I do a quick video on why I bought the Omega Seamaster 300m professional and how it slots into my collection. I compare the gap which the Omega fills in my watch collection.
Glad you finally saw the light big Mike 😂 I wear my Speedmaster every day and never think about anybody noticing it. The other day I dropped off my wife’s ring at the jewelry store to get cleaned and they had a brand new sub no date that I tried on. I absolutely loved it but knew that I would always worry in the back of my mind. Omega‘s do a great job of flying under the radar, even the ultra expensive ones are only known by other watch enthusiasts not the general public.
Hello Michael, my husband is a huge Rolex fan boy, he has 3 generations of the pepsi, couple submariners and a SD43. I bought him the SMP 300 in green for his birthday this year and I can genuinely say it is my favourite over any of the other pieces he wears. When he wears a Rolex and we are out I am anxious. When he has the SMP on, I feel good knowing his arm isn't going to be chopped off. We bought it on the bracelet and the rubber was given for free (£45 for the bloody deployment clasp though) he's never worn it on the bracelet and only the rubber. I can confidently say he is in love with the SMP HOWEVER, the bracelet in his and my opinion is rubbish. I wish they did a better bracelet on this. Sometimes when I am home I will wear the watch and genuinely it's lovely - the HEV dispersers after a few days of wear, congratulations and wear in good health
Great pick. It's a lovely watch. Me, I've been a Rolex guy for many years (got my first in 2002), but their managed scarcity, hype, and genuine concern to get robbed turned me off the brand. I got myself a 2021 Speedmaster Professional, that I wear mostly on a black tropic style rubber strap, and it's perfect when I go back to Europe. It's a very nice watch that's not excessively expensive, flies under the radar, and easy enough to replace if stolen / lost. Great option to travel with, looks as good with a suit as with a polo shirt.
I’m not familiar with your channel yet but this video just popped up in my feed. I purchased the same exact reference just two weeks ago; with original bracelet and OEM mesh bracelet and will buy the rubber strap when back in stock. So far, I couldn’t be more thrilled with my purchase and the SMP 300 will be my daily. I wore Rolex exclusively since I was 23 years old; roughly 20 years ago. 17 of those years were spent with a Submariner 24/7. I was considering a Panerai Submersible and a SeaQ Panorama Date but my gut told me to go with the Omega I’ve been keeping my eye on for two years, (I actually happen to really like the HEV). By the way, my next and one of two final Rolex purchases will be the SD43 which happens to be my favorite reference; the Explorer II is my second favorite. I’m in no hurry though as I couldn’t be more pleased with this SMP.
Just picked up my Omega 300m and you are 100% in the money. Is not easy walking the streets anymore 😢 Live in Chicago and it sucks to carry watches like before. I actually dropped my collection and picked up a Tudor LHD and now adding the Omega. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences!
Great combo. Now you just need a blue or dark green Aqua Terra to get the trifecta. Just a heads up, they have a newish rubber strap with deployant clasp available for the 300M at boutiques. It's fantastic, but not available to buy on the watch. It's pricey, but it's better than the strap you can buy it on.
@@jimlittle5769 thank you. I think my next watch is going to be the IWC XX blue dial. As a sports watch guy, that completes my three Watch goal with different color dials - a chronograph, a diver and a pilots watch. I however love the always controversial Aqua Terra Small seconds….
Like you I had dismissed the seamaster 300 mainly because the bracelet is terrible but I tried it on in black with the rubber strap and was totally blown away by it. It looks smaller in black than white and I feel the blue or chrome cheapen it. Best combo for sure 👌
The silver dial looks terrible on the photos, but when you actually see it in person, it’s a stunner. Photos simply don’t do it justice. Blacks cool. Probably my second favourite. Although i specifically have the grey dial chronograph variant. It’s a beast of a watch. I’ve paired it with the blue rubber, which I had to buy separately as Omega don’t do that combo off the shelf. They really should.
Fully agree on your points - I’m looking for something similar, it’s a shame not being able to wear watches freely, but gives a good reason to buy another one!
Good choice….I had omega’s before moving to Rolex, recently moved back to Omega and love it, great quality, can mix from rubber or steel and feel comfortable wearing anywhere and not worried about damaging it, the value of it or loosing my arm for it….managed to pick up the new green in rubber ……amazing colour
Fully agree with you, I use to travel too, and even in my city and the increasing insecurity on the streets I feel pretty much safe with the omega 300M, such a great watch which it’s pros and cons, still very enjoyable. Nice video and the inside thoughts about the watch.
On point, if 007 wore it all over the place... I had the Pelagos new for a year and I found the watch boring and also had 2 issues with it. Sold it and this month bougth the same Omega as you. Iam glad I made a change. Good looking, so accuarate. Escape walve I dont have a problem with it, looks good on this watch.
Glad you like the SMP and for lack of a better phhrase you are your own man and purchased what you want. I have reservations about this newer SMP because it just feels to blingy for me. I had the 1994 Bond watch and really liked it but it had some damage on the case that I didn't care for. I have a few other (megas but my favorite is the I believe the 2255.80 which is from the mid 2000s with the 41 mm case, sward hands and a electric blue dial and love it. I wear it on a melenese bracelelet and it does the trick. You may want to try a melenese bracelet which I think is a good option when you may want to dress your SMO alittle. Anyway I really like your channel.
Great video. I have my seiko turtle for work. As I’m a machinist. I got a sinn104 for travel, church and weekends. I’m looking at that omega as a more sporty dream watch.
Excellent points on traveling with watches. I travel regularly and I’m constantly looking for the perfect “travel” piece. It needs to be Swiss, water resistant enough, goes under the radar, and pleasing to my eyes. Almost all Rolex and AP pieces are instantly recognizable by most. Certainly not the watches to go incognito with. Seiko and Gschock are good watches, but I can’t bring myself to wear them for too long.
Same situation as you, need to be inconspicuous, at the same time I want something thst makes me feel good. Tudor and Doxa are what I use now. I could imagine an IWC mark 18, or a Sinn U50.
I've had a Seamaster for many years and the cool tning is that you just can't damage it. It doesn't have the shiny slab sides like Rolex or Tudor. Instead it has those twisted lugs which are really scratch proof. You"ll see in 10 years
17:14 😂😂 SHOTS FIRED!!!! 😂😂 Congrats Michael wear this baby in good health! Man, I laughed so hard around midnight that my neighbours probably woke up! Lovely timepiece it is! Omega is just rock solid and no non-sense. Oh and the only thing that was missing in this video is the “ice cream”. 😂
Hi Mike Happy new year! Good choice, I recently bought the same watch same colour. I can definitely relate to the difficulty replacing the submariner if anything happens and wanting something nice on the wrist when traveling. It gives me almost the same adventure/mission vibe as the submariner. I think I reached the same conclusions for almost the same reasons. I sort of like the helium escape valve, and the splash of red. If Tudor changed the hands it will be great. Cheers
Michael, I forgot to ask you. Did you consider the green? All of my watches besides the odd Seiko is a black dial and I'm thinking the green would be a nice alternative in my collection. I agree with you on the blue, in certain light the blue is not the right shade especially in direct sunlight. Still think the black is the best iteration of them all. Love the contrast of the dial with the raise indices. It pops nicely.
Yes, I am thinking of getting the white as well for travelling and weekend playing with my kids. The new Breitling Superocean just caught my eye as well, thorn between the 2 now.
I have the new Superocean, the Kelly Slater LE, and as much as I love it, if I had to choose between a Seamaster 300M and the Superocean it's no contest...the Seamaster every time. The new Superocean is a good watch to get if you have a decent size collection already. I don't think it's a good only watch or even a watch for a two-three watch collection. It's roughly the same price as the Seamaster, but the Seamaster is seriously anti-magnetic, and has a much better movement (and it's an inhouse movement). It's just a better watch and considerably so.
@@jimlittle5769 I consider myself to have a small but decent collection 😅. 1. GMTc Black 2. Milgauss Z blue 3. Santos L 4. Speedy Pro Both the GMT n Milgauss is on bracelet, Santos and Speedy on leather strap so I am looking for a rubber strap for weekend or travel. I did owned the SMP pre-ceramic before so am leaning towards SO as I have not have a Breitling before. As much as the new SMP is great compared to the old SMP I had, its quite a tad bigger and wears slightly large on my 6.5" wrist. My mind tells me the SMP is technically better and better value but my heart tells me the SO as it is a unique design and wears better especially with the micro adjustment clasp. Thats why I am torn between the 2. Congrats on your Kelly slater edition and thanks for your input so I assume you have the SMP as well?
@@donaldneo4317 Very nice collection! You have a GMT, an every day, a dressier piece and a chrono. Now just looking for the diver. Nice! Yes, I have the Seamaster 300M too (and a z-blue Milgauss like you do, amongst others). It's bracelet has a micro-adjust as well, but my guess is that it would be slightly big for your wrist. I have a 7.25 wrist and wear it on rubber with deployant clasp and it's a perfect fit. Enjoy whichever you get!
@@jimlittle5769 Thanks for the compliment, bought, sold and traded a number of watches untill I got to this current collection which I think are all keepers at least for now. Based on the fact you got the Kelly Slater, I believe you have an incredible collection 😉.
@@donaldneo4317 Thanks. I'm pretty happy with it. I've also gone through quite a few to get where I'm at. Pretty close to complete. Waiting for a watch or two, but still. I have four watches I would consider major pieces (waiting for one more major piece). I also have a few interesting watches from microbrands (Zelos, Farer, and Christopher Ward to name a few), and an interesting Seiko (non-diver) and Orient Kamasu. I have a few pieces I'd like to move, but aren't we always messing with our collections? 😂
Bought one of those black dial ones on a Bond bracelet the year they came out (I think it was 2008). It replaced my Seamaster 2254.50, which I sold to a friend. It's a great watch, but after a few years of wearing it every day, and after adding a Railmaster, Planet Ocean, a GMT, and older black dial SMPC, I lost interest in it. Mostly because I like the dial and hands on the other one better. So even though it's an awesome watch and keeps perfect time, I kind of wish I had the old one back. Maybe if it was on a new strap like yours, that would make me wear it more.
Mike, you seem to buy many of your watches used, on the secondary market. I sometimes buy used but only to stretch my dollar. I’d love to hear what you prefer (buy used vs new) and why… ie. chasing ref #s out of production?, chasing a deal, trying to be frugal, etc. Thanks! Love your content.
I don’t know man. You say the seamaster isn’t a dream watch but a Rolex gmt is. Why? Because it’s more expensive? It’s hyped? Or is it really your dream watch? It’s a good watch but quite plain. My dream watch is a Greubel Forsey. That’s something unattainable so I can only dream about it. A gmt is much more attainable. It’s just not your dream watch
When I finally felt that the wife and I were in a financial place that I could start collecting, I made sure that the Seamaster 300M was the first serious watch I bought. I had wanted it for 25 years and figured if, for some reason, I had to stop collecting, at least I'd have that one great watch. Never wanted a Rolex till I saw the z-blue Milgauss. Have zero interest in any Rolex dive watch.
I could sell all my other watches and just keep a Speedmaster and Seamaster or Planet Ocean (but it needs updated), you always need 2 watches for when the other is getting serviced. I'm just not intrested in playing the AD games and maybe getting the call to buy something I might want. The Speedmaster is probably the dream watch for most watch guys, more so than a Rolex. If someone said to me Rolex was their dream watch I'd honestly thing they where caught up in the hype, unless it was an Explorer 1 or 2. I love the turtle bezel too. Far play to all the guys daily beating their Daytonas. Oh and the difference is yours is the 300m and the other is 300 (vintage styled one).
I sold all my watches and only have left a blue SMP and a black Planet Ocean. I had and sold Tudors, Speedmasters, Rolex no date Sub. The 2 Omega divers are all I need.
I have a seamaster 300 (the pierce brosnan one quartz), a planet ocean, and a moonwatch, so I like Omega’s, but I prefer the older seamaster than the new ones. The new ones seem to be trying too much... and they have become bigger - but then again Maybe is better for your wrist. Between the modern 300 m seamaster and the Rolex, I prefer the submariner.
The SMP300 was my first omega after owning over a dozen Rolexes. It’s hands down my most comfortable watch on the rubber band. I hardly wear my Rolexes anymore, I find them too heavy and uncomfortable, especially my solid gold ones.
@SteelmoonWatches mang thanks for your answer I have a tissot PRX 80 my first swiss watch not expensive but looks great for this price range. But I try to get sub date from AD. But so far they just offer me yahmaster 40 blue dail I refuse to buy.
Nice video bro, where you not thinking about getting the last Bond Watch? What make you change your decision? I am asking because I am about to get the Bond Watch "No Time To Die" edition this week.
Wearing a Rolex tells something about the wearer, you got to please the concierge, and play their games. Personally I’m Not prepared to jump through their hoops,, or go to the grey market. If the SMP 300 was put out there by Rolex it would also be unobtainable. Just forget about Rolex, become anti establishment.
What size is your wrist? Also does the new rubber deployant clasp and strap come with the watch or do you have to order it separately? Looking to buying one but would hate having to buy it new with the regular tang rubber strap and then purchasing another rubber strap again just to get the deployant clasp.
I’m around 7.1-7.2 on the wrist pal. I believe you can order the rubber strap with deployant clasp - I would recommend checking with omega as I bought my watch on the secondary market. Mine also came with the bracelet.
Hey Mike, looking forward to the Tudor vs Omega video. It would be a tough choice between the SMP and the P39. I prefer Tudors as lower key dailies these days but Omegas do offer a nice change if you've been doing Rolex types for many years.
@@SteelmoonWatches Just a heads up, they have a newish rubber strap with deployant clasp available for the 300M at boutiques. It's fantastic, but not available to buy on the watch. It's pricey, but it's better than the strap you can buy it on.
Congrats on your purchase Michael. Do you have the MK1 Pepsi? I was recently lucky enough to pick up the Pepsi GMT at my AD, and the colors of the bezel are much darker and richer which reminds me of the 6542 bakerlite colors. I think the MK3 bezel has finally perfected the colors, unlike the MK1 purple and pink colors.
@@SteelmoonWatches Really suits you man. I have a flat 6.4 inch wrist and even on the rubber, the head of the watch was swallowing my arm up. It looked ridiculous. I really loved it too but it just wasn’t comfortable. Waiting for a call for a 36mm Rolex Explorer now so let’s see how many years go by before I receive it 😂
Sound is ok. Apart from the fear of theft, shouldn’t a Rolex be there for all your adventures? Even if it gets scratched, this should remind you of all your travels. And definitely they can take the abuse (in theory).
Yes it should - but I wouldn’t take it to unknown places with me anymore. Too many people are aware of what Rolex is now. Certain adventures are still great for the rollie - you’re right. 10 years ago, rolex was Barely a topic - lose one buy one etc
@@SteelmoonWatches fair enough. Luckily we both live in countries that are safe and can enjoy our Rolexes outside with no fear. But in Europe...is another story I guess.
Omega the Rolex of the 60’s, 70’s? Nice but not too nice? I feel like a Rolex is the Mercedes G-Wagon. Super nice but your making a statement. In a sketchy part of town your gambling! The Omega is more like a Land Rover defender 90. Nice, not cheap but you don’t worry too much.
Be careful not to scratch the AR coating on the outside of the sapphire crystal. It's a great watch until I saw the scratch AR coating and quickly sold it. This is why Rolex still is best for value.
Aesthetically, the omegas are not on a Rolex or even panerai level. But you gotta respect the movement and utility. Like you, I haven’t bought one yet for similar reasons but I’ve always at least respected the utility. Enjoy it.
Nah... Speedmaster 3861, the 321, Snoopies , the ck2998 are all same if not better looking than Rolex and Panerais. Rolex is just living off it's image of being a loud watch which many attention seekers like. Omega has earned my respects lately for their discreet, classy appeal. Got both brands... Omega is cool.
@@drkesrf well, exp 1 riding off supposed sir Edmond Hillary, sub riding off marianias trench, Daytona riding off Paul Newman and evening using "cosmograph" on the dial which never left Earth's atmosphere... Ladies' presidential riding off kiri tekanawa's opera fame... Latest ads riding off Federer... Tank Louie Cartier now hasn't seen the inside of a tank. Reverso was made famous in the polo fields... All of these do the same thing that's why they're called aspirational things. The moon thing is moee like a heritage/lineage. Like your Grand children will always be bearing your lineage too. And be proud of you. Regards
