Omega revealed a new generation of their seamaster watch earlier this year at basel.
Omega seamaster ceramic 2018.
Powered by the master chronometer calibre 8806 they feature a bezel and laser engraved dial in black ceramic and can be worn on an integrated black rubber strap or striped nato strap.
The watch enters a crowded space of sub 5 000 dive watches but the seamaster brings with it a rich history and trusted name.
Not that it was gone or anything but things had gone a little quiet.
The seamaster diver 300m a watch produced since 1993 first made an appearance in the 1995 james bond s movie goldeneye continues to share the same design dna till today.
However in late 2018 early 2019 omega brought back the wave dial.
Omega always does a good job but it s easy to see here why this model has remained a classic and has also remained largely unchanged in design for years.
This time bolder than ever.
So all of this to say i am extremely impressed by the omega seamster 300m in ceramic.
Let s compare the old seamaster diver 300m with the new 2018 omega seamaster diver 300m co axial master chronometer.
Powered by the master chronometer calibre 8806 they feature a bezel and laser engraved dial in black ceramic and can be worn on an integrated black rubber strap or striped nato strap.
Omega s seamaster diver 300m collection includes 43 5 mm models crafted from ceramic and grade 5 titanium.
The watch that was once lovingly referred to as the bond watch or the smp seamaster professional has been revamped as omega launches fourteen new models.
The 2019 ceramic titanium reference 210 92 44 20 01 001 is the boldest of them all.
An omega seamaster 300m was the perfect candidate.
2018 omega seamaster diver 300m co axial master chronometer review.
In all honesty a rolex submariner could have done the trick as well but at the time the difference in price was substantial as it is today again in fact and my heart was closer to omega already at that time as well due to the family affair i have with the brand from biel.
Many believe omega removed the wave pattern to compete directly with the submariner.
Allow me to start of by addressing the elephant in the room.
In this review you will see exactly what has been improved from its predecessor.
With the new 2018 omega seamaster diver 300m model being announced in baselworld 2018 the watch community is abuzz again with this long standing seamaster product line.
Omega s seamaster diver 300m collection includes 43 5 mm models crafted from ceramic and grade 5 titanium.