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James Bond franchise isn’t much a fictional character, it represents class, sophistication and a timeless aesthetic just like omega as a brand!

Bruh calling James bond ridiculous is ridiculous

This may well have been talked about in another comment, but it turns out Omega offers three bracelet lengths for this titanium 007 Edition. The standard length is the one that ships to ADs and boutiques by default (and is what is on the on in this video). I had the same gap on my wrist when I tried it on. However, you can spec either a longer or shorter version as well. They are a no-cost option from Omega and will resolve the gap issue that is (fairly) being pointed out.

I bought it, not because of the reference to 007 but because I was fascinated by the colors, the brown stamp, the set of characters between present and past. Months go by and the more I fall in love with it

The helium escape valve i think is omega's version of rolex's cyclops to be recognizable from quick look at few meters away

I like your own Omega creation. That would be one for me, my first Omega.

I love this piece. The fact that it’s blurring the lines between real and fictional is just awesome.

I hope that somehow someone at Omega watched this. Your mock-up at the end was brilliant, and it would be the perfect Seamaster in a 40 mm case size.

This watch Slaps. (Thats what the cool kids say, right? Slaps? Bangs?..) I'll see myself out. (I do love it though!) kbye.

Adrian, you're the only reviewer I've encountered in the last 12 months who's picked up on the deployment clasp issue. Well done!

Love how they went with a aluminum bezel insert and dial. Omega says their aluminum material in the dial and insert will age over time which I think is super cool and will give it even a further vintage feel. I think more companies need to come out with a dial that can age much like the old tritium dials but with advanced technology.

8:47 The helium escape valve makes the SMP the SMP. Its their signature. Almost iconic in a way. If you see someone wearing a watch and you spot the helium valve, its almost a certainty that the watch he or she is wearing is an Omega. I don't understand people wanting it removed. Its like asking Rolex to remove the cyclops on their watches.

Man. That render you created would be amazing. Get on it Omeeeeega.

I think you nailed exactly why Omega could make a legitimate run at Rolex - they take risks. Your mock-up is perfect, I’d be in line with you to get one should they commercialize!

Tried one on yesterday (nato) and absolutely loved it. I agree it feels like the most timeless version. Love the fact it is not overdone with having too much detail on the dial and no date looks fantastic. The titanium colour looks great and is a perfect weight on wrist. Way out of my budget unfortunately

Apart from their brief spout of goofiness in the 80s, the bond franchise has been quite dignified and tasteful. The Craig bond makes this omega extremely wearable.

That Bark & Jack spec Seamaster would 100% be something I’d be interested in 😍

Omega Seamasters were issued to SBS members in real life (and I believe Bond's fictionalized resume includes assignment to the SBS during his Royal Navy career- therefore, it makes sense him wearing this watch) so its broad arrow designation in this instance is not purely just a gimmick as Omega does have a military pedigree ( I remember reading Omega was the MODs largest watch supplier during WW2).

Your edit of the perfect Seamaster is absolutely spot on and would be stunning and timeless! Really hope to see this!

Just picked this up today with both straps, NATO and TI. Fantastic watch! Love the weight and especially the lumes on the chocolate dial/bezel. Definitely a Collector's Watch! Thx.

Adrian, loved the mock-up no date SM, you are right it would be so sweet. I've never been able to get passed the ten o'clock nipple on these.

I love this watch. I love the “James Bond Thing” (usually). And I LOVE the Seamaster B&J addition! I’d buy the HELL out of that!

Just bought the 007 and I’m more than happy about it. It wears so good and the only downside is the chunky clasp, but with a bigger wrist like mine it’s no problem at all.

Jokes on you my man, a Harry Potter watch would sell like hotcakes lmao. In all seriousness, I actually do think the James Bond connection works for Omega. Who cares if he's a fictional character? Brosnan and Craig are real world people. Something about the watch is meant to illicit this sense of being a suave, important, classy man; like the character these actors bring to life on the big screen is. I dig the connection.

Great video as always. Of all the Seamasters I’ve seen, your imaginary mock up is the best. That would be an iconic design if they ever made it. And I too would buy it in a second!

I'm pretty sure this will be my next watch. I have larger wrists and after trying it on, I don't see/feel an issue with the clasp. It may catch on tighter sleeved shirts, but that's about it. The bracelet fits like custom made armor; literally feels like metal skin and is extremely comfortable.

The bracelet breaks-in (becomes flexible) and is not as intrusive, still a bit clunky but not as bad as shown on the video. I got this bracelet for my 300M (black dial) and it looks amazing, love this watch.

I got this watch 2 years ago as a Christmas gift from my lovely daughter, it came in it’s wooden box and also has the leather traveling pouch, beautiful watch definetely a timeless piece, I wore the watch so far only 3 times, I’m so proud of it

A great video Adrian. Love the changes you made. I have thought for some time now that Omega's flagship seamaster should inherit the classic case shape from their 60's divers. (Like the speedmaster case) Add a ceramic dial and lumed bezel both in matte. A tapering bracelet and their 8000 series movements. And you have a timeless design with enough oomph to take on the Submariner.

Spot on with your analysis! I’ve tried this on and felt the same way about the bracelet. Great watch otherwise. You seem to be getting even better Adrian! Keep up the good work!

Nice video Adrian. This JB version in Titanium is a brilliant edition to the Seamaster heritage. I got my first one in 1997 for my wedding and then again last Christmas to celebrate my 25th Wedding Anniversary. Until 2022 my first Seamaster was my "to go watch" despite of many other brands in my collection. To date the JB has had a wrist time of 330 days. The bracelet is amazing, forget about the buckle bulge thing, somehow the metal/links mold to your wrist and curves nicely over time. Congrats on your videos, nicely done!!

100% agree with your proposed modifications to the main seamaster line. This NTTD model hits it out of the park in so many ways for me but as someone who's served, I couldn't wear that British Govt property arrow - just feels gimmicky and disrespectful. The reduced (while still domed) crystal height, lumed bezel & strap are all to love!!

Great review and I like you pointed out the clasp flaws 👍

Actually really like the bond 'thing' when done correctly like this very subtle bond branding with really unique version of a preexisting watch

I would never know about the bracelet clasp without your video. Thanks -- this watch is immediately out of the running for me and I am glad you told me.

Been wearing mine now for a month on the nato strap. I love it. I still get the wow factor every time i look at the time. Waited a long time to treat myself, glad i did. love it.

I'd buy the hell out of that mock up Omega you showed at the end, it would truly be a timeless design to rival the Sub, especially with a slightly shorter lug to lug (47mm perhaps?) Great review!

Bang on with the recommendations for changes. That would be a huge game changer. I think Rolex would probably pay Omega not to do that!

I just bought one with the Titanium bracelet. I wanted a quality watch that's not to flashy and this one crosses all boxes especially with the dark face. Just love it. So light it almost feels cheap. My every day piece is a Sjøø Sandstrøm UTC Skydiver, that I love, but I might have to replace that one now.

That lovely bracelet is now available in three sizes; S,M,L - in both titanium or stainless steel, so it's compatible with pretty much every modern Omega. Also comes in 19, 20, 21, 22 lug width.

The watch you "created" with the suggested modifications is awesome...

I think it's an extremely well done special edition. I fully agree with your bracelet concerns. On the other hand I'm fully for making a 007 watch, as it is actually a part of the movies. James Bond is a realistic fictional character set in our world who wears not some kind of a fictional watch but an actual Omega. It's different from creating a Harry Potter watch as you would have nothing to work with in the beginning. He "lives" in a completely different universe, so saying he woud wear a Tudor or sth would be quite silly

Fantastic review! Great video editing too!! Love how you customized the watch at end of video.! Well played sir!!

I got the Omega P.O chrono in 2014 and the crown broke off after 4yrs and cost almost 1k to replace it .... my 2012 Deville also stopped after 5yrs ..didnt bother to repair it. My 12yr old Tag Heuer Calibre 36 which i have not been wearing for 7 yrs still works perfectly...quality movement

One of the coolest watches in a while feels like a real collaboration Tried one on myself really great on wrist.

I just got this watch and honestly I love it. I am no Bonds fan and the clasp and bracelet do create small issues as a guy having a small wrist (thanks for pointing it out) so I did try it out fully with the clasp closed at the AD but decided to take the risk. I do have a couple of IWCs and GS and was afraid that this watch may not get any wrist time in the end. For this particular watch, the design elements including the fake patina, lightness, and no date work quiet well converging together in this one piece. I am hoping that Omega will learn from this and incorporate some of the pros into their main production line as this Seamaster will be an odd one albeit a very lovely one. While the Bond connection might be viewed by some as a gimmick (yes it is) it allows Omega to experiment freely and in this case I shall say it is a success.

Love the watch and feel the Seamaster Pro already has iconic status ever since it was first launched in 93. Love the look of this watch but for me blue and stainless just suits the SMP perfectly. I don't mind the Bond reference either as it played a big part of saving the brand back in the 90's after having a tough time experimenting with quartz. A bold statement but without Bond I dont think Omega would still be around. Love Omega watches, their materials and movements are incredible. Good review 👍

Took the plunge and got a Seamaster last year because it seemed to god a price to turn down. Bought the Black Black Ceramic model and whilst I love it, it's really tricky to tell the time in poor light. A safer bet would have been the White dial one you have here a it seems timeless. I tired this Titanium model and loved it but I think long term, the white dial would have been a keeper. Great video, lot of takeaways as always.

Yes that will be the perfect omega seamaster! Hope omega is watching this!

08:48 Bravo, you've singlehandedly halved the value of the Omega SMP by turning it into a TAG Aquaracer with your render lol

Purchased the bracelet separately an slapped it on my blue SMP. The watch was purchased through Military PX store so saved approx $4k or so and can’t live w/out the date complication

Honestly…..this is a special watch. I have both the Milanese bracelet and NATO strap. I like wearing it on the NATO strap…..makes the watch look different. When I wear it …it’s absolutely lite. The titanium is incredible. I believe this watch is underrated.

I‘d buy the SMP envisioned in your video. Omega did some things in this piece I’d like to see in the next steel models: slightly slimmer profile, domed sapphire, lumed bezel (I wonder whether they could do it in ceramic), and they replaced the boring and dated looking bracelet of the standard models with at least something else.

I have this and love it. Timeless design, wonderful look, feels great too. My wrists are 165mm, so even less, luckily they're quite flat top and bottom then thin in height, so the mesh strap fits great. I know several who have passed or sold theirs due to this though. But it's also a complete strap monster, so my mesh doesn't get most of my wear time. Great review 👍🏻

Just went to their boutique and tried this on , your comment around the fit of the bracelet was spot on as my wrist is also on the smaller end at 15cm. However , the AD mentioned you can be buying the nato version and order an extra titanium bracket at shorter length , both side 1cm shorter , that should help increase the fit but unfortunately they don’t have a sample for customers to try on ( you need to pay hkd $11500 to order that extra Milanese strap)

The Macro shots in your B-roll are absolutely amazing! Well done indeed.

I have this watch and it’s stunning I spend too much time just staring at it lol

Great review as always and I agree with all your points! Love your idea of the ideal Seamaster!

i love both this nttd version and also the spectre version bond seamasters, they both nod to vintage aesthetics and in addition to that the use of much less intrusive bond/007 branding when looking at the front of the watch make these stand head and shoulders above the other bond omega's imo

Great bit of re-imaginging at the end there Adrian! Every change is a win, ezpecially deleting that fauxtina and HEV.

"its like them making a watch for Harry Potter." Seiko making the Naruto themed watches: Am I a joke to u?

Personally I think that is the nicest looking Seamaster I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot as my Dad is obsessed with Seamasters (they are his favourite watches) and he’s had a lot of them. I also really like the white dial

Excellent video! One of my faves from you. I'd never wear a Bond branded watch unless it was a Swatch from the 90s and it was the 90s.

Just purchased the watch and in the store the band did feel awkward since i have small wrist, but within 24hrs and findings the right setting the watch felt like i was wearing a nato strap. It doesn't stick out more than having the nato strap folding over or if you have a leather or rubber band with a closing clasp. It's great watch that is already valued higher on the "pre-loved" market than buying it store, so I think it's a great investment all around.

I was almost gonna buy this till you showed us the clasp.. love your content!!

The fact that this watch has a solid caseback and no date is just awesome👌🏼😄 Greetings from Germany :)

Just this weekend I had your exact watch on a rubber strap on my wrist…. and I always thought the Seemaster 300 is too big for me but it’s not! Big ok, high and size but I am used to bigger watches like the BB 41 in-house movement. So I really like it, especially on the Omega rubber strap. I was never a fan of the bracelet. Thank you for this comparison! The Bond watch is unfortunately too expensive.

I do love the “bond” Seamaster for sure. It’s awesome! I’d really consider purchasing the version you suggested towards the end of your video also. Class 👏

ouuuu i loved your seamaster mock up. Really cool and interesting thoughts, A.

Yup. You nailed it. I’d reduce the case size too.

Just bought one, it arrives on Monday, cannot wait. I think my other Seamasters and Speedmaster will be sitting in the winder for a while!

I like the angle you give about the watch. I own a white dial 300m and blue dial gold two tone. I would buy the 007 version if it didn’t have the helium escape valve. I couldn’t do another. I agree with you that they need to drop the escape valve. Your version is perfect!

I love this watch and I love the fact that It's affiliated with 007. I own a seamaster 300 50th bond anniversary edition and it's a complete delight. 007 it's a huge part of the cinema 🎥history and for me it represents the fact that I own a piece of that history Still I do agree with your analysis it being an almost perfect watch. Btw big fan.

Great review thanks Adrian. Yep, forked out the hard earned cash for this one rather than chasing a Rolex sub. Absolutely stoked with it, I actually love the chunky clasp. Another cool feature of this piece is the anodized aluminum dial and bezel which been designed to fade. Cheers

I absolutely love your rendition of the SMP. Matte dials, lume bezel, bright/current lume, lose the He valve “wart”, and update the bracelet to a hybrid of the Speedmaster and PO. Winner, winner- eats Rolex for dinner

Awesome review, especially the bracelet part how it’s not flexible in the clasp part. Thank you

5:06 That can be easily fixed by adding a B&J strap 😄

"It's like them making a watch for Harry Potter" Insert *Burst laughing* here. Made my day. Anyway, great review as always, Adrian!

The titanium band actually comes in 2 sizes. A standard band (which is the one I'm assuming you are reviewing), and a short band. I believe this would solve the issue of flexibility on smaller wrists.

I've worn mine for a year plus now and the bracelet is super comfortable. The size of deploying clasp is not even noticeable while you are wearing day to day

I'd place an order for your modified Seamaster 300M right now. One in blue would also look amazing. Maybe a red triangle? Omega -- please make this happen for us.

Being an extremely proud owner of this particular watch, I quite love the bracelet and deployment clasp. Its extremely easy to use and works flawlessly. I also like that the bracelet bulges a bit on one side because it makes the viewing angle on my wrist much better. To each his own.

You’re absolutely right! I love the look of this but the James Bond attachment is too hard to over look (and the price!)

Your gunna love that watch! I own a 2000 Seamaster Chrono (made in 1999 bought in 2000). It still looks and works perfectly! I’m not sure about all the 007 stuff, but the watch is wonderful. And the new movements are really good as well. I have the typical steel Seamaster bracelet. I suggest you spend a little more and buy that. Either way, enjoy it!

Your design is bang on! Hope Omega is watching....

No date steel version gets my vote too!

Very glad to know that you have tiny wrists as mine is just about 17.5cm too, so I can use you as reference to look how certain watches may look on me... I am now looking to buy my first "real" watch and I am loving your channel. Really nice and candid delivery of your opinions, every single time.

Coming back to this video after a while, Adrian - what’s funny is that around 8:56 you tweak the Bond Seamaster to make a ‘winning product’. Reminds me a little now of the new Pelagos 39…funny that!

Ngl... was waiting for a B&J Nato strap advert when Adrian started pulling the omega strap apart

I went hands on with this watch last week and found the bezel had a noticeable amount of wiggle to it, both in the clockwise direction and side to side. Not sure if that was a one-off QC issue or if it's an issue with this specific edition. Otherwise, it looks to be an awesome (though pricey) edition, thankfully toning down the 007 stuff.

Great review, Adrian! I agree with your proposed version of the timeless Seamaster diver. Actually, that's why I chose the older version of the Seamaster diver -- the one with the co-axial 2500 movement. I like the dial without the waves and the much smaller helium escape valve. Just need the lumed bezel! But I echo your hopes that Omega will continue to refine this watch to find that design that lasts for generations. I, too, echo your thoughts about the Bond connection: sort of cheesy, but do love the watch design. Would love to see Omega promote the SAS connection the way Tudor has with the U.S. Navy divers, UDTs, and SEAL Teams.

Really love this watch and really considering getting one, but agree, the 007 connection is a deterrent. Also need to try it on to see how that strap feels when on the wrist.

I agree it’s a great looker. In fact I think it’s one of the best dial/bezel combos they make. But that helium valve is like a cold sore on the Mona Lisa. Just looks crap and how many people are ever going to the depths to need it. As for the ridiculous clasp, it will still look nice where most watches will live , on display or in a safe. I’m a bit of a omega fan but with all the product placement design led tat creeping into their watches I fear they’re in danger of becoming a bit naff.

I’m confused. Are you saying THIS watch is nearly perfect, or the one you designed at the end? You changed practically everything about the watch. You actually spent most of the video criticizing details of this watch-which I agree with (Bond gimmick, fake broad arrow, fake patina, clasp, no display case etc.) but the title says it’s nearly perfect.... watch out Rolex?

My stainless Seamaster is from about 1950 and I like it so much that I wear it every day. Have for decades. Bought it at a garage sale about 40 years ago for fifty cents. It just needed cleaned and oiled. It still looks like new.

Good point about the chunky deploying clasp. I have an Omega PO which has a rubber strap with similar mechanism - it's basically a weapon on my wrist but i still love it. Those who complain about the helium valve, the Bond connection and the faux patina don't really add much to the conversation. We've all heard those objections before. You either like or don't like those aspects but they're part of the character of the watch. For me, it's a beauty and the lumed bezel, domed crystal and mesh bracelet are stunning stand outs. We've become used to display casebacks on Omegas but a Sub doesn't have one and if this were a genuine military issue watch, it likely wouldn't have one either. I still love the white dial and blue dial Seamasters though and those prices are much more reasonable. If this watch priced closer to a no-date submariner, I think it would be a better value proposition. As it is, I think the premium appears to be for the Bond connection. An Omega salesperson told me it was because of the cost of working with titanium but I don't know if I really buy that. Personally I love the Bond tie-in but the price feels cheeky.

Squale created a watch for TGV. Anything is possible. Holding out for the Harry Potter edition. Best regards, Sir Willie Stroker III

Love your design proposal. I would add a clear case back and that would be a grail watch. I hope Omega listen to their fans. We can always hope.

I agree, they should do every single adjustment you stated at the end. Furthermore, I believe they should release a white face orange bezel, an orange seconds hand, with orange hour markers and lume. Just my opinion, I’m in a couple of watch groups and everyone agrees that it would sell like hot cakes. They have a Planet Ocean that has a white face, orange bezel and orange hour markers but I believe it’s simply too thick and if they did a Seamaster version it would fly off the shelves