300MC update imminent?

texasmade · Jul 19, 2020

mz_cle
I wonder how this model sells. I like it more than the current or updated SMP, but I wonder if it's too vintage influenced, or influenced by the wrong historic model, to truly be popular.

The way it wears and feels on wrist never bothered me, and I'd happily pick one up if the current version drops a little in price.

I wonder also how well it sells. The current version has a million different precious metal variations but I can’t imagine most of them selling well.

Jetguy87 · Jul 19, 2020

DIV
This is interesting news indeed....I think if they hybridized the Seamaster 300 LE/Trilogy with the 300MC they could have a winning combination.

This is exactly how I feel -- I would love a watch that has the size and dimensions of the trilogy, but with the indented dial features and ceramic bezel of the 300MC.

Also curiously, the basic steel model of the 300MC on bracelet is listed as not being available on the Omega website: https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/...00-omega-master-co-axial-41-mm-23330412101001

Scooterino36 · Jul 19, 2020

Excited to see how Omega keeps this line updated over the years without blurring the lines with the PO/SMP300M. Personally hoping they keep the core design and focus on refinements (perhaps case/lug size options).

lillatroll · Jul 20, 2020

This was the first modern omega I bought in 2015. I looked at getting a PO but when I tried the 300mc I was sold on it. If the seamaster 60th had been available then I would probably have chosen that one over the 300mc but it was not so not an issue. I wear mine often and still like it as much as when I bought it.

mz_cle · Jul 20, 2020

texasmade
The current version has a million different precious metal variations but I can’t imagine most of them selling well.

Ignoring for a moment the wholly platinum version, who is this $42k USD version for?

https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-...axial-master-chronometer-41-mm-23493412199001

perks713 · Jul 20, 2020

mz_cle
Ignoring for a moment the wholly platinum version, who is this $42k USD version for?

https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-...axial-master-chronometer-41-mm-23493412199001

I wonder how many of these they actually produce. 1 for the museum, a handful for the super rich? Maybe these types of specialty material/color combos appeal to athletes matching team colors? I really like the blue version, would love it if they found a material to give a wave pattern. Wouldn't sell my house to buy it though.

Dsloan · Jul 20, 2020

perks713
I wonder how many of these they actually produce. 1 for the museum, a handful for the super rich? Maybe these types of specialty material/color combos appeal to athletes matching team colors? I really like the blue version, would love it if they found a material to give a wave pattern. Wouldn't sell my house to buy it though.

Honestly, I'd wear the heck out of the solid yellow gold version of I had the money to flex like that. Would love to use that as my dress watch. Not that going to many weddings or black tie affairs these days. I see it discounted down to basically the market price of the gold itself, so it doesn't seem popular at the moment.

texasmade · Jul 20, 2020

I have no idea who is buying the PM versions. I'm not surprised that the PM versions aren't selling well since given the choice of the gold Seamaster or gold Rolex Sub, most people are going for the gold Rolex.

lillatroll · Jul 20, 2020

If I had the coin for one of the solid gold versions I would pimp my wrist with it all day long.

dinexus · Jul 20, 2020

texasmade
I have no idea who is buying the PM versions. I'm not surprised that the PM versions aren't selling well since given the choice of the gold Seamaster or gold Rolex Sub, most people are going for the gold Rolex.

I had the two-tone Sedna variant - honestly loved it, just couldn't square with the way it sat on my wrist (tall & long despite having a small dial). Also, bit of insider baseball, but apparently the price of gold was quite high when this was released, and it was priced accordingly. You'll notice a year or so later, the price of gold fell pretty dramatically and the comparable two-tone Seamaster 300 Diver (which had *more* gold by physical weight in its design, thanks to the applied hour markers & helium release crown) on strap was actually priced lower ($8500 vs. $6800). It also always kinda bugged me that the watch was simply more expensive for the sake of the time period in which it was released, and not without any real added end-user value or benefit.

That said, I'd still argue that Omega's Sedna two-tone is the best-looking, and stealthiest precious metal option out there though. Looks awesome, and I'd definitely love to try this one again if it does indeed get a refresh.

mz_cle · Jul 20, 2020

dinexus
That said, I'd still argue that Omega's Sedna two-tone is the best-looking, and stealthiest precious metal option out there though. Looks awesome, and I'd definitely love to try this one again if it does indeed get a refresh.

That is a great looking watch. The two tone on that model is really subtle.

dinexus · Jul 20, 2020

mz_cle
That is a great looking watch. The two tone on that model is really subtle.

...And not only is it subtle, it has a very masculine bronze-tinted hue to it that just looks awesome. My favorite detail about this particular reference is that the seconds hand is gold (instead of painted white like the standard SS variant), which really ties the dial and bezel contrast together.

Blackdog · Jul 21, 2020

It is a very handsome watch. Not much I would change on it. I think it strikes a very nice balance between vintage and modern.

Let's see what Omega has in store for this one.

JeremyS · Jul 21, 2020

The 300MC was a great retro-inspired piece when introduced. Now, it seems a little lost. There’s a lot of competition out there. Tudor’s Black Bay is roughly the same size, with its own manufacturer movement. Perhaps Omega will counter with a smaller 300MC to collect on the massive interest in smaller, vintage-inspired watches like the Black Bay 58. Or, in true Swatch Group style, create even more SKUs by creating a line of +41mm watches with 89XX movements and sub-40mm watches with 88XX movements.

Meme-Dweller · Jul 21, 2020

The Black Bay 41 sucks. Darn thing wears like a 43-44.

JeremyS · Jul 21, 2020

Meme-Dweller
The Black Bay 41 sucks. Darn thing wears like a 43-44.

Yeah, but the 300MC isn’t much better in a bracelet. That first, fixed middle link makes the bracelet even wider than the 48mm lug height. Mine wore almost the same as my 300MC

imranbecks · Jul 22, 2020

I love my 300MC especially on the nato strap... ala Spectre.

Blackdog · Jul 22, 2020

imranbecks
I love my 300MC especially on the nato strap... ala Spectre.

I have one of the Omega Natos too. It is extremely nice, I concur, but I find it wears too bulky...
I thought about cutting the additional segment that goes under the watch, which is essentially useless. But I can't bring myself to doing that to a 150 euros strap (and lose the "Omega" logo in the process)...
That's why I prefer "single pass" straps, like the C&B Chevron.

dinexus · Jul 22, 2020

Blackdog
I have one of the Omega Natos too. It is extremely nice, I concur, but I find it wears too bulky...
I thought about cutting the additional segment that goes under the watch, which is essentially useless. But I can't bring myself to doing that to a 150 euros strap (and loose the "Omega" logo in the process)...
That's why I prefer "single pass" straps, like the C&B Chevron.

If they're able to reduce the height by even 2mm and shorten the lug stance, this could be a perfect NATO watch.

Dedlock · Jul 22, 2020

I am hoping this design makes a return without the date!

300MC update imminent?

texasmade

Jetguy87

Scooterino36

lillatroll

mz_cle

perks713

Dsloan

texasmade

lillatroll

dinexus

mz_cle

dinexus

Blackdog

JeremyS

Meme-Dweller

JeremyS

imranbecks

Blackdog

dinexus

Dedlock

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