I bought my first Omega Seamaster Diver 300m (has work) in 2000 when I was still a student. It’s an amazing watch, and Omega used no inspiration from vintage models when designing and developing it. Omega created Zemaster Divers from scratch in the early 1990s, when the watch industry was not going well in the early 1990s. The Seamaster Diver 300m and Constellation ’95 have long been omega bread and butter pieces.
Daniel Craig and Omega spilling beans (again)
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M References are usually in the catalog for a long time and are not visible. It wasn’t until 2006 that Omega updated the Seamaster Diver 300m with a new movement and slight visual changes to the dial. The next big update was in 2011 when Omega removed the wave pattern from the dial and added a ceramic bezel insert. The current generation of the Seamaster Diver 300M model debuted in 2018 about seven years ago.
Last December, Omega introduced several new variations of the diver 300m, with smaller wave patterns and one with brushed steel dials, as well as another wave pattern in the brand’s own bronze gold. Omega has already spilled beans at the Governor Awards held in Los Angeles last November, showing a fully visible 300m sailor diver on the wrist of actor Daniel Craig. As always, nothing happens unplanned. This marketing trick was already proven to be a huge success with the White Dial Speedmaster Moonwatch.
Seamaster Diver 300m Bronze Gold
The titanium and bronze gold version from last December was my favorite, but I also knew that the watch I’m looking at today would be coming out soon. In the leaked photo, he looked incredibly handsome. The colour combination reminded me of the 2019 Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th anniversary limited edition in Moonshin Gold. From my experience, gold and burgundy work well together. But in this case it is bronze gold, not moonshine. This means that the gold percentage in this alloy is relatively low at 37.5% (and therefore the “AU375” stamp). The rest of the omega bronze gold is made up of copper, silver, gallium and palladium. Using gold and palladium guarantees a permanent bronze tint without the heavy discoloration you encounter with most bronze watches.
Last week, Omega finally introduced this long addiction, dibarber 300m. Meanwhile I had time to spend with it for this practical review. The nickname “Goldeneye,” which refers to the 30th anniversary of James Bond’s first 300m film, has already been called. Of course, that’s nod to the use of (9k) gold.
It’s not the first impression that matters
My first impression is that the colour is similar to Sedona Gold, but slightly red. That’s logical as Sedna Gold Alloy contains twice as much gold. However, if you don’t have a Sedona Gold piece as a reference, you can mistake it for rose or red gold. The fake patina room and bronze gold work very well, so I’m sure the white Super Luminova will go out of place. I received an Omega Seamaster Diver 300m on a black rubber strap. This makes for a more affordable ensemble than the bronze gold bracelet version.
Seamaster Diver 300m Ref. 210.92.42.20.01.003 Here we have a retail price of 15,400 Euro (including 21% VAT)/CHF 13,200 (excluding VAT)/US$13,900 (excluding sales tax). Omega also comes in the 18K Sedona Gold version of Seamaster Diver 300m (reference 210.62.42.20.01.002) on a rubber strap worth 32,500 euros (including 21% VAT). Jorg shared all the details of this new Seamaster Diver 300m Bronze Bold in the introductory article here, so if you’re looking for a summary of the specs, read it.
New 300m bronze gold on the wrist
Wearing the Seamaster Diver 300m Bronze Gold, you will notice that there is less than an 18K gold watch. I checked the specifications of the steel and gold counterparts, and this bronze gold watch weighs 122 grams, with the steel version 119 grams and one of the 18K gold is 150 grams. For clarity, there is a weight from the version that comes with a rubber strap.
Steel and gold models show a brush and refined finish, but this new bronze gold case only has a brush on the surface. Omega also gave the sword’s hand a polished finish that was vertically polished. The aluminum dial is matte and the printing is light brown to match the faux patina room and bronze gold material. The dial on this watch, including printing and hands, reminds you to die without time for death in the Seamaster Diver 300m. Side note: Did you know that the first Omega watch with an aluminum dial was Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday II “Ultraman”? Well, if you don’t, now you’ll do it!
comfortable
Before I received this watch, I told myself I needed to look at it more like a bronze watch than a gold one. For my understanding, Omega introduced bronze gold alloy to ensure the life of the bronze color. Unlike other bronze watches, they do not change to black or green over time. The first Omega watch, made in bronze gold, was the 2021 Seamaster 300, followed by several models. However, this watch comes in a different shade than a “regular bronze” watch.
I know there are some complaints here about the Seamaster Diver 300m thickness, but that didn’t bother me. What I don’t usually care about is a 300m bracelet, but the rubber straps are super comfortable and perfect for the watch. I liked the bronze gold and black rubber combination even better than the all-bronze gold option. I have never seen Seamaster Diver 300m Bronze Gold on a mesh bracelet in real life, but I prefer rubber in both its aesthetics and comfort. The elastic strap comes with a bronze gold buckle with an Omega signature.
Caliber 8806
Omega can revert the transparent case to this watch and admire the 8806’s movement. This is the same move found on the recently released Diver 300M model and NTTD. As always, Meta has processed the watch’s Master Chronometer certification. I’ve covered the 8806 movement and the master chronometer certification process several times here at Fratello, so I’ll refrain from repeating it here. This test and certification also applies to Omega’s guaranteed water resistance assessment of 300m. Incidentally, I can’t find any refined surfaces on the caseback either.
Some after-appends
Frankly, I was skeptical of this new Seamaster Diver 300m Bronze Gold. For example, I wondered whether the case would look red directly, like in the photos in the press. I wasn’t the only one at the Fratero office with these reservations. But they all disappeared like snow in the sun as soon as we put our clocks in the box. There was even a small queue of colleagues who wanted to try this new Seamaster Diver 300m. In reality, the watch is not too red and has the right amount of warmth. Certainly, it’s a very handsome watch.
Based on the looks, I prefer this bronze gold version over the Sedona Gold version. It uses white Super Luminova and has a ceramic dial with (large) wave pattern. The new Seamaster Diver 300m in bronze gold with a black rubber strap has become my favorite version in the collection. As mentioned before, the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M bronze gold is also available in matching mesh bracelets. Alternatively, this amount of rubber strap can settle for a 300m Sedona Gold Seamaster Diver.
What do you think about this watch? As always, share your thoughts in the comments section.
