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No love for the SM300?

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I feel exactly the same. And eventually I did the unthinkable ! I cut the redundant section of the Omega Nato off.
Much better fit, less bulk and kept the Omega nato quality.

Yes, I lost the metal keeper with the "Omega" engraving in the process, but I still have the signed buckle.

(Sorry, can't post any pictures as the watch is at service now).
Bold move!

Any particular reason for service? I picked mine up preowned recently, knowing that it will likely need a service in the near future.
 
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Bold move!

Any particular reason for service? I picked mine up preowned recently, knowing that it will likely need a service in the near future.
Since new it's always been running on the fast side of COSC, but lately I noticed that it was running more like 12spd fast.
With two of the original four warranty years left, I took it to the AD.

Frankly, I only wanted it to be regulated but Omega decided to do a full service. I should have it back in a week or two.

I'm really missing it !
 
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I love the SM300 and its heritage. I would also like to see a thinner iteration of it (perhaps a form factor similar to the BB58), as well as an iteration with a non-retro dial - perhaps a glossy one with applied hour markers.
 
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I feel exactly the same. And eventually I did the unthinkable ! I cut the redundant section of the Omega Nato off.
Much better fit, less bulk and kept the Omega nato quality.

Yes, I lost the metal keeper with the "Omega" engraving in the process, but I still have the signed buckle.

(Sorry, can't post any pictures as the watch is at service now).
The missing pictures. (Yes ! It's back from service !)
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...a better perspective:
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Scooterino36
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The missing pictures. (Yes ! It's back from service !)
20200910_165427.jpg


...a better perspective:
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I gotta say, that looks pretty good. And I will admit that after bemoaning over bulky natos, I ended up buying an Omega military green nato for my Speedy at first sight. Pics to come upon arrival (in the appropriate thread).
I’m straying off topic so here’s a photo of my 300 on the tropic strap.
 
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I’m straying off topic so here’s a photo of my 300 on the tropic strap.
What tropic is that ? I have some watchgecko tropics in the drawer, in 20 and 22mm, that I never tried on the 300MC. It really looks good !
 
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What tropic is that ? I have some watchgecko tropics in the drawer, in 20 and 22mm, that I never tried on the 300MC. It really looks good !
This one is from Bulang and Sons. It’s a true 21mm, it’s thinner and more tapered than the watchgecko (i owned a 22 and still own a 20). I did have to cut a tweener hole size to get my perfect wrist fit, but I’m fine with that.

It’s been a perfect strap option for the 300.
 
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buramu
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Such a stunning watch. I have no love for bulky modern divers (SMP, PO or submariners don’t do anything for me), but the 300MC is a classic beauty!
 
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I'll contribute to the strap trend. I think the beige sets off the lume on the dial really well.
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The fauxtina is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it thing. Omega relies so heavily on their vintage re-issues in the Speedmaster line (yes, the Speedmaster Professional is a re-issue), it seems a shame go for a re-issue on a Seamaster, the line where they focus so much on and do such a good job at pushing the envelope of modern watch design.
 
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The fauxtina is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it thing. Omega relies so heavily on their vintage re-issues in the Speedmaster line (yes, the Speedmaster Professional is a re-issue), it seems a shame go for a re-issue on a Seamaster, the line where they focus so much on and do such a good job at pushing the envelope of modern watch design.
I see the 300MC as a great combination of faithful design reference of the original 57 with modern upgrades, while the trilogy 57 LE is a true reissue. I personally feel the color of the lume works well on the 300MC, and I think a pure white wouldn’t.
 
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Omega relies so heavily on their vintage re-issues in the Speedmaster line (yes, the Speedmaster Professional is a re-issue)
I'm not sure I agree, although I see your point. The Moonwatch has been continuously produced with hardly any changes at all since the mid-1960s. (I'll leave the discussion of the significance of the change from the 321 to the 861 caliber to those with far more technical expertise than I.) That said, it would be rather like characterizing the Submariner as a reissue. If there's never been a hiatus in production of an essentially unchanged model, isn't it just the same watch it's always been?
 
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A bit better view of the beige. (I've got to take some lessons on how to take better watch photos!)
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Blackdog
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To continue the celebration of the 300MC and how nice it looks on different straps I would like to share a couple of pics of the Crown&Buckle Chevron.

Following the style of the woven fabric straps that came bundled with the Tudor BlackBay, but at a much more affordable price point.

The quality of the nylon and the finish of the hardware is really top notch. I have only seen better hardware (and not dramatically so) on the Omega Natos, but those are in a completely different price bracket as we all know.

The adjustability of the ladder buckle provides enough correction if your perfect fit happens to be in-between holes. Does not come in 21mm, but the 20mm works just fine.

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