Seamaster 300m Comparison: 2220.80 vs. 210.30.42.20.03.001

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The Bond Seamaster is a single-watch-worthy piece. If you want to buy one, which one should you get? I compare the Casino Royale 2220.80 to the 2018 ceramic wave dial version, the 210.30.42.20.03.001.
I also compare briefly the Planet Ocean 2201.50 (original 42mm 2500 caliber version).
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0:00 Introduction
0:29 2220.80
02:25 2018 Seamaster
04:57 Thickness comparison
05:40 On the Wrist
07:50 2201.50 Planet Ocean enters the chat
10:41 General comparison
12:00 The bracelets
14:00 Alternate bracelets
16:51 Lume

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@1000lightyrs 2 ай бұрын

2220.80 was my first ever Omega back in 2010. I've evolved through many different versions of the SMP since then. A 2221.80 sits on my bedside table now and it's great to be able to chuck it on anytime without setting. Absolutely love the dark blue of those old wave dials. But the SMP I settled on as my final perfect version is a 2006 Titanium (2232.80 on a 2231.80 bracelet). It's the third Ti SMP I've had (I love the metal), and I specifically hunted for the Bond bracelet for it. I've always loved the style (not so much the new ones, as you say). Thanks for the video.

@cjsolarmusic Ай бұрын

Went with the 2220.80 in 2020 when I got my first big boi watch and absolutely love it…

@Juupke Ай бұрын

2220.80 my grail watch! Thanks for the elaborate review and comparison great vid!

@jaydub9509 Ай бұрын

Same for me. My plan is to purchase a gently used one in the not too distant future.

@expatesquire6110 6 күн бұрын

I have the first one. I bought it new and have worn it daily for over a decade. It is perfect.

@marcuslieberman3577 Ай бұрын

Nice review. Nice collection. I have a 6.5in wrist, I got the 2222.80.(36mm) I would not sell it for all the money in the world. It could be the most perfect watch-Oh wait the Seamaster 300 Trilogy (Circa 2017) is. 😊

@fb7997 2 ай бұрын

Nice video! The 222080 is gorgeous. A winner for me.

@Hitman4seven-zv1pu 2 ай бұрын

Very good comparison. The new SMP (white dial) is my first and only expensive watch. I really like it but it is more of a statement piece. People notice it on your wrist because it is big and flashy.

@themichaelhanson 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Keep it coming!!

@stephan384 21 күн бұрын

My 2255 electric blue, arrow hands and flat bracelet, modified with blue Bond bezel is he one that I'll keep forever.

@OrryYoung Ай бұрын

Agree 110% on the 2220.80 and the new SMPs

@TheDiveWatcher Ай бұрын

I owned a couple of the Seamaster divers back in the 2007 to 2010 era that had were 41mm. I also had the seamaster chrono 41.5mm. I wished Omega wouldn't have doubled their pricing because i would love to pick up the newer 42mm larger thicker seamaster. I like a larger diver. I have two higher end Seiko SLA newer releases 42.6mm cases that i recently purchased but the Seamaster was on my list. I just think Omega is about 20 percent overpriced above true market value. Im not picking on ❤Omega because Seiko is currently in the literal process and progression to do the exact same and in fact to directly compete with the price point of the Seamaster. Its about to happen in a matter of a few short months from now. Love your seamster on the right. The newer model. Man it looks fantastic!

@andrewwheeler8591 Ай бұрын

Loved em both but I'm now on a PO 8900 and loving it more 😊. Great review 👍

@richardthompson1781 4 күн бұрын

I have a Seamaster GMT, a Tudor GMT, a Rolex GMT. The Seamaster is my everyday watch, the Seamaster is a great watch runs +1.5 sd.

@wadsworth2351 Ай бұрын

Clearly the one and only 2531.80.00 with the 1120 caliber.

@MrBernhard82 Ай бұрын

Great review mate.

@masanobuyamamoto6395 Ай бұрын

I am actually considering to buy the ref 2531.80 preowned and it will be my only Omega watch. Modern Seamaster is cool but I prefer the neo-vintage one

@eddie22h Ай бұрын

Great video! I was debating between the 2220.80 and modern SMP300 w/ white dial on rubber strap. Decided on the 2220.80 due to the combination of the classic design w/ modern updates (co-axial movement and applied logo/indices) and the thinness. The watch is svelte and wears much better on my wrist compared to the modern version. Also, I was fortunate to get one w/ a 2500D movement. I keep thinking about a modern version because of the ceramic bezel. I'm considering a SMPc with black dial (212.30.41.20.01.003).

@tioaboa 7 күн бұрын

Thank you very helpful video. I'm debating between the classic Bond seamaster (as I love a blue diver) and the Peter Blake variations.

@Watch_Papa 2 ай бұрын

Great review. You should do a video on the PO and since you have it I’d get rid of the modern. The Po is classic, more different than your casino and fulfills the tool diver role in style. I also had the nttd and that watch like the 60th anniversary have aluminum bezel inserts and with that thinner bezels and look way less bulky the the modern with its thick bezel.

@menswearmusings 2 ай бұрын

I ended up selling the modern blue Seamaster a couple months after I recorded this. I think my next watch will be white dial. Also want a GMT and the Zulu time may be that for me.

@Watch_Papa 2 ай бұрын

@@menswearmusings maybe wait to see what Tudor has in store. The coke gmt is great and now a lot thinner, my guess is a new white face Blackbay pro at some poiny

@sale83 Ай бұрын

Along with 2531.80 I have gmt version 2535.80, which is the same as this 2222.80 with addition of gmt hand, numbers and open back. The bezels although alu, I like them more than ceramic.

@user-zb6el4ks2b 26 күн бұрын

tried on 210.30.42.20.03.001 with metal strap and also with rubber strap which i thought felt a bit cheap and thought you would have got a deployment clasp with it . bought Breitling superocean 46 mm A17378E71C1 instead , love it ............

@tomislavm2873 12 күн бұрын

fail

@douglasmstewart Ай бұрын

I had no idea there was such a difference in size. The older model is clearly superior.

@jackflowers9144 15 күн бұрын

2200.80 hands down the winner ....only the best Classic bond Casino Royale!!

@mtbkmaniac1 Ай бұрын

"Fat Guys Chunky Neck Roll" ROFL!

@vincet6730 24 күн бұрын

No Seamaster fan at all… but I‘d rather choose the 2220 over the modern version.

@anthonyvargas8704 Ай бұрын

I wish I could have one but I'm poor and can't have one but I'm still going to get a plastic watch ⌚

@lilpapi4399 2 ай бұрын

2220.80 is 12mm and the new 2018 is 14mm. Big difference

@menswearmusings 2 ай бұрын

The original 2531.80 11.7mm. This 2220.80 is 12.7mm according to the site ablogtowatch. And the new 2018 is 13.6 according to Omega. Interesting how it grew about 1mm each generation. Having worn all three of those models, I find the 12.7mm of the 2220 unnoticeable on the wrist compared to the original. The thicker 2018 is definitely noticeable, but the entire case got bigger too so that’s part of it too. And omega has changed in recent years how they do cases. They make the case back protrude less meaning the mid case is thicker. So the watch sits flatter on the wrist but looks taller. Anyway. I sold the 2018, but may just buy it again I enjoyed the beautiful ceramic so much.

@randyreynolds1045 14 күн бұрын

2018 is much better❤

@baba98052 Ай бұрын

Don’t buy either watch. This watch is so over produced. Look at grey market- millions of these. Get a watch you can be proud off. This is one of the most pedestrian watches made.

@menswearmusings Ай бұрын

Counter point: let people buy what they like and shut up

@Juupke Ай бұрын

There are only somewhat of 15-20 pieces of 2220.80 in chrono24 so they are rarer then you might think. Also because they where produced in a pretty short timeframe.

@gavinBsussex Ай бұрын

Complete rubbish

@PepRex 5 күн бұрын

Yikes, What a rubbish comment, Can't even recommend a watch.

@zsb707 23 сағат бұрын

Baba sharing the wisdom 😊 ... Amazing "pedestrian" timepieces ...