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Karusel
·Hi, all.
I've received numerous comments asking about the Seamaster 300 Bronze Gold that I've been posting about. Since I haven't done a write-up about it, I figured I'll go over some of the things I noticed about the piece.
This is my first “write-up” so please excuse the lack of depth in some parts.
I won't go over the specs since RJ did a fantastic write-up about it here: https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-new-omega-seamaster-300-in-bronze-gold/.
The Bronze Gold model came onto my wrist on May 21, just two weeks after getting the Seamaster 300 in stainless steel/black dial. The good folks at OB 5th Avenue remembered how I was crazy I got when I saw the specs on the bronze gold late last year. In fact, we were surprised that renders and details for that model didn't leak. Anyway, only a few Bronze Gold pieces came to the OB as a pre-release on the afternoon of May 20 and according to the OB, I'm the third person in the world so far to have the piece (unofficially). There are currently 7 in the wild as of writing (June 8).
On that fateful afternoon, I stopped by the OB debating what to do. I had seen the Bronze Gold in the flesh multiple times ever since the prototype and NFS pieces came around; I was mesmerized by it. As I had purchased the Seamaster 300 stainless steel two weeks ago, my wife was *this* close to strangling my neck as well as my wallet.
After seeing the piece, going back and forth with the wife, my mind was set and I purchased the piece straight from the delivery clamshell. The OB was gracious enough to take off the leather straps and put on a new brown polyester NATO strap for me, considering that summer was near.
[Waiting]
[Here it comes!]
[Still fresh in plastic wrapping]
[And... there it is.]
[Close-up]
[Stainless steel on the wrist]
[Bronze Gold on the wrist with the polyester NATO strap]
Packaging
The packaging is the same as the regular Omega pieces with the light brown bamboo watch case and whatnot. Nothing special unfortunately. I elected not to take the box at the time of purchase since I didn't want the bulk. OB was nice enough to ship it to me a few days later. I wasn't able to keep the clamshell however.
Differences
- The colors of the OMEGA logo and the dial are different. (silvery white logo on the stainless, yellow-ish color on the Bronze Gold).
- Stainless has a lollipop seconds hand, Bronze gold has the pointed spade.
[Back at work with the two pieces]
[At the Boutique, initial comparison]
- The turning action of the stainless steel bezel feels rather "light" compared to that of the Bronze Gold. The bezel on the Bronze Gold has a solid click and takes more force to turn.
- Obviously the case is a bit heavier since the Bronze Gold does contain 37.5% gold but the weight difference is hardly noticeable be it with the NATO strap or the factory leather strap.
Observations
- The lume effects are almost, if not the same.
[Stainless on the left, Bronze Gold on the right]
- Maybe it's my personal experience but the Bronze Gold is surprisingly resilient to daily wear and activities. I've swam in swimming pools and at sea, I've gone to firing ranges, worn it to work doing field response but no major dents have appeared. Despite exposing the watch to a wide range of humid and hot environments, no patina has developed. I've thrown it in sand and it hasn't gained a single scratch. My stainless Seamaster 300 has gained some hairline scratches, this has not.
[At work]
[At work 2]
[Swimming]
[Just for giggles]
[In the sand]
[In the sand 2]
- The gold is surprisingly "natural" in color in the context of it blending in. Compared to the stainless steel version, which shines like no other with its polished surfaces all around, the Bronze Gold is very toned down.
- The watch is pretty thick at 14.4mm - the proportions on my wrist look really off because of the NATO but the size is quite manageable.
Conclusion
This is a keeper. I'm very happy with how the watch came out to be and am greatly satisfied with it. This piece is definitely worth a look and is unlike any bronze or gold pieces that are in the wild.
Now I need to sell my stainless Seamaster 300 very soon to appease my better half.
Let me know if you have any questions and happy collecting.
Additional Photos
I've received numerous comments asking about the Seamaster 300 Bronze Gold that I've been posting about. Since I haven't done a write-up about it, I figured I'll go over some of the things I noticed about the piece.
This is my first “write-up” so please excuse the lack of depth in some parts.
I won't go over the specs since RJ did a fantastic write-up about it here: https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-the-new-omega-seamaster-300-in-bronze-gold/.
The Bronze Gold model came onto my wrist on May 21, just two weeks after getting the Seamaster 300 in stainless steel/black dial. The good folks at OB 5th Avenue remembered how I was crazy I got when I saw the specs on the bronze gold late last year. In fact, we were surprised that renders and details for that model didn't leak. Anyway, only a few Bronze Gold pieces came to the OB as a pre-release on the afternoon of May 20 and according to the OB, I'm the third person in the world so far to have the piece (unofficially). There are currently 7 in the wild as of writing (June 8).
On that fateful afternoon, I stopped by the OB debating what to do. I had seen the Bronze Gold in the flesh multiple times ever since the prototype and NFS pieces came around; I was mesmerized by it. As I had purchased the Seamaster 300 stainless steel two weeks ago, my wife was *this* close to strangling my neck as well as my wallet.
After seeing the piece, going back and forth with the wife, my mind was set and I purchased the piece straight from the delivery clamshell. The OB was gracious enough to take off the leather straps and put on a new brown polyester NATO strap for me, considering that summer was near.
[Waiting]
[Here it comes!]
[Still fresh in plastic wrapping]
[And... there it is.]
[Close-up]
[Stainless steel on the wrist]
[Bronze Gold on the wrist with the polyester NATO strap]
Packaging
The packaging is the same as the regular Omega pieces with the light brown bamboo watch case and whatnot. Nothing special unfortunately. I elected not to take the box at the time of purchase since I didn't want the bulk. OB was nice enough to ship it to me a few days later. I wasn't able to keep the clamshell however.
Differences
- The colors of the OMEGA logo and the dial are different. (silvery white logo on the stainless, yellow-ish color on the Bronze Gold).
- Stainless has a lollipop seconds hand, Bronze gold has the pointed spade.
[Back at work with the two pieces]
[At the Boutique, initial comparison]
- The turning action of the stainless steel bezel feels rather "light" compared to that of the Bronze Gold. The bezel on the Bronze Gold has a solid click and takes more force to turn.
- Obviously the case is a bit heavier since the Bronze Gold does contain 37.5% gold but the weight difference is hardly noticeable be it with the NATO strap or the factory leather strap.
Observations
- The lume effects are almost, if not the same.
[Stainless on the left, Bronze Gold on the right]
- Maybe it's my personal experience but the Bronze Gold is surprisingly resilient to daily wear and activities. I've swam in swimming pools and at sea, I've gone to firing ranges, worn it to work doing field response but no major dents have appeared. Despite exposing the watch to a wide range of humid and hot environments, no patina has developed. I've thrown it in sand and it hasn't gained a single scratch. My stainless Seamaster 300 has gained some hairline scratches, this has not.
[At work]
[At work 2]
[Swimming]
[Just for giggles]
[In the sand]
[In the sand 2]
- The gold is surprisingly "natural" in color in the context of it blending in. Compared to the stainless steel version, which shines like no other with its polished surfaces all around, the Bronze Gold is very toned down.
- The watch is pretty thick at 14.4mm - the proportions on my wrist look really off because of the NATO but the size is quite manageable.
Conclusion
This is a keeper. I'm very happy with how the watch came out to be and am greatly satisfied with it. This piece is definitely worth a look and is unlike any bronze or gold pieces that are in the wild.
Now I need to sell my stainless Seamaster 300 very soon to appease my better half.
Let me know if you have any questions and happy collecting.
Additional Photos
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