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Love, love Omega. I love the 150+ year history, but even more, I love you can actually walk into an AD and there are watches to buy. Not empty cases and waiting lists…….

I've had an Omega Speedy Moon watch for years and love it. The real NASA cert'd one too

Some brands make their products harder to obtain just to hold on to that "high end" status and it appears Rolex is doing that same game. Glad to see companies like Omega standing on it's quality and merits not marketing tricks. Great video and keep'm going.

My husband and I love watching your videos together (both audio and watch). We love your honesty and humor. So thank you for that, and we hope there are many more videos to come!

I first bought the current Rolex Submariner last year. A few months later I bought the Omega Seamaster 300m with white dial and bracelet. Since then I almost don't wear my Rolex at all. If you own both watches, put them side by side and compare them....then you immediately notice that the Omega is significantly higher quality and more elaborately finished. The Subariner looks super boring and simple in direct comparison. You get the impression that the 300m was significantly more expensive than the Submariner, although it was significantly cheaper than the Rolex. That's when it became clear to me what kind of brainwashing is taking place in terms of Rolex hype. Everyone wants a Rolex, although Omega makes the higher quality & better watch here. Not only technically, but also from the processing and the materials used. And the best thing is: I can go to an Omega boutique at any time, get a super nice, friendly and warm welcome and can buy any watch immediately without waiting. And if a variant is not available, it will be ordered. And in a week at the latest, I have my desired watch, without being humiliated like at Rolex, having to kiss the salesman's xxx to maybe get my overpriced boring Rolex in X years. When I realized that, I only bought my watches from Omega (now 3 pieces) and would never go to an arrogant Rolex AD again.

Rolex = pretend rarity

Great review of the Omega Seamaster. I have always considered Omega the best watch for the money. Most people can save up and afford one and they have been around for over 150 years.

I got the same watch, but with the white dial, yesterday. I went in to my AD planning to get the black dial like yours. I tried on both black dial and white dial both on rubber. To me the white dial was more legible and the dial color just popped so I walked out with it.

I have the same Seamaster black wave dial. The bracelet is ok I kinda like it but it’s a bit heavy. I don’t really like rubber straps, they’re just not comfortable for me. Do you think this would look nice on a canvas or leather strap? I just ordered a few canvas straps, one of which is black with black buckle… should get here next week

Congratulations on your new channel!! I was an early subscriber. The Tudor black bay pro looks amazing… as does the Black Bay Bronze with blue. Hope to jump on the zoom soon! Take care!

I have my dad's 1943 gold omega. He wore it every day from new. Still ticking!

What an interesting video. I posted something similar yesterday as I also bought the same Omega. Also tired of the crap around Rolex. It’s an unlimited production watch which is made to look scarce 😂 btw - I really recommend the rubber strap on the deployment clasp. Perfect fit.

I'm a big Omega fan as well. I've come to the understanding that Rolex and I will never spend quality time together.

The bezel is designed to accommodate fingertips under pressure, where you press down to increase grip and the fingers sit in the smooth scallops. Not super practical, but it works for timing pasta.

I purchase my Omega Seamaster last year and I’m with you. Loved, loved and loved. I hear you talking about the rubber strap, I did order a Titanium band I noticed how much enhanced my watch looks. You should look into you may like it. Good job on your videos I really enjoy your videos.

Love that watch you got, it is beautiful…I may have to follow suite and put some $$$ to the side for that one…Thanks for you hard work making your awesome CWM and CAM videos…Stay Blessed my Friend….

Just subscribed - great content. I only have two watches and love them both - the 3861 Hesalite Speedmaster Moonwatch and the diver 300 Seamaster white dial on the rubber strap - pretty much has me covered… for now

I while ago I commented on one of your audio videos asking if you were wearing a Breitling. Now I see you have a watch channel too! 👏 👏👏

I went on a Rolex waiting list two years ago. I gave up on waiting, and now I kind of resent them. Like you, I also bought a Tissot (SeaStar automatic) - which I love - and a Davosa Ternos ceramic (also very nice), but I still longed for a ‘worked my arse off for 35 years’ watch. I’ve decided that watch will be the Seamaster Diver 300M in either black and yellow gold or black and white (can’t decide) - with the rubber strap. Have already bought an Uncle bracelet for it. I’m so glad I’m over my Rolex dream.

I just found your channel and I love it. It reminds me of the way I feel about watches. Looking at you getting your aspirational watch was great. Mine, by the way, is on order. Not an Omega because I'm not at that level just yet, but a Tag Heuer Aquaracer.

Agree 100%. In regards about being pissed off by Rolex, you should see what is going on here in Tokyo. Boutique staff standing like some sort of guards behind a rope, and no one is allowed to enter the boutiques without appointment. I repeat: You can`t enter the shop to look around, the entrance is blocked. And this, inside a mall!!! Not even a private building. I have never ever seen anything like that in my whole life, and I even wonder if it is legal.

I bought the Longines HydroConquest last December and have very much enjoyed it. But I do admit, a Seamaster is on my list of aspirational must haves.

Love my 2014, 300m Ceramic with the blue gloss dial. It's a better fit for smaller wrists. The bracelet is wonderful feeling but no micro adjust. Omega makes a good timepiece. Good luck with yours.

I have this as my grail watch. I have about 12 homage Submariner pieces which means all I really want is the sub. Exactly to your point though, I was faced with having to buy used to get one. Out of my 112 watch collection, it's a rough guess to say 40% of those are bought as used on eBay or Chrono24. I am not opposed to buying used, but at this price point, I do want new. I want the scratches to be my stories and not something I look at and think it's all that was available. I love this watch, it wears amazing. That strap is the best in my entire collection. I still would take a new sub over this watch if I could make that swap. I don't regret getting this one even though it meant I would not get the Sub in the next 10 years. I actually like the Aqua Terra and some Breitling Avenger options next vs saving for a Sub. Your statement about wanting one, saving for it and then not being able to obtain one was spot on for me personally. I don't want to reward that business practice.

I can't afford either. My wife bought me a seiko skx 013 when we started dating as a Valentine's Day present. I wear it whenever we go on vacations or I'm travelling without her. They cost like a thousand bucks now so I'm going to call it a massive win.

I am a watch fanatic and I noticed your nice watches on your Cheap Audio Man channel and I was thinking about writing you and giving you the idea to start a watch channel, but there you go, you already have it, congrats!

Bought my LAST Rolex back in the late 90’s. Own a vintage Seamaster Deville 18c gold, Seamaster 300, older Speedmaster, and an older AquaTerra. Omega rules…Rolex sucks!! And that’s just the way it is.

Love your reviews, thank you. That is definitely an aspirational watch for me, love the black dial, black bezel, black strap look.

Great video, Randy. Love that watch. You're doing a great job with this channel. Really enjoying your videos. Would like to have seen that Omega on the wrist. Keep up the good work.

LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! OMEGA!!! You hit EVERY nail on the head.... not to mention the time keeping of this for a automatic watch is AMAZING... One suggestion though... even if you hate the bracelet always buy on steel and then buy rubber if you like it better...you're better off buying on steel and paying more up front and then buying rubber and storing the steel if you ever want to resell.... because factory stainless steel bracelets after the fact are $$$$$$$$$

The blue was my first fancy watch until it was stolen during a move 😢

I share your sentiment @ 13:40min mark. So much so two weeks ago I sold my Rolex Explorer 2 and bought a Seamaster 300m and a rad mountain bike. Rolex lost me and would rather spend my hard earned dollars elsewhere.

I bought this exact SMP 300 (black dial black rubber strap) brand new about 2 months ago. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! Like you, it was a total bonus getting it on the rubber strap because not only was it cheaper than the bracelet one, but I personally think it looks much better too! The next watch I’m considering is the Breitling Avenger 43 with the blue dial. I’ll probably get that one on the bracelet since my SMP is on the rubber strap. Any chance you can do a review of that one? 😊

Been watching your audio channel for years, so it took me a second to realize this was different. Love the video and sentiments. Happy for you that you got your watch - Im saving for a speedy pro. #someday

I sold mine. Here are my cons. 1.Double AR Coating. I hate it with a passion. That thin layer of reflection smudge drives me nuts. 2. The helium escape valve is ugly on bracelet but works on rubber strap. Weird 3. The bezel turn action is choppy. I prefer 120 click over what feels like 60click. Those were the reasons I sold mine.

I’ve been watching for about three weeks now. I started my watch Journey a month ago. I love your approach to these reviews! Keep up the awesome content!

Cool! I've always watched your audio reviews! Nice unbiased views. It's time someone like you come out and say it like it is. No hidden agendas...not flipper posing as expert reviewer. Lots of them out there taking ppl for a ride. All the best to your new channel!

Thanks for the awesome channel. I own an Omega 300M Quartz (Reference 2541.80.00), the original Bond Seamaster. Yes, it is quartz, but it also has so many benefits. Apart from its cinematography significance, at 41mm is slightly smaller than current mechanical Seamasters, mulch lighter and cheap as chips to maintain. It is more than keeping its value, yet still somewhat affordable to purchase on the used market. It is gorgeous and, hands down, is the watch that gets the most compliments from my non-nerdy coworkers. It looks as good as the day it was purchased in 1999 and has killed any wish for expensive mechanical watches for me. I think the exorbitant maintenance costs alone play a part in why there are so many Omegas on the used market. Rolex owners are most probably not concerned by maintenance costs, yet for the average person wanting to buy a nice watch and keep it long-term, the cost of maintaining all these fancy in-house movements with silicone this-and-that could kill the joy of owning such a nice watch in the first place.

I never did hear the price for the watch. From what I can tell from a little research, it's $5,000 +. Is that the approximate price for that Omega watch?

Congrats on your Omega - own one myself and I too am fed up with the Rolex holdout. I want a GMT & it all looks like it’s going to be another Omega!! Cheers!!

Omg a channel called cheap watch man. That’s all me! 800-1000 is my ultimate max. Subbed automatically 🎉

This black seamaster is STUNNING, way better looking than the Submariner. Beats it any day. I have the black SMPC no waves dial, and the white dial 300m. Such a joy to wear them. Got them both preowned, 35% less than retail price, im a happy man

I purchased an omega sea master. Only dislike was the bracelet. I hardly take it off and it’s coming up on 22years old. I have the black dial as well sometimes I wish I got the blue.

If you buy the watch with the bracelet, you save money from buying the bracelet separately. I think it retails for over $1000. People gripe about the bracelet, but you will appreciate it more with some time. I personally like the bracelet, it's very unique. The end links and each individual link are made from 9 individual pieces of SS.

Love these videos! I'm considering getting into watches and this is the perfect place to learn about them.

Now I have to start buying watches again

Yep, the Omega divers are nice. I’ve had mine 20 years and still looks and works great. But those Longines dive watches are pretty nice too.

I'm with you Randy. I have the exact same watch and it is a great daily wear. Omega makes great watches. I'd love to get a Speedy '57 as my next one.

agreed completely, the state of Rolex is absolutely ridiculous. I still love the look of the submariner but I'd much rather buy anything else than to support a company that's this pretentious

Great review, thank you 🙂👍. In depth like showing the bezel quality. I keep thinking I'm going to sell my DJ36 to get one, but never seem to. Bought it from a mom and pop store that was a Rolex AD for FIFTY years before Rolex dropped them. Like they don't know how to serve Rolex customers, right? Instead, they keep some ADs that.. Sorry, going down a dark road. Anyway, nice watch, congrats, may be joining you soon- black dial bracelet👍

the time in my life I should have purchased a Rolex was 1987. they sold Rolex at the navy exchange in Hawaii. if I hadn't been such a crappy poker player, I would have had the $1500 they wanted for a basic stainless submariner . I don't hate on Rolex though. what other company in their position stays privately owned and non-profit?

Love the watch! I agree on why you need to games with the ADs just to buy a watch.

I love that seamaster. I have the more vintage inspired 300m and a speedy but this one but with the white dial was always high on my list as well. Maybe one day Ill have the holy omega trinity.

Love it, hopefully I can get one in the future. When food becomes cheaper than the watch.

I agree with what you said about Rolex. I am 71yo and want to buy a Rolex Submariner. I was a SCUBA instructor for many years, so a Submariner is the Rolex for me. I want a keepsake to pass down to my son-in-law when I am gone, but with the unwritten sales antics of Rolex, in hand with the grey market I will be long gone before getting a call from the Rolex AD. I refuse to pay the inflated price to a flipper for a Rolex, or be extorted by a Rolex AD. I am buying an Omega.

Congrats on getting the watch you really wanted. Black on black on black suits you!

Omega Seamasters are great EXCEPT... They put AR coating on the outside of the crystal. In 3 months, I had a bunch of visible scuffs on my crystal. Not one of my rolex watches had this issue. Hopefully Omega addresses this in the future

Rolex needs to rein in their ADs ... they're a big part of the problem. Happy to see the prices crashing to earth, and the flippers getting killed as every day they hang on and refuse to sell at a loss, they end up looking at a bigger loss the next day. Warms my heart, it really does. I suspect that if you're on a waiting list, the flippers on the list ahead of you are going to start dropping out as the profit motive vanishes.

The omega staff seem very friendly as well.

You hit the nail on the head when you said Rolex are “arrogant” I’ve always thought that and to hear it out loud makes me smile and at least pleased that I’m not the only one thinking in that way.

I do the same, I buy a watch for my birthday (usually)! This year it was the Timex T80 x Pac-Man, hardly splashing the cash but it made me happy :) I think Omega have more interesting designs than Rolex. I always say you should buy a watch to impress yourself, not others, no matter how much it costs or what it looks like.

Cool guy and funny clips. He always says what I think too. Greetings from Germany 🎉

Congratulations on the purchase of that Gorgeous watch. Loving this new watch channel.

Really liking your videos. The Seamaster is one of my grail watches

I bought a blue smp 300 this year , kinda wish I bought the white dial .

love omega, speedmaster is what im saving up for

Nice watch. I would ditch that crappy rubber strap and put a shark mesh.

Conflicted on the Seamaster. Guess I need to get up close & personal. A lot of people do love ’em! Good video!

Wow. This is the best video I have ever seen of the Seamaster. Thank you very much!

Recently went in to my local AD to look at the black one but came out with the green. It’s so much better in the flesh - much darker subtle green than the marketing photos, almost black in some light. Looks the business!

Me too, I hate the bracelet of that because it doesn’t taper. There are a lot of aftermarket steel bracelet for that. That seamaster is very beautiful!

Got a blue one and completely agree with your appraisal mate.

Just bought this today (white Dial) soo happy with it. The box and experience is just top. Much better experience than any of my Rolex Watches. Now at the same time i was looking at the SMD300 they showed me a Sub for $14k (brand new) and although it’s not a bad price.. i put them next to each other and I really really enjoyed looking at the Omega much better.. so I said Omega it is

Sold my sub years ago and never looked back. I’m about to buy my grail, Marine Master 300…once people see Rolex for what they are, you discover watches and brands that are better…the planet ocean is my fav…good video….

Great video Randy. Congratulations on hitting 100,000 subscribers and buying this fantastic watch. The Co-Axial movement is an engineering marvel, and taken for granted by many. It was developed by the watchmaking genius George Daniels. This movement is more accurate, robust, and lasts longer than a typical lever escapement.Swatch purchased it and put it in many of its Omega watches. if Rolex or other high-end brands would have purchased the rights to this movement, they would’ve charged much more than Omega did. The only reason it goes unsung is because that many watch buyers eyes would glaze over if they got an explanation of its qualities.It’s a game changing piece of watch making technology in an “affordable” watch. Keep up the great work!

I wanted to set the record straight: If you have saved really and honestly all your life, to achieve this goal and the A.D. knows about that, you will get you Rolex within two weeks and it doesn't matter the model. But if you are new to the game, trying to jump the investment hype train, you will gonna wait till your eye lashes ( fake ) turn grey. ish

Would be nice to have one in a smaller size. 50mm lug to lug is just way too large for my wrist.

Another entertaining, and informative, video. Thanks Randy!

Love your Omega...I also love the older 2254.50 and Bond seamasters... I've also gone off Rolex in a massive way after owning an Aqua Terra and 1861 Speedy (both sold now), and finally settling on IWC Mark 16... really don't need Rolex at this stage

Congratulations!! Totally with you in regards to your comments about Rolex! I love my SMP300 as well. Also black dial. What a beautifully engineered watch!

Yeesh. And here I am waiting to get another Invicta Signature Series Pro Diver (currently have a 7045, which I find quite favorable)…

A brawny but contemporary tool watch with a clear case back showing the movement in all its brilliance. A great balance. The sub is classic but seems dated by comparison. Have the white dial/black bezel. The dial reminds me of the ripples of sand where the beach meets the surf.

I bought the same Omega smp in black as you but on bracelet and I agree I don’t like the bracelet. Bought a Zelande fitted rubber strap and it’s great.

i have the same with sedna gold and yea rolex is just a status symbol, with OMEGA you get more for your money.

Love that watch! the Blue dial one is my fav

I bought myself the SeaMaster DIVER 300M CO‑AXIAL MASTER CHRONOMETER 42 MM Sedna Gold With Rubber watch strap! I love it! My wife gifted me a TAG every time I was promoted to a new rank in the USMC, she would surprise me with a new TAG. After I “retired” from the USMC, and went to work at … in Seattle, I bought myself a TAG Monaco (the one worn by Steve McQueen in LeMans)….when a few RSUs vested, I went to buy a Rolex Submariner. Couldn’t find a new one. Went into a high end store at Tysons Corner Virginia. A hole sales turd ignored me…so I walked over to the OMEGA boutique and bought my SeaMaster. I was treated great and also walked out with a branded ball cap / swag. I no longer want a Rolex. Especially now that I have my Invicta Submariner Homage!

You are absolutely correct about pictures and videos not allowing you to see the true beauty you get with viewing it in person. they are so beautiful in person. I have the grey dial with blue accents, and you should see it in the sunlight.... WOW! I found the Omega SMP and AT as the perfect everyday watches. when you look at all that is in the Omega manufacture process and the tolerances of the finished product. they are underrated.

I have the blue one also don't love the original bracelet and put it on a mesh bracelet - wow it looks amazing on that.

I can so relate to everything in this video. Now my white dial smp 300 is basically the go to over my Rolex datejust, speed master dark side off the moon, and prx 80. It just wears so well and has a great presence on the wrist while not over bearing at all

It is an awesome watch. I got this one and the chrono one and love them both. Got the steel bracelets.

You speak the truth. Thanks

Great Video. I own both Rolex Submariner & Omega Seamaster 300 42m blue on a Serious note l would buy the Omega Seamaster all day long better timepiece for the money and time keeping if you can't get the Rolex Submariner at retail go for the Omega Seamaster.

Omega is an extraordinary watch company and during the Rolex hype they took the unvaluable opportunity to show how good their watches are. I understand the hate and disappointment of not being able to grab any Rolex (at least for now) and how the market has discovered great watches that give excelent price to value ratios such as Tudor or even Seiko, but if someone owns a Rolex, they absolutely love them and will keep them as their grail watches.

I would love to see some wrist shots on all the watches you will review

Congrats mate on that great watch 👍

beautiful seamaster i am still not sure which is my fave color in it

I love my SMP, I got it in blue on the bracelet and it lives on my wrist, the only time I take it off is to sleep or shower.

I’ve been wearing the black ceramic/Ti 300 for the past 6 months and absolutely love it

I bought one of these the other day for my 50th Birthday, to celebrate 50 years on this planet 🌍, super chuffed with it. So proud that I have managed to buy one for myself…. I’m not materialistic, I just like nice watches & I love this for sure. Will pass it down to my Children, they can fight over it ! Ha ha !.