Doesn’t matter wheter it’s top dog or not, or if it’s expensive for that matter. If you want an Omega seamaster you will get it. I believe it’s one of the most iconic divers that exist.

I own both and the quality of the Omega in the hand is worth the extra money

I like that it's not a rolex, and you can spot a seamaster across the room. When i see another guy with a sea master, i know he is someone i want to talk watches with.

I own a Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m. It’s 39.5 mm which is perfect for my wrist. And I got it pre-owned in like new condition for $3600. I’ve never regretted the purchase.

The rubberstrap is phenomenal and extremely comfortable. I can only recommend it.

You have “some” points…for those looking for a reason not to buy it. But the quality is undeniably there and, in the end, you should buy what you like…not what others may like. As for the numerous options, I see no problem with that. Options are good! The only two things that matter are “Do you like it?” and the all-important “Can you even get it?”

When I wear my SMP 300 I know I’m wearing a watch. I love the no taper bracelet!

I own the Seamaster 300m, the Submariner and I owned several Black Bays, and the only one I never considered selling is the Omega. The Submariner seems perfect indeed, but honestly it's quite dull. And all the Black Bays I've owned (3 so far), I've sold because they were too slap-sided, too chunky, too uncomfortable or simply not my thing... As a collector, I don't want a bunch of perfect but bland watches... I want something that has a bit of character and quirkyness.

Truth be told, I love it the way it is. The valve, the 42mm, the empty triangular hands, the small little details, the fancy on a dive watch, the height, the less than perfect customer service, you can add the history, the marketing, the appeareance in media, the legendary former ceo Beaver, you add it all in, and what comes out is the perfect watch. "The watch". This watch at roughly $6000 entry price is the nightmare of every single watchmaker competitor in the $3000-$9000 price bracket. There is nothing like it.

Planet Ocean 39.5mm is Omega’s best answer. It’s highly durable, incredibly wearable, and aesthetically detailed. I have to argue it’s one of the best dive watches.

For my 50th birthday this year, I treated myself to a Seamaster 300M. Although I had a white one in mind, when I saw it in person, I decided to go for a black one. I also have no problems with the 20mm strap and clasp. For me, the only legitimate complaint, which is also mentioned in this video, is the lunette. It is actually very difficult to rotate, and the clicks are not very satisfying either. Otherwise, it is beautiful and brings me joy every time I look at it. And that is what it is all about, is it not?

I find my Seamaster 300m NTTD rather close to perfection: It’s awesome, slender, light, subdued, discrete, doomed sapphire crystal, Milanese bracelet, NATO, etc… What’s not to like ? 😉🧐 The choice of 46 variations or so is perfectly fine with me. In fact I would favour an Omega customisation option. 😉

Why do you compare the Omega and Rolex at MSRP? Most of us can’t get a Rolex at MSRP. To be fair, you should compare them at secondary market prices.

I have the Goldeneye Quartz SMPand the Casino Royale Planet Ocean. Both were bought new and cost about a third of a top wack new SMP combined. Although the new watches have moved on with materials and technology, they're just not as classy as their older bretherr. I'll be keeping my older Omegas thank you.

It’s quirky and therefore great. You cannot simply argue that you get the same on a bb58 though for half price though. Or you can, but then a casio duro does the same for fifty times less. The tudor is a different watch for smaller wrists and finished according to its price.

I own the omega and wouldn't trade it for a rolex. So what about the valve? It's not obtrusive and in my eyes a part of the watch. Ive never had an issue turning the bezel ... the few times a year i do. Count me in the camp of loves the bracelet. The sub is just as bland imo.

That's why I think Omega best diver is the PO, the one with orange bezel, because it's what looks the most like a "signature" watch... (bezel, bracelet, no wave, no skelet hands, and something unique in the color that makes it different from other brands : yes Doxa and Seiko are using orange but for the dial)

I DO like the SMP 300m, particularly the white dial. But I think I prefer the Formex Reef more, hell of a watch for €2k. Omega is certainly becoming a very expensive brand.

Didn't you do a video once and called it "A Rolex Killer"? Or was that just to insert the "Rolex" name in the title as usual?

5 years ago, when this watch was first released, you did a “Submariner Killer” video, which then encouraged me to by the Seamaster 300m… since then, every video made on the watch has been slagging it off… thanks lol

I remember looking at a Black Bay and thinking that the case was exceedingly plain and ugly. I liked the face but didn't think the finish was anywhere near as good as my old Marinemaster. I ended up with the Seamaster and have been completely satisfied.

I am not sure what you are talking about 😢 I own a Seamaster 300M since 2020 and wear it daily, love it to bits, the helium escape valve, the bracelet, the ceramic bezel, skeleton hands. Despite having it for 3 years now to my wife’s annoyance I can still keep looking at it for hours

My take on Omega's dilemma is that, over time, high quality engineering and design is way more important than styling. Omega's design and engineering is, I think, very good [I've had my much loved and very, very reliable Dynamic for nearly 50yrs] maybe as good as Rolex at times but their stylists don't seem able to exercise the same classy restraint, [always excepting the Speedmaster Pro]. There is an assuredness about Rolex design that's the result of high intelligence and high aesthetic appreciation that has always set it apart and is extremely difficult to emulate.

Planet Ocean for me. Didn’t consider the Black Bay, why buy the B team.

I won't normally compare a Seamaster with a Black Bay. Seamaster vs. Submariner yes. Agree that there's simply too many variants to the point that it dilutes the model. Omega could do with some consolidation. The 007 edition is now way too expensive. In terms of size, the Seamaster is similar to it's competitors so it's an unfair criticism. Omega produces the handsomest dive watches and the Deep Ocean (Mariana Trench) edition with that coruscating blue dial and texture is sublime. It's like a Grand Seiko textured dial. If Rolex is conservative, Omega is adventurous. There's only one solution to this problem, just get a Seamaster and Submariner and call it quits.

I own the ceramic+titanium Seamaster 300 . This watch put a smile on my face when I first saw it . I came across many other seamaster 300s which never appealed to me until I saw that ceramic/titanium version . I had to get one and I did. It is a masterpiece

For those bashing the review. Please learn to think critically. He’s not saying the seamaster is a bad watch. On the contrary, it’s a great watch with serious dive credentials. His main argument is that the seamaster has so many variants and options it’s hard for someone interested in the watch to find the right one. He also points out that the seamaster has aesthetics that are unique and bold and that may put off someone who’s strictly looking for a luxury watch and not an actual tool to help go diving. The quality and the narration of watch finder videos is second to none. The problem is most people aren’t accustomed to a well written review. In the KZfaq era they are accustomed to hearing words like “sh*t” and “beast”. Sad that people’s critical thinking has depleted to this level but hey AI will at least keep society moving forward. 😂

As a proud owner of a Seamaster 300M I understand what you are saying....but., and I think you hit on it at the end - because it isn't perfect actually, for me, makes it perfect.

Ive just bought a 1990 pre bond seamaster. 24k bezel and center links. Cant wait to get it !

Omega can be accused of playing the same games with the Speedmaster line. There are too many to count these days.

I totally agree on the bezel. Although I don't own a 300m, but previously I seriously considered getting one. So I went to the local Omega Boutique and checked it out. The 42mm case does wear slightly smaller. I can confirm that. But the bezel was indeed a let-down. Looked nice, all that, but the rotation and the clicks were not firm, at all. It also had backplay on it. For that amount of money... just no. I mean, even the ceramic Hydroconquest has better bezel acrion overall. You can trash Rolex as much as you want, but they get their priorities straight and they would never allow a loose bezel on their products.

I feel like Tudor is the official hommage brand of Rolex. Omega is distinctive

I have a SMP 300M and I'd still choose it over a Sub any day.

Please go back to the 2254 sword hands Omega. Please. The current set just doesn’t work, not anywhere near as well as those old ones. Also - please focus on thickness in general.

Perfection doesn’t really exist, if it catches your eye, suits your taste, tickles your fancy, then it’s perfect for you, the SM300 in blue with the steel band is my idea of perfection.

It wasn’t love it first sight… However, it has become my favorite all-around watch… My favorite to wear and my favorite to look at… And I’ve got a lot of watches

im really struggling with Omega I have the submariner the black bay chrono panda Oris whale shark , Oris aquis titanium Black bay Tudor Pelagos titanium. I want a panerai Luminor marina or an omega Seamaster but i cannot decide which to buy I cant afford to buy both my wife would murder me.Which one do i buy theres too many seamasters and i have never seen anyone wearing the panerai which is why it seems a better choice.What would you buy out of the two

My two cents. Trash talking a watch like this puts it up there with the best. Same for trash talking of a Submariner. That doesn't mean they are effectively the best, but the perception of exclusivity remains, plants its seed and grow. No matter what our great friend Andrew says. In fact he do perfectly knows what he's doing, like a sort of reverse psychology speech on all the faults just to let you appreciate more the object for what it is. Once you start to like the faults too, that's your watch. And at the end it's the core of what makes a person to decide to pull the trigger: I like it, I want it, I buy it. In other simpler but abused words, always buy what you like. I did this myself: got myself an Atowak Ettore Drift. Arrived yesterday and I genuinly cannot stop staring at it. It's not even in the same league of the Seamaster, but the fact remains. If it tickles you, there's a big chance it's worth your money.

I love the Seamaster and own a 2531.80, but I agree with that there are too many variations, I think it kind of cheapens the brand like invicta; how many variations where in the 90s? Four?

love the Chris King reference. !! when shopping for a new Dive watch this year I did consider the SM but was far too expensive for what you got.. TUDOR BB58 was the clear choice..

The Seamaster historically offered the best combination of price, prestige, and quality of any watch. For me that makes it top dog.

I bought a seamaster because I wanted a dive watch and I loved how it looked over the rest which are plain imo

It's the annoying helium escape valve crown at the 10-11 o'clock position. It's become a signature feature for the Seamaster, but only because it's merely a distinct design feature from most other brands'. That is, it's _not_ because it particularly looks good or is more/just as practical as how other brands do it (i.e. an automatic helium escape valve that's flush with the case surface, as opposed to an unnecessary extra crown that's an eye sore).

I'd love for the 36mm Seamaster to make a comeback.

I recently got my first Omega, the Great White with the rubber strap. I got it new with a few thousand off. It is a bit big and heavy, but the case is a lovely sculpture whose swirly lines continue in the design of the movement visible through the display caseback. The engineering and materials are excellent as well, and it's crazy accurate. The laser ablated waves on the ceramic dial and the play of light on this dial are just fun. The appropriate alternative to this watch is not the Black Bay but the Pelagos, preferably in titanium, which is the anti-Seamaster. The differences are so stark that these two would be the perfect dive watch collection.

I owned the Black Bay 41 with the smile dial and the ETA movement. I sold it for an SMP 300M firstly cause I was bored by its design. Then its profile is quite ugly and pedestrian, and its also too thick. The Omega has more character and its see through caseback allows us to see its nicely decorated and technically more advanced movement. Really worth the price difference in my opinion.

The best Seamaster design imo is the 165.024-Omega, maybe do an updated special edition and see how fast they fly out of the case!

The first ceramic and none wave dial semaster is very good watch

You’re right, they should make one version, no variations so they can be like Rolex and dated. Also makes it way easier to copy if there is one version, since nobody can make a decent copy that won’t get called out.

This is some top-tier rage bait, bravo!

I’m 6”1’ and 230 lbs, Rolex watches look ridiculously small on my wrist. I prefer Omega or Breitling.

You guys should run a poll to see how many luxury watch owners have ever actually used the He valve.

Ahh the sound of a Chris King hub. Not sure how many viewers got that reference. 🤣

I was recently in an online discussion with someone concerning watch sizes. I have a 7.5" wrist, and I like a watch that "fills" my wrist. Generally speaking, 42 mm is where I start, and I have watches up to 46mm, with 44mm being a nice sweet spot. I do have a 40mm Khaki Field watch, but I rarely wear it, and to me at least, it looks disproportionately small. The gentleman with whom I was having the online discussion claims to have an 8.25 inch wrist and says he wears 36-40mm watches. I don't know, perhaps his wrist is more circular and therefore not as wide when looking down on it. Perhaps mine is wider but shallower. There are so many beautiful pieces that are 40mm or less (think Explorer, Daytona) that I wish came in larger variants. At any rate, I'm glad for the larger sizes. Ultimately, I'd really love to get Omega's Mariana Trench Ultra Deep or Rolex's James Cameron Deepsea.

Guess who's company's in bed with Rolex? Oh, it's Watchfinder. Figures.

You said " buzzung like a Chris King hub" when I think of a new watch and it's new price, I remember the 10k I spent on my mountain bike. What do I get for this price?

I thin they perhaps intentionally leave some gap for the PO to fill ..

I'm afraid Omega will likely keep He escape valve, skeleton hands, and non-tapering bracelet in the next iteration. It always had them in all previous versions. They are whate makes it a seamaster professional.

It's nice to see a comeback to the previous video style… on Seamaster, I have a few watches, but a white polar 300 is my weekend watch. It is not perfect, but I do love the feel

I don't understand, if it costs as much as - or even a little more - than a submariner, why should this be a reject? Its a much better and much more iconic watch than the submariner, not to mention the blackbay... The escape valve is nothing short of one of the things which makr this watch so iconic. Its like the rear engine in the porsche 911... there is nothing logical in it, but everyone wants it to stay there. Its a dive watch... yes. Thats why people buy it? No. People buy it because its cool. No one dives 300m, almost no one needs the escape valve... but we all love it. And wait... do we love the one-version-submariner, that looks and always looked like a casio? Is it better than having many versions for everyone to like? The bracelet and the bazel are so clean and beaufiful, they are such great features of this watch. In short, the seamaster the best watch for its price, clear and simple.

Just picked up a black SMP300 on a rubber strap and its absolutely beautiful, i cant stop rolling my wrist thoughout the day.

Is the Rolex submariner $3900 better than the SMP300?

Im an Omega fan, but you can't deny that this video is 100% accurate. These issues have become so glaringly apparent, it's honestly a bit shocking Omega hasn't addressed any of this over the past few years.

I am a SMP300 owner for the past 1.5 years, its been my 'one and done' watch so I am completely biased.😂 My only comment on the video is everything noted in it has been said countless times by different reviewers/experts/watch enthusiasts across all the different platforms for years. I was expecting something different, a new insight from the great watchfinder team. So bit disappointed to be fair. I could nearly write the script....HEV, bezel, different variations, bracelet, costs, dial detail etc. I understand the reasons for the rehashing of the same typical points, its gets traction on the platforms. Would any of the 10 points put me off purchasing the SMP300, not in the slightest. Does Omega's standing in the world of watches bother me, nope. I appreciate the SMP300 for what it is and i love it. Hope everyone finds their 'one and done' watch, wear it with pride and love it. Biased rant over.😂

I recently acquired a Seamaster 300 Sedna Gold and I never tire of looking at it on my wrist... I like the size. The date window is a bit small and the helium valve I can't see anymore and has never really bothered me. I really think the Submariner is equivalent to the Seamaster 300. The price... it's worth it... Submariner? well... availability. of the Submariner? Well ...

Some of the points are valid especially the wide variations of Seamasters, non taper bracelet and bezel action. However as far as pricing goes its spot on. Seamaster's fit and finish is a level above Blackbay especially on the movement in my opinion. Date function, and material wise, seamster Ceramic dial and bezel with white enamel vs aluminium insert. These justify the 35% price above BB metas edtion to me, how is it double the price of the BB? What I can't comprehand is that you can buy a Seamaster 300M + a BB58 for less than the price of a Sub date... yet I have to admit I own a Sub though 😂

I am an admitted Omega fan boy. With that said I do not disagree with any point. Great video. While agree that the SMP prices are out of hand they do not compare the how out of hand the Aquaterra prices are. A base SMP on a bracelet is $5,900 USD. A base Aquaterra is $6,300 USD! They have the same movement and the SMP has more water resistance, a dive bezel, a more complex bracelet and a (nearly useless) He valve. Why is the Aquaterra so expensive? While there are not perfect Seamaster, I would argue that the "most" perfect Seamaster 300M is the SMP 2254.50. I am biased because that is my Seamaster. It has a smaller and thinner case with a tapering Speedy style bracelet. It has a subtle wave pattern that almost disappears if you are not looking for it and has the sword hands (which are superior in my opinion) harkening back to the original MOD Seamaster 300.

I have the SMP 300 with the blue 007 dial and I love it. It's 42mm and that's fine because i like that size. I would take this watch over a Rolex every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Pains me to say it, but you made a lot of valid points. I went for the 39.5 Planet Ocean, which looks and feels supremely nicer than a Rolex!

If I remember correctly, in one of your videos you stated that Rolex has nothing over Omega. That Omega was the better watch. Rolex was a better brand. I do agree that Omega should do something with the Bezel and get rid of the Helium Escape Valve.

The Omega Seamster 300M will always be my top dog for divers. Got mine in the fall of 2020 from the Base Exchange, on a big time sale, for roughly 3k. Then tag on the benefits of no tax or shipping cost along with no payments or interest for a year. Easy call.

Got mine present iteration full set under £4K, so Omega's present pricing doesn't affect me. For what I paid it was a steal.

I have a 1st Gen orange Planet Ocean, and a 2022 Aqua Terra. For someone like me that doesn't have unholy amounts of money I have to choose carefully. I absolutely want a Submariner, duh. But it's just too far out of my mental acrobatics to justify cost. Omega is more appealing stylistically, and I can finance. But at this point, I'm craving a Carl F. Bucherer Manero Autodate. But deep down I'll always be an Omega guy.

The bracelet is a bit chunky and lug to lug is on the large size for smaller wrists. The rubber would be the way to go but still a bracelet is a must have or needed in many occasions. The 300 (2021) would be my pick tbh because of the bracelet and lug to lug size and it’s a sleeper 😁.

Dude, my Tissot Seastar 2000 (which I got as a present) is 46mm. Chill a bit with the size. It’s a diver, not a dress watch.

The seamaster will always be an iconic diver watch . As for the helium valve , its a trademark for omega and wont have that ' hey its that a submariner .. ? ' I personally prefer the older 41mm quartz or 1120 cal version .

I've always detested this watch as a clunky, tarted up piece of bling, and now you've given me another half dozen reasons to support my opinion.

I have researched what spoke to me on the watches that are in the same area of the Seamaster Pro 300m. I choice it because all the technical features it offers, and then chose a dial that spoke to my liking. (grey/blue on stainless) For what you get with the price I don't think you could go wrong with an Omega. I am around a lot of electronics most of my day, my attire adjusts from casual, sport to dress and this fits each style easy. the "HE" valve actually blends in to point you don't notice it the longer you wear it. so, in my opinion the complaints on it being there are personal OCD preferences. and I'm OCD when it comes to lots of my life surroundings and belongings 😅 I own several nice watches and must admit my second favorite to my omega SMP is Ball Engineer III Dreamer blue dial on 904L steel. you can't be that lume 😅

You can make this exact same video for every single watch omega sells. There is always this "little" thing that can make one not choose it over another brand.

You're right , The Omega Seamaster line up is way too🎉 extensive with too many variations. Same with the Speedmaster. This dilutes the appeal of the model. Rolex models are limited and focused. Omega is confusing and if your confused you don't commit to buy. Rolex has a few dive watches and Omega has forty seven. ? I like omega but I want the Rolex.

My white SMP300 speaks to me…the best! Great work, Andrew. Thanks!

We all know that comparing anything to Rolex RRP is just silly at this point. Why even pretend you can walk in and buy a new one at that price??? Love the channel but not sure why this video exists.

I own the titanium 007 no time to die and the ultra deep with orange bezel. I love them for engineering and beauty. They scream omega and that's the point. I own two rolex too, and they are great but slabs in comparison. Not as elegant. Each has a place.

Looking at the market of used watches Tudor is shockingly the same price as the omega across the model range, albeit being a bit newer for the same money. New Tudors are also now starting at around 3.5-4k

Not really sure what “top dog” means, but the Seamaster has history, amazing performance, great looks and it’s going up in value. The Tudor looks great and is less expensive, but the reason it’s less expensive is partly because it started that way, and partly because it’s been dropping in value.

I have a perfect Seamaster, owned since brand new 2011 300m Quartz Prettiest dial and hands, never misses a beat even when not worn for weeks on end Expense is just a way of competing with others to make your product look more equal It’s why Rolex have made the Tudor price as it was always intended to be, half the price or less of a Rolex

I prefer the OMEGA planet ocean I got one with calibre 8900

You just gave me 10 reasons to wear my Seamaster 300 not only with love, but also with pride. It's my top dog for sure, wuff! 🐕‍🦺

Oh! I got the “buzzing like a Chris King hub”reference. I see you are a man of taste in bicycles too 👏

If they start making their watch ranges thinner, they'll enter another level of prestige. The problem with the divers is hard to wear it as everyday watch underneath a cuffed shirt. How many diver watch actually makes to the sea? Make a thinner, dressier, water resistant diver looking dress watch would see Omega open another realm.

Do a video on "If the Seamaster Diver 300M got ride of the helium escape vale.... Ooow what what that do?

My Scurfa Diver One is rated for 50 ATM and has an automatic, nonobtrusive Heliox escape valve. And it only cost me $300.

I like the idea of an Omega from a technical point of view, but they don't make anything that appeals aesthetically apart from some of the Shades aqua terra models but the massive price hikes in recent years which are not justified by inflation mean they seem like a rip off to me.

I believe Omega should re tool it with a Ploprof style HE valve, and a fully lumed bezel

“Like a Chris King hub”. Man, the Venn diagram overlap of people who have an appreciation of Chris King Hubs and an opinion on how a dive bezel should sound has gotta be pretty small. Feels good to have found my people!

I have the Bond SMP quartz, and it is great. It looks great - but it is just sitting in my watch box. oN my wrist is my Tudor BB GMT, much nicer!

I’m fine sitting over here with my black dial Seamaster, playing with my clacky bezel and enjoying the heft of my micro-adjustable non-tapered bracelet. Tried on a Tudor BB 58 once and wondered why it didn’t have a date and why the blue was so muted. Tried on the Pelagos and wondered how a titanium watch could feel so hefty. Tried on a standard BB and wondered how long it would take for the Night King to breach the slabby sides. Tried on a Submariner and instead bought a GMT Master II. So, no, it’s not a perfect dive watch. No watch is. But it’s definitely my kind of good.

Honestly, I love the Seamaster 300m. I don't care about the He escape valve, or that scallop bezel or even if its 42mm. But it's that bracelet. If they fixed that bracelet and clasp so it tapers, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But since they haven't yet, I'll wait until they do.

Just got my green Seamaster 300m on rubber two weeks ago. It’s absolute perfection in my eyes. Caliber 8800 is absolutely insane, it’s already taken a ridiculous amount of abuse in the two weeks I’ve had it and it’s currently at +3 sec/day.

Seamaster Diver 300 is iconic