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Seen in Vienna - In the Omega Boutique: Seamaster 300
Friends,
As you can imagine, we saw a lot of watches from the current production!
Since time was short, I had to zoom in on only a few…
One of them a personal favourite, the Omega Seamaster 300.
The vintage Omega Seamaster 300 is, IMO, one of the most elegant divers watches from that time (1957)!
What I like with the current version is that the elegance is still there.
Yes, the case has been modified into a modern size, 41mm (original 39 mm).
Due to that the bezel has become a tad wider (and also flatter).
The luminous material is super luminova and the dial is more to the grey than black compared with the original.
Still I find the modern interpretation very tasteful.
This is not a watch that tries to be a vintage, this is a watch that is modern but embraces its vintage heritage!
Many similarities, but not an exact copy…
Really like the large hands with the broad arrow and the big luminous areas.
The only “weak” point to me is the “dot” on the ceramic bezel.
Here I would have preferred a stronger marking, like on the original.
But on the plus side is the modern movement, the Omega Calibre
8400 with the Co-Axial escapement.
Antimagnetic up to 15,000 gauss.
Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, two barrels mounted in series and
a power reserve of 60 hours.
Chronometer certified.
On the wrist very convincing!
A big thank you to the Vienna Omega Boutique for letting me play with this one.
Best
Blomman
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Seen in Vienna - In the Omega Boutique: Seamaster 300
Friends, As you can imagine, we saw a lot of watches from the current production! Since time was short, I had to zoom in on only a few… One of them a personal favourite, the Omega Seamaster 300. The vintage Omega Seamaster 300 is, IMO, one of the most ele...
Convincing, and really, a sensible choice . . .
. . . for a guy looking to get his first everyday watch. Austere aesthetic, first-rate technical performance, and faithfulness to a legendary original . . . it doesn't get much better than this. Thanks for sharing, blomman! Best, Art
I agree! In the photo....
The new Seamaster is thicker/closer to the lens, so it appears bigger... But still! I would say a lot of work whet into enlarging the case, but at the same time keeping the balance and proportions! Best Blomman
One of my favorite as well.
I like that it has a classic look, but right when you change the strap to leather, it becomes a little more sporty looking. You can never go wrong with an Omega and specially a Seamaster 300. Have you tried the SE300 Blue dial titanium ?
Unfortunately they did not have a titanium one at the Boutique...
That would have been the one I wanted to try, too Thanks for the comparison, Blomman! Btw. wherever we went, Blomman really shocked the watch brand representatives with pieces they would love to have in their museum collections
One of the good things of having collecting watches for many years....
Is that you might have some nice surprises in your bag! Best Blomman
Minor?
I knew some Chopard watches that I will post later on.... A brand I never entered... Jet.... Best Blomman
Sorry, no, that one was not available...
Yes, with the strap it gets a even more vintage look! Best Blomman
I just noticed..
from your comparison pic. that they had the broad arrow on the minute hand in the original. I'm much more use to associating it with the hour hand but this is interesting. Thanks for sharing Blomman! fernando
Depending on version....
Mine is a 2913-7 which together with the lollipop have the broad arrow on the minute hand while earlier the BA was on the hour hand. Like on Nicolas 2913-3: Best Blomman ...
Yes, really can tell you.. A great, goodlooking modern watch with the right amount of DNA
Greetings from mine ! Best, hs ...
You have this one?!
Your big truck is always full of surprises, my friend! Best Blomman
Beautiful!
Can you please mesasure the exact size for me, please? Sometimes the vendor defines the sizes different to the actual measures. Especially I am interested in total diameter, tickness and total length from horn to horn... Thank you very much
Thx for kind looking !.. Diameter w/o crown is 36.. Other measurements will have to wait until Dec 7, after my return home
Will come back to you, then.. Best, hs
Thx, but I guess this cannot be correct... ;-) it must be more. Omega mentions 41.
I just wanted to see, if its actually also measured like that. E.g. Hublot mentions 42mm for the Classic Fusion, but if you measure it, it is 40... ;-)
Nope, not at all !.. my watch posted was a JLC Black Memovox, Cal 914; manual.. ;))
.. so I guess, misunderstanding here !.. Best, hs
I see, you posted the pic already 9 days ago in the Omega section... ;-)
However, meanwhile I have the measures: 41 diameter 14 hight 48 horn to horn. This should fit!
Just for the record - I didn't post any pic (!?) on the Omega forum recently !.. But I am glad
.. you\'ve got the info meanwhile ! Best, hs PS: maybe your remarks pertain to another post/pic or thread..
Also for the record: thats what you posted 9 days ago... ;-)
Its there, with a pic of your Omega Seamaster 300 ... ;-) Yes, really can tell you.. A great, goodlooking modern watch with the right amount of DNA Nov 08, 2016 21:56By: hs111 11\'200 posts Greetings from mine ! Best, hs
Stupid me !.. Sincere apologies for the glitch !.. Simply had forgotten about it.. Also just was thinking your initial Q referred to the black MMV..
Anyhow, truly sorry for the mishap & Thx for your correction ! Best & HAGWE ! hs
The new Omega 300 master co axial is a beauty
Definitely my favourite modern tool watch that you can dress up or down. I am slowly getting rid of all my other "weekend" watches because the Seamaster is such an all-rounder Plus the Daniels connection and being antimagnetic really floats my boat ...
Yep, I even peeled off the back sticker and everything :-)
No turning back no(plus it\'s getting a bit scratched and banged up so the resale value has totally tanked)
Stunning shots! :)
Your photos really pronounce the "strong but elegant" in this watch! Best Blomman
Great review dear friend Blomman! Agree with your comments and opinions on this...
... great watch! The only detail (just a very personal detail) I found was the bracelet which though high quality I find too heavy and shiny for my taste. I tried with several straps, leather, nato, etc., till I finally found this set of canvas straps cus...
The starp looks awesome! :)
Yes, the Spectre with the lollipop - I wanted to make that comparison, but they didn't have that one... Thank you, dear Abel. Best Blomman
Thank you for your answer my friend...
... here are some pictures taken a few days after my son got his present: Cheers! Abel ...
I really like the lollipop...!
But here I find the "12" on the bezel even more lost... Great comparison shots, dear friend! Best Blomman
Same here dear Blooman! Love the lollipop second hands but...
... would like it with the traditional "divers" bezel of the regular SM300. My pleasure to share these pictures here! All the best, Abel.
So, at least two votes for a more traditional bezel!
Hope Omega reads us! Best, my friend Blomman