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Omega would make a killing if they released a watch like that again

imagine .....no hideous HEV at 10o'clock. truly beautiful design

I bought a date model from Watchco back in 2010. Got it serviced by Omega UK straight after it arrived and again last year. No issues at all. If I remember right i paid for it approx £1,200 back then 🙃

I think this might look better than a vintage original. I like patina and even faux patina in some cases (Longines heritage military is gorgeous) but this looks so good with crisp, clean lume.

I think unless they currently sell a reissue or very similar successor they don't really have the right to complain about that. If people want a new vintage Seamaster, they'll get a new vintage Seamaster. Demand and supply.

I worked for WatchCo for a few years, Marcus was a great boss :)

I refrain from commenting about these particular watches but what I can say is I absolutely love this model and I wish Omega kept in production like they did with the Speedmaster Professional.

Interesting content but I don't agree with your point, just because a buyer knows what it is and is happy with it, doesn't mean it's not a fake. It's not assembled by Omega or licensed by them, so I would consider it fake. You can't even consider it a homage as they literally used Omega dials and case backs with their trademarks.

so you could just buy the vintage movements fully assembled or did they have to assemble them themselves

I have a Helson Sharkmaster homage, very good quality and finishing, just no Omega on the dial...

The recent auction scandal regarding the "fake" Omega rather puts a dent in the purists arguments. Omega has even suspended their "Extract From the Archives" service because of what went on. Myself, I recently bought a virtually NOS Watchco Baby Ploprof on the Shark Mesh. Paid about the same as a higher-end Tudor Sports & am loving it. I'd only caution to make sure your parts-bin build is fitted with a suitable donor movement, having the correct reference & correct vintage serial. Sellers of watchco S/M 300's seem to be upfront on what they're selling...not so with Shom or Baby Ploprof unfortunately.

Best video on a Watchco SM300! I read they were once less than $2k to get all the components..... Yikes!!

they need to bring back the seamasters from the 90s. today the newer ones are too thick

I have a 1970 to 1979 18k automatic watchco omega seamaster antimagnetic and 1980 1420 gold plate omega seamaster quartz still working til this day. I think it great that omega company services these watches and is a great vintage time piece.

As a hardcorre fan, and having the original one, it's hard for me to accept it. But i understand your business; As long as nobody sells it as original, it's ok!

I own the same no date version and I’ll never sell it. Much more interesting and beautiful than a black bay 58 and the same price.

Looks just like my $299 Citizen. Has a fantastic automatic movement that runs consistently 3 seconds fast per day.

Best looking Seamaster ever, best looking dive watch ever alongside the firsts 50 Fathoms. Period.

Nice looking watch. IMHO it's a Franken because it is assembled from different parts bins and also not by Omega. And because of the later, to me it's not a real Omega. The problem I see with these is, that without corresponding papers/documentation it could be sold as a "real" SM300. and that's an absolute NO GO in my book. Also for a "Franken" it's a damn pricey thing they're offering here.

Fascinating, I wasn’t aware of this. Not fake IMHO 👍🏻 Thanks for another great video James & WatchGecko!

Help! What do I give my dad on his 80th birthday? I'm considering something in the $750 - $1500 range. The ones I like the best so far is the Tissot Gentlemen Powermatic 80 Silicum and the Longines Flagship Heritage. What do you think about these choices? Any other I should be considering? He's not a watch collector, just someone who deserves a nice watch. He's someone who doesn't like anything too feminine or modern/outlandish looking, and he's someone who mostly wears blue jeans and a checkered shirt, rarely a suit and a tie. He actually likes square/rectangular watches, but I haven't found anyone I like in that price range. I'm sure he would appreciate a nice round one just the same. I'm thankful for your suggestions.

These are really nice watches. They are hard to categorize, but to me, it’s an Omega.

Interesting piece. Regards.

which omega caliber is in them?

If they released this again, I'd instantly pick one up, preferably a blue dial.

hello friend, please, where can i buy a homage like this?

Interesting history.

It is what it is...

Good video. Great idea. But not an Omega…..

A Porsche 356 Carrera 4 cam made up from FA Porsche and OEM parts is still a Porsche 356 Carrera...

I had two. The second broke my heart. I'd just had it serviced when I flew overseas, landed in Beijing and pulled the crown right off while changing the date! I couldn't get it serviced in China because all the watchmakers were screaming "FAKE!" One even tried to smash it with a hammer, which caused a fist fight and police to be called (my girlfriend there was able to prevent me from being arrested). Needless to say, I sold that Watcho and moved on. But nothing I've purchased since has felt as amazing on my wrist. By the way 6000 is an insane amount to ask for a Watchco. They are $3250 to $4000 USD depending upon the condition and if they have a bracelet or not.

quote: "open and honest about what these Seamaster.s are, I do not see the problem". Creating new Seamaster,s from NOS, donor movements, they are not vintage watches. Sorry, not at the moment they are sold. The (resale) value of these new pieces is depended on the rarity of the true vintage pieces still existing. So Yes it is a scam. A watch that never has been assembled by Omega, is not a true Omega. The fact that Omega was upset is enough to see the harm done to Omega, to the vintage piece owners and in general to the watch branch of AD. I agree that technical these pieces are better than the vintage Seamaster. Spare parts used for creating new "vintage watches" are lost for maintaining the true Vintage pieces still in use from the original Seamaster. So harm is done, it is not a win win situation.

quite interesting, thank you :)

Are they fake? Hardly, to me they’re far more desirable, they have a cool story. I’d say they have more mystique and charm than the factory built originals.

I own a WatchCo Seamaster 300 and find it charming enough. 😉 it’s a beautiful piece.

It was indeed made by Omega, simply not assembled by them, but by their service centre in Australia.

I have one!

God damn, that's one nice looking watch but at £6K a piece, well out of my price range. It kinda look like the Certina diver

Nice watch

They aren't fakes...I'd say...refurbished?

Nice looking but yes it is a fake no question. There is no Omega serial number,

6000 bloody pound for this guy lol

Everyday is a school day. Thank you.

they are repurposed Omega watches.