I find these rather disappointing and rather lazy on the part of Omega. The only minor highlight is the gun barrel pattern on the platinum models. Also, I know many love the mesh bracelets, but I hope this is not their plan going forward for the Seamaster line. I far prefer the standard bracelet both in looks and the fact that it has micro adjust.
The bonus is two of watches, this is an afterthought but Rolex doesn’t sell you cufflinks either 🤷, omega missed the mark, rather than a bracelet it should had been a ring but getting it to fit universal sizes would be impossible.
Either way we will never see this in person, since they are 77 units only worldwide, talk about extremely limited.
, I'm asking them to offer a smaller size (38mm or 39mm) like Longines does for the Hydroconquest
Hang on.
You could drop 10x that on the Platinum/ Gold / Alligator version.
Edit 2: you get the (cheaper / "basic"!) goodie or baddies watch too plus a bracelet and cufflinks for that price.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-gb/...axial-master-chronometer-42-mm-21083422003001
These naff bracelets are also for sale individually: £320 for this one and £400 for the Bond version.
I don't think Omega listens to anyone who actually wears watches.
I realize chasing every complaint is impossible, but there is an undeniable clamor for a Seamaster 300m that is smaller in diameter and thickness. Look at the success Tudor has had with the Black Bay 58 (39mm) and Black Bay 54 (37mm). There is a market that is totally unfilled by Omega. I'm not asking them to eliminate the 42mm 300m, I'm asking them to offer a smaller size (38mm or 39mm) like Longines does for the Hydroconquest and like Omega did before 2018.
Could had sworn that omega posted on social media about listening to “consumer” demand for smaller watches and made the 38”mm speedmaster or whatever. My first seamaster was the 36mm 300m and never liked the smaller design, however, like you mentioned omega should release new models in different sizes like they did in the past.
I really like the blue dial version. The 12 marker is cool and I like the texture and look of the bezel and caseback/movement design. However, I won’t be a buyer because I already have a Seamaster 300M. As my taste has evolved I’ve moved on to other brands. If I were to buy another Omega, I would dip my toes into the vintage realm. So many great examples being sold by trusted OF members. At this point, I would rather buy the new Longines Hydroconquest (L3.788.4.99.6) and I've already registered for one on their website. Waiting...
I don't think Omega listens to anyone who actually wears watches.
I realize chasing every complaint is impossible, but there is an undeniable clamor for a Seamaster 300m that is smaller in diameter and thickness. Look at the success Tudor has had with the Black Bay 58 (39mm) and Black Bay 54 (37mm). There is a market that is totally unfilled by Omega. I'm not asking them to eliminate the 42mm 300m, I'm asking them to offer a smaller size (38mm or 39mm) like Longines does for the Hydroconquest and like Omega did before 2018.
I'm not a huge fan of these but a buddy of mine used to be. Years ago I started a compilation to help him keep track, and then I just kept maintaining it. Just caught up with the new drops. I know, dart board material for many here...but cool for some. To each his own! 😎
I've been pretty vocal about this myself, I think there has been a perception that only enthusiasts care about this or that but I think this does ultimately negatively affect their market perception to the general public.
Omega have traditionally pushed a marketing angle of being innovative, especially with their movement technology. Spirate seems to be dead in the water and the continually bloated case sizes have caused a negative general perception that the co-axial technology makes the watches too big. Continuing to release chunky parts bin specials of a design from 2018, in my opinion, damages the brand long term for minimal short term gain.
The new gen PO did slim down a bit and looks pretty fresh design wise, so I still have some hope Omega do understand this and are just taking their time getting it right. But we need a new SMP generation soon and it really, really needs to go back to being sleek again. The target should be no less than Rolex Submariner beating specifications.
This is really cool, I hadn't seen quite a few of these before. That Goldfinger full gold AT is pretty cool! I also didn't realise the 12 o'clock marker on the new blue one is also a parts bin design from 2019. I thought that was new.
On a positive note, someone has already bought the new blue variant and put it on the OEM rubber. I actually don't mind it in that configuration. Suits it a lot better than the mesh. The same comment thread has an AI rendering of the black variant on black rubber, which looks like it would look better as well.
