The Omega Seamaster 300M 3 Loves and 2 Hates: After 3 Years Away, Is It Time To Rebuy In 2023?

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The Omega Seamaster 300M is relatively new in the grand scheme of dive watches without the long history of the Rolex Submariner or many other Seiko divers. Yet the Seamaster 300M has carved out a place of its own in history as the “James Bond Watch.” Ever since its introduction in 1995, it's been a popular choice amongst dive watch fans, and the latest version, released in 2018, has been the most popular yet. And with good reason.
I originally bought the new 42mm Seamaster 300M in 2018 and I fell in love right away. But for some reason i ended up selling it during a consolidation phase late 2019. But now I was able to spend time with it after 3 years away from it. Will it be everything I remember it being, or will it not live up to my idealized expectations?
In this video, I’m going to go over my 3 loves and 2 hates of this watch in an attempt to understand whether or not I should rebuy the Seamaster 300M after 3 years away from it. But for me rebuying a watch comes with its own set off issues that will require your help. Let me know down in the comments what you would do in my situation! (SMP300)
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TIME STAMPS:
The Omega Semaster 300M - 00:00
Dimensions And On The Wrist - 01:37
Loves: The Dial - 02:51
Loves: The Case - 04:48
Loves: The Rubber Strap - 06:29
Dislikes: The Bracelet - 07:37
Dislikes: The Size (kinda) - 08:36
The Rebuying Dilemma - 09:23
DIMENSIONS:
Case width: 42.2mm
Lug width: 20mm
Lug to lug: 49.6mm
Bezel width: 41.9mm
Dial width: 31.5mm
Case thickness: 13.6mm
Midcase thickness: 6.7mm
Bezel height: 3.2mm
Crown diameter: 6.2mm
Crown height: 4.1mm
Water resistance: 300m
Crystal: sapphire
Movement: Omega Calibre 8800
Power reserve: 55 hour
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@watchthisspace2099 Жыл бұрын

Got the SMP 300 in 2018. Over five years on, it remains my one and done watch.

@TheDivefree1 3 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2023 SMP Black dial. I cant take it off. When I'm driving and the sun hits it, wow! Absolutely stunning! I have a few straps on the way.

@Zeitlost Жыл бұрын

The bracelet gets a lot of hate but i personally prefer it. It feels and looks great imo.

@alial-mutawa5875 7 ай бұрын

100% agree

@CaptainWillard830 10 ай бұрын

In 2021 I bought a SMP 42 mm model stainless steel and 18K Sedna gold, black bezel, on rubber strap. It’s beautiful and will one day hand it down to my son

@racingr3553 Жыл бұрын

I did rebuy it! I had one in 2018 but end up going the Rolex way and sold it to get a sub no date. However, after 5 years and many watches later, I came to the conclusion that I really love the comfort and specs the smp300 offers and bought it again in 2022 (Black on rubber). I so much like this watch that I end up getting a second smp300 (blue and bracelet). It is always good the get a watch that sits well on the wrist and feels integrated to it. Nice video by the way!

@AcmeRocket Жыл бұрын

Similar journey, have this black one on bracelet, then bought 114060 sub, always chose to wear this over the sub, so i sold the sub and still have this. Now I am deciding between buying the no date sub again, or the blue seamaster on rubber. 😂

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

@@AcmeRocket Both Iconic pieces 🔥

@miabeatz80 10 ай бұрын

I wish people would just admit this watch just works. Even if you don't like the brand everyone should just admit it's great at what it does. Best part you don't worry while wearing it which is the most enjoyable part. The dial is top tier 💯

@eyeheartsushi2212 7 ай бұрын

@@miabeatz80The having no worries part is a huge plus.

@brettbrett7990 3 ай бұрын

Smart move, enjoy!!! I just bought my first one!

@canadianwatchguy6768 Жыл бұрын

A quick fix to your re-buy dilemma… instead of buying the ceramic SMP, find a Peter Blake ref. 2254-50. It wears smaller overall, including being noticeably thinner… has a tapered 1861 Speedy-style bracelet, has sword hands instead of the skeletonized versions and also harkens back to the older big triangle SM300 with the dial. IMO, the best modern SMP… and you can easily find a good one for $3k… especially from Japan. I’m telling you, the watch will blow your mind when you try one on. Just take a bit of time to find a good, unpolished example 🙂

@thewatchidiot Жыл бұрын

@CanadianWatchGuy a 2254 is super high up my list for the exact reason you laid out!! I’m actually open to getting the quartz version for extra utility and hopefully better options by it being less popular. I would have already bought one but the look of the ceramic dial on this new one keeps me pulled in but now that I think about it I think being able to see the ceramic sheen every once in a while will suffice! The japanese listings on chrono24 always keep me interested lol!

@thewatchidiot Жыл бұрын

@Pep Rex you make a very very good point that I haven't really thought of for some reason! I always worry whether the mechanical and cosmetic condition of some of the older 2254s but so long as I budget $500-800 for a full overhaul by omega at some point, it'll be pretty much a new watch for me!

@canadianwatchguy6768 Жыл бұрын

@@thewatchidiot as a heads-up, Omega still sells replacement bezels for the 2254 and they aren't too expensive ($200ish), so keep that in mind when searching.

@canadianwatchguy6768 Жыл бұрын

@@thewatchidiot Oh... and I now own both the White ceramic wave dial and a 2254 and they can completely coexist with one another... the way the cases wear complement one another really well in my rotation... the ceramic when I'm feeling like wearing something more tool-ish and substantial and the 2254 when I want something more low-key and with a bit of a Neo-vintage feel. I started with the ceramic wave, which really re-ignited my love of Omega. Now waiting on the delivery of the new manual-wind speedy '57... the love for Omega has sprung up as I've gotten sick of the whole Rolex waiting game.

@steelsteez6118 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just had an incredible read on this reference number. I just purchased this black SMP 300 featured on this video and I'm already going down a vintage omega rabbit hole. Might have to pick this one up as well!

@jeetdeshmukh 6 ай бұрын

Bought my Omega Seamaster Professional, black dial with a black rubber band yesterday. What a watch! Absolutely loving it

@JeffreyMcMahon Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to your channel to see if and when you rebuy the Omega Seamaster.

@Tippeconnie 8 ай бұрын

This seamaster is definitely worth forfeiting a new experience for, just to have it on your wrist once again. If you love it, set it free...if it returns...it's meant to be! 💯

@anthonystevens8683 Жыл бұрын

Another great discussion review TWI. I've seen many comments over the years disliking the waves and the 'tooth paste' cap HE valve, if I've bothered to comment my only suggestion is to see one in the flesh and try it on if you can. That's what I did and ended up getting my Greta White on the bracelet all those years ago. I love the waves and don't mind the HE valve as you can spot a Seamaster from across the room on someone else's wrist plus it's a conversation starter. I've got my Great White back now and it's on its another honeymoon moment. I just love it. At one point I was considering possibly part exchanging or selling it as it wasn't getting as much time on the wrist but I am so glad that I didn't. If at some point I'm thinking about moving on from a watch I'll put in in a drawer and set a calendar event 4 weeks or so in the future. When that alarm goes off I get the watch, set it and put it on the wrist, so far none have moved on. It's like an old friend popping over for a visit that you've not seen for a while.

@DougFNJ 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Absolutely nothing wrong with the rebuy when you completely regretted selling the watch out the first time. I had the Panerai 1312, sold it, totally regretted that sale immediately as I dropped it off and rebought it. It was like experiencing it for the first time all over again, and interestingly, the honeymoon on the rebuy lasted longer than the initial purchase. My insanity has had me rebuy the Seamaster multiple times in different iterations. The original quartz blue Bond which I regret selling the most. I had the black ceramic Seamaster, the White dial with black bezel, and now I bought the Sedna which is the same honeymoon I enjoyed with the Panerai. The bracelet used to be one of the most comfortable on the market. It had no sharp edges, it seemed to drape around the wrist, I think is with a little thinner. There was something so much more comfortable with that version. On the Ceramic, I had purchased the Speedmaster style bracelet for that which was great. The Sedna, I just went with rubber, also with deployant and it feels like it was made for my wrist. Keep up the fantastic work!!

@MB_OutdoorsMT 6 ай бұрын

Cool. Now you're making me want an SMP now along my 300 and Speedy. Thank you very much 😂

@scooterino3650 Жыл бұрын

I re-acquired the SMPc previous gen via recent trade, and I wear it exclusively on the black rubber strap from the current gen. Also have the 2264.50 peter blake quartz. Perfect travel watch with the quartz movement and jump hour feature.

@mawulimenka2682 Жыл бұрын

Totally appriciate what you are doing really helps me with my watch selections

@freedomworks3976 10 ай бұрын

Rebuying simply means … you were right the first time 😊❤

@edshamaham5719 Жыл бұрын

The SMP300 really is an incredible watch that I've had my eye on for quite some time. I was thinking the blue dial but the gray look you showcased looks too good to pass on! Definitely a lot of food for thought and as for your dilemma I think it would be best to maybe see how much you lust after it in these coming months with it since you said that it's cooled off a bit after coming back from LA. But either way at least you have some sort of access to an SMP300!

@thewatchidiot Жыл бұрын

At one point i was thinking of rebuying the blue version since it looks great and it would be something different but that gray shine/reflection of black ceramic is simply too good! Yeah I'm glad that I have some time away from the smp to make sure that i can try to get my head straight at least until i see my cousin again lol! I'm hoping that its enough to see the smp every once in a while bc it would be good for my wallet lol!

@NATHANSFLETCHER Жыл бұрын

I love your reviews, never owned a SMP 300 but has been on my long list for a while now. I bought the Seiko SPB313 after watching your review on that watch and I love it!! We have such similar taste in watches, keep up the good work, although it might hurt my bank balance!!:)

@caymanpro3234 2 ай бұрын

The bracelet is actually amazing,so comfortable. I suggest the bracelet. I have both,but most of the time I’m wearing in on the bracelet .Such a great time peace.

@steelsteez6118 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Resonated with so many of your points. I always avoided the SMP300 because of the non tapering and grandpa style bracelet. I just bought this exact watch on rubber a couple weeks ago at the AD and it's taking up all my wrist time. Hands down the most comfortable watch I've ever worn. Never coming off the OEM rubber strap. It also makes it look much more sporty than on the steel. One thing to note is that while I would typically agree with you and advocate for a smaller 40 or 41mm diameter, this 42mm absolutely wears more like a 40mm; to the point where I feel a 40mm would be too small as it would wear like a 38mm. This is coming from someone with a 6.8" wrist. For the price, it can't be beaten. I considered the pelagos 39 but after comparing the dials, experiencing the comfort on the wrist, and looking at that gorgeous 8800 movement, it was a no brainer.

@steelsteez6118 Жыл бұрын

11:06 that's hilarious, I have this exact SO as well and I do love it. Super robust. But if I had to choose, I would choose the SMP300.

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

Bracelet is iconic

@AM-qk5qg 11 ай бұрын

This is exactly right. It wears like a 40mm. I would LOVE a SMP that wears like a true 42. And frankly it wears small on his wrist as well.

@mendipfox1650 Жыл бұрын

Simple resolution. Buy the SMP 300 chronograph on the rubber. It’s amazing with the 9900 calibre inside. Pound for pound, one of the best watches out there as long as you can pull off the 44.25mm case. At 7.5 inches, I’m sure you will be able too. 👍🏻

@RocasThePenguin Жыл бұрын

This was my first watch. In 2010 I think. One of the first Co-Axial versions of the watch. I love it. It was just serviced and it's like new. The bracelet is so nice, the dial is so pretty. It's pretty much a perfect watch, especially at the 40mm case size that it once was. Also, with regards to re-buy. I understand. I suppose though, life is too short for rules and regulations in a hobby. If you really love it, get it. Maybe get it pre-owned.

@SEJONGTAEKWONDO Жыл бұрын

Bought the old SMP 25 years ago. "Rebought" last month the new one in blue again. And for the third time the (3861) Speedy too. The two have such contrasting characters that I never get bored of them. Both will stay this time because I got them as a gift from my beloved wife. ;-)

@ArthurHopfenschauer-pd6ok 6 ай бұрын

I just love the bracelet in each and every aspect. It is the most comfortable that I ever had and the clasp and its function is fantastic. A tapered bracelet with such kind of clasp does not make sense. The solution could be perhaps that omega is offering two kind of bracelets. Than everyone would be happy. But I do not believe they will do this...

@DougsPerspective 11 ай бұрын

I'm actually thinking of RE-BUYING an SMP too! I had a white one, then a blue one ... and now thinking of the black with rubber strap. Crazy huh? :)

@michellep2682 Жыл бұрын

I've had the white and blue. Really do love the look of the watch but realized it was just a bit too large for my 6.3" wrist. If they made it is 40mm, I'd pick up in a heartbeat

@dspserpico Жыл бұрын

I also have a 6.5” wrist and the watch only works if it’s on a rubber strap as far as OEM Omega straps are concerned. But I’ve always wanted this on a bracelet. The current version is just a smidge too chunky on my smaller wrist on the bracelet. Don’t know whether to get a new one on a rubber strap or get a get a Brosnan Bond-era 2531.80.

@Boxmediaphile Жыл бұрын

The bracelet not being tapered also makes it slightly chunky on my 6.5 too

@timemanagementnc2979 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I have the white dial version and love it. And agree about the rubber strap. Just curious, what is your preferred method for selling a watch? I have a couple I am looking to move (not the Seamaster 300m) but would be selling for the first time. Thanks.

@theenavybluemonster Жыл бұрын

I don't really sell so I haven't faced the rebuy dilemma. If you get it with the rubber strap then it would be a different experience and may stay long term. My experience has been that I enjoy divers a little more on rubber straps than bracelets. I'd go for it. Would you go for a different dial color?

@christopherjensen5007 Жыл бұрын

I own a blue Omega Seamaster 300M (four generation2018) Like you said I've never been a fan of bracelets. I remember asking the AD to take it off the bracelet the day I purchased it and put on a brown leather strap. When I purchased the NTDD Seamaster on the mesh bracelet last year though I somehow warmed to wearing a bracelet again. I recently put my blue Seamaster back on the bracelet and I'm going through a second honeymoon with it! I should try it on a rubber strap too. Yes, about rebuying......we all have sellers regret and I personnally think that if it makes you happy go for it! I love the blue Tudor on the gray NATO. Nice! Thanks for an excellent review!

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

I love the bracelet. It is iconic 🔥

@jayfleegle9455 7 ай бұрын

I’ve got the identical watch, I bought 3 Omega nato bands also . I love it, everyone who notices it thinks it’s beautiful!! Tnx for the great Video 😎🤘

@TheVuducha Жыл бұрын

I slapped a Forstner flat link on my smp 300m and never looked back. So comfortable.

@sebastien6483 Жыл бұрын

I totally get what you said about spending twice for the same experience. I want to experience many watches but I'm afraid of accumulating a bunch of premium/luxury watches and not using any of them with any frequency.

@barryvercueil2346 Жыл бұрын

I have repurchased a watch. But I did it in another color. The seamaster looks good in Green and INCREDIBLE in the new Blue

@fire_watch7735 Жыл бұрын

Great review and let me help you not regret it too much... I've owned over a dozen iterations of the Seamaster and Planet Ocean over the past 15 years, and believe it or not, none of them have stayed in my collection due to the non-tapering multi-link bracelet design. I've even considered buying another one this weekend but I decided not to buy another one due to the age-old adage "fool me once... fool me over a dozen times" or something like that.

@zevongrie1402 Жыл бұрын

I have the blue dial and white dial. I love them both. I’ve heard others complain about the lack of taper on the bracelet but that never bothered me. But to each his/her own. I got them both on bracelets, but have since bought Omega straps with the deployment clasp. My problem with the strap with the tang type is that I have a large wrist, and it felt a bit snug. With the deployment clasp, it has a little extra room.

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

I love the bracelet. It is iconic 🔥

@robertp5123 Жыл бұрын

It’s just a comfortable and classy looking timepiece. It’s a watch that should be in everyone’s collection.

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

I agree. SEAMASTER is iconic 🔥

@affegorilla1299 Жыл бұрын

I am getting mine soon with the white dial and black rubber strap. I love it:)

@johnheng3277 Жыл бұрын

I have been sitting on the fence for more than a year on whether to get the seamaster and your video just give me a push to fall onto the buying side. I want to buy the seamaster now and I am thinking of getting the green one. You can actually buy a seamaster that is different coloured dial from the one you sold so it will be like a different watch.

@thewatchidiot Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you're ready to buy one! It really is such an incredible watch so I'm sure you'll enjoy it immensely. The green dial is very intriguing bc its a darker green that at times looks black so maybe it can give me the experience of the black dial while still being different! And like you said, it would mentally be easier to justify getting a completely different dial and bezel color.

@ScreaminpirateEDC Жыл бұрын

I own an Omega AT, but the 300m speaks to me and I may need one. I never thought I would sell my AT either.

@trinity3422 Жыл бұрын

I would say wait to see what comes out for Omega 2023 releases. Isn’t the Seamaster celebrating 30 years of its release now? They will probably come out with something that’ll make me want to sell my SMP Diver, hopefully they’ll finally taper the bracelet and possibly slightly redesign it slightly to compliment the taper more. Same style bracelet just designed for a nice taper. Possibly in a 41 or 40mm version also.

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

SEAMASTER is iconic and the bracelet is iconic.🔥

@rickykim6125 Жыл бұрын

You should get the aqua terra rubber strap for the omega seamaster - it elevates the look by 100%.

@Prime182 Жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on the AR coating on the outside of the crystal?

@bloodymarvelous4790 2 ай бұрын

If you should rebuy a watch depends on why you sold it. You can feel nostalgia for a watch, rebuy it, and immediately regret it because you realize why you sold it before. If you had to sell it because you needed the cash, rebuying it when you're out of the financial hole again is perfectly legit.

@toadiscoil Жыл бұрын

I am not really that deep into the hobby as I have another expensive hobby and I can't have both. Plus my other hobby is also suffering from lack of budget. Having said that, the SMP300 is at the very top of my list. Since I am new I don't have experience re-buying so I would experience the SMP300 for the first time but I have tried it on at the Omega store and I fell absolutely in love with it and it's a watch I would keep forever. Plus to be honest, unless it's a Rolex I believe selling would always be at a loss so I would rather keep the watches I end up buying. Hobby is different for everyone for sure, and to me I have just a handful of watches on my wish list that I plan to keep forever.

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

You will never regret buying the SEAMASTER my friend. Iconic watch.

@CaptCanuck4444 Жыл бұрын

A great watch. The ceramic cased iteration with white pips and no date is even better. Too bad it's almost twice the price, but worth it.

@digitalentinc Жыл бұрын

I would buy it in a different color so it doesn't feel like you're buying the same exact watch, I tried on the Green Seamaster on rubber the other day and it was stunning so that would be my pick!

@magnusjensen7651 Жыл бұрын

Agere so much on both the feel of the rubber strap and the imacculate brushing!

@superdario2425 Жыл бұрын

My fave watch and genuinely the reason im considering selling most of my collection - they just gather dust!

@brandontran4180 Жыл бұрын

I have the midsize Brosnan version of the SMP300. It's my most worn watch of 2023!! It's such a looker and very versatile. I used to think the bracelet was ugly until I wore it. I became a believer!! Granted, the bracelet is 18mm so I don't have the chunkiness issue

@Tyler-sl6vg Жыл бұрын

I have the full size Brosnan 2531.80. I think the 20mm wide bracelet is great. The softer edges on the older ones make it meld with watch head more naturally. 20mm is not to wide for a 41-42mm diameter watch. What annoys me about the bracelet is sizing it... for some reason the collars seem to stretch when I change them and I gotta mix and match to find some pins and collars that actually are going to hold the links together. Nice to have screws on the newer version... although if they are like my Planet ocean also pretty small and tricky and you gotta be really careful not to strip them.

@brandontran4180 Жыл бұрын

@@Tyler-sl6vg The bracelet really is a bitch to resize!! I tried doing it myself and bent all the pins. Luckily, I lived nearby an Omega boutique so I got it fixed for free

@mrbud8524 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I love my Omega Seamaster 42m 300 blue it gets more wrist time than my Rolex Sports models going to add a PANERAI next

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

SEAMASTER is iconic 🔥

@normang663 8 ай бұрын

Im in the same stage, have a white dial smp 300 on rubber, it is unfortunately on my consolidation list :( But as you said, every time I put it on, the dial is just so mesmerizing. Such a confusing hobby

@shermanpeh21 Жыл бұрын

I have the same dilemma with the Speedmaster. But I think it’s time to move on to other watches that I really want to have an experience of owning. And you don’t really have to own every watch you love.

@thewatchidiot Жыл бұрын

Yeah there are so many watches that i can experience for 4k which makes things that much tougher. And you're spot on, its possible to appreciate watches from afar! I learned that the hard way back in 2018 lol!

@donaldneo4317 Жыл бұрын

I very much agree tha dilemma of re-buy... 1 of the reason I did not buy this SMP is that I had the pre-ceramic SMP and even though its a very much different watch but still buying this feels sort of like a re-buy to me. I was thinking of suggesting to you to get the green or white at least its not a totally same watch but it wouldn't have the colour changing from black to grey as shown in your video.

@hugohernandez3651 Жыл бұрын

I have sold 300Ms. A black chrono, and the silver version. I still keep one. The one that I still have is the black ceramic and Titanium version. The standard has become too popular. Amazing watch for sure.

@edteach3r Жыл бұрын

The Seamaster was my grail watch and I finally bought it in 2022. The honeymoon has not ended and I cannot see me parting company with it. In fact, it may very well be the last watch that I ever buy.

@SirMopy Жыл бұрын

i love the green SMP300.. it's so amazing! i saw it on a passenger in a flight. my dealers don't have one in stock to take a closer look.. but holy cow i want to see it on my wrist..... oh and it's possible to use the aqua terra rubber on the SMP300. My dream combo would be: green SMP300 and a black AT rubber. there's a YT video about it and it really looks stunning

@Docmeff1 10 ай бұрын

Re-buy. You obviously really love it. I own three semesters. Two 300 M pro (blue with rose sedna gold on a blue rubber strap -- I call this the Omega bluesy -- and the Seaweed on green rubber strap. I also own the 1948 vintage Seamaster NYC boutique watch in 39 mm.) I love all three. Swap out the 300 Ms daily and wear the 48 boutique to nicer dress watch events. I love all three differently. I have four dogs. I love all four differently but in their own way. Buy it. Put your soul at ease.

@Docmeff1 10 ай бұрын

*seamasters (stupid autocorrect)

@willsmeg1967 Жыл бұрын

The SMP300 is an absolutely fabulous timepiece, I’ve the white dial version on a beautiful red zealande strap. Enjoy

@yamiii1776 7 ай бұрын

I love your enthusiasm with this watch. My GADA watch is the green dial SMP 300. My weekender is my Sub no data which I adore. I totally understand your admiration over the dial there’s just so much to love.

@motseidaisymokale6177 Жыл бұрын

Omega is a great àns timeless brand. The Sea Master is definitely a collector's item must have.

@khodanimatodzi5877 Жыл бұрын

A real quick fix at its level best. One thing i will never regret getting

@SCSFlavorFestival Жыл бұрын

The Sea-Master sounds great. This video is very informative

@frozentundra7446 4 ай бұрын

Nice eyeglasses frames. My I ask where you got yours? And yes, I love my Omega Seamaster 300M Professional!!!

@celvsaas 8 ай бұрын

I might be an idiot but I have been rebuying the Seamaster Diver 300m after selling it, at least 5-6 times... Just can't live without it for longer periods of time, so every time I sell it to try something else, I end up regretting it and rebuying. Last time was yesterday, and this time it will be a keeper😜

@texex9251 3 ай бұрын

I have both the Blue as well as the white Seamaster 300M and they get majority of my wrist time. My Seamaster 300 Heritage, Submariner Hulk, Superocean Kelly Slater, Panerai Base, and Tudor black bay 58 collect dust in my watch box. I agree with your two Dislikes but I wear the Blue on on the rubber strap and the White on the SS mesh bracelet so the standard bracelet is a non issue. The Seamaster 300M is the best bang for your buck in the entire industry IMHO. I'm doing all I can to restrain myself from buying the green one too. REBUY THE BLACK ONE!!!!

@matthewhiggins9753 Жыл бұрын

Wondering if anyone can help me - I’m going to purchase this exact watch this month, but I can’t find the deployant strap option anywhere? Based in UK if that makes any difference. Please help!

@martroger5063 9 ай бұрын

I brought my this year & love it in every way

@steelsteez6118 Жыл бұрын

100 percent a rebuy. No questions asked. Keeper for life.

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Best watch ever 😊

@TimG-- Жыл бұрын

Great watch. A mistake to get rid of it !!! Nice video mate 🍹🎾🥂⛳️🌴🍸🏌🏽‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🥃

@thenitrix3323 Жыл бұрын

The rubber strap is great for my clients who get irritated with stainless steel strap. It is really awesome

@Grendal62 Жыл бұрын

I rebought the Seiko SARX047 twice!😅 before i got my grail(Aqua Terra). Still wish i hadn't sold it though!

@brettbrett7990 3 ай бұрын

That quick deployment band is awesome…but not worth $540+ ….crazy! I didn’t know they made one either but not worth that kind of money.

@Kalmar917 2 ай бұрын

I agree with your review on the Seamaster. They used to make the mid size which were great watches and would buy one of them. The new 42mm is ok just not for me. I have a 7” wrist and the watch would be best at 39-40mm.

@PyroClit 6 ай бұрын

Buying my first luxury watch. Should i go for SMP or the moonwatch?

@clo2715 2 ай бұрын

I'm having a hard time deciding between the black and the white dial.

@martinkaplan1805 Жыл бұрын

I’m having a dilemma too. I love my white SMP300 on the factory rubber strap, but lately I haven’t been wearing it because it feels too heavy on my wrist, so I’ve been happier wearing my lighter watches. I’m not sure if this is a phase I’ll pass through, but I’ve been eyeing the Pelagos 39 because of its titanium lightness. Should I wait for this phase to pass and assume I’ll be happy once again wearing this anchor on my wrist, or surrender and sell it?

@joes8134 Жыл бұрын

Haha this is my exact scenario. Except I have the black on bracelet. Weight is a lot and P39 so tempting. Have you made a decision since this post?

@martinkaplan1805 Жыл бұрын

@@joes8134 I’ve noticed my reaction to the weight tends to vary from day to day. The past week, for example, the weight of the SMP has not been an issue. The rubber strap helps a lot.

@manueljnegrete5048 Жыл бұрын

I have had this Seamaster on my radar since it came out but it is just to flashy for me. I have the 1993 Omega Bond automatic and love it. It's proportions are just so correct and it is so classy compared to the new one. Instead I just ordered a Tudor BB pro which is more to my liking even though I am partial to Omegas.....As for repurchase, would you remarry a xwife ?

@SIZZO76 Жыл бұрын

Tudor is a poor man’s Rolex and it is nowhere near the Level of omega. Tudor is overrated and overpriced

@user-uy2uz9jm2r Жыл бұрын

I truly love your channel❤ awesome watch

@7aydar7aydar Жыл бұрын

This watch should be bought on the bracelet and get the rubber as well cause its a must have,the rubber strap is amazing i have the black dial and love love this watch…u know about the bracelet at first I thought the same and went and bought basically all the forstner bracelets for it and just don’t know why it looked out of proportions cause they tapper to 16mm and this watch its a bit chunky

@DrWatch-fq3tf Жыл бұрын

I’ve never bought a watch back. There are some I’d like to have back, the special edition blue Sinn 104 or the Pam 111, but I have pulled the trigger. Maybe you shouldn’t look back.

@user-fz5op6ds9v Жыл бұрын

It really looks like a great watch and would want to buy.

@Tom_H327 Жыл бұрын

Looks so nice. But, I cannot like the HE valve.

@peterfoskett Жыл бұрын

Great video. I had the blue version for a few months but the dial colour changed to a dirty blue in certain light, bracelet was too sharp, no taper, weird end links, the clasp was comically too large, head and clasp were too thick, too heavy, pointless wart on the side that you cannot stop seeing, and the final straw was anti reflective coating on the outside of the Crystal which scratches. I returned mine and won’t be buying another one.

@eketsangnthati Жыл бұрын

This is a unique and special watch. I love it

@NicolasMiari 2 ай бұрын

I'm so torn between this and the Longines Hydroconquest GMT. Yes, I know it's a different league, but still...

@lukeblankenship8424 Жыл бұрын

The rubber straps on these Sea masters are toooooo good.

@khronokraze Жыл бұрын

I've rebought certain models, not necessarily the exact same ones, multiple times. Either I didn't find THE most perfect version of it for myself previously, or, I just felt like I had my time with it and selling them would help fund other watches. In either of those 2 scenarios, I simply could have made a mistake in selling the watch(es). All I can say is this hobby is generally hard to make money with one watch sale to go onto the next. Unless SUPER profitable and popular and you can sell and come out with a profit, I fully expect to lose money on watches. If I can't accept that as the most common reality, I should get out of this hobby or stop rebuying watches. I know, not the smartest aooroach. Some buy with the head, some with the heart, some with both.. in general, I'm with the heart. That being said, whatever I get back, the difference from what I originally paid I simply consider that the total cost I paid to own for X amount of time.. which when I think about it isn't that bad.. compared to if I think about it the other way as I lost X amount of money on this watch. The glass is half full versus the glass is half empty perspective/mentality. As for your case, only u can decide if the rebuy is worth it. Some urges and wants u may simply have to scratch. If u want to minimize the investment this time around, I guess take the time to look for an excellent pre-owned example at best pre-owned price. Hopefully, it may come close to what u had sold it before, if not less, then it's like you never sold it. Lastly, is this a watch you can say I had your time with and that's fine and can appreciate it from afar?.. does not need to be in your possession for keeps? On certain rebuys, it did take me x times to realize this particular watch just isn't what I REALLY want and never revisit it after making that revelation.

@thewatchidiot Жыл бұрын

We're alike bc i too think that the money that is "lost" when selling a watch is simply the cost of usage! The same thing goes for cars although the stakes are quite different lol! And yeah being able to appreciate watches from afar is a lesson that i learnt the hard way in 2018 when i simply bought far too many watches bc i liked them. After not wearing most of them i ended up selling them but I learned a bunch from all those watches! I guess I will have to see how much i yearn for it during my cooling off period and hopefully (for the sake of my wallet lol) its a case of seeing and wearing my cousins SMP300 is enough for me!

@kaddmus Жыл бұрын

Rebuy it in a different color. It really is a different experience. I had the chrome one, sold it, and a year later got the white one. Like two different watches!

@ae-ca602 Жыл бұрын

I would go for the SM 300 not the pro version. I don't like the helium escape valve on the SM 300 pro and I prefer the jumping hour hand on the SM 300.

@thewatchidiot Жыл бұрын

Ah yeah the SM300 is an incredible watch and i didnt realize that it had the jumping hour function! I love the Aqua Terra because of that functionality. However, my only issue with the SM300 is that its just a bit too polished for my taste, if it was brushed on the top then i'd be ready to buy it!

@philiplauzon1743 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I’d sell anything in order to get it back unless there are some pieces less worthy or that won’t get wrist time

@pbtony0340 Жыл бұрын

i put the rubber strap on and thats the only way i will wear it now ... wish the bezel would be easier to grip

@international_dave Жыл бұрын

When do you think the next generation of seamaster 300M will be released ? Maybe wait until then.

@toddpacker7058 Жыл бұрын

The Rubber strap with deployant is around $500 my dude. The tang buckle version is around $300.

@u.u.u9969 Жыл бұрын

Wait till a new refined thinner version is released

@benjaminforsyth182 Жыл бұрын

I’d say you are spot on with the only 2 dislikes! Bracelet and a couple of mm smaller would be perfect!

@AM-qk5qg 11 ай бұрын

Dude, you ask for a smaller SMP but to be honest it looks small on your 7.5’ wrist. I have the same wrist size as you and never bought it because it looks too small. Omega please make it larger 🙏

@Mega-zi7ys 10 ай бұрын

It's true many judge solely on wrist size. The best way is to look in a full length mirror and see it in proportion to your body type as well. Some have slim wrists but wide bodies.

@antonyreyn Жыл бұрын

Why can’t they ever just frame that date window!? It just looks like an indices fell off. Or just offer a no date version as an option not just special edition. Submariner has date or no date - whats so hard! Cheers