Omega Seamaster Diver 300m and Omega Speedmaster

OMEGA SEAMASTER DIVER 300 M

If you ask a connoisseur what sports watch to buy on a budget, the Seamaster 300 M is nearly always on the list.

The Omega Seamaster Professional is a favourite of mine not because of its appearance on the big screen, but because of its own merits. At the time I fell in love with the SMP (Seamaster Professional), the diver with the wavy dial was the most popular model on the market, but Omega produced an improved Seamaster with a ceramic inlay and a clear lacquered dial (among other enhancements). Omega's price has risen as a result of the developments, as the company continues to rise in the market and get more recognition.

Its scalloped bezel, skeletonized hands, and five-link bracelet give it a unique personality, making it appear more sporty and avant-garde than a completely flexible diver's watch.

The Seamaster models were Omega's first diver watches, and they've been part of the official catalogue in some form or another for nearly 40 years.

Despite the fact that the Seamaster family has expanded to include the Planet Ocean series, many watch enthusiasts still regard the Seamaster 300 M as the gold standard.

The model has evolved significantly over time, and the current form bears no resemblance to the original. Despite this, it has managed to hold on to its primary values. The Seamaster 300 M is to divers' watches what the legendary Speedmaster is to chronographs: a collector's must-have.

Technical Characteristics of a 300m Seamaster Diver

As one might expect, this watch is made to seem like a sleek luxury automobile. You'll notice how weighty the watch is when you first take it up. With alternating brushed and polished surfaces, the stainless steel case offers a charming design. Installing the signature crown is easier than any other dive I've ever done. A helium escape valve with the element's atomic symbol is, of course, supplied. The ceramic insert on the unidirectional rotating bezel adds a nice touch of "bling" to the watch while keeping it on par with its major competitor, the Rolex Submariner. The planet ocean font has been changed to look more resemble the telescope typeface.

Scratch-resistant, domed, and anti-reflective sapphire crystal allows you to view the dial clearly. The dial is a dark blue lacquer that shifts somewhat in colour depending on the viewing angle. Sometimes it's flat, and other times it's a sea of liquid blue with brilliant hour signs floating in it. The date window has been greatly improved in this version.

The case is easily recognisable thanks to its lyre-shaped lugs and angular bezel. This Omega (the SEAMASTER DIVER 300 M) has an outstanding finish and is widely referenced as a model.

The Omega Sea Dragon trademark, which is one of my favourite bottom page prints, is visible when you turn the watch over. The dragon is propelled by an Omega-modified ETA 2892 movement (Caliber 2500). This certified chronometer features Omega's coaxial exhaust technology. When compared to another watch with an ETA 2824, it beats at 25,200 bph (7 bps) instead of the standard 8 bps, giving the second hand a longer stride length.

The crown on this watch has three positions:

The crown is forced back against the casing when worn in the regular position, assuring water resistance. If the watch hasn't been used in 48 hours or more, wind it on a regular basis with the crown in position 1.

To adjust the date, pull the crown out to position 2, spin the crown backwards, and then push the crown back into position 1. It's important to note that changing the date between the hours of 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. is not recommended.

The time is displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds. Extend the crown to the third place. The seconds hand has come to a complete stop. The crown can be rotated either forward or backward. To synchronise the second, turn the crown to position 1 at the time signal.

Summary of features for the SEAMASTER DIVER 300 M:

• Omega self-winding chronometer movement with date.
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal crown with a domed anti-scratch surface that is fastened in place
• Unidirectional rotating bezel, water resistant to 300 m / 1000 feet
• Case is made of stainless steel with a blue bezel and a helium exhaust valve (41mm).
• The Omega Hippocampus logo is engraved on the caseback.
• Blue dial with luminous hands and indices and a date window at 3 o'clock.
• Bracelet made of stainless steel with a brushed and polished finish.

How can I tell whether my Omega timepiece is genuine?

Since 1885, Omega has been producing luxury watches that meet the highest quality standards, as well as aesthetic and artisan skills. Because every Omega watch is precisely constructed, counterfeiters can't compete with the precision and quality of an actual product. If you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a fake Omega or just want to make sure your watch is genuine, look at a few details.

Examine every line of text on the front and back of the Omega watch. Because replicas and forgeries are generally of poor quality, words are rarely checked to ensure accuracy before distribution. Misspelled words, even if minor, are a dead giveaway that the watch isn't genuine.

Examine the brightness and brightness of the Omega watch face. Because Omega uses a substance called "LumiNova" on each of its dials, counterfeit watches' dials may generate a weak light or provide no illumination. To test the brightness, turn off all lights and watch the dial illuminate.

Examine the watch's face for any debris or dust that may have gotten trapped beneath the frame or the glass. It's because the counterfeit firms didn't do a decent job if you see hair, dust, or debris under the glass screen. You can also verify the date wheel's build quality with your magnifying glass. If the digits on the date wheel are slightly fuzzy rather than sharp, the watch is probably not real.

Bring your Omega timepiece to a reputable appraiser. The appraiser will be prepared with the necessary instruments and will know exactly what to look for in order to verify the authenticity of the watch. You may receive a signed certificate of authenticity, depending on the assessor.

What is the procedure for calibrating an Omega automatic watch?

Omega is a Swiss watchmaker whose timepieces are renowned for their precision and quality all over the world. Although changing the calibration of an Omega automatic watch is normally the responsibility of your local authorised Omega dealer, the watch can be adjusted by the end user. Opening the watch and modifying the internal mechanisms is required to adjust the movement (internal watch mechanism). To avoid destroying your watch, you must take all required precautions.

Place the watch in its case or a soft towel to keep it safe. This prevents scratches from occurring when the back of an Omega watch is removed.

Fit the can opener posts to the grooves in the rear of the case and place it against the back of the watch. Remove the back of the watch by turning the opening counterclockwise. Place the watch face down carefully for subsequent replacement.

Using a jeweler's screwdriver, remove the antimagnetic cover from the watch. Place this small metal cover to the side to be replaced when the watch is closed.

On the Omega automatic movement, look for a tiny screw with little notches engraved with a + and a - symbol. The time is adjusted with this screw. To access the screw, you may need to turn the little weight of the movement.

Using a jeweler's screwdriver, turn the screw. The watch will adjust to be 5 seconds faster per day if you turn it towards the + sign. The watch will get 5 seconds slower each day if you face it towards the - symbol. Only this level of modification can be performed without the use of jeweler's tools.

Replace the antimagnetic cover on the watch movement, then replace the case. Screw the back clockwise with the can opener until it is tight against the clock.