I think it is so cool that Omega has 3 seamaster models that are seemingly inspired by all 3 generations of diving Seamaster. What a way to stay in touch with your roots.

It took me a long time to choose which Omega I wanted for my collection and I went with the 300 heritage model and i am very satisfied for what i use it for(everyday wearer)

I've owned all 3... in black. The 300 heritage was the most wearable daily. The planet ocean hands down the best quality. And the 300m kinda gimmicky

300 could be the only luxury watch for me. Timeless design of the sandwich dial with domed sapphire which contributes to that lovely distortion of numerals and hour markers under certain angles combined with sophisticated modern movement and absolutely spectacular lume architecture with two distinct colours and the vintage font of lumed numerals make it my favourite.

Thank you, Bruce, for your reasoned analysis, as always. I’ve had my 43mm Planet Ocean with black dial for 3 years. I fall in love with it every time I put it on my 7 1/8” wrist. The high-end finish is simply exquisite. The movement is unsurpassed. It ranks at the top of my large dive watch collection. Love your channel!

The 300 Heritage is my choice. Sandwich dial, the most interesting lume, and the most comfortable bracelet of the 3. All great options, but I’ll take the 300 Heritage all day.

What’s nice about Bruce’s comparison is that there is no wrong answer, in picking among these three. The “right” answer is going to be specific to each person. After thinking about an Omega for years, I got my Seamaster (the white dial, orange bezel PO) a few months ago. Love it, and have barely taken it off. I recognize that lots of people find the PO too big or too tall for comfort. But I find it very comfortable to wear, despite not being large-wristed. And I absolutely wouldn’t change the PO to make it any thinner than it currently is. But that’s because this is the right watch for me. And for equally personal reasons, the 300 or 300 pro will be the right watch for many others. Rock on, Omega!

I’m getting the Planet Ocean for my birthday this year. It’s the most evolved design and is the best looking in my opinion. Big bold and beautiful

Great video, been looking for this comparison for ages. To me combine the case of the 300m with the hands and bracelet from the planet ocean and you’d have perfection

The Seamaster 300 was the hands down winner for me, love the classic style and wearability. Also think it carries the best movement of the bunch, love the no date dual barrel movement. As far as AR goes it has it on the inner surface but not the outer surface. Tudor did the very same thing with their 2022 Ranger release. In both cases it’s done to make the domed sapphire crystals appear closer to the vintage domed acrylic crystals of the original models while also providing all the advantages of sapphire. I own both watches for the very same reasons, they bring modern movements and materials to fabulous classic designs. Maybe it’s just because I’m older than most of the reviewers of these watches but the retro esthetic of these releases really speaks to me. They’re all great watches, but for me this reviewer definitely didn’t understand what this watch was all about.

Great video, Bruce. I concur with your assessment of these 3 watches.

As always, I bought the Omega Seamaster Specter before the new Seamaster 300 came out a couple years back , both with the lollypop second hand . Absolutely love those watches. Both in black . Good video Bruce . Haven't been able to watch and comment the last few months as I've been away working . Great to be home and watching your show again. I see your still doing great work . Keep it up . Thanx

Love my 300 heritage, and to have it run -5 sec/ month for the last 3 months is just so great. I’ve have it for 3 months and I just can’t stop staring at it daily in every angle… just love it, even more than my speed master

1st one from the left for me! Love the jumping our hand.

Great video. I love the Omega Seamaster 300 42m blue dail ❤

Blue wave hands down

Agree 100% with your ranking Bruce. Love the Planet Ocean!

Thanks exactly what I was looking for

Great video. I’ve the SMP 300 white dial, Seamaster 300 1957 trilogy, Speedy moon watch from 1985, and the Seamaster 300 Gmt 50th anniversary. Love them all and all get rotation. I’m now on the hunt for my next omega. 😊

The design of the watches is so beautiful ❤ a perfect gift for someone 😊

Nice one Bruce.

It's great to hear your thoughts on these three Seamaster watches Bruce. I like the Heritage model but preferred the previous version personally. Some years ago at the AD I compared the 300M and the Planet Ocean and after what seemed like an age I went for the 300M white dial, I just loved the symmetry of the dial and it was just more comfortable and balanced on my wrist. I have to agree with the bezel action though, not that the 300M is bad it's just not as a refined feeling as some other options but works just fine. Thanks for sharing.

300 bezel lume crushes the others. Also, no helium escape valve, superior bracelet, and the ARC is subjective. It's more period correct, and it won't scratch off. Looking forward to updates on the other two watches soon.

I agree with your ranking. I've had the pleasure of owning both the PO and 300P and find them both to great watches with much to offer to the consumer. I love the PO and plan to get another sometime in the future. It feels and looks very premium, and compared to others, even above its price point, the PO holds its own in many regards. The 300, although I appreciate it for what it has and for what it represents just never spoke to me. Another good video entry.

I actually like the heritage 300 best… the lume is ridiculous,,bracelet by far the most comfortable and you’re right the entire watch sits great on the wrist..I don’t mind the aged lume at all and the “non” anti reflective glass doesn’t bother me one bit…the light reflects great off the hands and the dial actually disappears like a vantablack at times…looks kind of cool

PO is desperate for a refresh and diet, but there is a white dial/orange bezel reference that is a joy to behold. I really love the 300 heritage as I'm partial to no dates, but all three offer tremendous value in a market where most brands are launching models closer to 10K than to 4k. Another solid BW vid.

It’s coincidental that I’ve owned and sold all 3 of these models. I agree with your ranking! I had the 39.5 PO tho, and really enjoyed all but the heft.

Love that Blue 300... and I love the vintage looking lume, w/the pop of modern. The Planet Ocean needs to slim down their case to below 13.5mm and it would be on my wrist right now!!

I have the 300, there is no issues with legibillity in daily life. Awesome watch, buy it.

Looking forward to watching the vid! I walked into their boutique this past weekend, completely remodeled, upscale, looked great. They kept mentioning how rare pieces were and a haughty attitude that wasn't there before. Could be a one-off experience, but I continue to be unable to buy into the brand.

I’m really hoping we see a PO revision this year. Omega-Steel, thinner and I’d really like to see a matte ceramic dial option as well.

Totally agree with you on all this! Great options but the bezel action needs to be improved on the SMP300

I recently purchased a Rolex Sea-Dweller. My Planet Ocean is more of an eye catcher. It has more wrist presence IMO.

Thanks for putting these three together. I was wondering how these compare and to me, seeing them side by side, my pick would be the Pro with the skeleton hands.

Excellent video, one of the few if not the only one comparing these 3 Omega dive watches. Aqua Terra is indeed a very good watch as well, but I suppose the idea was to compare 'Omega divers with a bezel'. I have a more technical question, curious to learn if you/anyone have/has the answer... Why does movement 8900 fit in the Aqua Terra (41 mm case) but not in the Diver 300 (42 mm case)? Other way around, why is the case of the Diver 300 ‘so big’, when the same 8800 movement fits in the Planet Ocean 39,5 mm ? Thanks, whatever happens with this question 😉

I like all 3. I do greatly respect Omega. The 89** and 88** (my preference being the former), are just great. But when adding an Omega to my collection. I went with another Seamaster, the Aqua Terra. White/Silver dial on the deployant grey rubber strap. It's a go any where do anything watch of high quality. Water resistant to 150M. Seriously how many of us need even anything like that? Had it for nearly 18 months. Obtained with a discount, and it runs at almost bang on time. -1 still during the day, +1 resting dial up over night. Nothing to complain about,other than the resale value isnt great. But hey it is still probably a better all round watch than the equivalent one by "The Crown"..... :-)

The 300 has been a grail watch for me for at least 30 years.

The P.O. but in the smaller case size would be my choice, although I hate the helium valve on it and the 300m. I think the Heritage has the best bracelet though. Also, the new 60th Bond 300 m is pretty sweet and the mesh bracelet on that model is a definite upgrade over the standard 300m bracelets. And even though I don’t buy green watches, the green 300m is lovely

I chose the 300 pro due to wave dial and movement. PO would be my 2nd pick.

I am right there with you on your thoughts on the Seamaster 300. If it had white lume, I might have ended up with that watch instead of the Explorer II 226570 (milestone birthday purchase). For some reason, the Planet Ocean has never been on my radar.

Agree with you. The PO for me (in black preferably). The movement and the bezel grip a deal-breaker for me over the SMP. I didn't get the design of the SM300 and it also lacks a date function.

The 300 in black will be my next watch. It is the best daily driver of the three for a number of reasons. The 300 pro looks cartoonish to me, like a watch a 10-year-old would draw. I am not a fan of the bracelet either, and the helium escape valve is a deal breaker. The planet ocean has better styling than the pro IMO, more subdued, but it's too much watch for a daily, and it has the wart. The 300 is the perfect size, nice classic styling, has AR coating on the inside, which is enough, as the outer coating will wear off over time. Also at 2:17 you showed the first modern iteration of the 300, not the actual vintage watch from 1957.

I bought the SMP300 last year on the bracelet and liked it but never really bonded with the watch overall. I just bought the steel mesh Omega bracelet and it has totally transformed the watch to now be one of my most favourite watches and easily the most comfortable watch to wear, so I guess the bracelet makes a big difference. If you have a SMP300 look at getting the mesh milanese bracelet if you can because it will change the wearing experience for the better.

The 300 Heritage model is stunning. The 300 Professional, while kind of dated looking, is really cool in person.

For me it's the Planet Ocean. I have it on my short list. I've tried it on and I love the way it looks. It's definitely not a small watch, but I have rather large wrists so it fits well for me. I am partial to the black bezel with the orange numbers.

This is where im stuck. I have 7 inch wrist, well maybe a tab larger and love the PO, but 16 mm is huge. Is the one you have in this video the 43 or 39mm

Diver 300 is my personal favorite but would love the heritage. The planet ocean is too think for me

Great comparison Bruce. Do you think Omega will redesign the SMP 300 next year? It will be 6 years since the current version was released.

Love the seamaster 300 heritage Looking to add the blue to the collection atm Not to say the PO or 300M aren’t brilliant - but a little to flashy and tooly for my needs Side note - I have that covered with my Pelagos 39

the 300 but the previous iteration with the ceramic bezel is my pick!

Everyone need this 3 models !! Everyday watch the PO Then a Diver 300 End the 300 for the vintage soft days There are so cool , not hard to find and almost reasonable prices !! But the best PO ever is the « unlimited 42mm Quantum of solace » ❤ So beautiful

I have the black 600m, it was my first real watch. I am ordering the green sea(weed)master and will be looking for the 300 in blue.

All are beautiful. My favorite is the Planet Ocean by far. The 300M has become too popular. Omega fanboys used to say everyone has a Submariner. Guess what? everyone has a 300M now...😅. No surprise...it is an amazing watch.

300 m first: most beautiful bracelet, iconic dial and… “The James Bond” watch. 😊PO is too thick, Pro: no date, no go!

All three look awesome in their own way. I have the blue 300m and love it, although I did want the PO, but it was just too thick as a daily wearer. The heritage 300 is so damn refined though, and looks so classy on wrist. Omega does blue incredibly well!

They are all beautiful.

Pro for me. I have the black dial and love it. My personal ranking Pro > planet ocean > 300 Reason: I like the 6 o'clock date window, i like the ceramic wave dial, and i like the indexes on the pro.

If you are a desk diver I would go with the Heritage. I have it. It’s great. If I was going to use it as an everyday outdoors watch, I would go with the Proffesional.

Kinda comes down to what you’ll use it for. If it’s for the office I’d say the heritage (polish). If it’s your weekend adventure watch I feel the Seamaster diver 300 is better with a rubber strap and more versatile. PO cool too but obviously a thicker watch.

The PO. I own the 39.5 and put a half link in the bracelet and it is perfect. Wears exceptionally well and is very classy. I previously had the 300m diver but it isn't in the same class and I hated the bezel. Amazing watch.

Well this is how I solved this. I wore my brother’s professional for a day. Then I wore my coworker’s Planet Ocean for a workday. And then I bought the Heritage in black. And I bought a 3 month old one from Japan via EBay with remaining Omega 5 year warranty for 4k, tax, title and caring charges included. And I wear it on a black Fkm tropic strap as I would otherwise beat the clasp and bracelet to death. But it’s perfect for my tropical climate (Mississippi). All are great watches. But it wears wonderfully.

You are correct. Plus the arrow has to be on minute hand

Great comparison. Planet Ocean all the way!!

I sold my Seamaster Pro. Just wasn’t feeling the bracelet and that He escape valve, which is useless for most of us. I do like the PO, although I do think it would be better without the extra crown.

As I said in one of your previous videos, I'll go for a SMP in a smaller case and tapered bracelet. PO is too thick and I prefer the design of the other two more anyway. If they had a dateless, thinner version, it might be a different story. 300 Heritage is cool, but I'd go elsewhere for a vintage styled diver.

You forgot the Seamaster Aqua Terra. That’s going to be my next watch (Not the small seconds, and white dial on rubber strap.)

I made the mistake of buying my smp 300 pro from the AD at retail. Unfortunately, omega takes a massive hit on retention value, so I suggest you buy omega grey market.

The Diver with the Planet Ocean bracelet and 300 bezel 😂

I have the PO 600m 43.5mm with black ceramic dial and bezel, I love it and wear it everyday. The only thing that I think could be better is the bracelet/strap pins, as a professional deep sea divers watch I think that it should have heavy duty screw in pins that go in through holes on the outside of the lugs instead of regular spring pins, I've had spring pins pull out/break on watches in the past after catching the strap on something so I know from experience it can happen, it would mean having slightly ugly holes on the outside of lugs but would give peace of mind, I don't even wear mine swimming at the beach because I worry that I could snag the bracelet/strap on something while messing around in the water and unknowingly have the watch fall off my wrist 😳

Pro 300M with the 300 heritage bracelet please!

I went with the speedmaster over seamaster, but the 300 is definitely the best out of the three on show here !

All three of these are great watches but aesthetically/dimensionally I wouldn't trade my original 2201.50 42mm PO 2500, it's still one of the best looking modern Omega divers, they really executed the design well.

Thanks. Debating between a sea-master 300 and planet ocean… then there’s the color.

Great vid but I’d flip the order I like the vintage look

Kind of like the planet ocean the best. Sharp looking diver. Heritage 2nd for me. Think I am a little biased. Just got a Po titanium from 2011. Stunning watch that fits so nicely.

This is why I have my rule of only one watch per brand. If I didn't, I'd have all three of these.

That Seamaster 300 professional dial though is probably the best. They way it reflects light is something else, you have to see it in person to appreciate it. Also it's the only one that can pass off as jewellery out of the three in my opinion. And lets be honest, watches nowadays should really be jewellery otherwise what's the point

I'm partial to dates on my tool watches and if the Omega Seamaster 300 had one, I would snatch one up quickly.

300 ftw ! Bracelets matter! I agree it would be better with white lume however

Never understood the argument of the “90s” design on the 300pro bracelet. You could say that oyster o jubilee have “50s” design on them. All of them are classics, no matter when they where designed.

The 8900 series movement is technically slightly better than the 8800 movement. I own all 3, a SMP 300(8800) blue, Heritage 300(8400) black, And a PO(8500) all white. All wear very differently n all are a perfect into any collection. If u really only to get 1, I will recommend the (8900) PO.

No bad choices here. Since I already own the 300, I’ll go for the PO, if I were buying another Omega diver.

I'm the proud owner of the previous heritage SM300 - really dislike the current model, the Panerai numbers look naff and don't resemble the original, unlike mine 😉 ( & lumed bezel? What were they thinking - looks like it belongs on a tacky microbrand imho) Do like the PO and was tempted, but just too chunky for me . The 300 pro doesn't appeal in the slightest, really dislike the indices and it's too flashy for my tastes..... Wish Omega would redo the 2254, I'm sure it'd sell better than any of them. Cheers 👍🏻

This is a Grail for me! Pretty much the best Omega (the 300) to date - at least in my opinion!

Agree

Heritage is the best, because the only one with no date. I’m waiting for 165.024 reissue, but I’ll settle for diver professional in no date or thinner planet ocean no date if we can get upgrades

The 300 is very legible. I find it to be the most legible of all 3. While I like the lumed bezel, in practical use, you can barely see the numbers unless you've just walked inside from the sun.

*Who is best? Best is 600m/2000ft... because in my hand...* 😅😅

Get them all is my choice~ Sm 300, James Bond 60th, PO 75 th anniversary Can’t be happier~

I like the 300 best for its vintage style looks and simplicity. I used to own the previous model. But ultimately, these are all just too big. I really tried to make it work but could not.

The seamaster 300 1957 is the best imo but im a sucker for vintage omega and rolex.

Best for small wrists ?

I like the 300/heritage and PO for their no-nonsensense functionality. The current SMP is too blingey for me and I don't like it's over-stylization that hurts functionality - scalloped bezel= hard to grip, skeletonized hands=less lume, unnecessary helium escape valve.

The 300 - probably just for the proportions of the bracelet, clasp and case. The legibility does suck though - and so does the fake lume which I despise. I only like the Aqua Terra but the lack of microadjustment and clasp length is a dealbreaker for me. So I'm staying away from Omega... for now!

The only reason i have a 39.5mm PO on my wrist is because the 300 didn't come in smaller size.

The Planet Ocean is too big and clunky for most people, most of the time. Omega does not even provide the watch thicknesses on their web site, probably becasue they're a bit embarrassed. And the dial, with the 3 oversize Arabic numbers and the exaggerated arrow hands looks almost cartoonish. The SMP Diver 300 is a great, all-around casual watch. The heritage Seamaster 300 is more dressy and arty. I don't particlularly like the one you show here, but the "bronze gold" version with the black dial on a leather strap is pretty striking.

I would be happy with any omega to be honest. But dang. $6500 for a watch. Is hard to justify a purchase in this world now. So many fantastic, work horse watches and dress for $1500-$3500. But man I love omega. I would have to figure out some impossible task to reward myself with one. And is actually a good idea to start on lol

300 heritage is the one for me

- I don’t like the ridiculous helium valve or the 1990’s looking bracelet on the Seamaster Prof. I don’t like the size and thickness of the Planet Ocean however I like the dial better of the 3. And I’m not a fan of vintage throw back high dome crystal on Seamaster 300 or the faux dial indices, although I love the size. So when I went to my local AD to see in person and buy one I chose none of the above.

imagine the SMP as a 200m planet ocean. Date at 6, Arabics at 9, 12 and 3, no HEV and a holzer style bracelet. The current SMP looks gaudy in this lineup.