Omega Seamaster 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

It is customary to think that Seamaster 300 M owners are only backward teenagers who are fans of James Bond. The truth is always a little present in the clichés but in limited proportions. The Seamaster 300 M is in reality the only watch icon after the quartz crisis! I challenge anyone to name another recent iconic model that does not take up the codes of a model designed in the 50s or 70s. Obviously asymmetrical because of this helium valve, it is already precious because of its uselessness and its impracticality. This is why I chose this Seamaster: an icon of my time and even if I was not born when it was launched, it is writing its history in the watchmaking world at the same time as I am in the world of men. For these obvious reasons, it is the watch of a lifetime for a child of the (21st) century.

This first generation of seamaster with ceramic bezel is a pleasure to wear every day. More versatile and contained in its proportions than the new version, it adapts to all types of environments. It is light and thin, and wears wonderfully on a leather or rubber strap. I am always surprised by its quality of construction and its reliable movement has never failed me. It is a watch that I wear in all circumstances, for the office, travel or sport, and which will never leave my collection.

As soon as it came out, this special edition had really caught my eye with its unique appearance, far from the somewhat flashy appearance of the standard 300M. On the other hand, the disproportionate additional cost had really cooled me down and put me off the model... until I tried it. And there, thanks to the magic of titanium in particular, it was the one! The royal comfort and the multitude of small details make the difference and bring a real renewal to the range. In use, it is my main watch, I like its unique personality, all discretion, almost stealthy, perfectly in line with the job of spy! On this subject, the connection with 007 is nice but is fortunately secondary and is forgotten, we are not dealing with a marketing goodie but a well-thought-out and accomplished product. The only downside I find with the piece is its readability which can be at fault depending on the conditions. The skeleton hands sometimes get lost in the dial, the domed glass lacks anti-reflective coating and the nighttime luminosity is initially very pretty but lacks sparkle and, above all, duration.