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BaselWorld 2018: Introducing The New Omega Seamaster Diver 300M
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Wetworks
·Happy Birthday to me!!! Picked up my new SM Diver in the grey dial on bracelet from an AD today! Swung by the OB afterwards and ordered the blue rubber strap and buckle combo for another $260. Considering the price difference between bracelet and strap is only $100, made that decision a no-brainer.
Fit and finish is top notch, at least compared to my older Seamasters. You can really appreciate the flatness of the links compared to my Bond I think, noticeable on the wrist as well. The flatness also makes the polished bits less blingy IMO as well. The waves on the new version are not as pronounced in person, contrasted with the older waves which disappear in the accompanying photo.
Without my glasses, date legibility on the grey dial is terrible. It is much better on the blue and black dials. Not for that reason, but I came very close to going with the black and rose gold on black rubber, stunning piece in person. On bracelet, not so much.
Fit and finish is top notch, at least compared to my older Seamasters. You can really appreciate the flatness of the links compared to my Bond I think, noticeable on the wrist as well. The flatness also makes the polished bits less blingy IMO as well. The waves on the new version are not as pronounced in person, contrasted with the older waves which disappear in the accompanying photo.
Without my glasses, date legibility on the grey dial is terrible. It is much better on the blue and black dials. Not for that reason, but I came very close to going with the black and rose gold on black rubber, stunning piece in person. On bracelet, not so much.
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ama98
·Happy Birthday to me!!! Picked up my new SM Diver in the grey dial on bracelet from an AD today! Swung by the OB afterwards and ordered the blue rubber strap and buckle combo for another $260. Considering the price difference between bracelet and strap is only $100, made that decision a no-brainer.
Fit and finish is top notch, at least compared to my older Seamasters. You can really appreciate the flatness of the links compared to my Bond I think, noticeable on the wrist as well. The flatness also makes the polished bits less blingy IMO as well. The waves on the new version are not as pronounced in person, contrasted with the older waves which disappear in the accompanying photo.
Without my glasses, date legibility on the grey dial is terrible. It is much better on the blue and black dials. Not for that reason, but I came very close to going with the black and rose gold on black rubber, stunning piece in person. On bracelet, not so much.
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Mongooseman
·I cannot for the life of me seem to get the spring bars to pop out of the lugs with the tool another Omega boutique sold me. You seem to have managed it to put your NATO on. Any tips on how to do it without waiting until I'm near a boutique again?
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Wetworks
·Congrats! Welcome to the club of owners of the new Diver 300m
Thanks! I went ahead and ordered 3 Blu Shark NATOs, can't wait to start playing around with all the different looks.
As an aside, has anyone tried removing links yet? Curious to hear how other's experiences were before giving it a go.
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borre
·Thanks! I went ahead and ordered 3 Blu Shark NATOs, can't wait to start playing around with all the different looks.
As an aside, has anyone tried removing links yet? Curious to hear how other's experiences were before giving it a go.
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pianomankd
·Links are easy to remove with the correct screwdriver.
It's changing out the bracelet for a strap that's a nightmare!
It's changing out the bracelet for a strap that's a nightmare!
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·Thanks! I went ahead and ordered 3 Blu Shark NATOs, can't wait to start playing around with all the different looks.
As an aside, has anyone tried removing links yet? Curious to hear how other's experiences were before giving it a go.
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Mongooseman
·Links are easy to remove with the correct screwdriver.
It's changing out the bracelet for a strap that's a nightmare!
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·I did. Not super difficult. I used a 1.6 mm screwdriver. Still have to apply loctite, but waited to be sure of the size
Good to know! I have to check and see which one I bought for my SOH, hopefully it's the same one. Is the loctite really necessary? If so, what number?
Links are easy to remove with the correct screwdriver.
It's changing out the bracelet for a strap that's a nightmare!
I ordered a new springbar tool with a much smaller tip last night - hoping it'll make removal of the rubber strap a lot easier. I chose the Bergeon 6767-F as it was heavily recommended in other threads.
That's disheartening to hear. I actually have the Bergeon bracelet pliers as well as the 6111. Would either of those work? They do on my other Seamasters.
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Mongooseman
·Good to know! I have to check and see which one I bought for my SOH, hopefully it's the same one. Is the loctite really necessary? If so, what number?
That's disheartening to hear. I actually have the Bergeon bracelet pliers as well as the 6111. Would either of those work? They do on my other Seamasters.
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Wetworks
·Looks like the Loctite purchased with Bergeon screwdrivers is 222.
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Jerseyhammer
·I ordered a new springbar tool with a much smaller tip last night - hoping it'll make removal of the rubber strap a lot easier. I chose the Bergeon 6767-F as it was heavily recommended in other threads.
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KstateSkier
·I feel like the blue model would look so darn sharp on the beige nato that omega is offering these days.
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OmegaLife
·I almost purchased the blue one as a to me from me Christmas gift... lol
But I’m waiting to see what 2019 has for Omega.
But I’m waiting to see what 2019 has for Omega.
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Wahlberg
·Are there any rumors that they will release this watch in a smaller 36mm size? This in 36mm with a blue strap = perfect.
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Mongooseman
·Bergeron tools are the Buisness
