Big congrats. I had to wait a year for mine. Fantastic VFM IMHO. Enjoy

 

I would raise those expectations, the watch certainly did for me when trying it on. I had to wait a year from the initial ordering. The decrease in height makes a huge difference, wears like a 90s Rolex Sub. Vintage looks with a modern heart.

 

Lovely vintage Polaris

The Polaris reissue has a 42mm case. I tried on this piece at the JLC boutique in São Paulo, gorgeous dial. The alternating sunray and textured blues are mesmerizing. In-house movement has a low 38h power reserve, but who cares?

More info here...
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/t...te-limited-edition-with-live-pics-and-pricing

 

I only bonded with my SM300MC when I put it on the "Spectre/Bond" Nato OEM strap (my OB gave it to me as a sweetener). I agree the long lugs can be awkward when you use the watch on the metal bracelet (which is too shiny with the PCLs). I think overall it is a cool watch and very much under the radar (on a strap) and I only use it with casual wear.

I do think the BB58 is probably much more versatile.

I have accumulated fond memories getting my SM300MC "immersed" during family holidays to the Galapagos, Amazon rainforest and Iguassu falls...so it has certainly become a keeper.

 

I don't know if you've tried on the new Polaris line, but it's disgustingly lumpy on the wrist. Uncharacteristic for JLC :/

 

I did try both the blue dial and also this black dial no-date (I removed pricing and stock no. from tag in the photo below)


I did not find either Polaris as comfortable as my Explorer, but nothing too bad. I did not try them on a bracelet.

 

Proper suit trousers don’t require belts. Look at Savile Row bespoke suits and you’ll see that none of them have belt loops.

 

Funny Page Six write-up on the Omega event in NYC unveiling the watch:

https://pagesix.com/2019/12/06/daniel-craig-surrounded-by-security-at-omega-bond-watch-reveal/

Daniel Craig had a “wall of security” around him at the Omega Bond Watch unveiling at the Standard, High Line.

“It was hard to spot him at his own event. It’s the first time 007 needed his own security detail,” a spy quipped.

 

Man, I like flat matte dial, the faux patina, solid caseback and NO DATE....big move!
Here a video I just watched:

 

The non-limited Omega 007 is a really nice watch in Ti with no date and potential broad availability but with technology back steps in the aluminum dial and bezel and non-integrated bracelet and a significant price premium from the standard model - you are effectively paying more for less - I guess we'll see how it sells for Omega.

 

The titanium Seamaster 300 on bracelet is only $200 less expensive... you're paying more than the steel version, but for a titanium diver on titanium bracelet, it's pretty in-line with Omega's pricing strategy.

As for aluminum vs ceramic bezels - this watch has a lot of appeal to the vintage guys (like me) and many of us prefer aluminum bezels. There's just a certain warmth to it, versus ceramic which can feel a bit sterile.

 

Anyone to chime in if he has a clue as to why Omega did it in Ti 2? I spoke to a friend of mine who is into metals and as of him Ti 2 might be even dangerous as it may set by itself sometimes on fire. Ti 5 is considered superior as it has Vanadium and Aluminium in its content.
In this line does anyone as well know what is the Ti quality of the bracelet and buckle?

 

Which model are you referring to?

 

https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-seamaster-300-omega-master-co-axial-41-mm-23390412103001

This one i am guessing.

 

Well if you are comparing the price of the new Bond titanium watch to the SM co-axial 300 titanium then the price difference is more like £900 cheaper and I would prefer the SM300 and £900 in my pocket than the new Bond watch.

 

Don't know the difference in the UK but US pricing is $9,000 for the Seamaster 300 MC Titanium on bracelet, and $9,200 for the Bond watch on bracelet.

Buy them on straps, though, and the Bond watch is $200 cheaper - US pricing is $8,300 for the Seamaster 300 on leather, and $8,100 for the Bond watch on the NATO.

 

As I said, it's £900 cheaper in the UK.

 

I can't help but imagine that if one finds oneself in an environment or circumstance that would cause one's watch to spontaneously combust, one probably has bigger problems than whatever's on the wrist.

 

Agree. I'd note also that, as this is an authentic Bond watch, there is no doubt a built-in and highly sophisticated series of safety mechanisms, designed by Q and implemented by Omega, that would defuse any such spontaneous combustion while also efficiently neutralizing any Spectre or other hostile agents, signalling for a nearby amphibious vehicle and/or well-equipped small plane, helicopter or luxury ultralight, and then communicating via satellite to order supper and cocktails at the closest 5-star restaurant or hotel. And all this for an MSRP of around 9k. Buy and wear with EXTREME confidence.

 

You’re over complicating things; the Helium has been replaced by Halon 1301. One quick twiddle of the valve and the fire’s out.
Another live video here:-
https://www.revolution.watch/omega-reveals-james-bonds-next-seamaster-diver-300m/