Omega: New Seamaster Diver 300M

Since 1993, the Seamaster Diver 300M has been one of OMEGA’s most recognizable and popular ocean timepieces. This year, the collection continues its intrepid legacy through a new series of models, which offer a variety of choices in different metallic styles. 

The very first of these new watches was spotted earlier this summer, on the wrist of actor and OMEGA ambassador, Daniel Craig, who wore a stainless steel version in black to the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The new Diver 300M series moves away from the familiar ceramic style of recent years – and instead – takes inspiration from the Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition, which was worn in the James Bond film, No Time To Die. 

Most notably, these 42 mm choices feature the same domed sapphire crystal, giving each watch a vintage aesthetic. The mesh bracelets are also the same style featured in the Bond watch, providing an adventurous look around the wrist. 

The collection currently comprises four different models, each presented on a Milanese mesh bracelet or rubber strap. The first is the steel version with a black aluminium bezel and ring, and a diving scale in white Super-LumiNova. Black aluminium has also been used to create the dial, which features the iconic laser-engraved wave pattern. The hands and skeletonised indexes are rhodium-plated and filled with white Super-LumiNova, while all other elements, including the OMEGA logo, are white.

The second version, also in steel, features a grade 5 titanium bezel with a laser-etched diving scale in positive relief and a dot of Super-LumiNova at 12 o’clock. In this case, PVD-treated steel has also been used to create the brushed dial, as well as the faceted, polished hands and indexes, which are filled with white Super-LumiNova. The other elements, including the OMEGA logo, are black.

In keeping with the high standards of precision, each watch is powered by the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806 with silicon balance spring and 55 hours of power reserve, approved by METAS and resistant to magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss.

Like all Omega watches, the new Seamaster Diver 300 are covered by a 5-year warranty. (Price €. 7,300)