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plumber
·Hi
Do you think it is the day of NEW 300 generation before Christmas ?
Do you think it is the day of NEW 300 generation before Christmas ?
NEW Omega 27 november 2026
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Gubbo
·Depends. Is the spare parts bin for the existing generation completely empty yet.
Or have they just enough for a final farewell edition
Or have they just enough for a final farewell edition
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Jakeys
·Source for this image?
I hope it's a new gen. I've never loved the current gen and the recent parts bin specials have been particularly frustrating, as a lot of them are very lazy. Why yes, I'd love another redial with a domed crystal and a milanese bracelet, the last ten just weren't enough!
IMO it needs to be slim to be a winner. I don't care what they do with the HEV, I would like them to use a tapered Bond bracelet and an aluminium wave dial, but more than anything it just needs to be smaller and slimmer. No wider than 41mm, no thicker than 12.5mm. Ideally 40mm and sub 12mm. If Longines can do a 300m at 11.7mm with a ceramic bezel, a date and a 72 hour power reserve, so can Omega.
I hope it's a new gen. I've never loved the current gen and the recent parts bin specials have been particularly frustrating, as a lot of them are very lazy. Why yes, I'd love another redial with a domed crystal and a milanese bracelet, the last ten just weren't enough!
IMO it needs to be slim to be a winner. I don't care what they do with the HEV, I would like them to use a tapered Bond bracelet and an aluminium wave dial, but more than anything it just needs to be smaller and slimmer. No wider than 41mm, no thicker than 12.5mm. Ideally 40mm and sub 12mm. If Longines can do a 300m at 11.7mm with a ceramic bezel, a date and a 72 hour power reserve, so can Omega.
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Tek74
·If it is the start of a new SMP300M generation, I'm sure that most buyers would appreciate a slimmer movement and modern steel bracelet with a taper from 20mm down to 16mm. I would also like to see more anodized aluminum dial bezel models. Most of the ceramic bezel models are too loud for me.
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Gubbo
·If it is the start of a new SMP300M generation, I'm sure that most buyers would appreciate a slimmer movement and modern steel bracelet with a taper from 20mm down to 16mm. I would also like to see more anodized aluminum dial bezel models. Most of the ceramic bezel models are too loud for me.
A new one will have a ceramic bezel insert because shiny.
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Gubbo
·Also scratch resistance, also it's just an industry expectation at this price point. If they use an alu bezel on the next gen standard models, everyone will accuse them of cost cutting and complaining about scratches.
I shudder to think what the starting price point of the next gen will be, but for that price, it damn well better come with a ceramic bezel insert.
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Lu..
·as others have said....hopefully this new gen 300m is thin, 40mm with a flush auto He release valve .....and that they updated the bracelet w/quick micro adjust clasp.....looking forward to this drop on black Friday 😱 (if this is real)
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Tek74
·Good point on quick clasp adjustments. I'm 50/50 on the helium escape valve. A flush push button would give the case a cleaner look, but the current valve makes the Seamaster unique.
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rebar
·No
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McBeardy
·As per the other thread and the Reddit one which this has originated. Would seem odd to be another new Seamaster so soon after the current Bond Merch variants. Could it be a new Bond announcement & certain stores showcasing the new watches.
Or do we think new watches?
Or do we think new watches?
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rebar
·As per the other thread and the Reddit one which this has originated. Would seem odd to be another new Seamaster so soon after the current Bond Merch variants. Could it be a new Bond announcement & certain stores showcasing the new watches.
Or do we think new watches?
I would love to be wrong, but if this were a larger launch strategy I think there would be more to it than one event held at a boutique in Brisbane.
This happens often - someone gets an invite for an event at the boutique, they’ve never been to one before so they think it must be special, people online follow suit - and it leads to disappointment and more dissatisfaction overall.
New SMP300Ms will come out. Maybe this year, maybe 2027. Like you said, so soon after the new Bonds doesn’t make sense. That would kill sales immediately.
I think a lot of people will be happy with the new line once it’s out. But I’m having a more positive relationship with the brand lately by not getting my hopes up. I actually think the new bond watches are cool and I think it’s partly because I’m not expecting new and improved anytime soon.
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Vinz Clortho
·The wave pattern looks like the most recent Bond release. Probably some boutique invite thing.
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Jakeys
·I'm 50/50 on the helium escape valve. A flush push button would give the case a cleaner look, but the current valve makes the Seamaster unique.
I'm the same. For me the HEV is part of the model's identity, but I literally never use it and I'm so used to it, I don't even really notice it on mine any more. I think making a flush version at the same 10 o'clock position is a pretty good compromise of respecting the history while still cleaning up the watch a bit. I think at minimum though, if they do keep the screw down valve, just make it a little smaller and most people will be happy.
Why does it have to be either? The simplest answer is it’s an invitation to some drinks and passed plates at the boutique.
I would love to be wrong, but if this were a larger launch strategy I think there would be more to it than one event held at a boutique in Brisbane.
This happens often - someone gets an invite for an event at the boutique, they’ve never been to one before so they think it must be special, people online follow suit - and it leads to disappointment and more dissatisfaction overall.
New SMP300Ms will come out. Maybe this year, maybe 2027. Like you said, so soon after the new Bonds doesn’t make sense. That would kill sales immediately.
I think a lot of people will be happy with the new line once it’s out. But I’m having a more positive relationship with the brand lately by not getting my hopes up. I actually think the new bond watches are cool and I think it’s partly because I’m not expecting new and improved anytime soon.
Yeah, when I made my first comment I was curious about the source as well. The image having a refreshed wave dial in a new shade of blue, if it was posted say on Omega's website as a full page background, I'd be 100% convinced it's a lead up to a new gen launch. You wouldn't post prominent SMP imagery like that to do anything else. But just some boutique isn't enough to go on yet.
On the other hand, it makes no sense to build up to an event around watches that are already out, over a month after they release to the public. And if I were Omega's marketing team I'd time the new gen launch to coincide with the announcement of the new Bond actor, considering how successful that partnership has been.
TL;DR: dunno lol
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rebar
·I'm the same. For me the HEV is part of the model's identity, but I literally never use it and I'm so used to it, I don't even really notice it on mine any more. I think making a flush version at the same 10 o'clock position is a pretty good compromise of respecting the history while still cleaning up the watch a bit. I think at minimum though, if they do keep the screw down valve, just make it a little smaller and most people will be happy.
Yeah, when I made my first comment I was curious about the source as well. The image having a refreshed wave dial in a new shade of blue, if it was posted say on Omega's website as a full page background, I'd be 100% convinced it's a lead up to a new gen launch. You wouldn't post prominent SMP imagery like that to do anything else. But just some boutique isn't enough to go on yet.
On the other hand, it makes no sense to build up to an event around watches that are already out, over a month after they release to the public. And if I were Omega's marketing team I'd time the new gen launch to coincide with the announcement of the new Bond actor, considering how successful that partnership has been.
TL;DR: dunno lol
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McBeardy
·Anyone else heard anymore on this?
Is it’s an event for the just released Bond watches or do we think updated Seamasters?
Is it’s an event for the just released Bond watches or do we think updated Seamasters?
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Lu..
·pretty sure it is an event....the time period of 5-9:30pm gives it away.....if these were updated Seamasters we will be getting teasers in Instagram and other social media sites. Also, the drop from Omega will occur early in the morning at a specific one timepoint.
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njlam
·My local boutique has heard nothing about an event.
Perhaps a Black Friday sale?
Perhaps a Black Friday sale?
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pdxleaf
··In Art We TrustNew releases are often at noon Swiss time, not TGIF.
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McBeardy
·I suspect the rumours of a smaller size release are false. Joys of Reddit ha
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