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.
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! 👍👍
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
Hi TGV! For me, it's the often overlooked Seamaster Railmaster. Only the time. Brushed case. No bells and whistles. Perfect for everyday wear. Best regards, Claus
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.
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.
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.
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!
My 3 favorite watches: 3 = Rolex Date Just , 2 = Rolex Explorer, 1 = Omega Seamaster 300m. Great show TGV.. GoldenEye was my favorite Bond movie until Skyfall, it just ticked all the boxes for me. Goldeneye had my favorite actor at the time, Sean Bean, a Ferrari 355 & Aston DB5 race (pretty much my two favorite cars as a teen), a ton of action, a slew of actors who should had played Dr Who at least once (sorry, another passion of mine) Robbie Coltrane, Michael Kitchen & Alan Cumming, Easily the best looking Bond Girl (IMHO) Natalya Simonova, it had someone called Samantha Bond in the cast, one of the best games ever made Goldeneye on the N64 and the first watch I have ever lusted over. The Omega Seamaster 300M 41mm. Which I'm happy to report, I have owned for a number of years and always get joy in wearing, it literally makes you feel like Bond.
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!
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!
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 🙏🏻
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.
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.
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.
The blue 2018 SMP 300 is my favorite. The way the laser etched waves play in different light is spectacular. It is both dressy and a functional tool watch.
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!
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. 😀🇮🇹
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 👍
Vintage PloProf and SHOM are great. I love diving watches from the 60's and 70's. And I like the hommage from Spinnakker, the Dumas. Also the early generations of the seamaster are fine and beautifull.
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.
To answer your questions: My favourite Seamaster is my first real nice watch purpose which is my 2009 model 42mm Planet Ocean 2500. The Seamaster that I would buy now is the new updated blue version of the Seamaster 300 no date.
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.
Well, I love 70's Seamasters, like the TV cases, the 007 and so on. Right now, definetely I am with you loving the 39mm planet ocean, just stunning!!! Hopefully my next buy... Fingers crossed! Ciao!!!
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!
My current Omega is a 1999 Seamaster 120m. I was a competitive swimmer in the 90’s and was introduced to Omega through it’s aquatic timing system. Owning this 1999 version takes me back to that era.
Great episode. I’m a big fan of Omega Seamaster. Urban Gentry, please take a look at Omega Seamaster 25th Anniversary Diver 300m Chronometer. This is the Tantalum…..and what a timepiece it is. No one really talks about this one….it may be because of the price point, but it is worth it. I really believe it is nicer the the Rolex Sub.
Wow! Just wow!!!! As a die hard Omega fanboy, I think I just died and went to heaven! I blame Pierce Brosnan! My favourite is my 2016 Aqua Terra (vertical teak dial with date at 3) followed closely by my 2010 PO Chronograph
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.
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.
Wonderful video TGV. With the incredible history, technology and range that OMEGA offers, why should we jump through the silly games that come with obtaining a Rolex.
I knew you always had a soft spot for Omega ;) I am a very lucky owner of 2 Seamasters as well - a SS 1963 Seamaster 30 Cal. 269 with a diamond-textured linen dial, and my personal grail and favorite watch, the Original Planet Ocean ser. 2200.50.00. Omega make some of the best watches in the world, and I will always keep these two, to hopefully pass them down someday.
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.
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.😂
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.
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😂
Your enthusiasm is contagious, I wanna go directly to an Omega boutique and buy one, two, three if I could 🤩. Seamaster 300 heritage the new ones and the 90's seamaster 300m diver with blue dial, sword hands and steel bezel. 👍
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!
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.
My favorite Seamaster is my Seamaster, a mid-1990's 300M midsize, black dial. I held both the blue "Bond' model and the black one in my hands (and on my wrists) and opted for the black one. I just like the heritage and style better. Good vid. Keep at it!
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.
The Omega Seamaster has a special place in my heart. I too was a huge fan of Goldeneye on the N64 in the 90s, and the second generation wave-less dial was my very first "luxuty" watch. I still own it to this day and it's still my favorite watch in my collection. I also have a modern Seamaster Aqua Terra, worn by Daniel Craig in Skyfall, and I just bought a 2255.80 with it's unique "sword" hands and electric blue dial. I just can't get enough of the Seamasters.
Entertaining & informative, what else can someone ask for? Great content! Love those watches, the Planet Ocean is a stunner & definitely my personal favorite Omega.
The 2531.80 was my first luxury watch too .. because of James Bond. I sold it after 12 years but recently managed to get the same watch back again. This time I’m keeping it for good.
Great topic. The Seamaster is one of the great watch product lines of all time. It's tough to choose what to highlight. I'm a big fan of the non-divers: the early 1950s dress pieces, the 1990s Seamaster 120m with the ETA 2892, and the current Aqua Terra Worldtimer.
Thank you TGV for this great episode that gave me a lot of insight into Omega and Seamaster line history. Your passion shines through as always. It was a great pleasure watching this particular episode because Omega is also very close to my heart. As regards Seamaster models that I would get today, they would have to be 3 different ones: contemporary Planet Ocean and Aqua Terra and vintage 1950’s dressy solid gold Seamaster, all 3 being so different that they would almost form the perfect 3 watch collection: dressy 1950’s Seamaster, weekend / adventure Planet Ocean 39,5mm and a perfect everyday watch that is Aqua Terra 38mm. I’d love to have such a collection and hopefully one day I will. Just small remark with regards to the video: Omega wasn’t actually bought or taken over by the Swatch Group in 1998. That was the year when Swatch Group was renamed as such from the earlier SMH (Société de Microélectronique et d'Horlogerie) but Omega had been part of the group since 1930 when it originally merged with Tissot and two years later got also joined by Lemania. The group was initially named SSIH (Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère) but looking at its history one can argue that it’s the same group that later became the Swatch Group. Best regards Milosz
I'm kind of partial to the Pre-Bond Seamaster, with its integrated bracelet and 36mm case I believe its often underappreciated. Good thing is that midsize divers and integrated bracelets are making a comback in 2021! Its almost time for it to shine once again.
The Seamaster is what my grandfather, uncles and father wore proudly to celebrate momentous achievements in their lives and what started my journey to collect the now vintage models that they owned. If I could afford to purchase a brand new Seamaster, it would be the new No Time To Die model.
wonderful history. thanks for sharing your seamaster journey. a few years ago i was looking at vintage seamasters, i liked the 60s ones with the crosshair dial, the cosmic? later 70s ones start to get to cushion case for me. in the end i was put off by maintenance costs, reliability, water resistance, and the lack of knowledge about the brand and i was worried about fakes, so i opted for new not vintage, also at the time i couldn't imagine spending that much money on a watch. oh boy little did i know. i did end up with a 2nd and then 3rd generation of the lorier neptune which does ape the omega seamaster arrow handset a bit. i also bought an early 1960s 34mm Rotary watch that is a little bit similar to the style of those omegas, simple dial with arabic numeral at 12 and 6, bit of patina on the dial, very charming. i am trying to parr down my collection and keep it bare bones, but it the future i could see myself getting an older fortis flieger or revisiting omega. i've always loved the american art deco watches too though. definitely want to revisit them at a later date. love the videos keep it up!
The best Omega has to offer. I adore my Planet Ocean. And I’ve always liked the swordhands on the older SMP. I hope they bring that back some day. Thanks for the great video
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
This episode was huge. I've been falling in love with the ref 220.12.38.20.02.001 (Seamaster Aqua Terra which may not "count" depending on our criteria) and have been digging into the history of the Seamaster just this past week to get to know the line a bit better. Really incredible series of watches over the last 50 years, certainly one worth exploring even just from a horological study basis if not on an ownership level.
I love your vintage '56 Seamaster, its just so beautiful. I have a modern 300 professional blue dial on my wish list along with any speedmaster. someday....someday
Nice video, again :) I just treated myself with the Seamaster 300 210.30.42.20.03.001 Blue dial, steel on steel. What a beautiful watch, and it goes with everything, Jeans & Shirt and business attire
I agree. The period I prefer in Omega history is from late 40s to early 60s. Vintage Seamasters with bumper automatic are in my wish list. Vintage Seamaster 300 is great but expensive.
the Seamaster Pro 50th Anniversary 007 Limited Edition with the black Dial and the little 007's on it is the Holy Grail in Watchmaking for me. there is no other Watch like that. from your Collection the 600m Profesional is my Favorite. to see the Automatics work on your 1956's is quiet awsome and the gold Finish is brethtaking beautiful.
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.
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! 👍👍
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.
Excellent point about the "vs Rolex" aspect, top comment in general in fact.
Thank you Kyle,
Best regards,
TGV
TGV, the watch enthusiast's, enthusiast. Thank you for sharing your passion for these lovely timepieces. Cheers.
And… my day is finally complete.
Genuine lol at the recreation of the Halle Berry reaction.
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.
Thank you Frank,
Best regards,
TGV
08:20
The most genuine reaction to anything ever XD
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
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.
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.
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.
I own one 1964 Seamaster ref. 165.001 with the same excellent calibre as in the vintage Seamaster 300. Pure class ;-) Love it.
Luckey.
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..
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.
Oh needless to say - I have to rewatch Goldeneye today 😂
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.
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!!
Hi TGV!
For me, it's the often overlooked Seamaster Railmaster. Only the time. Brushed case. No bells and whistles. Perfect for everyday wear.
Best regards,
Claus
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.
One of the great episodes of TGV. You told your personal story behind the Seamaster you cherished
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.
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.
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!
I love my 2005 Seamaster Chrono 300M with the stainless bezel. From the bracelet to the dial, it will always be a favorite.
My 3 favorite watches: 3 = Rolex Date Just , 2 = Rolex Explorer, 1 = Omega Seamaster 300m.
Great show TGV.. GoldenEye was my favorite Bond movie until Skyfall, it just ticked all the boxes for me. Goldeneye had my favorite actor at the time, Sean Bean, a Ferrari 355 & Aston DB5 race (pretty much my two favorite cars as a teen), a ton of action, a slew of actors who should had played Dr Who at least once (sorry, another passion of mine) Robbie Coltrane, Michael Kitchen & Alan Cumming, Easily the best looking Bond Girl (IMHO) Natalya Simonova, it had someone called Samantha Bond in the cast, one of the best games ever made Goldeneye on the N64 and the first watch I have ever lusted over. The Omega Seamaster 300M 41mm. Which I'm happy to report, I have owned for a number of years and always get joy in wearing, it literally makes you feel like Bond.
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!
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!
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 🙏🏻
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.
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!
Well thats true. Just realized it. It's actually very true to the old seamasters. Good choice!
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.
Thank you TGV for another great video! Love Omega watches! Stay healthy and well! Nick
An absolute pleasure, stay healthy too.
Thank you Nick,
Best regards,
TGV
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.
I recently bought a WatchCo 166.024. The best diver watch I've ever seen, period.
The blue 2018 SMP 300 is my favorite. The way the laser etched waves play in different light is spectacular. It is both dressy and a functional tool watch.
Do not forget the Omega Pre Bond from 1992 ! Also a great Watch
Perfect way to start my weekend. 💯💚
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!
There is something special about WW2 watches that is amazing. You can feel the history and stories though it.
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. 😀🇮🇹
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 👍
Just epic as usual! Great research and I love the way you plot out the history of the watch
Vintage PloProf and SHOM are great. I love diving watches from the 60's and 70's. And I like the hommage from Spinnakker, the Dumas. Also the early generations of the seamaster are fine and beautifull.
One of my favorite channels! Keep up the great work!
Oh I remember that ref. 16088
What a stunner that was on the matching baby blue nato😍
Gorgeous for this time of year.
Seamasters ad baby blue NATOs, now that is pure class!
Thank you Jacob,
Best regards,
TGV
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.
Planet Ocean again and again. It's my favorite piece.
That gold and black leather seamaster is one of the most beautiful watches I’ve ever seen
That game inspired a whole generation of Seamaster enthusiasts myself included ! Loved that game / movie
I have many watches including Rolex, Tudor and Seiko but you should never forget your first love which is why Omega is still my favourite brand.
To answer your questions:
My favourite Seamaster is my first real nice watch purpose which is my 2009 model 42mm Planet Ocean 2500.
The Seamaster that I would buy now is the new updated blue version of the Seamaster 300 no date.
I recently purchased the SMP300M in blue as my everyday watch, I’m amazed at the accuracy 0.03+ seconds a day, I really love it.
The grey dial SMP Diver 300m is basically what got me into watches. Hoping to own one someday!
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.
I have one and it was the first watch I ever bought myself back in 2003. I still wear it nearly every day. While a few others I have stay locked up.
Well, I love 70's Seamasters, like the TV cases, the 007 and so on. Right now, definetely I am with you loving the 39mm planet ocean, just stunning!!! Hopefully my next buy... Fingers crossed! Ciao!!!
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 :)
Yeah man I have the exact same one , its a beast and the bracelet is smooth, Love it !'
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!
So happy to hear, thank you for sharing that, enjoy it!
Best regards,
TGV
Beautiful homage to the Seamaster
My current Omega is a 1999 Seamaster 120m. I was a competitive swimmer in the 90’s and was introduced to Omega through it’s aquatic timing system. Owning this 1999 version takes me back to that era.
Great episode. I’m a big fan of Omega Seamaster. Urban Gentry, please take a look at Omega Seamaster 25th Anniversary Diver 300m Chronometer. This is the Tantalum…..and what a timepiece it is. No one really talks about this one….it may be because of the price point, but it is worth it. I really believe it is nicer the the Rolex Sub.
The wealth of information you share with us is simply fantastic.
The new Seamaster heritage, beautiful
Wow! Just wow!!!! As a die hard Omega fanboy, I think I just died and went to heaven! I blame Pierce Brosnan! My favourite is my 2016 Aqua Terra (vertical teak dial with date at 3) followed closely by my 2010 PO Chronograph
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.
Really enjoyed this one. Nicely covered some bits of history but through a personal link. Lots more of this please!!
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.
Wonderful video TGV. With the incredible history, technology and range that OMEGA offers, why should we jump through the silly games that come with obtaining a Rolex.
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!
I knew you always had a soft spot for Omega ;)
I am a very lucky owner of 2 Seamasters as well - a SS 1963 Seamaster 30 Cal. 269 with a diamond-textured linen dial, and my personal grail and favorite watch, the Original Planet Ocean ser. 2200.50.00.
Omega make some of the best watches in the world, and I will always keep these two, to hopefully pass them down someday.
Omega seamaster 300 spectre is one of the most beautiful watches ever made in my opinion.
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.
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.😂
Omega Seamaster gmt 50th anniversary. My personal grailwatch. Saw it and been loving it till this day.
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.
Thank you so much Bob, that means the world to me!
O&U!
Best regards,
TGV
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😂
TGV has cost me a lot of money since I discovered the bastard.
@@varanid9 yeah. Being a watch enthusiast is not cheap.
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My wife owns a horse, I know now what a nice and affordable hobby we all have !
Your enthusiasm is contagious, I wanna go directly to an Omega boutique and buy one, two, three if I could 🤩. Seamaster 300 heritage the new ones and the 90's seamaster 300m diver with blue dial, sword hands and steel bezel. 👍
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!
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.
My favorite Seamaster is my Seamaster, a mid-1990's 300M midsize, black dial. I held both the blue "Bond' model and the black one in my hands (and on my wrists) and opted for the black one. I just like the heritage and style better. Good vid. Keep at it!
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.
The Omega Seamaster has a special place in my heart. I too was a huge fan of Goldeneye on the N64 in the 90s, and the second generation wave-less dial was my very first "luxuty" watch. I still own it to this day and it's still my favorite watch in my collection. I also have a modern Seamaster Aqua Terra, worn by Daniel Craig in Skyfall, and I just bought a 2255.80 with it's unique "sword" hands and electric blue dial. I just can't get enough of the Seamasters.
Entertaining & informative, what else can someone ask for? Great content!
Love those watches, the Planet Ocean is a stunner & definitely my personal favorite Omega.
The 2531.80 was my first luxury watch too .. because of James Bond. I sold it after 12 years but recently managed to get the same watch back again. This time I’m keeping it for good.
Fantastic TGV, I'd have to say the Golden eye blue Omega is the one I'd pick. It's just a solid looking watch ⌚ 👌 😊👍
His Intros are always the best
What is the name of the intro song?
Great topic. The Seamaster is one of the great watch product lines of all time. It's tough to choose what to highlight. I'm a big fan of the non-divers: the early 1950s dress pieces, the 1990s Seamaster 120m with the ETA 2892, and the current Aqua Terra Worldtimer.
Thank you TGV for this great episode that gave me a lot of insight into Omega and Seamaster line history. Your passion shines through as always. It was a great pleasure watching this particular episode because Omega is also very close to my heart.
As regards Seamaster models that I would get today, they would have to be 3 different ones: contemporary Planet Ocean and Aqua Terra and vintage 1950’s dressy solid gold Seamaster, all 3 being so different that they would almost form the perfect 3 watch collection: dressy 1950’s Seamaster, weekend / adventure Planet Ocean 39,5mm and a perfect everyday watch that is Aqua Terra 38mm. I’d love to have such a collection and hopefully one day I will.
Just small remark with regards to the video: Omega wasn’t actually bought or taken over by the Swatch Group in 1998. That was the year when Swatch Group was renamed as such from the earlier SMH (Société de Microélectronique et d'Horlogerie) but Omega had been part of the group since 1930 when it originally merged with Tissot and two years later got also joined by Lemania. The group was initially named SSIH (Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère) but looking at its history one can argue that it’s the same group that later became the Swatch Group.
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Milosz
I've really been liking the 1948 lately in the new collection. Tremendous video TGV; what a lesson.
Well, what can I say, just another great episode!
Keep it up;)
I'm kind of partial to the Pre-Bond Seamaster, with its integrated bracelet and 36mm case I believe its often underappreciated. Good thing is that midsize divers and integrated bracelets are making a comback in 2021! Its almost time for it to shine once again.
The Seamaster is what my grandfather, uncles and father wore proudly to celebrate momentous achievements in their lives and what started my journey to collect the now vintage models that they owned. If I could afford to purchase a brand new Seamaster, it would be the new No Time To Die model.
wonderful history. thanks for sharing your seamaster journey. a few years ago i was looking at vintage seamasters, i liked the 60s ones with the crosshair dial, the cosmic? later 70s ones start to get to cushion case for me. in the end i was put off by maintenance costs, reliability, water resistance, and the lack of knowledge about the brand and i was worried about fakes, so i opted for new not vintage, also at the time i couldn't imagine spending that much money on a watch. oh boy little did i know. i did end up with a 2nd and then 3rd generation of the lorier neptune which does ape the omega seamaster arrow handset a bit. i also bought an early 1960s 34mm Rotary watch that is a little bit similar to the style of those omegas, simple dial with arabic numeral at 12 and 6, bit of patina on the dial, very charming. i am trying to parr down my collection and keep it bare bones, but it the future i could see myself getting an older fortis flieger or revisiting omega. i've always loved the american art deco watches too though. definitely want to revisit them at a later date. love the videos keep it up!
The best Omega has to offer. I adore my Planet Ocean.
And I’ve always liked the swordhands on the older SMP. I hope they bring that back some day.
Thanks for the great video
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
This episode was huge. I've been falling in love with the ref 220.12.38.20.02.001 (Seamaster Aqua Terra which may not "count" depending on our criteria) and have been digging into the history of the Seamaster just this past week to get to know the line a bit better. Really incredible series of watches over the last 50 years, certainly one worth exploring even just from a horological study basis if not on an ownership level.
Some of your best work, TGV! Onward and upward!
Admiration for your love and knowledge of horology and history
I love your vintage '56 Seamaster, its just so beautiful. I have a modern 300 professional blue dial on my wish list along with any speedmaster. someday....someday
Class all the way David, if you get the Speedy, what more could a man want?
Thank you and best regards,
TGV
Nice video, again :) I just treated myself with the Seamaster 300 210.30.42.20.03.001 Blue dial, steel on steel. What a beautiful watch, and it goes with everything, Jeans & Shirt and business attire
TGV's 50s Seamaster is just stunning. Really covet that one!
I agree. The period I prefer in Omega history is from late 40s to early 60s. Vintage Seamasters with bumper automatic are in my wish list. Vintage Seamaster 300 is great but expensive.
the Seamaster Pro 50th Anniversary 007 Limited Edition with the black Dial and the little 007's on it is the Holy Grail in Watchmaking for me. there is no other Watch like that. from your Collection the 600m Profesional is my Favorite. to see the Automatics work on your 1956's is quiet awsome and the gold Finish is brethtaking beautiful.
My choice will always be Pierce Brosnon Seamaster...simple yet elegent. And i still wearing it since 1998 until now...what a journey.