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imranbecks
·Crown doesn't bother me but the return to an aluminum bezel is a step back.
Even more so why I prefer the V1. The liquidmetal ceramic bezel is the best part of the watch imo.
300MC update imminent?
Even more so why I prefer the V1. The liquidmetal ceramic bezel is the best part of the watch imo.
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neill1975
·I really like this the taper on the bracelet is welcome it says anti reflective coating on one side, the aluminium bezel will age with the watch to give a more vintage feel. Its a solid up date to a very good watch.
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Blackdog
·The Aluminium insert and the thinner bezel go hand in hand. Who knows what was the driver.
I think it was about making the bezel thinner to get a slimmer profile with a more vintage looking protruding crystal. Then the Aluminium insert was a necessity.
I doubt it was done as a cost cutting measure, as the 300 MK2 is surely going to be more expensive than the MK1.
I think it was about making the bezel thinner to get a slimmer profile with a more vintage looking protruding crystal. Then the Aluminium insert was a necessity.
I doubt it was done as a cost cutting measure, as the 300 MK2 is surely going to be more expensive than the MK1.
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neill1975
·The Aluminium insert and the thinner bezel go hand in hand. Who knows what was the driver.
I think it was about making the bezel thinner to get a slimmer profile with a more vintage looking protruding crystal. Then the Aluminium insert was a necessity.
I doubt it was done as a cost cutting measure, as the 300 MK2 is surely going to be more expensive than the MK1.
I think initially it will probably retail for the same and then might see a rise. Omega UK prices would be difficult to rise against other brands currently.
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texasmade
·The Aluminium insert and the thinner bezel go hand in hand. Who knows what was the driver.
I think it was about making the bezel thinner to get a slimmer profile with a more vintage looking protruding crystal. Then the Aluminium insert was a necessity.
I doubt it was done as a cost cutting measure, as the 300 MK2 is surely going to be more expensive than the MK1.
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scapa
·I would bet on a price rise. New watch = new price seems to be the clearest path to leveraging the brand upmarket, in addition to the odd halo watch and LE.
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imranbecks
·I would bet on a price rise. New watch = new price seems to be the clearest path to leveraging the brand upmarket, in addition to the odd halo watch and LE.
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8100_RPM
·It is possible that V2 might be cheaper since they have downgraded the bezel from ceramic to aluminum. In the U.S., the 8800/8900 Aqua Terras were $500 less than the outgoing 8500 series.
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imranbecks
·It is possible that V2 might be cheaper since they have downgraded the bezel from ceramic to aluminum. In the U.S., the 8800/8900 Aqua Terras were $500 less than the outgoing 8500 series.
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dinexus
·My thoughts exactly. Without the whole ceramic and liquidmetal bezel, I would think it would be cheaper than the 8400 SM300. I can't imagine it would cost much more than the 8400 model.
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Caliber561
·Part of me wonders if it'll actually be positioned below the 300 Diver, so you've got 300 Heritage (good), 300 Modern (better), and Planet Ocean (best).
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Alfista88
·Doubtful considering the 8912 movement is much better than the 8800 in terms of pretty much everything except for cost and size.
Agreed. Most notably, the silent rotor operation of the 89xx movements.
I'll never purchase another Omega that has a 8806 or 8800 movement, because of how loud the rotor noise is on those calibers.
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IanF
·Interesting. I cannot hear the 8800 movement in my Seamaster PO unless I press it right against my ear
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zrleopold
·Agreed. Most notably, the silent rotor operation of the 89xx movements.
I'll never purchase another Omega that has a 8806 or 8800 movement, because of how loud the rotor noise is on those calibers.
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DNX
·my 8400 in my 300MC is silent also - I am not sure of the lollipop seconds hand on the new one...
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Blackdog
·Doubtful considering the 8912 movement is much better than the 8800 in terms of pretty much everything except for cost and size.
Now you got me curious. The 89xx is basically the Metas version of the 8400/8500, right ? Why are these movements considered so indisputably better than the 8800s ? I mean apart from rotor noise....
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texasmade
·I was initially puzzled why they didn't choose the 8800 for the MK2, as it seems to make for thinner watches, if this was an objective.
Now you got me curious. The 89xx is basically the Metas version of the 8400/8500, right ? Why are these movements considered so indisputably better than the 8800s ? I mean apart from rotor noise....
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Blackdog
·I thought the 89xx has the jump hour feature while the 88xx is the standard movement.
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neill1975
·The planet ocean is just too thick and feels unbalanced on the wrist the seamaster pro is a better watch in my opinion. The bezel on the PO is to busy although the new orange version with the lume in the bezel is nice. The updates to the 300MC are very minor and I would expect the same with the PO. I have paid a deposit on the SMP I am thinking of now changing to this watch. I also really like the new vintage looking leather strap. Its a better dress strap and new great everyday leather strap.
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