Omega Seamaster 300m No Date - A New KING?!

Here is the new Omega Seamaster 300m No Date and today we are discussing weather it's a new king!

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[ChisholmHunterOfficial]

What do we think team, is it a new king?! Also, Merry Christmas everyone ❤

[Csibu]

That no date SMP on the black rubber strap is just the perfect Omega tool watch.

[CMC]

I appreciate your insightful review of the new Omega Seamaster 300m. The omission of the date function indeed enhances the dial’s simplicity, offering a cleaner aesthetic. The domed sapphire crystal adds depth, reminiscent of the 3D effect seen in the Rado Captain Cook Bronze. These design choices contribute to a timeless and sophisticated appearance.

[SickStyle]

Definitely going to buy the black no date seamaster on the rubber strap

[bradleyleeper]

I need a 39mm version of the seamaster. It’s my favorite watch, but 42mm is just to big in anything but the summer for my smaller wrist

[montysth]

Hi Harrison, a few things about the black dial no date. In it's press release Omega stated that the black dial is "vintage inspired" which is why we have the domed crystal, the tribute to the Gen 1 wave dial (the wave patter is actually different to the Gen 1 whose waves had a much shorter and more aggressive wavelength), and the aluminium bezel. As an owner of the back dial on rubber since day one of release I have yet to see any of the watch content creators mention that the aluminium bezel insert has a special polymer coating on it so that the insert will not fade with exposure to UV light and it makes it highly scratch resistant, more so than traditional aluminium bezel inserts on vintage and neo-vintage references.

I own ten Seamasters and the closest to the black no date is my Seaweed. Side by side and on the wrist there is a definite feeling that the black no date wears smaller. The reason for this, I feel, is predominantly due to the domed sapphire crystal. When looking at the dial the domed crystal makes the dial look several mm's smaller on either side as the curve of the crystal distorts the portion of the dial above the minutes track giving the impression that it is sunken around the edge like a pie pan dial of Omega's past. The dial appears to finish just before the minute track. To my eyes this SMP wears more like a 40mm than a 42mm. I'd also like to point out that on the rubber it is actually very light for a steel watch. I feel the heft of my Seaweed but this no date almost feels like a slightly heavier version of some of my titanium references.

Those who know me know that I am one of the biggest fans of the sword hands and was initially hoping that they put them on this. The skeletonised hands though, in white, over the black subtle wave dial evoke the feeling of looking through a glass bottomed boat at the ocean floor. This is something I feel is deliberate and not fully understood. The hands are even shaped like the old wooden speedboats of the 50s and 60s, a fact not lost on me with it's vintage inspired theme. The 2254.50 Peter Blake is highly revered by collectors and I feel if the no date was given the sword hands it would cheapen the appeal of the 2254.50. It means that to me, an avid Omega collector, that I can justify keeping both references. I am grateful for that.

The other thing I wanted to address is the price disparity. The black no date comes on the rubber **but** with a deployant clasp, not the cheaper pin buckle. In Australia, where I am from, the pin buckle is $90 and the deployant clasp is $450. This is contributing to the price increase over the regular pin buckle models. It also has the more expensive crystal which is allegedly a couple of hundred bucks more as well. There is also the coated aluminium bezel insert which is fully lumed, unlike only the pip on the regular SMP. The no date lights up like Vegas at night and looks incredible. The difference in thickness is 0.2mm which is literally 0.00787402 of an inch. 7/1000th of an inch. No man can tell the difference at those small distances. It's purely psychological. To be fair the only other Seamaster I have worn since getting this watch is my 2002 2254.50 "Peter Blake". All the others are safely locked away in my safe deposit box now.

The black no date SMP is to my mind one of those Omega references that come along that will be revered by collectors in the coming decades. The stark contrast between the black and crisp vibrant white, the dial symmetry, the clean yet vintage lines. The other benefit of getting this reference on the rubber is that without all that steel mesh and just the matte rubber the polished surfaces of the case just shine. It looks stunning. There isn't a lot of polished surfaces but what is there is on full display for all it's aesthetic beauty. This watch, to me is better than a no date Sub. The dial, the hands, the aluminium matte bezel insert, the domed crystal. It's a total package that really stands out in a literal sea of cookie cutter Rolex Submariners. Combined with the fact that Omega will actually sell one of these to anyone who wants it really should hopefully put to rest the total dominance of the no date Sub, which on all counts is not as well appointed as this SMP. People just need to get over that it doesn't have Rolex on the dial for it to be a real contender.

[lightyrs]

Lovely! You can't go wrong with any SMP version IMO. I just happen to be wearing my 2006 electric blue dial titanium with steel bezel insert on Ti Bond bracelet. Deadly watch!

[shepardt]

Finally, a great, well produced, hands on review of these! Want the black on mesh!

[RiffRaff]

To me the perfect one would be basically the black version in the NTTD (grade 2 titanium) set up. Don’t change the dial, just get rid of the ministry of defense arrow. Most people love the look, how light weight it is, the shimmer and not shine aspect, the thinness, and possibly make it in a 40mm. I am more than fine with it in the 42mm, but I hear that complaint a lot. I also want a closed simple case-back with no writing on it. This would add to the military ascetic. I think this would sell like crazy, but hey what do I know.

[hidanielbalazs]

Black monochrome on mesh is my ultimate favorite. These are on my list Blackbay monchrome vs Seamaster monochrome!

[garydoherty]

The black dial on the rubber strap is gorgeous

[rob_ah_]

I went with the 'Silver Surfer', but I also have the 'Polar' Seamaster Professional. Love them both, and love that the titanium bezel and domed sapphire on the silver makes them look quite different from one another.

[donniepoe]

I love the black dial monochrome, what makes it so appealing (IMO) is it’s time only! On the waitlist for one! I can’t wait!

[robertp]

The OMega silver grey dial is an incredible timepiece. I see you do not have this in your video.

[HYBRIDMIXED]

The name is Harrison — “as always” love your watch videos very informative

[superemepwr]

I want one so bad! Perfection encapsulated.

[klaskoNe]

I own the current model in Blue. It is absolutly beautiful BUT so shiny with all the ceramic. So I bought an 1996 seamaster in 36mm, also blue. It is such a beauty!

[iwaskillcam]

The seamaster on the rubber strap at 55 seconds is the one I’m currently saving up for and it will be my first Omega

[joshwisch]

Fantastic watches, great video (as always), and yes - “monochromatic” is a word. ☺️ Keep up the wonderful work, Harrison!

[siddhants]

They need to stop with the stupid scratchable, aging, fadeable aluminium bezel and made matte ceramic bezels the standard. It’s the best of both worlds, the scratch and aging resistant ceramic properties with the vintage vibes of a matte bezel ! It’s a win win for everyone