My dad passed away on February 1st from covid, he left me his omega seamaster 300 with the 8800 movement, it’s bitter sweet having it because my dad loved this watch as much as I do too but I’d give it up if I could have him back, until then I’ll hold on to it until I see him again so I can give it back to him because it’s more his watch then it’ll ever be mine ❤️
I agree! The best kept ‘secret’, as far as I’m concerned! Yes, Rolex invented many features that automatic wristwatches enjoy today: The first, effective, water-resistant case, arguably among the most relevant but Rolex is a bit mundane and their innovations are still there but their watches can only withstand, I believe, between 1000-5000 gauss. The Omega has a capability of 15,000, three+ times Rolex’ capabilities. Even the 8800 movement is a superior movement to the 4130 Rolex caliber. That cyclops eye just never did it for me! I’ll take the date at 6-O-Clock, thank you!
I also pulled the trigger today. It took a long time for me to do this step. Reading about it, collecting experiences... reviews and and and... I finally had the opportunity to walk into an AD after today's work. (in the next bigger town near my home) I saw it in real life for the first time. touched it, put it on my wrist and well... I was not able to walk out of the store without it anymore 💕 It's my first luxury watch ever and an entire new experience. That dial is so amazing that I can't stop looking at it with a big smile in my face. I'm so happy with this beauty 😍 Hardest part was choosing the color. But in the end I took the black one.
des lee - I got the blue/gray version in July and have been nothing but extremely satisfied with it. You will love yours. Because of its versatility and robust nature it has become my daily wear timepiece. I have swapped it out for an Orient Triton when traveling and working in sketchy areas but that comes with my territory.
There are plenty of fantastic $500-1500 watches that make even buying an Omega seem silly. I guess once a person is willing to actually spend over 5k for a machine on their wrist which has been surpassed in almost every way by technology it’s all about emotion pure and simple, because it sure ain’t about logic. And I have a Rolex gmt so I do get it.
@@msbrownbeast I could have picked up a Rolex Sub on a Navy ship while I was in the Marines in 1967 for $180. I chose a Zodiac Seawolf for $120 instead, thought it looked nicer, still do! If foresight was 20/20 I would have bought the sub and kept it in a box and picked up $17,000 for it today
I went looking for my first omega a couple years ago thinking about getting a speedy but wound up getting a planet ocean (8500). I absolutely love it. I have been an omega fan boi for 35 years and finally own one for myself. I don't dislike rolex at all, but i think their prices are hyper inflated because they have a better marketing department that created an abnormal demand for their watches.
I think you've got a fair outlook, Greg, it's similar to mine too. Definitely, I've got nothing against Rolex but like you said it's so hard to beat Omega's value. That 8500 is a damn beauty too!
One man's experience with both brands over a span of 15 years: Have owned two Rolex (Explorer 36mm and the old Sub No-Date). Have owned two Omega Seamasters, including my current watch, a 36.5mm Seamaster with black face. Loved all of them honestly. But the Omega have been more consistent as time keepers for me and the lume is much, much better, which is important to me as a mountain trekker who occasionally finds himself out after dark.
Good input. One thing I never get as a watch fan is the obsession with lume. I really don’t care at all. If I need to know the time in the dark I use my phone or if it’s going to be a night bike ride etc I wear one of my G Shocks with a backlight. For explorers/mountain fans there are a ton of great pieces of tech to use. Same as divers watches. I have a few including a Planet Ocean GMT, ( same thing with the GMT complication - completely unnecessary as I can use my phone anywhere in the world and it auto corrects and an app like Miranda will do the business for multiple time zones, or do the maths in my head but I just love the idea and look if it ) but my son who is a Dive Instructor points out serious divers will almost always use a sophisticated Dive Computer these days perhaps with a conventional dive watch as a backup. Anyway I love Omegas and this is just my personal point of view.
@@MarquitoRH Developed an affinity for good watches & good lume as an Army paratrooper. You can't use your headlamp, iphone or whatever to illuminate your watch as you watch the seconds tick down before a deliberate assault.
Well with luxury brands like omega I like the fact that they are more dedicated in the actual product itself rather than focusing on marketing strategies like rolex beside I like the fact that it is more hidden to public nowadays when we talk about a luxury watch we all reminded of rolex so In this sense I belive omega is more exclusive and what I call it for people with more taste. If you are wearing an omega not only that tells that you are wealthy but also it indicates that you are also smart enough not to pay the crazy inflated price of a rolex.
It shows that you're a much more secure person, not trying to shout and catch attention. More refined. Discreet. The 321 and Snoopy are more expensive than most Rolexes. Yet they are more discreet. E Best regards
@@super1million11 pretty sure an average used motorcycle is still more expensive than an Omega tho. You can get new Omega models for under 2K nowadays from the grey market.
Even ten, fifteen years ago Omega was on par if not better than Rolex. Overall build quality, coaxial escapement, clasp, just to name a few points. I could have picked up a Submariner as my first luxury watch back in 2008 but instead I went for the blue Bond SMP 300 and a black Planet Ocean on a rubber strap just a few months later, followed by the orange PO chrono one year later. Yes, I am an Omega fanboy and my parents also wear Omega divers since a few years. Especially my mother gets a lot of compliments for her sword hand SMP.
@whereRbearsTeeth wow! You really love Rolex so much huh... I saw you trolling on other people's comments on other videos on other channels. Talk about dedication 😅
I'm an owner of my Seamaster 300 since 1967. ( I was 15) It is still telling the correct time every day and has gone up in value! My most beautiful watch.
I have a few Rolexes, but I am sick of paying the waiting game for the new ones I want and no way am I paying more than retail on the grey market. I’ve also had issues with Rolex ADs with whom I have a solid buying history with, playing games by wanting me to purchase watches I don’t want, (and at higher price margins than the ones I want), for the privilege of being somewhere on the list to get the watches I do want. I find that to be fairly unethical. I wanted 2020 to end on a good note, so on December 31, I went out and bought an Omega Seamaster 300M. ...My first Omega. And I love it. And even better, I walked into the AD - a store I’d never been in before and with whom I have zero buying history - and I was able to look at the watch I was thinking about purchasing, along with several others. They treated me like a valued customer the very moment I walked in the door, and they had inventory! I left the store on my original visit to give myself a few days to decide if I really wanted to purchase the watch or not. Five days later, I went in and purchased it. It was the best purchase I made in 2020 and wearing it every day since has been a joy. I’m going to cancel the order I have had in with the Rolex AD for the last four months. I’m not even interested in purchasing another Rolex until the games they’re playing with supply changes. And I’m already considering purchasing a different Omega that I looked at when I went to purchase my Seamaster. Two Omegas for the price of one Rolex? Yes, please! Life is short. I don’t want to wait months, or even years, to get a Rolex when I’ve got the money to spend and want a new watch right now. The look, feel and quality of this Omega has impressed me; the AD treated me like a valued customer; and I know I’ll actually be able to look at and purchase the watch I want...when I want it, because they have stock available. Sold. I’m a fan.
I agree with you fully Robert, and I think the fact Omega has gained so much traction in the last few years has been a testament to their vast improvement in quality, closing the gap with them and Rolex. I'm sure what's also partly at play is like you said, you can actually expect to leave the store with an Omega when you want to buy one, whereas you're handed a waiting list over at Rolex haha
You have to be patient with Rolex, and play the long game. If you can do that, you will be rewarded. I didn't settle, got the heavy hitter pieces I wanted.
@@brandonnickerson8934 life is too short to wait. i have money today i will want to get a watch today not 2-3years later. i might not be in same financial situation, or worse dead.
I have the automatic Omega M300 Professional Blue Face with the coaxial movement. The bezel is the ceramic type. I have it for about 5 years. I just recently had a cleaning and maintenance done. The date number is on the right side 3 O'clock position. As for accuracy I found it to average about +2 to -2 seconds per day depending on my activity. I am wearing it 24/7.
I literally just purchased this exact piece and absolutely fell in love with this after my first few days of wear. People who normally do not notice timepieces actually comment on this watch.
Having owned both Rolex Submariner 11610 and the Omega Seamaster with 2500D movement it was no contest. The Rolex destroyed it. But when the new Omega Seamaster 2018 came and the 8800 movement, it was game over. Sold my Sub for 10k (box and papers) and mice a nice little profit. Owning the new Seamaster for almost 2 years, I've never looked back. Even with the new 2020 Submariner its was pretty Meh. Took Rolex awhile to catch up to Omega. With a huge increase in price and an automatic 2 year fantasy waitlist it's not even worth it any more. Almost 10k for a diver? Nope. If I'm crossing that threshold I'm looking Blancpan, AP, PP, VC, etc...
Now this is the kind of insight I wanted to hear, as someone who's never owned a submariner and in today's market probably won't pick one up seeing as how there's fierce competition. Espeically with Rolex's latest increasingly conservative changes to the lineup I'm feeling alot of lack of imagination that I see Omega working hard to close the gap in. Now I by no means think Rolex is bad, as an owner of one they're fantastic. It's just hard to justify taking a sub today and our opinions seem to match up perfectly regarding the contest between sub and smp. Thanks for the insight!
@@WatchTWM Of course. I think it helps too that I'm in my mid 30s and knew what Rolex was all about Pre 2018. Back in the 2000's were you could literally walk into any AD, get a sports model with a 10-20% discount. Those were the days.
Hey guys I've owned my 2500D for just over 2 yrs now and to me not having anything else to compare it with it's the mutt's nuts as far as I'm concerned. Saying that the latest Seamaster is getting massive reviews so after an absolute shitty year here in England 🏴 I'm going to treat myself to the blue on steel, my SMPc is black so it'll be a nice change, keep well guys and thanks for a top review 👍
I recently bought this watch for myself. I paid full retail at an AD, and I have ZERO regrets! Think about all the horror stories that luxury watch owners tell, and then imagine how many of those stories were because they said “I don’t need that much water resistance.” “What’s the point of so much anti-magnetism?” “Who even noticed chronometer accuracy?” Meanwhile, Seamaster owners have a stress-free, over-built, bada** watch; and if you think divers aren’t dressy, ask James Bond his opinion.
I agree. I’m looking into getting the SM300. AD isn’t offering discounts at this time, but I’d never buy a watch over $1000 anywhere but an AD. The slightest chance of a fake, or unseen damage would always be in the back of my mind. Also, seeing the Rolex shelves bear makes me question the integrity of the brand.
Just bought at AD with bracelet. No discounts…sales did order me the black rubber strap at no cost though. Saw my veteran DL and threw it in for free 👍🏻
I had the last gen SMP and a 2017 no date sub. I always favored the sub over the Seamaster. I sold the old Seamaster and bought a new 2020 model. Now the Sub sits on my nightstand and I wear the Seamaster everyday. Great watch!
How are you liking the Seamaster bracelet compared to the Sub? A lot of folks are complaining about sharp edges & general lack of comfort of the bracelet.
Bang for the buck I'll take an Omega or Grand Seiko over ANY of Rolex's offerings. I just think they offer more in their movement technology and in my opinion are aesthetically more pleasing. Consider lastly the price gouging that is occuring with Rolex and it is a no brainier.
Definitely! Not to mention constant fresh new designs, and no waiting lists, for half the price. Like you said John, it's a no brainer. Appreciate your input!
Excellent review! I was looking into buying a Rolex until today, where I was honestly told by my dealer that after waiting for a year for one that there’s a minimal chance of getting a Sub without a purchase history. They told me it would be until at least 2022 until they start getting models in regularly. This looks like a great alternative because I love the Omega technology and the fact that I’ll have money leftover without compromising on anything other than the Rolex name.
Thanks Noah! And yeah it's crazy the wait lists are insane, although I will say I talked to one dealer and he showed me a watch that was "waitlisted", and said there's some shady things that go on, like they won't show you certain watches unless you're a big shot customer. Kind of annoying this stuff happens but regardless I hope you find the watch you're looking for!
@Daytona 6263 this is solid advice. I can't think of enough reason to not buy a watch for investment. Besides, 90% of watches would be a losing strategy anyway. Would take a large fortune to make a small fortune as they say haha
This is my first luxury watch and I couldn't be happier. My Seamaster is the stainless/yellow gold version and it is drop-dead gorgeous. I don't wear it in water (personal preference), but it's on my wrist 95% of the time. My plans are to keep it there until the bucket has been kicked. A Grand Seiko accompanies me if I go somewhere formal. I'm retired, so that is when I wear the "dress" T-shirt!
What a refreshing take and review! I was set on a GMT Master-II at one point but it's no longer worth the hassle to me. Overpriced gray market stock, AD waitlist games and "pay-to-play for the watch you really want" shenanigans may likely sour watch enthusiasts to Rolex over time. It was a huge turn-off for me and I've come to have a new-found appreciation for Omega with the Seamaster 300M simply because of their innovative approach with METAS certification. Rolex seemingly continues to rest on its laurels a bit too much. Cheers!
I have both the GMT Master ll and the 'Seaweed' SMP300. They are both great and although I love the bracelet on the Rolex, I find the Seamaster a better daily wearer.
I agree with you 100% I own four rolexes and now this will be my second omega I also just purchased the Omega speedmaster Moon watch these are far and beyond the Rolex. I love my rolexes but I will definitely stick with omega from now on. Much better bang for the buck and the prices of these rolexes have just gone through the roof and it's ridiculous. Thanks for your awesome review
I’ve had friends who were mugged and hospitalized for their Rolex watch. Sad our society is so violent, but no Omega acquaintances who’ve been mugged for their watch. Omegas keep better time and have longer service intervals. Ask me how I know!
I love the Omega seamaster professional chronograph 300, its design style and the watch craftsmanship together with the choice of materials used (i chose the rose gold and ceramic) made it an easy choice. Its regardless of the brand name, i have a rolex but the Omega is just such a good looking timepiece.
I couldn’t agree more even though I love the Rolex brand and throughout my life I’ve owned 6 at one time , but omega have closed the gap and I believe they’re on the same par as Rolex if not a better brand. Omega #1
Omega is a great watch,full of innovations,but in term of accuracy,they still fall behind rolex,even compared to my tudor with their new manufacture movement,the cal 8800 metas cert still can’t get the +1s per day,maybe i get the not so accurate copy after all
I’ve had a Omega Seamaster since 2000 and I have worn it daily, its had nocks and scrapes on some fairly rough stuff with no signs of failing, would I buy omega again you bet, in fact I’m considering an X33 as my next one 🥰
Very nice video, crammed with terrific information. I have two Seamasters, one I've had for about 30 years, gold bezel with a black face but is only 36mm;. I a second one a little over a years ago, 41 mm with a blue bezel & face, both are quartz which I prefer to an automatic. Yes, I'm looking around for a another Seamaster but with a black bezel & face. When I got my first Omega, I asked the jeweler what was the difference with one selling for $1700 vs $800 or $900, the less expensive watches have plastic gears vs the more expensive metal gears. I do like the Seamaster over the Speedmaster since I don't like to have busy face on the watch besides, I really doubt I would take it off to time someone in a race. Overall, the Seamaster is made to IMPRESS.
I own the white dial version, for the price I think it's hard to find a better beater. Every detail from the box to the movement is well beyond what you would expect at this price. I've been wearing mine for a few months now and it still brings me a lot of joy looking at it each day.
I choose omega 100%. Rolex is way too overrated, especially in hiphop. also its the most faked watch out there. Omega is stealthy and luxurious. as the saying goes 'buy a Rolex to impress others, buy an omega to impress yourself;
Nice review of the Omega SMP 300 Diver. I got mine in October 2018, when it was just released. The dial is beautiful, indoors or outdoors, it is nice to look at. More importantly, mine is dead accurate, keeping nearly +0 spd in accuracy. I'd like a SS Rolex professional model one day but I will not pay over MSRP for one.
I recently got the white dial on rubber strap. The most stunning and best fitting 42mm watch I’ve ever worn. I have a 6.5 in wrist. I have a pelagos 42 titanium, and this feels more in place
Great video. I own a Rolex Sub and the Omega Seamaster you are reviewing here. Agree with your comments on the omega lifting it’s game and being comparable to a Rolex sub. Nice balanced review man.
I totally agree with you! Rolex is ‘overhyped’, overpriced, 904L stainless steel is ‘not’ better than 316L. It’s a little more corrosion resistant and shiny but also a little softer and prone to scratches and the triple lock crown system is nice on the Rolex but ‘overkill’ and the gaskets in the Omega ‘more’ than protect the water resistance of the Seamaster! The Omega is also more accurate! I know a person who owns both a GMT Rolex and a Seamaster. He has a 3135 movement in the Rolex and an 8800 caliber in the Seamaster. He says the Seamaster is ‘more’ accurate. You may argue that the new, 3235 Rolex movement is better but I’ve read many threads online that say it isn’t. For what it’s worth, that’s what I hear! Personally, the designs of Rolex ‘hardly’ if ever really appealed to me! However, the Omega watches always stoked my interest. If you’re going by history, read up ‘carefully’ and if you’re a Rolex fan, you may be disappointed in what you find! Rolex has a ‘distinct’ design that many appreciate and love but ultimately, it is a ‘heavily’ marketed watch that ‘touts’ innovated designs! Some of those designs were ‘bought’ or ‘acquired’ and not ‘created’ by Rolex of it’s founders and Rolex was ‘not’ the first ‘serialized’, publicly offered ‘five’ watch! That honor belongs to Omega and not even BlancPain. The ‘Marine’ in 1932. Enough said!
Rolex your buying into a brand, Omega your buying a timepiece. They will both outlive the original owner and if you have the dollar buy what makes you feel good.
Just curious, is the new omega seamaster bezel have some fraction of a mm "play" on the bezel? its like the bezel have a bit of give movement...really tiny side to side movement..is it normal? its like tiny bit loose but i know its not actually loose...and have small metallic sound when you tap the bezel...some people said that's not flaw as long as there is perfect alignment, but i don't know, what do you think? i was quite panic when i first received the watch. I used to owned breitling avenger chrono 43 mm and i feel breitling bezel is rock solid and a bit stiff to turn (well sometimes too stiff to turn).
To be honest I found this one way too tight, didn’t experience any loosening either. If anything I’ve heard the complaint very often that they’re just annoying to turn especially because the grip on the scalloped bezel isn’t great . They should be easy to adjust if you take it to a jeweller if you have that issue though, I’ve heard of people resetting them at home on the forums but personally I wouldn’t touch a watch this expensive myself 😅 Hope that helps!
Yes the grip its not that good...thx for the reply...i look closer on your video, my bezel movement is exactly like your video on 4:40 - 4:42...there is slight like "loose" movement on the bezel before the "click" comes next...
@@some12see It might just be hard to tell because my hand is covering so much of the basil so you might actually be mistaken my finger movement. I agree the grip is not very good but I personally can’t say that this one is loose, it probably looks loose because my finger slips slightly. Hope that helps!
@@WatchTWM can you please be kind to have a look at this link? Just want to make sure one more time that my watch hopefully is normal...thx in advanced 🙏 ruclips.net/video/-vYdlMPrR_A/видео.html
I actually sold my seamaster 300m white dial for the new 41mm sub date. Don’t get me wrong, I really loved the seamaster, but I really found it hard to see the date complication. Maybe my eyes need checking, but I really like the Cyclops on the sub for that reason. I also think the sub date looks more “timeless”. In 30 years i can hazard a guess that my submariner won’t look out of place compared to the latest version, however the seamaster changes a lot, and I can’t begin to imagine what it will look like. I think the sub is more timeless and the seamaster more flashy and modern ( for now).
@@WatchTWM Thanks! And thanks for the content, I only recently discovered your channel, but it’s nice to see honest opinions without the forced controversy, it’s too rare these days! 👌
I have to agree. I was luke warm to the new wave dial design, as I was crazy about the old wave dial. But, after seeing one in person this weekend, I placed my order for a blue one this morning.
IMO, the Submariner is a classic watch. It looks beautiful and will endure. But, I prefer my Seamaster 300m. I find it more interesting to look at and I think the underlying technology is superior. The daniel's escapement was one of the reasons I bought mine. If I had to choose between a vintage Submariner and a modern Seamaster, I might have to think for a bit though.
Definitely, although there's something to be said about the charm of owning an icon like the submariner, it's not like the smp is "un-iconic" and I do agree with you about the technology being superior. Interesting to see what Rolex will clap back within coming years, especially knowing how long they take to make any changes to their lineup, meanwhile omega just tries to leap as far forward as they can and don't play it conservative at all.
I had a vintage submariner it had hollow links, not a fan. I also own a Rolex GMT Master 11, beautiful watch but scratches easily. My next purchase will be an Omega SeaMaster 300!
Ive grown to like the new wave dial on these models, but I do wish they would give you the option of having the seahorse emblem on the case-back. I used to love seeing that on the back when I owned a Seamaster
Ah a classic lover I see haha, you know with their engraving technology they really could make quite a deep and detailed seahorse but I’m sure they want to show off their improvements and decorations in the movement more than retaining its classic look. Can’t argue you with you though!
The lack of a tapered bracelet is a complaint alot of people are having in these comments , would definitley be nice to have I agree, congrats on the purchase by the way!
Great video, thanks for that. Just as a matter of interest, my 300M is just over a year old now, and a week ago I decided to put it on the timegrapher, it was less than a second a day out measured in one position with zero beat error which is certainly good enough for me.
I have 2020 submariner 124060 and this 2018 SMP 300 black dial as part of my small collection. Honestly, I like the SMP 300 better than my sub, specially on the rubber strap. It feels better on my wrist and more elegant, classy and sporty at the same time. Also, my SMP 300 is my most accurate watch, running 2sec/week. Btw, I love your video presentation. More power!
Appreciate your kind support! Honestly I think it's very apparent that people are finding omega is a very close substitute for a sub, didn't expect your accuracy to be better on your smp although I can't say I'm totally surprised. Either way they're both fantastic watches. If you HAD to pick one which would it be though 👀👀
@@WatchTWM to be honest, I bought the sub thinking to sell it to generate a cashflow. I bought the SMP 300 because I like it. But for the meantime, I will keep them both since I have only 4 watches in my collection. The SMP is much nicer in person and getting most wrist time. I will keep it and will pass it to my next generation. 😁
It really is horses for courses. I cannot see one really any better than the other. With reference to the watches, not the bracelets, there is not much in it other than determining which you like the look of. They both use premium materials, have similar power reserves, in-house movements (the Daniels escapement seems overhyped to me though) and prestige. The main reason I have never purchased an Omega is the bracelet, which compared to the Rolex, seems of lesser quality. I do like some Omegas and may get one anyway in the near future.
That's a fair point Allan, not everyone is a fan of this tank tread bracelet, and perosnally I do find the oyster bracelet more comfortable although I like the uniqueness of the smp bracelet
3 things...1) Love the watch, planning to get one soon. 2) Love your review - Now I'm certain I'm not going to make the wrong choice with the SMP300M Prof. 3) Love that "Reinventing The Steel" Razorback on your wall 😁😁😁🤟🤟🤟
I always wanted an Omega as the were used on the moon and they were used as the Bond watches and they were just so well made, other brands were of no interest to me. I bought my Seamaster 300 ten years ago and it still looks great l used to just use it for special occasions but now I wear is five days a week. Might as well enjoy it and while it’s great to see Omega getting the recognition it deserves I won’t be selling it ever.
I tried the black face 42mm version on today. It is a nice watch and I would like to buy it, but it's annoyingly too small for my 19cm/7.5" wrist! I know they've tooled a 43.5mm version in ceramic (no red highlights, no date, and 1.5x cost!) so why can't they do this model based on that case sizing? For now, I'll carry on wearing my 45.5mm Planet Ocean 600M chrono but I would like a non-chrono watch to wear for a change. I know some people comment hoping certain larger watches could be made for their smaller wrists, but it works both ways! There are a lot of watches I like that are just too small, especially 40mm and under which look like they're made for children!
I have this exact watch with white dial. It really is my perfect watch. I was tempted by the black dial too. To think that I could have BOTH for the price of a Submariner 😄 no contest
I've owned multiple Rolexes, Breitlings, and Omegas. The difference is that I've ended up selling/trading all of those Breitlings, and all but one of those Rolexes, but I still own every Omega I've ever bought. Omega is the way.
Hi Will, this is one of their coaxial movements which, if you read around, you’ll see some of them might need servicing a little earlier than the Omega standard 5-7 year mark. With that said I haven’t heard of anyone personally having issues even after 7 years of no servicing so take that with a grain of salt!
Went to buy my first luxury watch after 2 years of research. Wanted a Rolex. Found out its like a 2-3 year wait. Went to Omega, found a watch far more beautiful and functional than a Rolex and laid down $13k for it. Your lose Rolex.
Completely agree. I own an SMP, a 1999 model, and I wear it daily. I also own a 2002 Rolex kermit and a 2009 white face daytona, out of which I wear the kermit rarely and the daytona never. Partly due to pricing as I live in London where watch theft is at an all time high, and partly due to condition. I put my SMP on a rubber strap so no concerns about scratches on the bracelet. The daytona bezel seems to get scratched just by looking at it too. I have been tempted by the new SMP as it looks great but I can't part with the one I have and don't need two
Watched a video a while back about some guy talking about watches, he happened to live in London and said the same thing about theft, it's really that bad it seems?
@@WatchTWM Really bad. A guy from my gym was stabbed to death a few years back for his date-just 2 not far from where I live. The link to the story is below. It's so bad here this kind of thing doesn't even make mainstream news. Only local news covers it. www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/18928311.greenwich-man-killed-danny-pearce-rolex-jailed/
Having bought the Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich , And the Speedmaster moonphase in Blue in the last month i thought i was done with buying watches for a while , but then i saw this and went to the local Boutique to have a look and totally agree video does not do this watch credit, Stunning piece with great movement and very well priced for what you are getting, i bought White Dial bu they are all stunning........ Thx for the video
I own a OP39 Dark Rhodium, really nice watch, I had to send it back to RSC for service, as I was in there one particular watch stood out to me, it was the 300m Tokyo special with white dial and blue bezel and hands, omg it was unbelievable, i asked to see it, within a few minutes I bought it there and then, its a cracking watch, Omega have really stepped up their game.
Thanks for sharing. I ordered my first Omega Aqua Terra GMT. I had a Tissot T touch for many years and then I sold it... for close to the price I paid for it. (10 years later). I got Omega fever, I also want the 300M too. Not to mention my daily wearer is my Apple 6 watch... I’ll probably wear both😃
Hey man price isn't everything, and it certainly doesn't always correlate with any sort of superiority. In fact the only thing watch enthusiasts should be banding together against in my opinion is fashion watches. Those need to disappear haha
I really want one but I’m unsure of what colour to go for, black or blue? I also like the Tudor Black Bay so it’s between that or the Omega, haven’t decided yet 100%!
Ouf that's a very common dilemma between those two. Not gonna lie the black bay holds a special place in my heart, the burgundy ETA model is the one to go for for me personally. The in house is a chunky chunky thing. Also you're getting an aluminium bezel, which while yes it's more classical it doesn't offer the resistance of the ceramic. Dollar for dollar I think the seamaster wins hands down as far as what the best value is, but the Black Bay brings a different set of advantages to the table in terms of more classical and traditional characteristics
@@WatchTWM very true, also value held seems to differentiate, the black bay sells for not far off retail whereas the seamaster is a worth a grand less the second you walk out the shop. I think I do prefer the seamaster, just need to decide colour.
@@cwuzii Sounds like your minds already made up, as for the colour only you can be the judge. This black model has this very deep quality it has its hard to explain fully in words that's the worst part about talking about watches on the internet lol
@@WatchTWM yeah I think I should go inside the omega shop and see if they will let me see both in person and maybe try them on. I always preferred the blue seamaster and then maybe I’ll buy a submariner in black so that way I don’t have two blacks, but since seeing the black seamaster I love it as much as the blue! Very hard decision indeed! Plus with the submariner being so hard to get (5 year waiting list in the uk) I might not even end up having one sadly. First world problems 🤦🏻♂️
Great video and I love seeing the black dial/black bezel. I prefer it to the white dial/black bezel. Every dbag with a credit card can get a sub on the grey market, I think the SMP is classier honestly. When a Rolex dealer tells you you can't get a Submariner without a purchase history with them, I'm out.
You bring up some good points, hard not to see the value in something like an SMP especially when you factor in availability and price. And I appreciate the kind words Parker!
@@WatchTWM When you see a large web based retailer selling new Subs with tags and stickers for $12+k and offering monthly payments of $129 it says a lot. Rolex's experiment with such minimal product release and then the ADs greed over repeat business and VIPs preference has actually cheapened the brand it turns out.... at least that's how I see it.
I have the great white 300m on my wrist right now, you don't have be a student of watches to know Omega watches are the best value dollar 4 dollar. Exceptional warranty and low maintenance, its a watch to wear, perhaps pass down not flip in my opinion. I really suggest building a relationship with an AD, I can''t say you will have the same experience I have had with Jared's in Knoxville, Tn but the amazing service, detail, pricing and swag more than made up for any grey mkt discount. Ask for John Fair and tell him M. Moore recommended him. Enjoy your watches!
Ok,my 2 cents. I'm the recent, proud owner ,of the Omega seamaster diver 300. Not this watch. More the Specter look,but not the Specter version. I could have bought a Rolex but,to be honest, i see a lot of them around the office, and I like to be a little different. Probably the deciding factor was,I just wanted something different. A few grand wasn't the deciding factor. I built mega yachts for 20 years,and am currently working as a consultant for a company that paints them. I also live abroad an antique Bluewater racing yacht. I was with my father in 1975,when he bought his Rolex GMT Pepsi bezel, in Atlanta, at Bailey, Banks,and Biddle, for $500. The watch he wore before the Rolex, was an Omega seamaster, he purchased in Germany, while he served in the US Air Force,so I figured, not being fond of Rolex Submariner, I'd go Omega. My 300 is a beast. It's not a bad watch, it's a excellent time piece, and,for the desk diver ,adequate for that purpose. I,on the other hand, dive a lot. I'm 60 years old,and find the helium escape valve superfluous, and I own a Tag Aqua-Racer quartz, that looks similar to the Omega in the video. I also own a Seiko 6309-7049, my wife bought new in 1984 ,that needs service,but still runs. Not fond of the Tag. Failed at 6ft scraping the bottom of my sailboat. The Seiko is more sentimental, but no gripes. Now about the Omega seamaster 300 diver. I got the stainless bracelet, grey market, for about half retail, with the box,1 card and the sellers 5 year warranty. Not bad. As a dive tool ? Not good. The lum sucks,and is non-existent on the bezel. At my age,I don't need the date complication,but I have to angle the watch, just right, so I can read the time. I don't dislike the watch. I'll probably buy something else,at some point, and give this one to my son. Until then, I'll service the Seiko, and use it as my dive watch. Been fine for 38 years,so why not ? Hope this comment helps you in some way. Just my opinion. Capt.Bob, SV 27th Chance, Tampa Fl.
@@WatchTWM in it's defense, it probably needed servicing. Not to worry, the Turtle has seen a lot,and never failed me. I was amazed at how well the case,on the pocket watch ,recovered. You do superlative. Well done. Capt.Bob, SV 27th Chance, Tampa Fl. Oh,the Tag has been repaired,though it doesn't dive anymore. Lol
@@WatchTWM I love my G-Shock and I understand the pull for luxury watches. I've just never wanted a super nice watch, until I found the Seamaster. Now I might just have to start saving up. 😉
Haha sounds like a plan! Lots of incredible cheap Breitlings too if you're interested. I had my eye on a SuperOcean 2 for a while when I was saving up for my first luxury timepiece. If you're down for the sporty hardcore look it's a fantastic choice
You could go for an after market Milanese mesh/shark mesh bracelet but that's as far as I've seen, it's not too common to swap out bracelets on the smp, unless of course you're going for a rubber or NATO. Hope that helps!
My dad passed away on February 1st from covid, he left me his omega seamaster 300 with the 8800 movement, it’s bitter sweet having it because my dad loved this watch as much as I do too but I’d give it up if I could have him back, until then I’ll hold on to it until I see him again so I can give it back to him because it’s more his watch then it’ll ever be mine ❤️
My condolences for your loss Sotan, thanks for sharing the touching story, be sure to cherish that watch as I'm sure you're already doing ❤️
May your dad RIP condolences 🙏🏻...he had great taste...carry on the tradition 👍🏻
Hi Sotan, sorry for your loss, my dad passed away a long time ago, it took me 5 years to come to grips with that loss.
Keep it 4 ever bud chin up I wish u the best
Bless his soul.
I’m glad less people like omega, keeps prices down for those who do 😂
Haha now that's the right way to look at things
+ no bling bling and posers
Lol.
I agree! The best kept ‘secret’, as far as I’m concerned! Yes, Rolex invented many features that automatic wristwatches enjoy today: The first, effective, water-resistant case, arguably among the most relevant but Rolex is a bit mundane and their innovations are still there but their watches can only withstand, I believe, between 1000-5000 gauss. The Omega has a capability of 15,000, three+ times Rolex’ capabilities. Even the 8800 movement is a superior movement to the 4130 Rolex caliber. That cyclops eye just never did it for me! I’ll take the date at 6-O-Clock, thank you!
@@edwardpetersii6276 I totally agree with the 8800 calibre comparison, appreciate your detailed insight Edward!
I also pulled the trigger today.
It took a long time for me to do this step. Reading about it, collecting experiences... reviews and and and...
I finally had the opportunity to walk into an AD after today's work. (in the next bigger town near my home)
I saw it in real life for the first time. touched it, put it on my wrist and well... I was not able to walk out of the store without it anymore 💕
It's my first luxury watch ever and an entire new experience.
That dial is so amazing that I can't stop looking at it with a big smile in my face.
I'm so happy with this beauty 😍
Hardest part was choosing the color. But in the end I took the black one.
Congrats on your purchase! Super happy for you haha, you picked the right colour too ;)
Feels like this video was made for me. Im getting this watch this weekend and its my first luxury watch, really excited! Thanks for the video !
I'm excited for you haha it's amazing, you're really gonna be struck when you look at the dial for the first time, which colour did you go for?
des lee Did you get it?
des lee - I got the blue/gray version in July and have been nothing but extremely satisfied with it. You will love yours. Because of its versatility and robust nature it has become my daily wear timepiece. I have swapped it out for an Orient Triton when traveling and working in sketchy areas but that comes with my territory.
You'll love it., I love mine.
How are you loving your watch? Strongly considering getting this watch for my collection.
The _only_ reason to drop 5 figures on a Rolex sport watch is because... everyone knows you dropped 5 figures. Omega is a no-brainer. Great video.
Thanks John!
not everyone knows Rolex pricing ...just those who want one !
There are plenty of fantastic $500-1500 watches that make even buying an Omega seem silly. I guess once a person is willing to actually spend over 5k for a machine on their wrist which has been surpassed in almost every way by technology it’s all about emotion pure and simple, because it sure ain’t about logic. And I have a Rolex gmt so I do get it.
@@gmotionedc5412 I paid less than $400 for my GMT 1675 back in the day
@@msbrownbeast I could have picked up a Rolex Sub on a Navy ship while I was in the Marines in 1967 for $180. I chose a Zodiac Seawolf for $120 instead, thought it looked nicer, still do! If foresight was 20/20 I would have bought the sub and kept it in a box and picked up $17,000 for it today
I went looking for my first omega a couple years ago thinking about getting a speedy but wound up getting a planet ocean (8500). I absolutely love it. I have been an omega fan boi for 35 years and finally own one for myself. I don't dislike rolex at all, but i think their prices are hyper inflated because they have a better marketing department that created an abnormal demand for their watches.
I think you've got a fair outlook, Greg, it's similar to mine too. Definitely, I've got nothing against Rolex but like you said it's so hard to beat Omega's value. That 8500 is a damn beauty too!
One man's experience with both brands over a span of 15 years:
Have owned two Rolex (Explorer 36mm and the old Sub No-Date). Have owned two Omega Seamasters, including my current watch, a 36.5mm Seamaster with black face. Loved all of them honestly. But the Omega have been more consistent as time keepers for me and the lume is much, much better, which is important to me as a mountain trekker who occasionally finds himself out after dark.
Good input. One thing I never get as a watch fan is the obsession with lume. I really don’t care at all. If I need to know the time in the dark I use my phone or if it’s going to be a night bike ride etc I wear one of my G Shocks with a backlight. For explorers/mountain fans there are a ton of great pieces of tech to use. Same as divers watches. I have a few including a Planet Ocean GMT, ( same thing with the GMT complication - completely unnecessary as I can use my phone anywhere in the world and it auto corrects and an app like Miranda will do the business for multiple time zones, or do the maths in my head but I just love the idea and look if it ) but my son who is a Dive Instructor points out serious divers will almost always use a sophisticated Dive Computer these days perhaps with a conventional dive watch as a backup. Anyway I love Omegas and this is just my personal point of view.
@@MarquitoRH Developed an affinity for good watches & good lume as an Army paratrooper. You can't use your headlamp, iphone or whatever to illuminate your watch as you watch the seconds tick down before a deliberate assault.
@@ericstephenson145 Good point. Chapeau to you. Braver than me man ! 👍
@@ericstephenson145 as a former Paratrooper myself, I have to agree 👍
Well with luxury brands like omega I like the fact that they are more dedicated in the actual product itself rather than focusing on marketing strategies like rolex beside I like the fact that it is more hidden to public nowadays when we talk about a luxury watch we all reminded of rolex so In this sense I belive omega is more exclusive and what I call it for people with more taste. If you are wearing an omega not only that tells that you are wealthy but also it indicates that you are also smart enough not to pay the crazy inflated price of a rolex.
It shows that you're a much more secure person, not trying to shout and catch attention.
More refined. Discreet.
The 321 and Snoopy are more expensive than most Rolexes. Yet they are more discreet. E
Best regards
you don't have to be wealthy to wear an Omega - at least in the US
@@immabee542 pretty much all this says is instead of buying a boat or motorcycle you bought a luxury watch
@@super1million11 pretty sure an average used motorcycle is still more expensive than an Omega tho. You can get new Omega models for under 2K nowadays from the grey market.
Even ten, fifteen years ago Omega was on par if not better than Rolex. Overall build quality, coaxial escapement, clasp, just to name a few points. I could have picked up a Submariner as my first luxury watch back in 2008 but instead I went for the blue Bond SMP 300 and a black Planet Ocean on a rubber strap just a few months later, followed by the orange PO chrono one year later. Yes, I am an Omega fanboy and my parents also wear Omega divers since a few years. Especially my mother gets a lot of compliments for her sword hand SMP.
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@whereRbearsTeeth wow! You really love Rolex so much huh... I saw you trolling on other people's comments on other videos on other channels. Talk about dedication 😅
I'm an owner of my Seamaster 300 since 1967. ( I was 15) It is still telling the correct time every day and has gone up in value! My most beautiful watch.
Don't ever let go of that piece! Must be a true stunner I bet
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Great story Jan
I have a few Rolexes, but I am sick of paying the waiting game for the new ones I want and no way am I paying more than retail on the grey market. I’ve also had issues with Rolex ADs with whom I have a solid buying history with, playing games by wanting me to purchase watches I don’t want, (and at higher price margins than the ones I want), for the privilege of being somewhere on the list to get the watches I do want. I find that to be fairly unethical.
I wanted 2020 to end on a good note, so on December 31, I went out and bought an Omega Seamaster 300M. ...My first Omega. And I love it. And even better, I walked into the AD - a store I’d never been in before and with whom I have zero buying history - and I was able to look at the watch I was thinking about purchasing, along with several others. They treated me like a valued customer the very moment I walked in the door, and they had inventory! I left the store on my original visit to give myself a few days to decide if I really wanted to purchase the watch or not. Five days later, I went in and purchased it. It was the best purchase I made in 2020 and wearing it every day since has been a joy. I’m going to cancel the order I have had in with the Rolex AD for the last four months. I’m not even interested in purchasing another Rolex until the games they’re playing with supply changes. And I’m already considering purchasing a different Omega that I looked at when I went to purchase my Seamaster. Two Omegas for the price of one Rolex? Yes, please!
Life is short. I don’t want to wait months, or even years, to get a Rolex when I’ve got the money to spend and want a new watch right now. The look, feel and quality of this Omega has impressed me; the AD treated me like a valued customer; and I know I’ll actually be able to look at and purchase the watch I want...when I want it, because they have stock available. Sold. I’m a fan.
I agree with you fully Robert, and I think the fact Omega has gained so much traction in the last few years has been a testament to their vast improvement in quality, closing the gap with them and Rolex. I'm sure what's also partly at play is like you said, you can actually expect to leave the store with an Omega when you want to buy one, whereas you're handed a waiting list over at Rolex haha
You have to be patient with Rolex, and play the long game. If you can do that, you will be rewarded. I didn't settle, got the heavy hitter pieces I wanted.
@@brandonnickerson8934 life is too short to wait. i have money today i will want to get a watch today not 2-3years later. i might not be in same financial situation, or worse dead.
@@alijawed5389
A Pelagos, Seamaster, or Speedy would be perfect.
Well said! I am in total agreement...
I have the automatic Omega M300 Professional Blue Face with the coaxial movement. The bezel is the ceramic type. I have it for about 5 years. I just recently had a cleaning and maintenance done. The date number is on the right side 3 O'clock position.
As for accuracy I found it to average about +2 to -2 seconds per day depending on my activity. I am wearing it 24/7.
Hope you're still loving it Jerry! Seamaster blue is a lovely shade
I literally just purchased this exact piece and absolutely fell in love with this after my first few days of wear. People who normally do not notice timepieces actually comment on this watch.
Of course, it's a fabulous piece that catches the eye, great choice , I'm glad you're liking it Chris!
Having owned both Rolex Submariner 11610 and the Omega Seamaster with 2500D movement it was no contest. The Rolex destroyed it. But when the new Omega Seamaster 2018 came and the 8800 movement, it was game over. Sold my Sub for 10k (box and papers) and mice a nice little profit.
Owning the new Seamaster for almost 2 years, I've never looked back. Even with the new 2020 Submariner its was pretty Meh. Took Rolex awhile to catch up to Omega. With a huge increase in price and an automatic 2 year fantasy waitlist it's not even worth it any more.
Almost 10k for a diver? Nope. If I'm crossing that threshold I'm looking Blancpan, AP, PP, VC, etc...
Now this is the kind of insight I wanted to hear, as someone who's never owned a submariner and in today's market probably won't pick one up seeing as how there's fierce competition. Espeically with Rolex's latest increasingly conservative changes to the lineup I'm feeling alot of lack of imagination that I see Omega working hard to close the gap in. Now I by no means think Rolex is bad, as an owner of one they're fantastic. It's just hard to justify taking a sub today and our opinions seem to match up perfectly regarding the contest between sub and smp. Thanks for the insight!
@@WatchTWM Of course. I think it helps too that I'm in my mid 30s and knew what Rolex was all about Pre 2018. Back in the 2000's were you could literally walk into any AD, get a sports model with a 10-20% discount. Those were the days.
Long gone are those days lmao
Hey guys I've owned my 2500D for just over 2 yrs now and to me not having anything else to compare it with it's the mutt's nuts as far as I'm concerned. Saying that the latest Seamaster is getting massive reviews so after an absolute shitty year here in England 🏴 I'm going to treat myself to the blue on steel, my SMPc is black so it'll be a nice change, keep well guys and thanks for a top review 👍
@@andrewwheeler8591 thanks for your comment Andrew, wishing you good health as well my friend! also I'm adding "the mutt's nuts" to my vocabulary 😂
Great bang for buck and no waiting lists 🙏
You're right about that Charlie!
I recently bought this watch for myself. I paid full retail at an AD, and I have ZERO regrets!
Think about all the horror stories that luxury watch owners tell, and then imagine how many of those stories were because they said “I don’t need that much water resistance.” “What’s the point of so much anti-magnetism?” “Who even noticed chronometer accuracy?” Meanwhile, Seamaster owners have a stress-free, over-built, bada** watch; and if you think divers aren’t dressy, ask James Bond his opinion.
Definitely! The toughness and the co-axial movements keep the stress about your watch low
A lot of places do discounts on Omega. I bought mine at 15 % off, full price AD?
@@sifutones I visited 2 Omega AD and they wouldn't even do a 10% discounts.
I agree. I’m looking into getting the SM300. AD isn’t offering discounts at this time, but I’d never buy a watch over $1000 anywhere but an AD. The slightest chance of a fake, or unseen damage would always be in the back of my mind. Also, seeing the Rolex shelves bear makes me question the integrity of the brand.
Just bought at AD with bracelet. No discounts…sales did order me the black rubber strap at no cost though. Saw my veteran DL and threw it in for free 👍🏻
I had the last gen SMP and a 2017 no date sub. I always favored the sub over the Seamaster. I sold the old Seamaster and bought a new 2020 model. Now the Sub sits on my nightstand and I wear the Seamaster everyday. Great watch!
Bingo proof right here omega was onto something that pulled submariner fans away
Im in the same situation. Seamaster 2018 > Sub
How are you liking the Seamaster bracelet compared to the Sub? A lot of folks are complaining about sharp edges & general lack of comfort of the bracelet.
The edges are not sharp in the slightest bit. It may not be quite as refined of a bracelet as a Rolex, but still very nice and it’s comfortable.
I have 2 Omega's, Aqua Terra in white and the SMP 300 in black, exactly like in the video.
I'm very happy with both, I enjoy wearing them.
That's a stunning sports/classy collection, a definite winning combo, nice picks!
I bought my 300 SMP in 2019 after I sold my Tudor BB58. No regrets at all. A great classic diver that is as good as any Submariner.
You should have kept both you tightass
Bang for the buck I'll take an Omega or Grand Seiko over ANY of Rolex's offerings. I just think they offer more in their movement technology and in my opinion are aesthetically more pleasing. Consider lastly the price gouging that is occuring with Rolex and it is a no brainier.
Definitely! Not to mention constant fresh new designs, and no waiting lists, for half the price. Like you said John, it's a no brainer. Appreciate your input!
Excellent review! I was looking into buying a Rolex until today, where I was honestly told by my dealer that after waiting for a year for one that there’s a minimal chance of getting a Sub without a purchase history. They told me it would be until at least 2022 until they start getting models in regularly. This looks like a great alternative because I love the Omega technology and the fact that I’ll have money leftover without compromising on anything other than the Rolex name.
Thanks Noah! And yeah it's crazy the wait lists are insane, although I will say I talked to one dealer and he showed me a watch that was "waitlisted", and said there's some shady things that go on, like they won't show you certain watches unless you're a big shot customer. Kind of annoying this stuff happens but regardless I hope you find the watch you're looking for!
@Daytona 6263 this is solid advice. I can't think of enough reason to not buy a watch for investment. Besides, 90% of watches would be a losing strategy anyway. Would take a large fortune to make a small fortune as they say haha
Ordered my first Omega Aqua Terra GMT
This is my first luxury watch and I couldn't be happier. My Seamaster is the stainless/yellow gold version and it is drop-dead gorgeous. I don't wear it in water (personal preference), but it's on my wrist 95% of the time. My plans are to keep it there until the bucket has been kicked. A Grand Seiko accompanies me if I go somewhere formal. I'm retired, so that is when I wear the "dress" T-shirt!
Yup I'd agree Steven, it's hard to go wrong with this thing, especially as a first luxury piece, enjoy it!
@stephen fitts...how I envy you...I recently got the black smp as seen on this review...but the sedna gold is what I really wanted...enjoy my friend
What a refreshing take and review! I was set on a GMT Master-II at one point but it's no longer worth the hassle to me. Overpriced gray market stock, AD waitlist games and "pay-to-play for the watch you really want" shenanigans may likely sour watch enthusiasts to Rolex over time. It was a huge turn-off for me and I've come to have a new-found appreciation for Omega with the Seamaster 300M simply because of their innovative approach with METAS certification. Rolex seemingly continues to rest on its laurels a bit too much. Cheers!
Appreciate your kind and words and input Jens! Definitley agree Omega is the underdog that comes out on top in terms of value
I have both the GMT Master ll and the 'Seaweed' SMP300. They are both great and although I love the bracelet on the Rolex, I find the Seamaster a better daily wearer.
I love having a perfect time machine on my wrist, everytime i look at my planet ocean with orange assents, it makes me smile...
I agree with you 100% I own four rolexes and now this will be my second omega I also just purchased the Omega speedmaster Moon watch these are far and beyond the Rolex. I love my rolexes but I will definitely stick with omega from now on. Much better bang for the buck and the prices of these rolexes have just gone through the roof and it's ridiculous. Thanks for your awesome review
I’ve had friends who were mugged and hospitalized for their Rolex watch. Sad our society is so violent, but no Omega acquaintances who’ve been mugged for their watch. Omegas keep better time and have longer service intervals. Ask me how I know!
If I had to guess how you knew all this it was because you’re an intelligent guy who actually owns an Omega and has first hand experience? 🤔
That box makes it feel like you should be sitting on your yacht while unboxing.
Hahah I wish!
@@WatchTWM Actually, I did.
I flipped my Rolex. I plan on keeping my SMP and Planet Ocean forever.
Those are both awesome watches, with PO do you have?
@@WatchTWM I have the 2531.80. My PO is newer with the Coaxial movement, but I love the old movement just as much. They are both amazingly aapccurate.
I love the Omega seamaster professional chronograph 300, its design style and the watch craftsmanship together with the choice of materials used (i chose the rose gold and ceramic) made it an easy choice. Its regardless of the brand name, i have a rolex but the Omega is just such a good looking timepiece.
Just bought last week white dial 🤍 it
A gorgeous colour, especially with the lines I think it works really well with white!
I couldn’t agree more even though I love the Rolex brand and throughout my life I’ve owned 6 at one time , but omega have closed the gap and I believe they’re on the same par as Rolex if not a better brand. Omega #1
Definitely Karl, they've done a great job in the last few years espeically, appreciate your input!
Omega is a great watch,full of innovations,but in term of accuracy,they still fall behind rolex,even compared to my tudor with their new manufacture movement,the cal 8800 metas cert still can’t get the +1s per day,maybe i get the not so accurate copy after all
This is definitely a watch that has to be seen in person/on the wrist.
I wasn't blown away until I saw one in person and tried it on.
The intro was 🔥🔥🔥 my dude! Bro I think I would buy this watch just for the box, man wtff so classy 🤩
Right?! And yeah you can actually buy the box only, for about $200 on ebay lmao
@@WatchTWM HAHAH really?? Wow, people know the box is worth the buy 😂
Keeps the value of your watch higher for resale actually if you happened to buy one without a box
Got mine this weekend and I love it. Every time I look at the time, I smile and admire the beauty of it.
I’ve had a Omega Seamaster since 2000 and I have worn it daily, its had nocks and scrapes on some fairly rough stuff with no signs of failing, would I buy omega again you bet, in fact I’m considering an X33 as my next one 🥰
Very nice video, crammed with terrific information. I have two Seamasters, one I've had for about 30 years, gold bezel with a black face but is only 36mm;. I a second one a little over a years ago, 41 mm with a blue bezel & face, both are quartz which I prefer to an automatic. Yes, I'm looking around for a another Seamaster but with a black bezel & face. When I got my first Omega, I asked the jeweler what was the difference with one selling for $1700 vs $800 or $900, the less expensive watches have plastic gears vs the more expensive metal gears. I do like the Seamaster over the Speedmaster since I don't like to have busy face on the watch besides, I really doubt I would take it off to time someone in a race. Overall, the Seamaster is made to IMPRESS.
Appreciate the kind comments Dave! You won't regret the black one 💪
I own the white dial version, for the price I think it's hard to find a better beater. Every detail from the box to the movement is well beyond what you would expect at this price. I've been wearing mine for a few months now and it still brings me a lot of joy looking at it each day.
No kidding, even as a one piece collection it does a phenomenal job I find, but I totally agree it's amazing value for money
I choose omega 100%. Rolex is way too overrated, especially in hiphop. also its the most faked watch out there. Omega is stealthy and luxurious. as the saying goes 'buy a Rolex to impress others, buy an omega to impress yourself;
Great insight Mark! Love your channel by the way 👊
@@WatchTWM thanks man!!
Nice review of the Omega SMP 300 Diver. I got mine in October 2018, when it was just released. The dial is beautiful, indoors or outdoors, it is nice to look at. More importantly, mine is dead accurate, keeping nearly +0 spd in accuracy. I'd like a SS Rolex professional model one day but I will not pay over MSRP for one.
That accuracy is quite impressive, and thanks for the kind words Tom!
I recently got the white dial on rubber strap. The most stunning and best fitting 42mm watch I’ve ever worn. I have a 6.5 in wrist. I have a pelagos 42 titanium, and this feels more in place
Great video. I own a Rolex Sub and the Omega Seamaster you are reviewing here. Agree with your comments on the omega lifting it’s game and being comparable to a Rolex sub. Nice balanced review man.
Appreciate your kind words my friend !
I totally agree with you! Rolex is ‘overhyped’, overpriced, 904L stainless steel is ‘not’ better than 316L. It’s a little more corrosion resistant and shiny but also a little softer and prone to scratches and the triple lock crown system is nice on the Rolex but ‘overkill’ and the gaskets in the Omega ‘more’ than protect the water resistance of the Seamaster! The Omega is also more accurate! I know a person who owns both a GMT Rolex and a Seamaster. He has a 3135 movement in the Rolex and an 8800 caliber in the Seamaster. He says the Seamaster is ‘more’ accurate. You may argue that the new, 3235 Rolex movement is better but I’ve read many threads online that say it isn’t. For what it’s worth, that’s what I hear! Personally, the designs of Rolex ‘hardly’ if ever really appealed to me! However, the Omega watches always stoked my interest. If you’re going by history, read up ‘carefully’ and if you’re a Rolex fan, you may be disappointed in what you find! Rolex has a ‘distinct’ design that many appreciate and love but ultimately, it is a ‘heavily’ marketed watch that ‘touts’ innovated designs! Some of those designs were ‘bought’ or ‘acquired’ and not ‘created’ by Rolex of it’s founders and Rolex was ‘not’ the first ‘serialized’, publicly offered ‘five’ watch! That honor belongs to Omega and not even BlancPain. The ‘Marine’ in 1932. Enough said!
Just brought mine yesterday. Love it!!
Glad you like it Lawrie, she's a beauty!
Rolex your buying into a brand, Omega your buying a timepiece. They will both outlive the original owner and if you have the dollar buy what makes you feel good.
That's a pretty fair an accurate perspective , have to agree! Although I do think there's a brand you're buying into with Omega as well
Very well filmed! My favorite part is the back foooshoo
It's pretty stunning on the back, can't get enough of that movement!
I sold my Seamaster and bought an 114060. Couldnt be happier. No comparison and best decision ever.
Happy for your purchase J, enjoy!
Hold onto that. Only in production for 8 years. Last 40mm. What a stunner. No Omega, compares to it.
Anyone here have an Omega sea master 300 with a 6.5” wrist?
yes! me 17 centimeters and it looks great!
I do, no issues
Recently bought a 2541.80 and I’m absolutely loving it, such an elegant timepiece.
The title is giving me alpha m flashbacks lol. Flipping fantastic video tho, those b-roll shots are top tier 🔥
Haha am I off the hook for putting Omega instead of MVMT in the title? 😂 And thanks boss!
Just curious, is the new omega seamaster bezel have some fraction of a mm "play" on the bezel? its like the bezel have a bit of give movement...really tiny side to side movement..is it normal? its like tiny bit loose but i know its not actually loose...and have small metallic sound when you tap the bezel...some people said that's not flaw as long as there is perfect alignment, but i don't know, what do you think? i was quite panic when i first received the watch.
I used to owned breitling avenger chrono 43 mm and i feel breitling bezel is rock solid and a bit stiff to turn (well sometimes too stiff to turn).
To be honest I found this one way too tight, didn’t experience any loosening either. If anything I’ve heard the complaint very often that they’re just annoying to turn especially because the grip on the scalloped bezel isn’t great . They should be easy to adjust if you take it to a jeweller if you have that issue though, I’ve heard of people resetting them at home on the forums but personally I wouldn’t touch a watch this expensive myself 😅 Hope that helps!
Yes the grip its not that good...thx for the reply...i look closer on your video, my bezel movement is exactly like your video on 4:40 - 4:42...there is slight like "loose" movement on the bezel before the "click" comes next...
@@some12see It might just be hard to tell because my hand is covering so much of the basil so you might actually be mistaken my finger movement. I agree the grip is not very good but I personally can’t say that this one is loose, it probably looks loose because my finger slips slightly. Hope that helps!
@@WatchTWM can you please be kind to have a look at this link? Just want to make sure one more time that my watch hopefully is normal...thx in advanced 🙏
ruclips.net/video/-vYdlMPrR_A/видео.html
Own one and I will keep it for life. Simply beautiful.
Right there with you Dev!
I actually sold my seamaster 300m white dial for the new 41mm sub date. Don’t get me wrong, I really loved the seamaster, but I really found it hard to see the date complication. Maybe my eyes need checking, but I really like the Cyclops on the sub for that reason.
I also think the sub date looks more “timeless”. In 30 years i can hazard a guess that my submariner won’t look out of place compared to the latest version, however the seamaster changes a lot, and I can’t begin to imagine what it will look like.
I think the sub is more timeless and the seamaster more flashy and modern ( for now).
Gonna have to agree with you there Phil, the sub definitley has kept its charm throughout the decades.
@@WatchTWM yeah I feel confident I can pass the sub down to my kids and it won’t look out of place as they grow older. I think that has a value to it.
@@alexpiptom and I can't think of a better gift to inherit ;) kudos to them and to you!
@@WatchTWM Thanks! And thanks for the content, I only recently discovered your channel, but it’s nice to see honest opinions without the forced controversy, it’s too rare these days! 👌
Thanks a bunch Phil it's all for the awesome peeps like you! 👊
I have the grey sea master 300 it’s amazing. It’s the best bang for your buck. Love it.
Totally agree Fabricio!
I thought I wanted the gray, until someone pointed out that it looks like a Dallas Cowboys watch. That stopped the train right on the tracks.
You got to see this watch in person! Way more beautiful than what it looks in picture❤️
Definitley agree with you there Alvin!
I have to agree. I was luke warm to the new wave dial design, as I was crazy about the old wave dial. But, after seeing one in person this weekend, I placed my order for a blue one this morning.
IMO, the Submariner is a classic watch. It looks beautiful and will endure. But, I prefer my Seamaster 300m. I find it more interesting to look at and I think the underlying technology is superior. The daniel's escapement was one of the reasons I bought mine. If I had to choose between a vintage Submariner and a modern Seamaster, I might have to think for a bit though.
Definitely, although there's something to be said about the charm of owning an icon like the submariner, it's not like the smp is "un-iconic" and I do agree with you about the technology being superior. Interesting to see what Rolex will clap back within coming years, especially knowing how long they take to make any changes to their lineup, meanwhile omega just tries to leap as far forward as they can and don't play it conservative at all.
I had a vintage submariner it had hollow links, not a fan. I also own a Rolex GMT Master 11, beautiful watch but scratches easily. My next purchase will be an Omega SeaMaster 300!
Ive grown to like the new wave dial on these models, but I do wish they would give you the option of having the seahorse emblem on the case-back. I used to love seeing that on the back when I owned a Seamaster
Ah a classic lover I see haha, you know with their engraving technology they really could make quite a deep and detailed seahorse but I’m sure they want to show off their improvements and decorations in the movement more than retaining its classic look. Can’t argue you with you though!
Just glad got a black Submariner Date this year. What a Beauty but Omega makes finde watches too.
Honestly a sub still is a cracking watch, it's jsut hard to justify the market price today I find. Which ref number did you pick up?
Just got the Seamaster 300. Love it and your comparison to the Rolex Submariner. This watch just needs a tampered bracelet and it would be perfect.
The lack of a tapered bracelet is a complaint alot of people are having in these comments , would definitley be nice to have I agree, congrats on the purchase by the way!
Great video, thanks for that. Just as a matter of interest, my 300M is just over a year old now, and a week ago I decided to put it on the timegrapher, it was less than a second a day out measured in one position with zero beat error which is certainly good enough for me.
Thanks Harvey! I think that level of precision would do most if not all of us jsut fine, even by Rolex standards, nicely done
I have 2020 submariner 124060 and this 2018 SMP 300 black dial as part of my small collection. Honestly, I like the SMP 300 better than my sub, specially on the rubber strap. It feels better on my wrist and more elegant, classy and sporty at the same time. Also, my SMP 300 is my most accurate watch, running 2sec/week. Btw, I love your video presentation. More power!
Appreciate your kind support! Honestly I think it's very apparent that people are finding omega is a very close substitute for a sub, didn't expect your accuracy to be better on your smp although I can't say I'm totally surprised. Either way they're both fantastic watches. If you HAD to pick one which would it be though 👀👀
@@WatchTWM to be honest, I bought the sub thinking to sell it to generate a cashflow. I bought the SMP 300 because I like it. But for the meantime, I will keep them both since I have only 4 watches in my collection. The SMP is much nicer in person and getting most wrist time. I will keep it and will pass it to my next generation. 😁
That's quite the watch to pass down, hope you have someone special in mind!
Love the white dial, black bezel version of this. Hoping it will be my next watch
Cheers to that Mark!
High quality video and smooth narration! I love the panda and chrome dial, will purchase it this year 🤞🏻
Thanks Dhruv! Hope you get it soon, she's a beauty, you won't regret it!
It really is horses for courses. I cannot see one really any better than the other. With reference to the watches, not the bracelets, there is not much in it other than determining which you like the look of. They both use premium materials, have similar power reserves, in-house movements (the Daniels escapement seems overhyped to me though) and prestige. The main reason I have never purchased an Omega is the bracelet, which compared to the Rolex, seems of lesser quality. I do like some Omegas and may get one anyway in the near future.
That's a fair point Allan, not everyone is a fan of this tank tread bracelet, and perosnally I do find the oyster bracelet more comfortable although I like the uniqueness of the smp bracelet
Agree 💯
lovely watch ...cheaper bracelet and that takes a lot of beating ...more than the watch itself. Locking mechanism is sloppy
I know what you mean. My dad passed away in 2010, I'd give up the rest of my life to spend one more day with him. God bless you both.
I'm sorry for your loss Carl. My condolences and I wish you the best, I'm sure he was a great man.
At least you can walk into a shop and come out with one , Rolex on the other hand 🥱
Haha good point!
3 things...1) Love the watch, planning to get one soon. 2) Love your review - Now I'm certain I'm not going to make the wrong choice with the SMP300M Prof. 3) Love that "Reinventing The Steel" Razorback on your wall 😁😁😁🤟🤟🤟
Hahaha he knows the guitar! Appreciate the kind words, good to have you around here Mohamad!
I like omega more
It's hard not to with what they're putting out these days
@@WatchTWMOmega will be my first "luxury" watch for sure.
@@ryderflips7287 can't go wrong Matthew, so many damn good pieces to find at not ridiculous prices
@@WatchTWM indeed
@Ant Bo 9k on the low end haha
Can anyone tell me what is the dial size on this watch. I have no luck buying watches online. All seems to have too small dial for me
I always wanted an Omega as the were used on the moon and they were used as the Bond watches and they were just so well made, other brands were of no interest to me. I bought my Seamaster 300 ten years ago and it still looks great l used to just use it for special occasions but now I wear is five days a week. Might as well enjoy it and while it’s great to see Omega getting the recognition it deserves I won’t be selling it ever.
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I tried the black face 42mm version on today. It is a nice watch and I would like to buy it, but it's annoyingly too small for my 19cm/7.5" wrist! I know they've tooled a 43.5mm version in ceramic (no red highlights, no date, and 1.5x cost!) so why can't they do this model based on that case sizing? For now, I'll carry on wearing my 45.5mm Planet Ocean 600M chrono but I would like a non-chrono watch to wear for a change. I know some people comment hoping certain larger watches could be made for their smaller wrists, but it works both ways! There are a lot of watches I like that are just too small, especially 40mm and under which look like they're made for children!
I own this exact model love it can’t stop admiring it’s beauty and as a poor mechanic I could afford it
You have great taste Michael haha I agree! Best part is like you said it's an attainable grail
I owned same watch and last week I exchanged with white dial
I have this exact watch with white dial. It really is my perfect watch. I was tempted by the black dial too. To think that I could have BOTH for the price of a Submariner 😄 no contest
I've owned multiple Rolexes, Breitlings, and Omegas. The difference is that I've ended up selling/trading all of those Breitlings, and all but one of those Rolexes, but I still own every Omega I've ever bought. Omega is the way.
Great video! Looking forward to purchasing the blue model soon.
Thanks John! The blue's a beauty for sure
This watch is the new daddy! Omega OMG
Daddy chillll (but yeah it's awesome haha)
Just bought my SMP with blue dial. Loving it....
Very well made video !
Thanks boss!
What are the required service intervals for this watch?
Hi Will, this is one of their coaxial movements which, if you read around, you’ll see some of them might need servicing a little earlier than the Omega standard 5-7 year mark. With that said I haven’t heard of anyone personally having issues even after 7 years of no servicing so take that with a grain of salt!
Just bought this watch today 👌
Awesome, happy for you Conor, what do you think?
Congrats! 👍
Went to buy my first luxury watch after 2 years of research. Wanted a Rolex. Found out its like a 2-3 year wait. Went to Omega, found a watch far more beautiful and functional than a Rolex and laid down $13k for it. Your lose Rolex.
The only problem: it’s not a sub
I was waiting for this comment lmao
Said the blinkered Rolex fanboy 🤣 Great review btw 👍
@@andrewwheeler8591 haha, appreciate it Andrew!
Completely agree. I own an SMP, a 1999 model, and I wear it daily. I also own a 2002 Rolex kermit and a 2009 white face daytona, out of which I wear the kermit rarely and the daytona never. Partly due to pricing as I live in London where watch theft is at an all time high, and partly due to condition. I put my SMP on a rubber strap so no concerns about scratches on the bracelet. The daytona bezel seems to get scratched just by looking at it too. I have been tempted by the new SMP as it looks great but I can't part with the one I have and don't need two
Watched a video a while back about some guy talking about watches, he happened to live in London and said the same thing about theft, it's really that bad it seems?
@@WatchTWM Really bad. A guy from my gym was stabbed to death a few years back for his date-just 2 not far from where I live. The link to the story is below. It's so bad here this kind of thing doesn't even make mainstream news. Only local news covers it.
www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/18928311.greenwich-man-killed-danny-pearce-rolex-jailed/
@@christopherw179 holy crap! That's an absolute disgrace ,stay safe out there Christopher.
@@christopherw179 also an arab man
Having bought the Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich , And the Speedmaster moonphase in Blue in the last month i thought i was done with buying watches for a while , but then i saw this and went to the local Boutique to have a look and totally agree video does not do this watch credit, Stunning piece with great movement and very well priced for what you are getting, i bought White Dial bu they are all stunning........ Thx for the video
Agreed Steve, definitley a piece to be seen with your own eye. Thanks for watching and the kind comments!
My wife just got me this timepiece for my birthday. The watch is incredible. Simply loving it.
I own a OP39 Dark Rhodium, really nice watch, I had to send it back to RSC for service, as I was in there one particular watch stood out to me, it was the 300m Tokyo special with white dial and blue bezel and hands, omg it was unbelievable, i asked to see it, within a few minutes I bought it there and then, its a cracking watch, Omega have really stepped up their game.
Where in Canada can we get best prices only authorized Omega dealer??
Thanks for sharing. I ordered my first Omega Aqua Terra GMT. I had a Tissot T touch for many years and then I sold it... for close to the price I paid for it. (10 years later).
I got Omega fever, I also want the 300M too. Not to mention my daily wearer is my Apple 6 watch... I’ll probably wear both😃
Beautiful watch! Did you get the world timer with the globe in the center or just the GMT function?
I just treated myself to this watch with silver dial , blue bezel and blue rubber band. I find the calendar really hard to read.
I think with the silver the date wheel blends a bit more doesn't it?
@@WatchTWM Same colour. Also the calendar number sits a bit below the dial surface which doesn’t help.
I love it when they have names like Seamaster and Submariner and then they tell you not to expose it to salt water!
I own an Omega Seamaster but I’m incredibly jealous of anybody who owns a Rolex because it is so clearly superior to my cheaper Omega..
Hey man price isn't everything, and it certainly doesn't always correlate with any sort of superiority. In fact the only thing watch enthusiasts should be banding together against in my opinion is fashion watches. Those need to disappear haha
I what way do you see a Rolex superior?
Purchased mine last week, couldn’t be happier!
Great video!
Thanks Jason! Glad you're enjoying your purchase!
I really want one but I’m unsure of what colour to go for, black or blue?
I also like the Tudor Black Bay so it’s between that or the Omega, haven’t decided yet 100%!
Ouf that's a very common dilemma between those two. Not gonna lie the black bay holds a special place in my heart, the burgundy ETA model is the one to go for for me personally. The in house is a chunky chunky thing. Also you're getting an aluminium bezel, which while yes it's more classical it doesn't offer the resistance of the ceramic. Dollar for dollar I think the seamaster wins hands down as far as what the best value is, but the Black Bay brings a different set of advantages to the table in terms of more classical and traditional characteristics
@@WatchTWM very true, also value held seems to differentiate, the black bay sells for not far off retail whereas the seamaster is a worth a grand less the second you walk out the shop. I think I do prefer the seamaster, just need to decide colour.
@@cwuzii Sounds like your minds already made up, as for the colour only you can be the judge. This black model has this very deep quality it has its hard to explain fully in words that's the worst part about talking about watches on the internet lol
@@WatchTWM yeah I think I should go inside the omega shop and see if they will let me see both in person and maybe try them on. I always preferred the blue seamaster and then maybe I’ll buy a submariner in black so that way I don’t have two blacks, but since seeing the black seamaster I love it as much as the blue! Very hard decision indeed! Plus with the submariner being so hard to get (5 year waiting list in the uk) I might not even end up having one sadly. First world problems 🤦🏻♂️
Great video and I love seeing the black dial/black bezel. I prefer it to the white dial/black bezel. Every dbag with a credit card can get a sub on the grey market, I think the SMP is classier honestly. When a Rolex dealer tells you you can't get a Submariner without a purchase history with them, I'm out.
You bring up some good points, hard not to see the value in something like an SMP especially when you factor in availability and price. And I appreciate the kind words Parker!
@@WatchTWM When you see a large web based retailer selling new Subs with tags and stickers for $12+k and offering monthly payments of $129 it says a lot. Rolex's experiment with such minimal product release and then the ADs greed over repeat business and VIPs preference has actually cheapened the brand it turns out.... at least that's how I see it.
I have the great white 300m on my wrist right now, you don't have be a student of watches to know Omega watches are the best value dollar 4 dollar. Exceptional warranty and low maintenance, its a watch to wear, perhaps pass down not flip in my opinion. I really suggest building a relationship with an AD, I can''t say you will have the same experience I have had with Jared's in Knoxville, Tn but the amazing service, detail, pricing and swag more than made up for any grey mkt discount. Ask for John Fair and tell him M. Moore recommended him. Enjoy your watches!
Just bought the Seamaster Professional with the black band and the Nato black/grey. Beautiful, love it. Great video bro
Glad you like your purchase Jay! Appreciate the support 👊
Ok,my 2 cents. I'm the recent, proud owner ,of the Omega seamaster diver 300. Not this watch. More the Specter look,but not the Specter version. I could have bought a Rolex but,to be honest, i see a lot of them around the office, and I like to be a little different. Probably the deciding factor was,I just wanted something different. A few grand wasn't the deciding factor. I built mega yachts for 20 years,and am currently working as a consultant for a company that paints them. I also live abroad an antique Bluewater racing yacht. I was with my father in 1975,when he bought his Rolex GMT Pepsi bezel, in Atlanta, at Bailey, Banks,and Biddle, for $500. The watch he wore before the Rolex, was an Omega seamaster, he purchased in Germany, while he served in the US Air Force,so I figured, not being fond of Rolex Submariner, I'd go Omega. My 300 is a beast. It's not a bad watch, it's a excellent time piece, and,for the desk diver ,adequate for that purpose. I,on the other hand, dive a lot. I'm 60 years old,and find the helium escape valve superfluous, and I own a Tag Aqua-Racer quartz, that looks similar to the Omega in the video. I also own a Seiko 6309-7049, my wife bought new in 1984 ,that needs service,but still runs. Not fond of the Tag. Failed at 6ft scraping the bottom of my sailboat. The Seiko is more sentimental, but no gripes. Now about the Omega seamaster 300 diver. I got the stainless bracelet, grey market, for about half retail, with the box,1 card and the sellers 5 year warranty. Not bad. As a dive tool ? Not good. The lum sucks,and is non-existent on the bezel. At my age,I don't need the date complication,but I have to angle the watch, just right, so I can read the time. I don't dislike the watch. I'll probably buy something else,at some point, and give this one to my son. Until then, I'll service the Seiko, and use it as my dive watch. Been fine for 38 years,so why not ? Hope this comment helps you in some way. Just my opinion. Capt.Bob, SV 27th Chance, Tampa Fl.
Appreciate your detailed write up my friend! Sad to hear your Tag couldn't live up to standard though...
@@WatchTWM in it's defense, it probably needed servicing. Not to worry, the Turtle has seen a lot,and never failed me. I was amazed at how well the case,on the pocket watch ,recovered. You do superlative. Well done. Capt.Bob, SV 27th Chance, Tampa Fl. Oh,the Tag has been repaired,though it doesn't dive anymore. Lol
I agree with you.. the only thing thats subjective are looks.. other than that its facts. Omega is the better watch. Period.
Hard to argue otherwise, Darren. It's an incredible value for money for sure!
To be perfectly honest, I've never been a luxury watch guy, my nicest watch is a $50 G-Shock, but the Omega Seamaster is damn beautiful
Nothing wrong with being a g shock man! I was one for a long time, but I definitley agree with you she's a beauty haha
@@WatchTWM I love my G-Shock and I understand the pull for luxury watches. I've just never wanted a super nice watch, until I found the Seamaster. Now I might just have to start saving up. 😉
Haha sounds like a plan! Lots of incredible cheap Breitlings too if you're interested. I had my eye on a SuperOcean 2 for a while when I was saving up for my first luxury timepiece. If you're down for the sporty hardcore look it's a fantastic choice
I am sorry about your loss. The watch is beautiful. Keep it ticking.
Are there any metal bracelet alternatives?
You could go for an after market Milanese mesh/shark mesh bracelet but that's as far as I've seen, it's not too common to swap out bracelets on the smp, unless of course you're going for a rubber or NATO. Hope that helps!