New Black Dial VS Factory Omega Seamaster 300M Real-Replica Comparison and Original Review

Comprehensive comparative analysis of New Black Dial and Factory Omega Seamaster 300M Real Replica and Original models: Case finishes, movement precision, dial details and production tolerances are examined in detail with Saat Detective expertise standards.

The "300" in Seamaster 300 is just a codename and does not mean 300 meters of water resistance. According to Omega's advertising catalog of that period, the waterproof depth was 650 feet, that is, approximately 200 meters. The phrase "300M" on the Seamaster 300M actually means 300 meters of water resistance. Since the Seamaster 300 has been discontinued, watch enthusiasts often refer to the Seamaster 300M as "Seamaster 300".

Daniel Craig, the lead actor of the 007 films, is the seventh James Bond to wear an Omega watch.

At that time, Omega was still in the throes of the quartz crisis, and the brand's promotion was constantly limited to the "Speedmaster Moon watch". Wanting to get rid of this outdated image and open up to a young audience, Omega marketing director Jean-Claude Biver, on the one hand, gave supermodel Cindy Crawford the task of being the advertising face of the brand new Constellation women's watch, while on the other hand, he spent big money, bypassing Rolex and Seiko and having James Bond in the 007 series wear the newly released Seamaster 300M. In the 1995 007 movie GoldenEye, the Seamaster 300M on Pierce Brosnan's wrist started a buying spree as soon as it appeared on the screen.

Today, 20-odd years later, it may be difficult to imagine Bond's impact back then. The Seamaster 300M was originally positioned as a professional diving watch; It had a metal strap and wide crown protection. In fact, it was truly a sports watch and it was not appropriate to wear it with a suit. But that's exactly how James Bond wore it in the 007 movies, and eventually this usage became a trend among watch enthusiasts.

So why is this watch so popular?

VS new Omega Seamaster 300M: 42 mm diameter. In terms of appearance, the MKS has significant differences from the classic model; In this article, I will introduce you to this VS black dial Seamaster 300 by comparing it with the original.

This Omega Seamaster series diving watch has been completely reworked and modified, from its appearance to its movement; For example, the re-adjusted case diameter of 42 millimeters, the ceramic bezel and the brand's own automatic winding co-axial mechanism. The dial resembles the waves of the sea with its laser-engraved wave patterns; It is accompanied by white lume coated hour and minute hands.

In 2018, Omega celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Seamaster 300M model and on this occasion launched the 4th generation product with the biggest possible changes and upgrades from inside to outside.

In terms of appearance, the diameter of the new Seamaster has increased from 41 mm to 42 mm, and its thickness has increased from 13 mm to 13.6 mm.

Date window moved from position 3 to position 6; This makes the overall watch look more symmetrical.

The dial is made of ceramic material and a wave pattern is laser engraved on it.

VS purchased the original, took it apart and made an exact mold of it; It produced a masterpiece by reproducing it flawlessly, from the material to the fine workmanship!

The shape of the hour hand changed and transformed into a broad sword form similar to that of the minute hand. Additionally, the lume of the hour, minute and hour markers has been enlarged to improve readability.

In the overall appearance comparison, the replica version of VS is not inferior to the original at all; It reflects all the details of the original 1:1 exactly.

The ceramic bezel is not only resistant to wear and corrosion, but also has an extremely high-quality texture; Additionally, the processing technique of the hour markers on this bezel is also quite different.

Normally, gold-plated workmanship is used in watches with ceramic bezels, and in extreme cases, gold flaking or discoloration may occur.

In the new Seamaster 300M, "enamel" workmanship was used instead. The VS factory worked meticulously on this issue, constantly pushing the technical limits and succeeded in producing "enamel" with the same white texture as the original.

Imported, blue-coated sapphire glass was used as glass; Its hardness is high, it is scratch resistant and its transparency almost matches the original.

The VS factory literally molded the original; Everything is exactly the same as the original, from the bezel to the case body, from the dial and case back engravings to the hour and minute hands, from the winding crown waterproof seal to the movement.

Aiming for perfection is the unchanging principle of VS replica products.

In the dial detail comparison, VS uses the same ceramic material as the original and engraves a wave pattern on it with a laser; It offers a clean, tidy and clear appearance.

The logo and text printing are three-dimensional and full; The color of the hour and minute hands is exactly the same; the lume fill of the hour markers is full and even; The date window is clear.

VS doesn't shy away from detail comparison!

The new Seamaster switched to a ceramic dial and reintroduced the wave pattern. Dials of mainstream watches often use a combination of brass base plus paint finish. The biggest weakness of such dials is that they undergo significant natural aging over time. With this upgrade, the new Seamaster 300M switched to a "zirconium dioxide" ceramic dial, and even after years, it remains the same as the first day. Of course, these types of ceramic dials also have their own weakness: they are fragile and cannot be knocked against, and should not be dropped. But this does not really matter, because mechanical watches are not shockproof anyway.

VS's masterful craftsmanship is evident in the comparison of processing subtleties such as the satin brushed surface on the case and the curvature of the case body.

It shows itself in every detail. The same waterproof seals as the original are installed on the crown and case back, providing 100% triple water resistance.

The helium release valve of the new Seamaster 300M has been changed and its appearance has changed to a "tapered" form. When opened, the striking red rubber seal inside is clearly visible and this is intended to warn the user. At the same time, Omega announces that the latest patented technology is used here, so the user can release the helium gas inside the watch while underwater.

The overall diameter and thickness of the watch are exactly the same as the original; The satin brushed surface on the case is thin, smooth and almost naturally flawless.

The tooth spacing of the crown is not the slightest bit different from the original.

The back of the watch has a wavy edge design; VS's own 8800 movement can be clearly seen through the sapphire glass. The structure of the movement, the color of the stones, the black rotor and the quality of the processing are indistinguishable from the original.

Switched from a closed case to a transparent case. In the past, there were three reasons why watch brands generally did not use transparent case backs: 1. cost savings, 2. increased water resistance, 3. the main consumer group did not have an expectation of monitoring the movement's operation. Nowadays, the transparent case back can easily provide standard water resistance, and at the same time, consumers' desire to watch the movement is increasing. With the influence of the times, Omega finally brought a transparent case back to the Seamaster 300M. Of course, the "seahorse next to the gondola" logo that has accompanied the Seamaster series for years has also disappeared.

A five-bead bracelet was used, which was made of stainless steel and required extremely high craftsmanship; All construction details are the same as the original. The belt manufacturing process is extremely complex and takes quite a long time to ensure that each link is flexible and smooth.

A double-button security folding buckle is used.

The inside of the buckle is a completely different world; The "extendable strap extension" function of the original is also mirrored exactly.

For example, the wrist may thicken in summer; Thanks to the "extendable belt extension" feature, manual adjustment can be made to extend the entire belt without the need for a special tool.

VS reflects dual-color lume perfectly. In other words, the lume of the hour and hour signs is blue, and the lume of the minute hand and lume dot is green.

Summary: The workmanship of the VS Omega Seamaster 300M is, in my opinion, even better than it looks in the photos. This model of VS has already provided advantages; Moreover, the workmanship of VS Factory is extremely fine. I felt that the steel felt more slippery on the wrist, and there was also an improvement in some small details such as the lume point and lume. Additionally, the overall technology level of the watch is higher; for example ceramic dial! Also, you no longer have to glue the ceramic bezel with your own hands. Everything comes out of the mold in one go. I think VS Factory production is one of the top two in the replica world with its quality control and technology. Those who love this series can buy it whenever they want.