Really loved this one, Jason, thank you. My first quality watch was the 2254.50, and its Seamaster place in my collection is now held by a 166.0324 "WatchCo" Seamaster 300. Recently serviced, its 70 year old movement runs at +3spd and it is utterly beautiful. The new Seamasters aren't my cup of tea, but I congratulate you on your new acquisition and hope that you wear it in the best of health.
This might seem heretical but I love the WatchCo Seamasters. Vintage looks but waterproof and glow in the dark dials and hands - so actually useful. I'm a vintage guy myself but even I get tired of having a useless piece of metal on my wrist when it gets dark!
Great article Jason. Opened my inbox this morning wearing my 2254, sipping coffee from a Submechanophilia mug, so this was right on vibe. Congrats on your new purchase, hope it’s magical healing powers continue.
Fantastic read, though I am afraid that my wallet is now quivering in fear- this very watch has been on my radar for a while now, and I don't know how much longer I can resist.
Fantastic article and made me re-read your previous articles on gear patrol and the dink. Curious on thoughts on the latest vintage inspired Seamaster vs the 300m? Seem to have the same movement (which for me is the most attractive thing about the latest crop of omegas - particularly the amagnetic and accuracy properties). Obviously no soft rubber strap - but why not that vs the 300m? Also He valve delete.
It's always the ones we least expect that suck us in... I had a SMP Bond as my first "real" watch, however that works. While I couldn't deal with the lug width and bezel given my smaller hands/wrists, It's always been a gem of a watch. May it aid you through many adventures!
I owned the new 300M for a bit and I gotta say it really could be the all around, do anything 'one watch'. However it was my 4th Omega in the stable and the other three had already tallied up 6 trips to the Service Dept due to issues and because of that I almost never wore the new 300M. I always felt "if I don't wear it... it won't break." And eventually that led to selling it...and two of the others. Really a beautiful piece though. Great write up as usual.. great stuff.
Reading this article on a sun bleached and deserted Pacific coast beach, I haven't enjoyed reading an article this much in awhile. Absolutely wonderfully written and glancing at the dial of my salt and sand encrusted Seiko skx173 whilst reading just adds the the charm. Jason, enjoy the Omega! Maybe a diving review of it will be in the future? One can hope...
Beautifully written, and mazel tov on the new purchase. I hope you had a "good deal", as one of our local Omega AD's has decided to go out of business.
It is a beautiful watch, and if I *had* to have an SMP, that would be the one I would want.
I love the twisted/lyre lugs on my Seamaster Aqua Terra (blue, 38.5 mm, "Skyfall"--James Bond strikes again!).
My dive watch of choice is one you once called an "apex predator"--the mighty Pelagos. Not as dressy, but more of a "blunt instrument"?
Such a beautiful piece. Not enough can be said for what the white dial does for the overall aesthetics of this watch. Congrats on taking the plunge, Jason!
Great reading as ever. Similar story here re totally not getting the ‘Bond Seamaster 300’ at first and yet going on to be somehow completely smitten. I think you’ve acquired a real classic here. Hope you’re on the mend Jason.
Really loved this one, Jason, thank you. My first quality watch was the 2254.50, and its Seamaster place in my collection is now held by a 166.0324 "WatchCo" Seamaster 300. Recently serviced, its 70 year old movement runs at +3spd and it is utterly beautiful. The new Seamasters aren't my cup of tea, but I congratulate you on your new acquisition and hope that you wear it in the best of health.
This might seem heretical but I love the WatchCo Seamasters. Vintage looks but waterproof and glow in the dark dials and hands - so actually useful. I'm a vintage guy myself but even I get tired of having a useless piece of metal on my wrist when it gets dark!
Great article Jason. Opened my inbox this morning wearing my 2254, sipping coffee from a Submechanophilia mug, so this was right on vibe. Congrats on your new purchase, hope it’s magical healing powers continue.
Fantastic read, though I am afraid that my wallet is now quivering in fear- this very watch has been on my radar for a while now, and I don't know how much longer I can resist.
Fantastic article and made me re-read your previous articles on gear patrol and the dink. Curious on thoughts on the latest vintage inspired Seamaster vs the 300m? Seem to have the same movement (which for me is the most attractive thing about the latest crop of omegas - particularly the amagnetic and accuracy properties). Obviously no soft rubber strap - but why not that vs the 300m? Also He valve delete.
And now Jason you’ve convinced me to get the latest bond watch! Are you sure you aren’t getting omega royalties somewhere?
It's always the ones we least expect that suck us in... I had a SMP Bond as my first "real" watch, however that works. While I couldn't deal with the lug width and bezel given my smaller hands/wrists, It's always been a gem of a watch. May it aid you through many adventures!
I owned the new 300M for a bit and I gotta say it really could be the all around, do anything 'one watch'. However it was my 4th Omega in the stable and the other three had already tallied up 6 trips to the Service Dept due to issues and because of that I almost never wore the new 300M. I always felt "if I don't wear it... it won't break." And eventually that led to selling it...and two of the others. Really a beautiful piece though. Great write up as usual.. great stuff.
This one's particularly good, Jason. I hadn't heard the acquisition story of the Ploprof and Gishani's Planet Ocean.
I am glad I am not the only one using lowered cognitive states to indulge my desires. May your new Omega bring you much joy.
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^^^ This encapsulates it perfectly! Especially the old watch inside the box, now sadly in second place after one’s new love!
Great article!! A beautiful watch, enjoy it! It’s nice to know you’re doing fine!
Reading this article on a sun bleached and deserted Pacific coast beach, I haven't enjoyed reading an article this much in awhile. Absolutely wonderfully written and glancing at the dial of my salt and sand encrusted Seiko skx173 whilst reading just adds the the charm. Jason, enjoy the Omega! Maybe a diving review of it will be in the future? One can hope...
Beautifully written, and mazel tov on the new purchase. I hope you had a "good deal", as one of our local Omega AD's has decided to go out of business.
It is a beautiful watch, and if I *had* to have an SMP, that would be the one I would want.
I love the twisted/lyre lugs on my Seamaster Aqua Terra (blue, 38.5 mm, "Skyfall"--James Bond strikes again!).
My dive watch of choice is one you once called an "apex predator"--the mighty Pelagos. Not as dressy, but more of a "blunt instrument"?
https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a255861/review-tudor-pelagos-dive-watch/
Cheers!
Such a beautiful piece. Not enough can be said for what the white dial does for the overall aesthetics of this watch. Congrats on taking the plunge, Jason!
Great background and beautifully written as always. My first “expensive” watch was a mid size Omega Seamaster bought in 1996. Hope your feeling better
Great reading as ever. Similar story here re totally not getting the ‘Bond Seamaster 300’ at first and yet going on to be somehow completely smitten. I think you’ve acquired a real classic here. Hope you’re on the mend Jason.
Great article, beautifully written and such a wonderful timepiece, Jason. Hope you continue to have a healthy and speedy recovery!