Scale: 42 mm case
Omega
Seamaster Diver 300M
210.30.42.20.03.001
$6,700
Everyday, water, active, travel, office
For under the price of an entry Rolex sport model you get a ceramic bezel and dial, a METAS certified movement that shrugs off 15,000 gauss, a display caseback and 300 m of water resistance. Its finishing and spec sheet are a step above Tudor at this money, and owners routinely report it running within two seconds a day. It is the modern dive watch here, made to be worn hard, in water, and still look sharp with a shirt.
It packs the most technology in this tier: ceramic dial and bezel, METAS certification and a helium valve.
Specifications
| Diameter | 42 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 13.56 mm |
| Lug to lug | 49.9 mm |
| Lug width | 20 mm |
| Case | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 300 m |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Calibre | Omega 8800 |
| Power reserve | 55 hours |
| Accuracy | 0 / +6 s per day (METAS Master Chronometer criteria as stated on the official page) |
| Strap | Steel bracelet with folding clasp and diver extension |
Pros
- Ceramic bezel stays like new for years
- METAS certified, owners report 0 to 2 seconds a day
- Display caseback shows a finished movement
- Bracelet sits flat with no end link overhang
Cons
- Heavy on the bracelet; some owners swap to rubber
- Helium valve and 13.6 mm case feel bulky
- Date at 6 divides enthusiasts
Rivals
Tudor Black Bay 58, Tudor Pelagos 39, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41
What owners say
On WatchUSeek and Omega Forums owners praise the accuracy of the 8800, with many logging 0 to +2 seconds a day, and the durability of the ceramic bezel. The most repeated complaint is bracelet weight and wrist fatigue, often solved with the OEM rubber strap; the helium valve and date window are frequent talking points.
Sources
- omegawatches.com Official
- omegawatches.com Official · USD 6,700, Super-LumiNova, METAS criteria
- ablogtowatch.com Review
- watchcharts.com Review · Wears well on slim wrists, bracelet drops straight down
- thrumylens.org Review · Two year ownership: bezel like new, AR coating
- watchuseek.com Forum
- omegaforums.net Forum · 8800 tolerance 0 to +6, owners at 0 to +2
- omegaforums.net Forum · Long term owner accuracy reports