugs and unfortunately the 300 doesn't have twisted lugs .
Aluminum bezel and no date would be my deal breakers. Also, i prefer the look of the diver 300m even without the link to james bond. Personally the james bond connection was never even factored into my purchase of the diver 300. Great video as always 🥰
I actually bought the Seamaster 300 around 6 months ago, as I liked the more heritage/vintage vibe and the domed glass. BUT a few weeks back I ‘upgraded’ to the Diver 300, specifically the Sedna Gold/Steel in Black with rubber bracelet. The Seamaster 300 is nice close up but it’s very subtle, and doesn’t have a lot of wrist presence. I actually don’t like the steel bracelets for either. For the 300 it’s not in keeping with the vintage vibe and I don’t like the style of the Diver, relative say to an Oyster Bracelet. So for me, they’re relatively better with the rubber strap, coupled with the more interesting wavey ceramic dial of the Diver 300, and the presence the Sedna gold / steel combo brings makes that the winner for me personally More generally, I do also think it’s interesting to drill into the specific sub models here. The bronze Seamaster 300 is probably the nicest heritage but comes at a price (not sure it’s good value?). The Diver 300 either in green or the black steel / Sedna gold combos are the nicest in my mind. And again with the rubber strap. Omega are a great brand but I don’t feel steel bracelet design is their forte.
If you´re hesitant to chose between both, a great option is the first generation Planet Ocean 2201.50.00. It combines the best of both, but without faux patina (faux patina might get boring after a while I think).....and it´s one of the most beautiful divers ever made in my opinion, regardless what brand or price category....Omega just nailed it with that one.
Got the SM300, previous model without the sandwich dial...much prefer mine, more like the original.( Hate the bubbled crystal, lollypop second hand & awful sandwich Panerai numbers...) Was tempted by the 300 Diver, but thought it was too flashy for my lifestyle ( biker) & too generic indices,whereas my 300 just screams Omega.... Just wish they'd bring back the 2254!!! Cheers mate 👍🏻
Do omega no longer offer quarts watches? I remember 14 years ago friend purchasing his first 'nice' watch. It was a quartz seamaster and it was 1200 quid. I can't believe how far process have climbed.
I like evenrything about the PO but it’s very thick. I have one and a modern smp300 and then PO is thicker and heavier enough that even with a snug bracelet it want to rotate badly. I still really like it but would love to see omega target a thinner case across the board. Rolex manages to make a watch thinner, with a lower center of gravity but it’s every bit as solid feeling. Oh my gosh aren’t too thick to wear or anything I still think they’re very good watches but personally I think they would be a little better if they could trim them down to be similar in thickness to the Rolex counterpart. Millimeter thinner Seamaster professional doesn’t sound like much but it drastically changes where of the watch
@@jolness1 I agree slimmer would be nice but you'd likely have to cut things like the HE valve and the exhibition casebacks. Omega pushes innovation and tech more then other brands like Rolex who is stagnant so I'm sure it'll be a matter of time
@@brandonday9001 am I the only one who doesn't care about see thru back? Honestly if a bog standard caseback can shave 2mm of its size, I would gladly take it
Hey Teddy, do you also wear boxer shorts and flip-flops under the table like Kevin when he is doing his videos? Back to topic, the seamaster 300 has a more elegant look and less bling, and suits well for the stealth wealth personality.
Having owned both, I agree with everything Teddy said, except the rating on the bezel. I’d say they are essentially the same. The diver 300 has ceramic, but painted numbers. The 300 has aluminum, but lumed numbers. And the feel is the same. The 300 is matte, the diver is shiny. They are different, but either is great. It’s up to preference. In that case, they would be a tie, which I think is appropriate. It’s really up to which you like better. For me, it’s the 300. Sold the diver 300 to get it.
I love both, but I do not like the escape valve on the Diver. Cannot afford either of them, though. Anyways, I like this new type of videos. Keep them coming!
The only features (imo) that are superior on the 300 are being able to move the individual hour hand by itself and the bracelet. The bracelet on the diver (imo) is an embarrassment for Omega. Great review and… BTW… Karan in Vegas says hi! 👊👊😜
SMP 300 Hands down. I've owned both current and previous SMP 300s and never had any issues and I get plenty of compliments. I did see the Seamaster 300 in person and it is a solid watch. But the faux Patina and Non-Ceramic Bezel really are buzz killers. Especially if you're paying 6k for a watch. Yeah I get what Omega was going for but it's not 1950's any more.
As always a great episode Teddy. I am not a watch collector even though I love watches. I only have the 3861 Hesalite Speedy Moonwatch and absolutely love it. There is also a familial tie with my fathers introduction of me to the Omega brand some 40 years ago and my brothers tie in with NASA and the space program in he 80's. The watch means so much to me. The Seamaster 300 to me is just spectacular in every way and has the vintage feel that reminds me of times spent with my Dad. It will be next watch for sure. The Diver is great but too blingy for me. My third watch will be the Deville Prestige Orbis edition - another spectacular and under the radar watch with a great story that is also very personal to me. To me, not as a collector but as just someone who loves watches, the stories are more important than the specifications. The diver probably has better specifications than the 300 but I would choose the Seamaster 300
Good one Teddy, Omega played with the Semaster 300 series alot, i guess it is now 4th generation or whatever... They changed the ceramic insert to Aluminium and now they turn back to ceramic for their summer blue version.... I mean all things considered, even they would have been at the same price range, Diver is better overall pick.. Both of them has METAS certified so i do not see any improvement except tiny 5 hours increase in total reserve... On the other hand having 2 barrels in the movement might increase your service cost in long term. My only feedback to diver300 would be the weight. They should somehow decrease its weight from 207 to 150-180 without playing the model alot...
These are both great watches, I love the look of the vintage inspired 300 but the often overlooked original heritage inspired professional diver is the first Gen 42mm Planet Ocean 2500, with it's matte black dial/black bezel and white tri arabics "open 6 and 9 font" with lyre lugs, it's design harkens back to the classic Seamasters of the late 60's while still being of modern finishing and construction, it's more subdued which offers a more toolish aesthetic compared to the newer iterations, it's still my favorite of the modern Omega divers.
Would love to see the Seamaster 300 with Globemaster alike fluted bezel and this special dial. A sporty dresse which gives me the option of not leaving the watch on the beach or in the hotel when doing water sports. Like most divers, I dive to a depth of 30 meters a maximum of three times a year, only in small, accompanied groups. I don't need a serious mechanical backup for my electronic diving watch. I just need a watch that I like on my hand, but those are usually too expensive to actually leave in the hotel or on the beach. Aqua Terra would be one option. But honestly I do like the Constellation Globemaster much more.
I tend to rewatch Teddy's videos more than most about watches and that's bc I learn something additionally each time I watch. I wish I could like them multiple times.
Between the two, I’d go Seamaster 300 instead of the diver. For me the harder choice is AquaTerra or Globemaster… I love a sports daily but that pie plate though.
Teddy, I've always admired how you manage to keep your personal preferences in favor of an unbiased review. That’s why I usually push the like button before watching your videos. By the way I own blue Diver 300 and Aqua Terra (blue ceramic bezel with rubber strap) with a two-barrel quick hour set movement. Love them both.
Another great review Teddy. I have Omega Seamaster 300, in black. It's vintage done right, or even perfect. Some don't like faux patina, i don't mind it. SMP 300 is too big (42 mm) for my wrist and the bracelet doesn't taper at all, which is a big flaw. Also, SMP 300 has cal 8800, although great movement it has no jumping hour, which is really practical feature for me. Both are great watches, it's just a matter of taste and life style which one will you pick. They are both capable and can easily be one watch collection. P.S. I have the 'grandfather' of this modern SMP 300, SMP ref 2531.80....that's a looker and keeper. Fantastic piece.....true modern sports watch. It's thin, beautiful and has that 90-ies vibe.
I have the 300. I bought it unbelievably because I really liked the tapered bracelet better than the bracelet on the Diver 300. I also like that it is a bit understated in appearance. With that said, I’d love to have a Diver 300. I guess the best answer to this face off is to buy both!
I've had my Omega Seamaster "diver 300" in a quartz version since 2006. It's my everyday watch and still going strong after 16 years! I love as much today as I did when I got it. I have other watches, but this one has my heart!
And more is supposed to have a watch in the price range of 10k? Can Mr Baldassarre explain as about Certification, Finishing, Quality of materials I cannot see where, just to mention R....X, are any better whatsoever if we exclude the hype/brand factor.
Great comparison video. Diver 300 has, in my opinion, the coolness factor. It’s got bling without being ostentatious and every now and then I’m tempted to laser through a steel door with it! I think you should add “coolness” factor to your categories.
I knew the Seamaster because of the dive 300. Then I saw the 300 and it strangely starts to grow on me even though I didn’t like it at all at first glance. Both are beautiful that you can actually have both 😂. Now I understand why many people love n have many omega watches.
Imo this can only be compared to the Diver 300m in terms of specs. Aesthetically they fulfill two different categories. Personally I think it was a huge mistake to make the 300m 42mm. It looks bloated to me, too much of everything. It was perfect at 41mm, for me.
im looking at both of these watches and am having a hard time deciding between the two. I think the diver 300 is the win for me , I am not a fan of Fo patina, the diver 300 panda is so crisp too. this video definitely gives me more of an objective look into the decision process. thanks again Teddy!
The 300 is an excellent dive watch and worth the price (for my money, I'd take it over a Submariner, especially if we were talking about the titanium Seamaster in blue), whereas the Diver 300 is a good entry-level, luxury, dive watch that used to be appropriately priced by Omega at around $3500, but is now overppriced at its current MSRP of $5400. I understand that they needed to up the price due to inflation, but an appropriate ("appropriate" in my opinion) price increase would've landed it at around $4000-4500.
Dont see how price can be a metric in this test ... its not a feature or physical attribute of the watch as such, its more what they think they can charge for it. If you're spending $5k on a watch, are you really not going to buy the one you really want, because its $1k more? Surely not !
Love the video, and don’t even know what the end result is, so no bias to results! Butttt…the opening comparison I think overlooks one piece and that’s the lug-end design/curvature. I’ve worn both and your video comparison even shows how the flatter design of the 300 creates a gap. The diver 300 hugs bc the lugs are notoriously short and aggressively curve down. Like even in the video I can visually see it lol. Great comparison but that really does make a difference.
@@tacomn on the principles of wrist hugging, absolutely. Look at the profile of both and the seamaster 300 has less taper (slightly) and with a larger underside it sits higher at the wrist edges. Case height seems less concerning to me at the center point of the wrist versus the edges, bc that’s where a gap is creTed
Oh, Teddy, you're breaking my heart about the helium valve on the SMP300. Of course, the point is not that we actually need to go saturation diving, any more than the point of owning a Ferrari is that we actually need to drive over 200mph, any more than the point of a Speedy is that we actually need to go to the moon, or the point of the Ultra Deep is that we'd actually like to strap a watch outside our submarine and head down the Mariana Trench. The point, to me anyway, is that Omega has produced a sports watch that actually has and can do those things. And you know, James Bond just might end up in a saturation diving situation unexpectedly at any time...there's a particular ethos this way to sports watches that I think is missing in this video. But beyond that, agree on all other counts completely, and excellent video as always!
Great Omage fan here. I really don't need the whole video, I just look at the thumbnail, and it's the 300, hands down. I don't care about hype, history, specs, the myth, which Famous Person wore it, and whatnot. All of that is completely irrelevant if its looks don't strike me at first sight. Skeleton hands are always a dealbreaker for me.
Your video title and description is confusing. Both are considered as a divers watch. To avoid confusion, it should be Omega Seamaster Professional 300 vs Omega Seamaster 300. One has the Professional label on it, the other one doesn't. Both are resistant up to 300m and both are diver watches.
I really love omega. Use to have the first gen Aqua Terra and 1861 Speedy.... my only issue is their chunkiness... honestly omega was always such an elegant brand making beautiful thin watches through history (I recently tried on a gold 35mm Constellation... just wow).. If they managed to provide cases that were around 10mm thick (e.g. New IWC Mark XX), and solid case backs (personal preference) - I would definitely be saving for an Omega again But... Happy to go for the IWC as a daily do it all watch, and a vintage Blancpain Villeret/ Zenith Elite / Omega Constellation as a dressy beauty Edit - in terms of a dive watch... nothing beats omega from the 90s / early 2000s - e.g. 2254.50 Seamaster as one example... if those bracelets were updated and the movement modernised, that would be the perfect dive watch... thin, beautiful, perfect proportions for a sports watch... I've tried on these new Seamasters... beautiful but honestly they just feel so chunky!
I feel like calling it the Seamaster Diver 300 throughout this video is a confusing misnomer? I thought the model was the Seamaster Professional 300m which at least provides more clarity
Original small seconds automatic: Seamaster! 1957 dive watch tested to 200 meters: Seamaster 300! 2012 reissue of the original small seconds automatic: Seamaster 1948 Co-Axial London 2012! Railroad watch: Seamaster! Modern dive watch: Seamaster Professional Diver 300M! Heritage dive watch but tested to 300 meters: Seamaster 300! Modern small seconds automatic: Seamaster!
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The Diver 300 was my first luxury watch. I love the waved dial and actually think the helium escape valve gives it a unique look.
I purchased a blue Seamaster Diver 300 on the bracelet yesterday. I've ordered a blue rubber strap for it. I already own the NTTD Omega! Call it an early birthday present for myself. I'm 56 years old next month!
@@christopherjensen5007
I have my black dial 300m on an Isofrane rubber strap, it's the comfiest strap / bracelet, I've ever worn,, 👍,,
Rubber for summer, steel for winter,, 👌
me too
@@christopherjensen5007 great. i plan to get this on my 50th birthday.
I’ve been comparing these two models. Excellent timing. Keep up the great work.
You make a great case for more of these vids!
Great episode, waiting for more comparisons ❤
How about Tudor Heritage vs 58? 58 vs 300?
Looking at second hand values, the new premium for the 300, does not translate into second hand values. Both sell used for around 4,000- 4,500
Great way to put pieces side by side. Would love to see a Submariner, Seadweller and Deepsea comparison.
Agreed
Yes please!
Make this happen teddy
Throw the Tudor Pelagos in there
I own the SMP 300 and love it. However, if the Seamaster 300 had been out at the time in its most recent design I would have bought that in a heart beat. I think both are just absolutely beautiful watches and you just can't go wrong with an Omega.
I like the Seamaster 300 a bit more, but I can't justify the increase in price. The Diver 300M has a more elaborate dial/handset and the helium escape valve - I know it doesn't do actually do anything, but it's a feature they had to engineer and include, and it really doesn't seem reasonable to me that a minor movement upgrade while downgrading on those features should somehow equate to such a big increase in price. This makes the Diver 300M seem like the much better deal in my opinion.
Totally agree
Because when you really think about it and remove the nostalgia and everything, diver 300 is in fact a better watch and a better deal
@@drfathertime The Diver 300 might be a better watch IF you are pro diver bc that watch is ugly af, it reminds me of the 90s when the swiss watch industry was kinda lost and putting out some of the most horrible looking watches in their history, thats what the diver 300m reminds of, its a hell of a watch, one of those indestructible tanks but my God is it ugly, even the bracelet is ugly. However i understand Mr. Speaker view: at $6,500 Omega is pushing it with those prices based on the craze of vintage nostalgia.
@@fungus_am0nguz644 well if you ask me, 90s were the era of Omega if you were you ask me, when I see models from late 90s early 00s, there are so many classics! Diver 300 maybe not my cup of tea, but I don't find it ugly af
@@drfathertime Well the movement is better in the 300 but it is more expensive for that reason.
I bought the seamaster 300 for a milestone b’day - beautiful - imo just way more classy than the diver.
I don’t like the helium valve or glossy bezel of the diver. Diver is still good though
I purchased a blue Seamaster Diver 300 on the bracelet yesterday. I've ordered a blue rubber strap for it. I already own the NTTD Omega! Call it an early birthday present for myself. I'm 56 years old next month!
Probably a controversial opinion but I just don’t get the hype around Seamaster Divers! They look very clunky and proportionally they are just not appealing to the eye. I am not a fan of divers in general and let’s be honest the only reason ‘Diver’ is a category now is for nostalgia sake because nobody would ever use it now.
Both are excellent watches that look as if simple refinements could take them to the next level. The 300 seems a touch too retro (vintage lume, very plain dial, lollipop seconds, etc) while the diver 300 is a bit too modern/busy (elaborate dial combined with elaborate bracelet and unnecessary helium escape valve).
I love the newer version on the 300, before I bought it, I had always hoped that they would do a true sandwich dial and remove some text from the dial, and with the recent release, I bought it almost instantly. The 300 as it is today is the best evolution of the model.
Great review, I have both the blue dial SM 300 and the white dial SMP 300. They are completely different watches and there is room in a collection for both. My SMP 300 lives on the rubber strap further differentiating them from each other. I think the SM 300 works best casual (jeans and a teeshirt) up to dressy while the SMP 300 works best casual down to a bathing suite.
When I look at the omega seamaster, it always reminds me of my grandfather (because he owned the first seamaster released) and James bond. It is absolutely one of my favourite dive watches on the market under 6 grand.
Tell us more about your grandfather, sounds like a great story there.
@@ContraNovae I can go one better…I used to have two 🙄
My trouble is that I love them both! I owned the original 'Bond' SMP Pro 300 bought way back in 2000 and enjoyed it immensely. It made way for my Rolex Sub Date 16610 in 2002 which I still wear often today. Being a sentimental old soul, I'd choose the SMP Diver 300, but I'm patiently waiting to see what may arrive in the next iteration of this icon. Maybe an updated tapered bracelet or choice of case sizes?
20mm to 18mm taper would be ok anything more would take away the sportiness of the watch.
I recently purchased a diver 300 in blue and it's nice , but I have my eyes on the Aqua Terra small seconds in beige , love those twisted lugs and unfortunately the 300 doesn't have twisted lugs .
Aluminum bezel and no date would be my deal breakers. Also, i prefer the look of the diver 300m even without the link to james bond. Personally the james bond connection was never even factored into my purchase of the diver 300.
Great video as always 🥰
I actually bought the Seamaster 300 around 6 months ago, as I liked the more heritage/vintage vibe and the domed glass. BUT a few weeks back I ‘upgraded’ to the Diver 300, specifically the Sedna Gold/Steel in Black with rubber bracelet.
The Seamaster 300 is nice close up but it’s very subtle, and doesn’t have a lot of wrist presence.
I actually don’t like the steel bracelets for either. For the 300 it’s not in keeping with the vintage vibe and I don’t like the style of the Diver, relative say to an Oyster Bracelet.
So for me, they’re relatively better with the rubber strap, coupled with the more interesting wavey ceramic dial of the Diver 300, and the presence the Sedna gold / steel combo brings makes that the winner for me personally
More generally, I do also think it’s interesting to drill into the specific sub models here. The bronze Seamaster 300 is probably the nicest heritage but comes at a price (not sure it’s good value?). The Diver 300 either in green or the black steel / Sedna gold combos are the nicest in my mind. And again with the rubber strap. Omega are a great brand but I don’t feel steel bracelet design is their forte.
If you´re hesitant to chose between both, a great option is the first generation Planet Ocean 2201.50.00. It combines the best of both, but without faux patina (faux patina might get boring after a while I think).....and it´s one of the most beautiful divers ever made in my opinion, regardless what brand or price category....Omega just nailed it with that one.
Got the SM300, previous model without the sandwich dial...much prefer mine, more like the original.( Hate the bubbled crystal, lollypop second hand & awful sandwich Panerai numbers...) Was tempted by the 300 Diver, but thought it was too flashy for my lifestyle ( biker) & too generic indices,whereas my 300 just screams Omega.... Just wish they'd bring back the 2254!!!
Cheers mate 👍🏻
300 with a leather strap is a luxury retro dive dress watch. The other is a luxury bling diver sports watch.
OUSH! Such a tough comparison! Aesthetically, it has to be the Seamaster Diver 300. But only a pre ceramic 😜
Do omega no longer offer quarts watches?
I remember 14 years ago friend purchasing his first 'nice' watch. It was a quartz seamaster and it was 1200 quid. I can't believe how far process have climbed.
I wish the Planet Ocean 600m was part of this conversation. It strikes a great balance between modern and vintage and is my favourite of the three.
I agree! Yes, the PO is larger and it gets hate for that but it was designed to be the bigger rougher model and its their higher end modern diver.
I like evenrything about the PO but it’s very thick. I have one and a modern smp300 and then PO is thicker and heavier enough that even with a snug bracelet it want to rotate badly. I still really like it but would love to see omega target a thinner case across the board. Rolex manages to make a watch thinner, with a lower center of gravity but it’s every bit as solid feeling. Oh my gosh aren’t too thick to wear or anything I still think they’re very good watches but personally I think they would be a little better if they could trim them down to be similar in thickness to the Rolex counterpart. Millimeter thinner Seamaster professional doesn’t sound like much but it drastically changes where of the watch
@@jolness1 I agree slimmer would be nice but you'd likely have to cut things like the HE valve and the exhibition casebacks. Omega pushes innovation and tech more then other brands like Rolex who is stagnant so I'm sure it'll be a matter of time
@@brandonday9001 am I the only one who doesn't care about see thru back? Honestly if a bog standard caseback can shave 2mm of its size, I would gladly take it
@@drfathertime what about the beauty of a movement?
Hey Teddy, do you also wear boxer shorts and flip-flops under the table like Kevin when he is doing his videos? Back to topic, the seamaster 300 has a more elegant look and less bling, and suits well for the stealth wealth personality.
I’ll take my Seamaster 300 every single day. And I actually dive with mine, unlike 99% of all the other owners out there.
Your Apple Watch would be dead in the first 5 meters ;) It’s a dive watch meant for diving…
Having owned both, I agree with everything Teddy said, except the rating on the bezel. I’d say they are essentially the same. The diver 300 has ceramic, but painted numbers. The 300 has aluminum, but lumed numbers. And the feel is the same. The 300 is matte, the diver is shiny. They are different, but either is great. It’s up to preference. In that case, they would be a tie, which I think is appropriate. It’s really up to which you like better.
For me, it’s the 300. Sold the diver 300 to get it.
I’m starting to like their designs more than the Rolex Submariner
I love both, but I do not like the escape valve on the Diver. Cannot afford either of them, though. Anyways, I like this new type of videos. Keep them coming!
Loved the vid. More videos like this!
Would be interested in a comparison between the Oris aquis and the Rado captain Cook.
I wonder how many of those He escape valves get used?
My preferred choice is the Planet Ocean 39.5mm. Its stunning and robust. But more pricey for sure.
The only features (imo) that are superior on the 300 are being able to move the individual hour hand by itself and the bracelet. The bracelet on the diver (imo) is an embarrassment for Omega.
Great review and…
BTW… Karan in Vegas says hi!
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I have the non-diver 300 and I can’t stress enough how much it opens up after changing out the bracelet for a nice vintage leather strap.
Can you do a review on the Omega Co-axial watches?
SMP 300 Hands down. I've owned both current and previous SMP 300s and never had any issues and I get plenty of compliments. I did see the Seamaster 300 in person and it is a solid watch. But the faux Patina and Non-Ceramic Bezel really are buzz killers. Especially if you're paying 6k for a watch. Yeah I get what Omega was going for but it's not 1950's any more.
As always a great episode Teddy. I am not a watch collector even though I love watches. I only have the 3861 Hesalite Speedy Moonwatch and absolutely love it. There is also a familial tie with my fathers introduction of me to the Omega brand some 40 years ago and my brothers tie in with NASA and the space program in he 80's. The watch means so much to me. The Seamaster 300 to me is just spectacular in every way and has the vintage feel that reminds me of times spent with my Dad. It will be next watch for sure. The Diver is great but too blingy for me. My third watch will be the Deville Prestige Orbis edition - another spectacular and under the radar watch with a great story that is also very personal to me. To me, not as a collector but as just someone who loves watches, the stories are more important than the specifications. The diver probably has better specifications than the 300 but I would choose the Seamaster 300
Good one Teddy, Omega played with the Semaster 300 series alot, i guess it is now 4th generation or whatever... They changed the ceramic insert to Aluminium and now they turn back to ceramic for their summer blue version.... I mean all things considered, even they would have been at the same price range, Diver is better overall pick.. Both of them has METAS certified so i do not see any improvement except tiny 5 hours increase in total reserve... On the other hand having 2 barrels in the movement might increase your service cost in long term. My only feedback to diver300 would be the weight. They should somehow decrease its weight from 207 to 150-180 without playing the model alot...
These are both great watches, I love the look of the vintage inspired 300 but the often overlooked original heritage inspired professional diver is the first Gen 42mm Planet Ocean 2500, with it's matte black dial/black bezel and white tri arabics "open 6 and 9 font" with lyre lugs, it's design harkens back to the classic Seamasters of the late 60's while still being of modern finishing and construction, it's more subdued which offers a more toolish aesthetic compared to the newer iterations, it's still my favorite of the modern Omega divers.
For the money, 300m is a much better deal. No reason for Omega to charge such a premium on that watch. No justifying the price.
good content but, side by side is the way to go...
Would love to see the Seamaster 300 with Globemaster alike fluted bezel and this special dial. A sporty dresse which gives me the option of not leaving the watch on the beach or in the hotel when doing water sports. Like most divers, I dive to a depth of 30 meters a maximum of three times a year, only in small, accompanied groups. I don't need a serious mechanical backup for my electronic diving watch. I just need a watch that I like on my hand, but those are usually too expensive to actually leave in the hotel or on the beach. Aqua Terra would be one option. But honestly I do like the Constellation Globemaster much more.
What about a fan poll about this ? Thanks a lot !!!
I tend to rewatch Teddy's videos more than most about watches and that's bc I learn something additionally each time I watch. I wish I could like them multiple times.
Nice review!
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Between the two, I’d go Seamaster 300 instead of the diver. For me the harder choice is AquaTerra or Globemaster… I love a sports daily but that pie plate though.
More Omega video ! I like this brand
Omega diver 300 vs Tudor pelagos ???
Just ignore the price gap
Teddy, I've always admired how you manage to keep your personal preferences in favor of an unbiased review. That’s why I usually push the like button before watching your videos.
By the way I own blue Diver 300 and Aqua Terra (blue ceramic bezel with rubber strap) with a two-barrel quick hour set movement. Love them both.
Another great review Teddy. I have Omega Seamaster 300, in black. It's vintage done right, or even perfect. Some don't like faux patina, i don't mind it. SMP 300 is too big (42 mm) for my wrist and the bracelet doesn't taper at all, which is a big flaw. Also, SMP 300 has cal 8800, although great movement it has no jumping hour, which is really practical feature for me. Both are great watches, it's just a matter of taste and life style which one will you pick. They are both capable and can easily be one watch collection. P.S. I have the 'grandfather' of this modern SMP 300, SMP ref 2531.80....that's a looker and keeper. Fantastic piece.....true modern sports watch. It's thin, beautiful and has that 90-ies vibe.
I dislike tapering bracelets, what you think is not right many love.
The original Bond SPM is still unbeaten.
I have the 300. I bought it unbelievably because I really liked the tapered bracelet better than the bracelet on the Diver 300. I also like that it is a bit understated in appearance. With that said, I’d love to have a Diver 300. I guess the best answer to this face off is to buy both!
I've had my Omega Seamaster "diver 300" in a quartz version since 2006. It's my everyday watch and still going strong after 16 years! I love as much today as I did when I got it. I have other watches, but this one has my heart!
And more is supposed to have a watch in the price range of 10k? Can Mr Baldassarre explain as about Certification, Finishing, Quality of materials I cannot see where, just to mention R....X, are any better whatsoever if we exclude the hype/brand factor.
This video I liked it a lot keep up the great work. WOW very interesting 1st class very kool great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great
Great comparison video. Diver 300 has, in my opinion, the coolness factor. It’s got bling without being ostentatious and every now and then I’m tempted to laser through a steel door with it! I think you should add “coolness” factor to your categories.
I knew the Seamaster because of the dive 300. Then I saw the 300 and it strangely starts to grow on me even though I didn’t like it at all at first glance. Both are beautiful that you can actually have both 😂. Now I understand why many people love n have many omega watches.
Like the new Seamaster 300. It gets my vote, but I like the new Aqua Terras even more.
Versus? They’re family… You don’t pit family vs family!
But, if you did, my money’s on the Seamaster 300.
Both lovely watches.
I really like the nekton Diver. It gives of a more unique experience
Imo this can only be compared to the Diver 300m in terms of specs. Aesthetically they fulfill two different categories. Personally I think it was a huge mistake to make the 300m 42mm. It looks bloated to me, too much of everything. It was perfect at 41mm, for me.
Very helpful! Thank you Teddy! Please include more of these side-by-side comparisons.
Heritage Seamaster all day
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A great review. I personally would go with the 300 (black). I love the vintage taste as well as the new caliber.
The 300 is for me the ultimate watch, especially the Bond version. Love it
im looking at both of these watches and am having a hard time deciding between the two. I think the diver 300 is the win for me , I am not a fan of Fo patina, the diver 300 panda is so crisp too. this video definitely gives me more of an objective look into the decision process. thanks again Teddy!
I have a 1997 Diver 300 and I still love love this watch! The look and feel are exceptional!
The 300 is an excellent dive watch and worth the price (for my money, I'd take it over a Submariner, especially if we were talking about the titanium Seamaster in blue), whereas the Diver 300 is a good entry-level, luxury, dive watch that used to be appropriately priced by Omega at around $3500, but is now overppriced at its current MSRP of $5400. I understand that they needed to up the price due to inflation, but an appropriate ("appropriate" in my opinion) price increase would've landed it at around $4000-4500.
Omega is not entry level.
That goofy second hand kills it for me, it’s hard to see where the center of it is
The rumor mill suggests a smaller and slimmer Diver 300. I wonder what the price will be.
I just cant stand the wave dial or the bracelet of the Diver 300. Either going for a white dial Speedy or a Seamaster 300.
No disrespect but I think you missed a huge category. And that would be environment. What is its actual purpose for you and where do you live.
Dont see how price can be a metric in this test ... its not a feature or physical attribute of the watch as such, its more what they think they can charge for it. If you're spending $5k on a watch, are you really not going to buy the one you really want, because its $1k more? Surely not !
Love this comparison table!!!!
Please Seiko SPB317J1 review request.
why is the 300 more expensive than the SMP??? makes no sense. SMP has better tech and materials...
I try so hard to like Omega but I don’t succeed. Problem is why would you want one when you can have a Rolex?
Great comparison
We’ll done; you can apply this formula to different brands too 💪🏼⌚️
Sea master 300 Heritage is more beautiful over seamaster 300 diver, in my opinion.
Love the video, and don’t even know what the end result is, so no bias to results! Butttt…the opening comparison I think overlooks one piece and that’s the lug-end design/curvature. I’ve worn both and your video comparison even shows how the flatter design of the 300 creates a gap. The diver 300 hugs bc the lugs are notoriously short and aggressively curve down. Like even in the video I can visually see it lol. Great comparison but that really does make a difference.
So the 300 diver fits better?
@@tacomn on the principles of wrist hugging, absolutely. Look at the profile of both and the seamaster 300 has less taper (slightly) and with a larger underside it sits higher at the wrist edges. Case height seems less concerning to me at the center point of the wrist versus the edges, bc that’s where a gap is creTed
The Diver 300 is perfect except for that stupid release valve. I would happily pay extra to have it removed.
Hot take: the Diver looks original. The 300 looks like most other dive watches.
The watches all wear true to their size, it's silly to tell different measurements. Numbers don't lie.
The bracelet on the Diver 300 is the ugliest in the watch game. Without question.
Loved this format, bring on more of this please ! Cheers
Why are there wrinkles on the dial at min 1:43 ? Thanks for good videos btw!
Oh, Teddy, you're breaking my heart about the helium valve on the SMP300. Of course, the point is not that we actually need to go saturation diving, any more than the point of owning a Ferrari is that we actually need to drive over 200mph, any more than the point of a Speedy is that we actually need to go to the moon, or the point of the Ultra Deep is that we'd actually like to strap a watch outside our submarine and head down the Mariana Trench. The point, to me anyway, is that Omega has produced a sports watch that actually has and can do those things. And you know, James Bond just might end up in a saturation diving situation unexpectedly at any time...there's a particular ethos this way to sports watches that I think is missing in this video. But beyond that, agree on all other counts completely, and excellent video as always!
Yes please, definitely do more of these.
Great Omage fan here. I really don't need the whole video, I just look at the thumbnail, and it's the 300, hands down. I don't care about hype, history, specs, the myth, which Famous Person wore it, and whatnot. All of that is completely irrelevant if its looks don't strike me at first sight. Skeleton hands are always a dealbreaker for me.
Love the side by side comparison. More please!
Then came the 164.025 and she took no prisoner
Your video title and description is confusing. Both are considered as a divers watch. To avoid confusion, it should be Omega Seamaster Professional 300 vs Omega Seamaster 300.
One has the Professional label on it, the other one doesn't. Both are resistant up to 300m and both are diver watches.
I wish the new Seamaster 300 had a date, like it's much older version. For now enjoying my PO 8500 and Seamaster 8800.
I really love omega. Use to have the first gen Aqua Terra and 1861 Speedy.... my only issue is their chunkiness... honestly omega was always such an elegant brand making beautiful thin watches through history (I recently tried on a gold 35mm Constellation... just wow)..
If they managed to provide cases that were around 10mm thick (e.g. New IWC Mark XX), and solid case backs (personal preference) - I would definitely be saving for an Omega again
But... Happy to go for the IWC as a daily do it all watch, and a vintage Blancpain Villeret/ Zenith Elite / Omega Constellation as a dressy beauty
Edit - in terms of a dive watch... nothing beats omega from the 90s / early 2000s - e.g. 2254.50 Seamaster as one example... if those bracelets were updated and the movement modernised, that would be the perfect dive watch... thin, beautiful, perfect proportions for a sports watch...
I've tried on these new Seamasters... beautiful but honestly they just feel so chunky!
Coaxial has 4 pallets, not 3.
I feel like calling it the Seamaster Diver 300 throughout this video is a confusing misnomer? I thought the model was the Seamaster Professional 300m which at least provides more clarity
That second hand on the 300 is awful looking.
Original small seconds automatic: Seamaster!
1957 dive watch tested to 200 meters: Seamaster 300!
2012 reissue of the original small seconds automatic: Seamaster 1948 Co-Axial London 2012!
Railroad watch: Seamaster!
Modern dive watch: Seamaster Professional Diver 300M!
Heritage dive watch but tested to 300 meters: Seamaster 300!
Modern small seconds automatic: Seamaster!