Great thorough review! It has been a while since owning a Seamaster and didn't have a 300M on my radar for years. This 2018 edition has my attention: I am hooked on how the modern shapes ( bracelet) and materials (ceramic) were blended with classic design (case, wave dial). The master chronometer is a real improvement and a stunner to look at. Wish the the power reserve was a bit longer than 55 hrs. The price is competitive in my opinion.

The new omega seamaster diver blue steel n gold with rubber strap is amazing watch

😍🤤 Totally in love with this watch. I ordered the one with the blue dial, blue strap, and yellow strap. Can’t wait to get it on Monday!

I Love the Design of those watches, but the case size is just too large for my taste. Make it in 38 or 39 mm and it is perfect

I have the previous model from 2018 - and it have the micro adjustment on the bracelet as well

Everyone saying the price increase is money grabbing and the watch is the same seem to be overlooking the fact that the movement has been significantly upgraded and the price increase seen by other brands with legitimately no upgrades is magnitudes greater.

3:57 the watches bump one another. Still no scratches. Well that actually happened and showed it's worth checking out.

I personally like the previous version. I like the plain black or blue dial colour, the applied logo, the smaller escapement valve knob, and most importantly the thickness, or lack there of I’d say.. Regardless, Lovely watch this new SMPc! That see through case back is really nice, and that movement is fantastic too! Will perhaps wait for a chrono, or GMT variant 😃

Great video. Good job on the details. Thank you

The previous blue ceramic non wave is looking so nice in this video. I have a black one i wish i had both now haha.

Saw the silver dial today at my AD, and it is actually quite mesmerizing. Compared to the 41mm version, it doesn't FEEL any bigger, unless you compare them side by side. Good movement, looks smart, not too expensive. I actually think Omega did a good job updating it and making it feel a bit more modern.

3:25 Haha! Most people edit that out. Good for you.

needed a lume shot on all of them. especially curious to see how the rose gold inlay on the bezel illuminates if at all. also needed a wrist shot of the rubber strap to see how it conforms to the wrist.

Beautiful watch in SS. Yes Rolex hold there money but you try to buy one for list from an AD. Movement in the Omega is miles ahead of the Subs movement.

Great review! Keep it up!!!

I have 4 seamasters. The original 2531 up to the last gloss dial ceramic. Not a fan of the laser etched waves, peanut butter cup HE valve, bracelet, and the new thickness. Still a great watch and the METAS movement is an improvement.

The one on the right with gold and black is literally my dream watch. Everything about it is perfect for me but it’ll take me a couple of years to save up for it. I currently have a Tissot seastar but this is just something else!

Wow finally, you are the first Watch channel on KZfaq to have laid your hands on this timepiece for an in-depth review. There was one crucial measurement you failed to mention is the lug-to-lug height or the cases wing-span. Did it feel the new case had a longer lug-to-lug height compared to the now old SMPc?

I'm glad they brought back the wavy dial! But I can't believe they haven't fitted a tapered bracelet yet again

Reading the comments below, some thoughts. Is anyone going to really notice the 1mm larger case? It was done because its a new caliber that added features like an increase of 7 hours reserve to 55 hours, for me that is huge. I think it has better materials like the silicon mainspring, tighter tolerances, I think its standard to a higher Cosc. Versus the plain dial the laser etched ceramic dial, ceramic and enamel bezel and blued hands and dial printing and matching date coloring integrates the design language and style better than the older model. The only thing that I don't understand is the display case back since most of the moving parts are hidden anyway by the rotor and other non see thru parts. I liked the beautiful solid case back which I think made for a slimmer profile. Finally, adding all these features justifies the higher list price. I buy around Black Friday so I will be hoping I won't have to pay the total cost of the new MSRP.

Its really hard to improve on design perfection of the 300m - its likely to retain its value very well. I am not sure its improved aesthetically as the previous version is truly gorgeous - but the new piece is a true stunner very well done and a technological advancement. I would like to own it. Fantastic to see all of them compared. Great informative program very well done.

I have a 2001 model, love it. Wear it daily.

beauty...cant wait for it to arrive here in Canada.

Thank you for the review. Lots of people prefer the old ones. I like the design of the past better BUT never seen an omega with such value/features for the price...same movement in another omega watch will cost 30 percent more....I have to decide between the blue and black and I am surprisingly finding the black and gold irresistible despite price hike...is there any chance to put a waterproof leather strap like the speed master ones or simply a beautiful croco!!!! I don’t like metal bracelet and rubber one...thank you in advance for help

Only good thing about this new model is the micro adjustable clasp as standard, old one looks so much nicer. Why make the helium valve bigger when virtually no-one ever uses them. Much prefer date at 3 o'clock and old date is easier to read....

Bought the new one in blue, steel bracelet. In Love!

Omega needs to cut half the collection and focus on perfecting the established models. This is a step in the right direction!

Please review an Omega De Ville 39.5mm with 2500 co-axial chronometer movement. Try to do one with stainless steel bracelet. Nice review by the way.

I'm probably biased because I've got the older one but I prefer it, the wave pattern on face and the white numbers on bezel cheapen the look of the new model

Think this latest version is a bit of a miss on size and design. Clasp and movement are good. That date wheel looks great if you don’t want to know what the date is.

I just bought the last model 2 months ago. I much prefer it! The date window at 6 may look nice, but can you actually see the date? The helium escape valve looks like a Reese's peanut butter cup upside down.

I love the new model, I pre ordered it about 4 moths ago and I can wait to get my hands on it.

My 1990's bond version doesn't just tell time. It tells the history and directs the future of Seamaster. It is worth more than these new versions in my opinion.Love my Omega!

Looks great. The ceramic thumbprint dial looks ok. Very striking. The things I don't like is the lack of applied Omega logo on the dial and the ugly conical helium valve. Oh and the white numerals on the bezel makes it look cheap. They could've gone for liquidmetal numbers but they probably wanted to keep costs low for the Diver 300m.

These watches get my heart racing lol. Beautiful looking watches!

Did you get in trouble for removing the sticker? lol. Great video, I went for the black dial and I love it!

The only improvement that I personally can see to the dial is the placement of the date, the shade of blue for the ceramic bezel doesn't seem to do the look many favours. Having seen it in the flesh it does look better than on screen, but I have to say I much prefer the look of my previous generation oris aquis, and having handled the new seamaster I think the oris is at least its equal for quality / build. Nice watch the omega is but you definately pay the price for it.

Bought the blue dial with steel bracelet two weeks ago. It’s gorgeous on the wrist. I don’t understand all the hate this watch receives on KZfaq reviews. The movement upgrade and adjustable bracelet redesign alone are worth far more than the very modest price increase of a few hundred bucks. Spew your venom as you will, but once you see it on your wrist at an AD (especially the blue dial) many haters will want one.

Having a 8" wrist love the 42mm size. Love the whole revamp and the clear back. I 100% sold on getting one, just can't decide on color. Have it narrowed to all black, blue/gray, or white? 🤔🤔🤔

Great looking watch and sophisticated.

We like how you laid them out side by side.

I have to say I hated this watch in photos until I seen a few at an AD. I'm a fan of the two-tone models especially the black.

September release is typical of Basel/SIHH novelties. Obviously it's not ideal, but this is how it's always been done.

They just went up another 350 bucks! Now retail for 5200 bucks with the metal bracelet.

Great review! The channel is really developing a voice. I’d recommend scripting the review a bit more tightly. Great job!

can we see the black no date titanium version? Why does omega make their watches so huge?

Will the bracelet fit a speedmaster moonwatch?

Could you please!!! review the 2018 Breitling Colt models?

Not sure why so many commented on rotating bezel clicking when 99% of dive watch owners don't even dip in pool wearing, my '07 SMP rotates just brilliantly with no loose stops and it sounds like my Easton Haven hubs

Maybe I misunderstood your mention of the in-house movement. I have a 2016 version with the co-axial 2500 movement and I thought that was in-house also.

Wouldn't it be nice if omega put the crown at 4 o'clock and h.e. valve at 2 o'clock? I think it would be well proportioned.

the waves are back :)

A lot of people dont like the new seamaster, but if I had money this would be the one watch Id get

Have the Omega Seamaster but the accuracy cannot touch the unregulated Seiko 8L35 movement . Which has bloody 😳 shocked me . 8L35 Seiko movement not even regulated but is more accurate than the Omega Seamaster movement

They also changed the hands and I think they look a lot better

3 main mistakes done by Omega: A) the case size should have stayed at 41 or less. B) toothp-cap helium escape valve looks sooo ugly C) The position overlaps with Planet Ocean's pricing. Should have keep the price low (i.e. no in-house) Other than the above, great watch

Hi fellow horologists, the review on this 2018 SMP 300 is fine, it would have been better if you made a comparison, side by side with the SMP 300 with calibre 2500. Blue on blue, black on black, get it? That would be a clearer picture. For me Omega cheapens this iconic watch with too many variants, it's obvious they are going for the bucks with this marketing strategy. The price increase..phooey! Less is more. I own the SMP 300 blue dial, 41mm, ceramic bezel, powered by the calibre 2500, it's a great timepiece, love the clean dial and the applied indices and logo. The wave dial at the back is right where it belongs. With regard to your comment about the loose bezel and not-so-good-to-hear clicking sound, its a dive watch not a music instrument, don't fuss about it. I also upgraded the clasp with the micro adjustment for less than $100, it's perfect! FYI, I am an occasional diver, and my SMP 300 is ready and sturdy as ever! With the 2018 upgrades on this watch, the assorted color n wave dials, rose gold bezel, exhibition caseback etc..these are immaterial when you're down in the deep blue sea, and that's my opinion, peace and plunge for pearls!

This wad my first self bought watch

Great improvement. I had the previous one and the bezel on mine sure didn’t sound like the one you illustrate here. Your demo one is faulty

No lug to lug measurement and lume shot ?

the dial of the first watch is not silver, but blue-silver!

Definitely like the older Seamaster a lot more than the new one.

Love the new blue seamaster

The old version dials were so much nicer! The silver dial is pretty horrible. Also you talk about the new date wheel matching the dial but the old one was much easier to read.

I think the jump to 42mm is welcomed by those who actually use this as it is designed for - diving. The slightly larger bezel is better to twist when wearing neoprene gloves and more legible.

Nice video!

They raised the price to take more of your money and for no other reason. Rich Chinese buyers are driving up prices and Omega is happy to match the demand. Same watch, more money.

how much is it to buy

So can you still buy the previous version? I prefer it over the new model

Basically my dream watch, but can‘t afford it😢

The dial text on the newer model is almost impossible to read. Doesnt look good in that regard.

the only thing i like about the new one is the movement. the bracelet is ugly. the casing is ugly.too thick from the side. exhibition caseback is nice but i prefer the legendary seamaster engraving. i think im going to stick with the old one.

is it me or does the old version appear bigger compared to the new one even though the older one is smaller?

I love Omega!

Bless you 😄

wtf... I called all my AD and none of them have it. I went to the boutique in a near by city and they don't have it either!!!

I love the new one. You have to try one on to understand

Good video but yet another reviewer who doesn’t know how to lock the dive extension. They are intentionally designed to lock in a specific way to prevent them from opening inadvertently and this is done by making the dive clasp engage from an almost 90 degree angle and a definitive click is heard. Great watch and compared to other divers you get a lot for tour money.

Its beautiful and still better value than any Rolex

To quote my Mancunian roots: it’s minging!!! I prefer the old versions.

Prefer the old one it's a classic.

Why is this watch still not available?😡 been looking for this watch for 2 months...

The old model looks much classier

So how much is the power reserve in the new one?

The new blue bezel with white fonts looks fake from PRC

Ross gold on black yes. Rose on silver clashes imo.

Sweet!

May I know the size of your wrist?

Skeleton hands , on a DIVE watch ? Surely this compromises legibility . Bring back the sword hands .

I think the datewheel should be obtrusive, it is meant to show you something other than the time- why the **does Rolex have an actual magnifying glass on their date? Is that not obtrusive?

You need to learn how to lock in the divers extension.

Price just went up

The old one's much better.

That bracelet is still so 90s. That watch looks much better on rubber.

Omega Seamonster 300 👌😉

The new one is much better than the old one

like the older one better

There is NO WAY I'm paying over $9k for an Omega dive watch. Might as well light $4k on fire.

Using gloves while knocking a hard wood table with watches. LOL

I prefer my 1999 seamaster