Omega Seamaster Diver 300M: The Ultimate High-Low Watch? | AWOTW

"This watch has always had something particularly stylish about it," says HODINKEE editor Cole Pennington. "But this most recent example may be the one that's finally found its footing."

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M, in one form or another, has been around since 1993. But this watch features important updates (polished ceramic dial, ceramic bezel, and Co-Axial caliber 8800) that might elevate it past all those that came before it.

In this episode of A Week On The Wrist, Cole shares how this modern classic exemplifies the high-low aesthetic: a watch that can go anywhere and do anything, easily.

[phillipmoodie]

Beautiful presentation. I got my first steel Seamaster for my 21st birthday in 1958, then demolished it when it took all of the load when I slide down the road under my 1957 Triumph Tiger 100, another 1950s design classic. My every day watch is a gold Seamaster that my late wife gave me for my 50th birthday.

And now you have inspired me to buy a Seamaster 300 as my very last watch. Phil

[stu]

That feeling when Hodinkee puts out a video of the watch on your wrist.

[checksix_TC]

Never seen such a beautifully balanced dive watch from Omega before. That black and white aesthetic gives the Seamaster 300 a timeless elegance. Combined with the 8800 coaxial movement, its tough, antimagnetic and totally reliable. I have finally found the watch to time the remaining days of my life with!

[mahlstadt]

“Don’t buy things. Buy experiences.”

This watch is an experience

[lawrenceroos]

Just bought this today from my local Omega boutique for my birthday, thanks to your video. I hadn't gotten myself a new piece in a very long time and deserved a treat. This watch on the rubber band feels SO good (better than I expected), and the white dial is so pleasant to glance at. Highly recommend this watch, and all content from the Hodinkee team

[dr.emilschaffhausen]

Finally saw this in person at the local AD. I was prepared to be underwhelmed but was pleasantly surprised. It's a stunning watch in person under multiple lighting conditions. This was on the rubber strap.

[thebeardedyorkshireman]

I have this on the bracelet and it is just simple beautiful. Not once did I regret buying this over a Rolex in fact I sold my JLC and Breitling when this arrived even though it was the least expensive of the 3 by some margin. I just fell in love with this watch.

[namduonghoang]

every time i look at the dial, the complexity and simplicity have combined with each other and create a masterpiece. It's mesmerizing!

[superfast]

Omega did an amazing job with this one! What many reviews fail to mention is that the dial itself is ceramic!

[skullduggerysmiles]

I came for the watch, I stayed for the soothing ASMR voice. Thank you, great presentation.

[jordanmcclurkin]

I bought a b & p Brosnan Seamster this year at auction. Shows you the power of marketing. 17 years after watching the film as a child I was still compelled to have it as my first ‘proper’ watch

[caet]

Its a stunner...when I saw the grey version the first time I instantly fell in love with it and went out and bought it. It’s to this day still the perfect watch for me and they did indeed make a home run here!

[rowanraath]

Been eyeing out the Seamaster for many years and just never took the plunge. After seeing this watch with the massive movement improvements over previous generations I just couldn't resist any longer. The watch is a work of art and certainly a master piece! The metal bracelet is too big, bulky and heavy for my liking, but on the rubber strap its magic.

[anotherknight]

Bought the black variant of this a month ago. Absolutely love it.

[soubido]

The Bond Seamaster was my first "real" watch and I still wear it today. Got the grey dial version of this last year and it is a beauty!

[AcclasInIngglatera]

Today, I bought this white dial seamaster for my 40th Birthday. The watch is stunning. I love it. So happy that this is my very frist OMEGA watch. 😊

[tarquesh]

I love my Seamaster. Any part of it is just right. The gap between date wheel and date window make a nice shadow. The escape valve is a Seamaster trade-detail, give character to the watch.
Wear the watch on a rubber strap instead of a nato strap keeps it more sleek, and easier to see the rotor sweep from one angle to the other. Not included in the video is it’s fine and smooth rotating bazel from metal and ceramic. The bazel is easy to operate and you can turn it anti clockwise to time an activity.
If this is not enough, know that this watch is Metas certified, so no worries of inaccurate working.
Than one minor error, i miss a folding clasp, because my watches with a folding clasp are always a pleasure to turn on the wrist. Pin buckles bring wear on the strap. Again this would not be a problem for the rubber strap on the Omega, but is more a thing by leather straps.

[pammikewilliams]

I own a titanium version with the blue face gifted to me by my wife for Christmas 1999. I have worn it most days since I got it. It has been serviced twice and still looks great and runs well losing about a minute every couple of days. I’m ready to add the new version to my stable.

[MinuteMon]

Great review of the Great White! One of our favorite Omega Seamaster Diver 300M to come out from the newest iteration!

[jonathanwelke]

wearing the black dial with yellow gold on the rubber strap. a thing of beauty and impeccable time keeping.