My Omega Seamaster Collection Journey: James Bond To Now In 5 Watches

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Welcome to an Omega Seamaster extravaganza! We'll take a look at the new Seamaster 300m for the Beijing 2022 Olympics special edition (ref. 522.30.42.20.03.001) and compare it to the classics as we explore the history of the Seamaster in 5 watches.
We'll examine the allure of James Bond with the quintessential Pierce Brosnan-era 300m Professional (ref. 2531.80.00) from the 1990s. And we'll also check out the fascinating World War 2 history that made the Seamaster the watch it is today, with the famous "Spitfire" pilot watch (ref. CK2292) and a rare 1960s Seamaster (ref. 165.024) from the golden age of their military divers.
I also compare my pre-1957 trilogy gold, dressy Seamaster with the latest Planet Ocean 39mm (ref. 215.30.40.20.01.001) to delve deep into Omega's illustrious story and prestigious watchmaking achievements, in addition to its cultural impact, record-breaking deep sea explorations, amazing moments in cinematic history, and design evolution. Join me for a deep dive into the masters of the seas and my personal watch collecting journey.
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@KP-my1ud 3 жыл бұрын

What I like most about this guy ... he does not uptalk, he is original, every sentence does not sound like a question ... you all know what I mean, speaking has become a lost art.

@SchizoFenikChannel 3 жыл бұрын

And… my day is finally complete.

@frankskabopolis750 3 жыл бұрын

Genuine lol at the recreation of the Halle Berry reaction.

@tricky92x 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! While watching the video I literally said "Damn!" out loud at my TV... and then TGV's reaction gave me a legit LOL moment.

@theurbangentry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank, Best regards, TGV

@hawkeye454 3 жыл бұрын

TGV, the watch enthusiast's, enthusiast. Thank you for sharing your passion for these lovely timepieces. Cheers.

@scoobers90 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this channel 6 or so years ago definitely shaped my love of the Seamaster. Early SMPs were attainable to a broke college kid, where as a Rolex was, and still is out of reach. I have no regrets about getting a midsize SMPc. I love that they're still holding to the ideas (city, sea, country) that defined it in the 50s while letting the design evolve.

@theurbangentry 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent point about the "vs Rolex" aspect, top comment in general in fact. Thank you Kyle, Best regards, TGV

@junwoojang2941 3 жыл бұрын

08:20 The most genuine reaction to anything ever XD

@GinkgoJoe 3 жыл бұрын

Stellar, TGV: just brilliant. A personal story, a clear love of these watches, their history and technical info all presented with no hint of ostentation or pretense. Well done! A true conaisseur and man of the people! 👍👍

@jaygee6606 3 жыл бұрын

TGV, I love it. I bought a 1957 Seamaster, to celebrate my year of birth. And I hope it becomes a family heirloom, as I gift it to my son..

@sebastienfoucart3246 3 жыл бұрын

I own one 1964 Seamaster ref. 165.001 with the same excellent calibre as in the vintage Seamaster 300. Pure class ;-) Love it.

@user-qb6yf4cf7f 11 күн бұрын

Luckey.

@springthyme501 3 жыл бұрын

My first luxury watch was a bond seamaster thanks to you. If I had to live off one watch line for the rest of my life it would be the seamaster. My favourite seamaster is my first generation planet Ocean in 42mm. But my favourite era of seamaster is definitely the 60's with that second generation diver and all those classy dress watches.

@robertp5123 2 жыл бұрын

Another out of the radar Omega Seamaster that no one talks about is the Omega Seamaster Exclusive New York Limited Edition. They only made 399. It’s a retro 1940’s ….50’s feel and it’s a NY honor. You can only acquire this watch at retail in the NY City Omega or Short Hills NJ Boutiques. It’s really a classic piece.

@MegaBlackley 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, bravo. Your love of watches always shines through in your videos. As someone who just bought their first Omega, I found this video to be especially interesting because it was like taking a journey back in time with the brand. And after a year of challenges, seeing all the challenges the Omega brand endured makes me like it even more because it has had to fight and adapt to a changing world. It makes the pride of owning a watch with such heritage just a little more special and as I sit here looking at my 300, I wonder whose hands it will be in (not mine, I would imagine as that would put me close to 100) in another 50 years, and what challenges the company and the world will have faced in that time. Thanks for doing what you do.

@henkvandebeek7921 3 жыл бұрын

Just epic as usual! Great research and I love the way you plot out the history of the watch

@dnbrg74 3 жыл бұрын

Except for that Jinx beach scene - hahaha, well played TGV, well played, sir. Highly enjoyable, appreciate the effort in these stories. Inspires me to reflect on my own stories. All tangentially related, when using the love of the art and science of watches as the context. All the best, Dean.

@JoaoGomes-ce4th 3 жыл бұрын

Love the seamasters history and evolution through the decades. I have those same feelings of nostalgia for all the various models that you have covered so well in this video. Thank you 🙏🏻

@Ishabu7 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you TGV for another great video! Love Omega watches! Stay healthy and well! Nick

@theurbangentry 3 жыл бұрын

An absolute pleasure, stay healthy too. Thank you Nick, Best regards, TGV

@hellper198 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect way to start my weekend. 💯💚

@Tando93 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite channels! Keep up the great work!

@kevinlandon7578 3 жыл бұрын

I had not been too aware of Omega until watching your videos. The 2021 Seamaster looks outstanding and a watch I will investigate. Thanks for the outstanding video and history lesson.

@77cjam 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you are very well this evening sir. Great video as always. I've often looked longingly at the blue wave dial models through jewellers windows. I am drawn to Omega due to its association with Athletics or track & field. Loved the history. As always so well researched, it's very much appreciated 👍

@ExpeditedProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful episode, TGV. To see such passion and excitement about the pieces, as well as learn so much about the collection is intoxicatingly enjoyable. Cannot thank you enough, my friend. The way that you worked each piece into this video as they were acquired along your collecting journey as opposed to chronological production was masterful and very personal. It seems you find a great deal of your horological inspiration from cinematic adventures. It is good to know I am not alone in this😜😎 For some reason, although Craig is not my favorite Bond, the Spectre 300 is probably my favorite Seamaster. That or the Brosnan....just due to Brosnan being the Bond I grew up with. This episode was truly special. Stupendously well done.... you have been put doing yourself lately, but this raises the bar to another level! Onward and upward, my friend. Thank you very much.

@jimgreene4248 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video and thank you! Just bought the Beijing 2022 edition and I absolutely love it! My favourite everyday watch to wear and it looks even more striking in person.

@tombluck 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my first proper watch two weeks ago, a new Seamaster 300m with black dial. I have wanted a Seamaster since goldeneye just like you described for all the same reasons. My research of this watch and particular model is how I found your channel, and thank you for all the advice and honest reviews. I have been watching all your videos now and in pursuit of watch 2 and 3 as we speak. A new fan to the hobby.

@John4ka 3 жыл бұрын

Entertaining & informative, what else can someone ask for? Great content! Love those watches, the Planet Ocean is a stunner & definitely my personal favorite Omega.

@albertoascari3968 3 жыл бұрын

TGV, what a great new video about the wonderful Omega Seamaster. I like all from the 007 area. Thanks again for all your great work for all of us. Stay safe Fratello. 😀🇮🇹

@IlluminatingWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one. Nicely covered some bits of history but through a personal link. Lots more of this please!!

@bobalouie2413 3 жыл бұрын

Content, videography, passion for the subject are all here in abundance. Masterful video TGV! Wonderful inspiration to help me find my first Seamster purchase later this year.

@theurbangentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bob, that means the world to me! O&U! Best regards, TGV

@dangerfeild4Life 3 жыл бұрын

Some of your best work, TGV! Onward and upward!

@billmedic1995 3 жыл бұрын

I’m loving these lineage videos you are doing lately! I am the proud, original owner of a 1997 Seamaster. I remember thinking when I bought it back then, “ wow, this watch is monstrous in size!” 🤣😂 I recently was given my deceased father-in-law‘s 1952 Seamaster with automatic bumper movement. I’m so happy to have the pair of them to show how they changed over time, and I love both of them for what they offer and how they make me feel. I’ve been saying it for 25 years now....anybody that is into watches needs to have an Omega in their collection.

@Watchthis_g 3 жыл бұрын

Love my PO orange bezel white ceramic dial 43,5 mm. perfect summer watch… its a thick watch but it sits very well on the wrist :)

@jda7499 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man I have the exact same one , its a beast and the bracelet is smooth, Love it !'

@bigvic950 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Thank you!

@bartromanowski1262 3 жыл бұрын

After having been featured on the official UGWC Instagram with my collection - mainly the Seamaster 1948 reissue - it feels like this video was meant to be! Love the breakdown of the different versions, great video!

@zzzpmi 3 жыл бұрын

One of the great episodes of TGV. You told your personal story behind the Seamaster you cherished

@chazfromtheburg 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video TGV! 👏 great watches 🙌👊

@scoto7102 3 жыл бұрын

About this time last year after much research, I bought the 43.5mm Planet Ocean as a retirement present to myself. It was my first automatic/luxury watch. It is everything I wanted in a watch. If I had to do it again I would buy the exact same watch. No regrets. Thanks TGV for helping me make my decision.

@robhaley802 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! My first Seamaster was the 90’s bond automatic. I bought it in college. That was the first watch that I really had to make sacrifices for and I wore it for many years. I eventually sold that watch and I regret it to this day. I now have the glossy dial ceramic and yes it is a slightly better watch than the 90’s bond, but I do still have a soft spot for those. I’ve owned many watches that I love but the Seamaster will always hold a very special place in my heart. When I wear mine it brings back all of the memories that I have from wearing it over the years. It’s a perfect one watch as well. You can wear it on the bracelet, leather, nato, rubber, it doesn’t matter. I’ve also always preferred it to the submariner as well. Wear the Seamaster’s in good health guys!

@davidwarburton8890 3 жыл бұрын

I've really been liking the 1948 lately in the new collection. Tremendous video TGV; what a lesson.

@chubbymonkey6604 3 жыл бұрын

The grey dial SMP Diver 300m is basically what got me into watches. Hoping to own one someday!

@Carloshernandez-kk7dp 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this... thank you

@dbiwatches1891 3 жыл бұрын

That was a wicked vid mate,excellent work much appreciated 👏👍👌

@theurbangentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 Best regards, TGV

@abcdefg8134 3 жыл бұрын

I have the automatic midsize smp and love it. So much that my other watches barely get any time in rotation. Great video - enjoyed it very much, thanks.

@maciekb8554 3 жыл бұрын

Well, what can I say, just another great episode! Keep it up;)

@jodysilvia2 3 жыл бұрын

The wealth of information you share with us is simply fantastic.

@escuderiaferrari8012 3 жыл бұрын

The Omega seamaster next to the speed master and the explorer might be the perfect watch collection.

@ogotuwaobuto5366 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Thank you. I am picking up a Seamaster 300 Tokyo 2020 edition tomorrow.

@frederickrichardthomas5261 3 жыл бұрын

As always love the content, the history, the tech details and the persona views. Sets these vids apart from the competition. Keep it up TGV

@theurbangentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Frederick! Best regards, TGV

@jda7499 3 жыл бұрын

TGV - Ur Omega Videos are a delight. The 90s nostalgia is real mate. I always wanted to buy a Omega Seamaster and did ! A Daddy Size 44 PO Seamaster with Orange Bezel. Love the white dial and nice bracelet. Keep making these videos, esp the super intros, Wish you best of everything - JD Dxb

@jimlittle5769 3 жыл бұрын

That was great! Thank you.

@corybrown9933 3 жыл бұрын

Love the history. Thanks!

@hiltonr1845 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video thanks TGV

@MrRalphRosa 3 жыл бұрын

The classiest watch reviews !! Thanks !!

@gavinluckyfq3609 3 жыл бұрын

Great as always 👏🇬🇧🍻

@CristianButtazzoni 3 жыл бұрын

oh, I was just thinking of you today as I found a vid about you! This is just amazing!

@watcharc9569 3 жыл бұрын

The Omega seamaster got me into watches basically...I saw one of those on a display case a few years back and I just was mesmerized by it...I know who I have to blame ahahaha. Great video as always TGV, as an Italian I always appreciate the Italian expressions thrown in there😂

@varanid9 3 жыл бұрын

TGV has cost me a lot of money since I discovered the bastard.

@watcharc9569 3 жыл бұрын

@@varanid9 yeah. Being a watch enthusiast is not cheap.

@peterkull8354 3 жыл бұрын

@@watcharc9569 My wife owns a horse, I know now what a nice and affordable hobby we all have !

@incognitomade97 3 жыл бұрын

Do not forget the Omega Pre Bond from 1992 ! Also a great Watch

@PaddyX360 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. TGV. I feel like your production levels have went up another level. Am I even watching a KZfaq at this point? Fantastic vid. All the best.

@OXavierNeto 3 жыл бұрын

WHATTA VIDEO!!! WELL DONE TGV!

@jayanthb007 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the 39.5 mm Planet Ocean back in February. Your review of that watch convinced me that it is the perfect watch for me and I absolutely love it!

@theurbangentry 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear, thank you for sharing that, enjoy it! Best regards, TGV

@Silentwitness1978 Жыл бұрын

I have a 45mm Planet Ocean with the Orange bezel and I wear it with a black NATO. Its by far my favourite and I wouldn't swap it for anything.

@guilhermecampagnaro1021 Жыл бұрын

Going for my first Seamaster (300 “Peter Blake”) and really loved this video. Great content. Cheers.

@jlaw007 3 жыл бұрын

I too fell in love with the seamaster after watching golden eye. In the summer of 1997 i was in the Bahamas (young and with a young lady) and would look in the various watch stores as we travelled about but no one had the watch, they were selling fast. Finally in Jamaica i walked into a store that had the watch but with the white dial and not the iconic blue. Upon wearing the watch and feeling the heaviness and how great it looked on my wrist along with It being my first automatic watch i had to have it (paid $1100, wish I could buy one today for that price) and still have it today but regret not waiting and getting it in blue. I never wear it anymore and it sits in the safe. Your channel is so great as I have learned so much from you, your a plethora of information, your strap changes have even inspired me and i have ordered a new strap for it. Also, i am contemplating changing the bezel face to blue to offset the white face to try and modernize the watch a bit or frankenize it as you say. Hopefully i will put it in my watch rotation again and fall in love all over. Keep up the great work!!

@stevepapa 3 жыл бұрын

My next Seamaster will have to be the Ploprof. Love the look and utility of it. The perfect antithesis of your gold Seamaster!

@BlasterDavo Жыл бұрын

I've just received my first Omega, a 1961 Seamaster (with what I believe is quite a rare textured dial) and I'm over the moon!

@michaelriera6277 3 жыл бұрын

Another great watch journey

@RyanPage-ym7oy 3 жыл бұрын

That gold and black leather seamaster is one of the most beautiful watches I’ve ever seen

@paulhiggins8774 3 жыл бұрын

Admiration for your love and knowledge of horology and history

@GGMattt 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as always! I've been really itching for a vintage Seamaster 30 with a sub second dial for a while now, I just love the simplicity but I've also got the 2019 Seamaster 300 Sedna Gold and Speedmaster Prof Moonwatch on my list too. I've never owned an Omega before and I think that's my next addition :) I've only really been into watches for around 3 years so still a long way to go!

@peterkull8354 3 жыл бұрын

This flabbergasted face and these praying hands during the Halle Berry beach scene............just .matchless. You are your own actor meanwhile and not a bad one IMHO ! What a watch channel.😂

@Bemjji 3 жыл бұрын

Aqua Terra, most true to form Seamaster. Those indices, those hands, that teak deck with a double AR coating…….it’s just butta. I’m so verklempt!

@Wa-wk6qk 3 жыл бұрын

Well thats true. Just realized it. It's actually very true to the old seamasters. Good choice!

@jaskey 3 жыл бұрын

Personally I feel like the aqua terra is more like a modern railmaster, and I wish they had released it as a railmaster as it is so different from dive seamasters. I think the original dressy seamaster line is actually carried on by the de ville line, especially the tresor.

@ivanbravo347 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your work. I watch and like all your vids. I saw the title and run to wear my sea master 2021 in white dial.

@Rs-fx1bt Жыл бұрын

Bought my seamaster 2220.80 over 10 years ago new, and it's still going strong. I wear it everyday and never been serviced and still runs about - 3 seconds a day!

@MrY-mc7uv 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my 2254.50 - saved ages before pulling the trigger….. Bought it 2016. A 2005 model to commemorate my engagement and gaining my degree……. Almost a daily……… love it!

@duxmyman555 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video 👍

@shughes911 3 жыл бұрын

Great review pal!

@sellsidedream8766 3 жыл бұрын

What a great episode

@deadbrave76 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the content!

@lilopasha1509 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always educational and entertaining me, I love it! Cheers from Indonesia! 🍻🇮🇩

@frankg2003 3 жыл бұрын

Love the 39mm! PS I really appreciate all the work you put into your videos. Very enjoyable to watch.

@mitchmatic8029 2 жыл бұрын

Great channel! My dad had a ‘57 silver tone Seamaster, like your gold. I inherited the watch in the late ‘70s. I gave it to my brother, and sadly believe it was sold. I have been searching for another ever since. The heritage city version is appealing, and your comments on the Olympic, the 300, and Planet Ocean, have me rethinking it. Btw thanks for the reviews of the Dan Henry and Yema’s. My Gran Tourismo and Rallye Mario should be hear this week. As for the update on top Chronos under 5, was happy to see the Citizen A-T Skyhawk made the cut viz a vi your friend. That one arrives tomorrow, but had been eying for a year and bought ahead of the review. Yep, 3 in a week. Time to put the brakes on! I’ll have to save up for the next one, undoubtedly an Omega.

@jacobbeaupre3940 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I remember that ref. 16088 What a stunner that was on the matching baby blue nato😍 Gorgeous for this time of year.

@theurbangentry 3 жыл бұрын

Seamasters ad baby blue NATOs, now that is pure class! Thank you Jacob, Best regards, TGV

@janjacdr1 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video so much. When I was 13 I fell in love with Omega because of James Bond. Today, I am a proud owner of 2 Seamasters (Planet Ocean Orange 1st gen and Seamaster 300 from 2014). So much heritage in them.

@janjacdr1 3 жыл бұрын

Oh needless to say - I have to rewatch Goldeneye today 😂

@paoloboza 3 жыл бұрын

I've recently acquired a Seamaster 300 233.30.41.21.01.001 I'm in love with it. But Planet Ocean 42mm orange and an old 60' Seamaster (not the scuba one) are still in my collection. Compliment for your italian and keep up the good job. Urban Gentry it's my favourite watch channel

@dannyg6592 3 жыл бұрын

Superb Seamaster video. I am seriously considering adding a Diver 300M (white face with rubber strap) to my collection. I tried one on at my local AD last week and I've never had a watch on my wrist that I enjoyed more than the "Great White". Keep up the great work!

@bmxbandit1270 3 жыл бұрын

For my 50th birthday i decided to buy my first luxury watch. Upon starting out i discovered this channel and its been invaluable in helping me as i start my journey. I now own a 2021 Seamaster 8800 with a black dial. Sir, i doff my cap. Thanks TGV

@danieltownson2027 3 жыл бұрын

Love it, love omega, I would like more omega videos, in fact it would be interested to see the omega watches in movies, like the 7 years in tibet omega watch, world of wars omega watch, the Dunkirk omega watch, etc etc. Love ur videos man

@philipoulton7730 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, btw... I love these longer expansive compilation style videos. My Favourite Omegas are from the early 60' to the early 70's I have probably owned more than two dozen from this "era" but am now down to 3: 1968 Seamaster Chronostop, Sppedmaster TV case 1045 and the 1976 Chrono-Quartz, launched for the Montreal Olympics, which I attended as a child, and had the Omega Time Clock emblazoned on my brain, so I finally got one 32 years later.

@kennethMblake 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, TGV. 8:22, I felt the same way at that scene and did the same. Bless her.

@davidelizabeth4933 3 жыл бұрын

Much love, TGV. ❤❤

@francescoolivieri6323 3 жыл бұрын

Complimenti per il tuo Seamaster degli anni ‘60! È strepitoso! A luglio acquisterò il mio primo prezioso orologio di lusso e sarà il Seamaster diver 300m in blu! Grazie per i tuoi video, ne aspetto ancora molti altri.

@kkrsnn5632 3 жыл бұрын

The new Seamaster heritage, beautiful

@spl4028 3 жыл бұрын

This was excellent, thank you!

@theurbangentry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :D Best regards, TGV

@CptnWinkee 3 жыл бұрын

Great video per usual

@librarianrobert7426 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful video! A contemporary SMP 300 is on the top of my wish list!

@clockinwatches 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible, incredible edits and delivery. I love the way you can hear and feel your love for watches, its special. Have a great day brother! P.S wearing a citizen nighthawk on the wrist, fyi LOL. Cheers

@matgorelsp 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@shonen84 3 жыл бұрын

Picked up my dream watch, the 8500 cal. Planet Ocean which you reviewed previously. It’s the perfect one watch collection piece. It has style, reliability, versatility and that movie magic. Love it to bits.

@timothyouellette2815 3 жыл бұрын

Hey my good friend thank you so much for sharing your wonderful Omega collection with us. The Seamaster is a watch near & very dear to my heart. When I was 23’ I went into Ben Bridge Jeweler to purchase my first new Omega Seamaster 007 after saving $3500 to buy it. After the recent redesign of the wave dial in 18’ I decided to pull the trigger on a blue co axial master chronometer. My original seamaster has never been serviced & has run flawlessly. The Orange Planet Ocean is a watch I still have my eye on. Note I also own a Rolex Explorer II, Tissot PRS516. Most hilarious aspect of ownership is that the only watch I get regularly compliments on it the Tissot haha. Thanks again & I seems to be rambling much!