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·Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co Axial Chronometer
I have owned this watch for about a month and to be honest, it is the first watch I have bought in over five years. As I have written in other posts, I had gotten out of the watch scene and returned because of the Seamaster 300. I saw a photo online and you know the rest of the story. I read as much as I could about the watch and just could not get the images out of my head. Anyway, I gave into the craving and hoped the initial excitement would not wear off. As it is pretty much my only watch (Have an old Hamilton Khaki Mechanical I borrowed from my son), I look at it on my wrist everyday. Gone are the days when it was a decision what to pick out of my watch box. What I would like to share are my thoughts about what appeals to me about the watch and after those details, I will post all the photos I have taken of it at this point.
Lets start with the dial. It has the classic matte finish and has the harmony that is achieved by not putting the date on the watch at the 3 position. The three, six, nine and twelve look just right. In terms of what is written on the dial, the only thing that could have been added would have been 300 but I think it might have cluttered the look of the dial. The indices are recessed which looks nice and I am comfortable with the fake patina as it gives that feeling of the older time period. To me, it is a classic looking dial.
The movement has been dubbed the 8400 which I would assume is the 8500 without the date. Beautiful to look at although some traditional fans of divers watches would say that a closed case back is what belongs on a divers watch. I enjoy being able to see the movement and as long as it has the level of finishing like this one, it is worth viewing.
The case is 41m and alternates between brushed surfaces on the sides as well as polished lugs and the area below the bezel. The bezel is ceramic and has the liquid metal feature. You need to look under a loupe to notice the difference between the painted on numerals on some dials vs the engraved metal on on the Seamaster 300. When you do look, it is very attractive.
The bracelet comes with outer brushed links and polished center links. If you have read my earlier posts, you know I asked my dealer to have the watchmaker brush the center links to match the brushed look of the outer links. For me, I prefer the brushed look and never liked polished center links but that is a matter of personal preference. I like the micro adjustments you can do on the bracelet. You just push a button and can make small increases in size. I had it sized tight to my wrist and will let it out a bit in the warmer months.
The fit of the watch is quite good. i have a 6.5 wrist and and I certainly to not find the watch to be to much for my wrist. I tend to wear the bracelet tight and I don’t like the watch moving around on my wrist. I don’t find the watch to thick and it is definitely thinner than the Planet Ocean models.
So what is it that makes the watch special for me? Well, it is the total package. I love the alternating surfaces of brushed and polished parts of the case. If you ever owned one of the original Seamaster 300 models, you know how special that look was and is. The design just works. You look at the Seamaster 300 Co Axial and it gives the owner that same comfortable feeling of something very familiar but you also get the luxury of the new technology to enjoy and appreciate. At this point in my life, I can’t afford to buy a large number of fine watches so I need to be really careful with my purchases. This watch for me was and is one of the right choices. It gives me pleasure each day I wear it. The pictures of it do not do it justice but i will include the best ones I have been able to take so far. I forgot to mention the timekeeping. After a month, it seems to deviate 1.5 seconds per day. Why do we buy these watches? To me, they have their functional purposes but they are also art. I look at the Seamaster 300 Co Axial and I see beauty in its harmony and design.
I have owned this watch for about a month and to be honest, it is the first watch I have bought in over five years. As I have written in other posts, I had gotten out of the watch scene and returned because of the Seamaster 300. I saw a photo online and you know the rest of the story. I read as much as I could about the watch and just could not get the images out of my head. Anyway, I gave into the craving and hoped the initial excitement would not wear off. As it is pretty much my only watch (Have an old Hamilton Khaki Mechanical I borrowed from my son), I look at it on my wrist everyday. Gone are the days when it was a decision what to pick out of my watch box. What I would like to share are my thoughts about what appeals to me about the watch and after those details, I will post all the photos I have taken of it at this point.
Lets start with the dial. It has the classic matte finish and has the harmony that is achieved by not putting the date on the watch at the 3 position. The three, six, nine and twelve look just right. In terms of what is written on the dial, the only thing that could have been added would have been 300 but I think it might have cluttered the look of the dial. The indices are recessed which looks nice and I am comfortable with the fake patina as it gives that feeling of the older time period. To me, it is a classic looking dial.
The movement has been dubbed the 8400 which I would assume is the 8500 without the date. Beautiful to look at although some traditional fans of divers watches would say that a closed case back is what belongs on a divers watch. I enjoy being able to see the movement and as long as it has the level of finishing like this one, it is worth viewing.
The case is 41m and alternates between brushed surfaces on the sides as well as polished lugs and the area below the bezel. The bezel is ceramic and has the liquid metal feature. You need to look under a loupe to notice the difference between the painted on numerals on some dials vs the engraved metal on on the Seamaster 300. When you do look, it is very attractive.
The bracelet comes with outer brushed links and polished center links. If you have read my earlier posts, you know I asked my dealer to have the watchmaker brush the center links to match the brushed look of the outer links. For me, I prefer the brushed look and never liked polished center links but that is a matter of personal preference. I like the micro adjustments you can do on the bracelet. You just push a button and can make small increases in size. I had it sized tight to my wrist and will let it out a bit in the warmer months.
The fit of the watch is quite good. i have a 6.5 wrist and and I certainly to not find the watch to be to much for my wrist. I tend to wear the bracelet tight and I don’t like the watch moving around on my wrist. I don’t find the watch to thick and it is definitely thinner than the Planet Ocean models.
So what is it that makes the watch special for me? Well, it is the total package. I love the alternating surfaces of brushed and polished parts of the case. If you ever owned one of the original Seamaster 300 models, you know how special that look was and is. The design just works. You look at the Seamaster 300 Co Axial and it gives the owner that same comfortable feeling of something very familiar but you also get the luxury of the new technology to enjoy and appreciate. At this point in my life, I can’t afford to buy a large number of fine watches so I need to be really careful with my purchases. This watch for me was and is one of the right choices. It gives me pleasure each day I wear it. The pictures of it do not do it justice but i will include the best ones I have been able to take so far. I forgot to mention the timekeeping. After a month, it seems to deviate 1.5 seconds per day. Why do we buy these watches? To me, they have their functional purposes but they are also art. I look at the Seamaster 300 Co Axial and I see beauty in its harmony and design.
