The release of the Seamaster 300 60LE (Trilogy) really put the spotlight on the original (and IMHO best) iteration of the model and at least temporarily cast a shadow over the already largely retro-styled Seamaster 300MC.
I would love to think that moving forward, SM300MC takes a few pointers from the successfully popular Trilogy model and gets a minor facelift for 2018. I would love to see the following changes:
1) it looses its observation caseback and perhaps sheds a millimeter of thickness. Lets get the Hippocampus back on there!
2) the bracelet finish does a reverse: brushed center links and polished side links (like the original)
3) it looses the white paint on the seconds hand.

 

There is a third watch with the same look and proportions. Granted it has lyre lugs and not straight lugs. It also doesn’t have the faux aged lume which might go out of style.

The 2500 Planet Ocean in 42mm. ( future Classic imho)



That being said the 300mc in both regular and Spectre variations is a great watch and I don’t think an LE is going to affect its price that much.

 

I really think Omega should thin down the Seamaster line. Some of the PO's are nice, but maybe it's time drop the "Diver" series (i.e. the Bond style). I prefer the straight lugs and I really detest the He escape valve.
I know many would love to see a reissue of the 2nd generation Seamaster.

 

hope theres no He release valve

 

I don’t think the sapphire caseback adds even a sliver of thickness to the case on the 300MC. It’s about exactly the same thickness of a stainless steel Speedy professional caseback.
As far as comparing it to the 300LE, I find the 300MC to be a superior watch in both style and tech. The 300LE just doesn’t do it for me.

 

I agree that there may be too many variations of the Seamaster, but I don't think the Diver line is going anywhere anytime soon. Aside from the Moonwatch, it's one of the best-selling products Omega makes. The style and price point will keep it in the lineup for awhile yet - although it may be due for an update next year. In fact, next year will be the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the Bond Seamaster Professional ... I'd bet on some kind of freshened version or LE.

 

PCL and white second hands doesn’t bother me. It’s the thickness of the watch. If Omega can slim down the watch by at least 1mm I’d definitely buy it. Right now it’s too thick for me to wear as a daily.

 

Agree! Wearing mine today.

 

Agreed!....if it were thinner, my no-date Submariner would be in serious danger of flippage...

 

I like this thread. I’m wondering if the 300mc was a one and done version of the reissue from the original?

 

This is why I went with the James Bond Seamaster as my first Omega and never got the MC, PO, or the LE 60. They all look great but wear way too thick.

 

The future of the 300MC is uncertain as the thick and big watch trend is over. The future of Omega is in rediscovering its glorious past. I think The 300MC will have the same fate as those of the Speedmaster 57 and the Speedmaster 9300. They were bigger versions of the classic models, conceived at the time when big watches like Gshock and Panerai were very fashionable. Now that smaller watches are becoming very popular, nobody’s talking about the Speedmaster 57 and Speedmaster 9300 anymore.

At 40mm, the 300MC may be “small”, but it’s just too thick. And if it needs to be revised, it’s better for Omega to release the same SM300 styling of the 1957 Trilogy model as “unlimited” edition. Just release the real mccoy.

My take is that Omega will release the SM300LE with GMT bezel and lollipop seconds hand as the next Bond model in 2019. Incidentally, I wanted to start a thread on this topic, but since it’s related to this one, I’ll just state it here.

 

You think omegas are going to get thinner. How cute.

Sry Metas cert on all watches save 1861’s says other wise. Getting the double barrels, and the needed in today’s market for mainstream sales sapphire caseback says otherwise.

The 3 LE’s are a bone to the collectors.

 

I completely agree. The LEs were for us watch nerds, with the mainstream buyers having little interest in them.
As far as the 300MC, it is listed as 41mm but really wears like a 39mm because that’s the case size without the bezel overhang. I keep hearing complaints about how thick it is. How thick do people think this is? It is about the same thickness as the Speedy Professional, and wears even smaller. I think it’s well placed for the future.

 

Fat watches are a pet hate of mine. However the 300MC is not impacted . Wears smaller than a Speedy Pro for me.
One issue for me is the PCLs - which can be solved. The other one being the price.

 

Asking Omega to reduce their product range is pointless...it is part of their culture...they shoot at all targets and directions

 

I had a 2254.50 for several years, but after debating it for a while I finally flipped it for a 14060M.
yes, it was wonderfully super thin, but there were some design issues that always bugged me (bracelet, He valve, text layout on the dial), but maybe this is getting off the subject...

 

Agreed, not a fan of exceedingly tall watches

 

The thickness of the Speedy Pro’s case is 11mm, with the hesalite bubble adding 3mm to the overall height. From a distance, it looks thin as the domed crystal disappears. When looking at the thickness, don’t look at the numbers.

 

I don’t have a Speedy Pro. I have a FOIS instead which I believe is the same thickness as the Pro. The FOIS only gets worn with short sleeve shirts so it never gets worn Mon-Thurs and it only gets worn maybe 1 day a week.