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Omega Seamaster 300 "Spectre" limited edition review
This is not the first review of this watch in this forum so I will try to give you some different views on the watch and the reason why I got so excited about it and
I was impatiently waiting for the watch that arrived at my AD today.
In reading several reviews of fellow watch enthusiast -- and sharing mines -- I always try to understand the reasons behind a purchase and what makes a watch special.
I am even more intrigued in watching other collections grow and sometimes sensing the objective struggle to add another piece to the collection.
What's next? Will this new watch get enough wrist time? How does this new piece will fit in my collection ? are some of the common questions that transpire in many posts.
I think that watches are very much connect to dreams and fantasies. Admittedly the daily business and work life is often turning into a predictable routine so I think that --
to some degree -- a watch is a way to escape to different era or simply live a dream (e.g. even Patek Philippe couldn't resit and launched a pilot watch).
In terms of dreams, adventure and lifestyle few things are more exciting than 007: James Bond:
As you can see from this photo everything looks so perfect: the car, the suit and in this case the unusual watch (not so unusual for the previous versions
of James Bond but a first from the current James Bond).
I came across the new Omega Seamaster 300 "Spectre" a few days ago. Last week end the omega 1 page ad in a local newspaper
reminded me that James Bond had a new watch:
Marketing didn't stop to a few ads here and there as it is in full force at the airport: this morning a friend of mine send me some photos
to alert me that both the departure display and airport were under siege by Omega and James Bond!
007 logo well visible in this new omega shop just in the middle of the airport hall
and -- of course -- the watch on display
A few hours later I received a call from my AD where, a few days ago and encouraged by other reviews, I reserved the watch: one piece has just arrived and was waiting for me.
Should I succumb to the marketing and get the Omega Seamaster 300 "Spectre" ?
Back to the dreams story: the astute collectors know very well that this is "just marketing". But is this really James Bond's choice as proclaimed in the Omega advertisement ?
In the dream world of fabulous watches it might well be. This special edition of the Omega seamaster sports a nato band that the 007 aficionados will recall from an older movie
on a rolex. The strap itself makes the watch sporty and very much Bond.
But the look is not everything: the seamster is powered by the omega master co-axial calibre 8400 with several innovative features like magnetic fields resistance up to 15,000 gauss, silicon balance
spring, two barrels and 60 hours powers reserve.
This Spectre edition has also a second time zone (through the rotating bezel) and a "lollipop" central seconds hands. Both features and the strap makes the watch different from the regular collection.
The box (as previously shown in other reviews) opens with the 007 code: very clever and a fantastic display for the watch
As you can see the friendly AD was also dressed impeccably and seemed to be just out of a 007 movie!
Sorry for the bad lighting but we immediately removed the sticked. Always love when a watch has just arrived at an AD and is absolutely pristine!
In a smaller wrist like mine the nato strap might result a bit too long and I don't think that these straps are available in multiple sizes so a small trick can still make it fit pretty fine:
By folding the strap a bit it is still very wearable and very much James Bond 
Here finally in my office without stickers etc.
The watch is ready for a new adventure !!
Despite the fact that I am huge James Bond fan (mostly of the current one from Casino Royale onward) I was never attracted by other 007 limited editions. Often these watches
were not so innovative and the look and feel of these watches was not that attractive. There wasn't any dream or strong story to support it so in a way they lacked character.
The Omega Seamaster 300 "Spectre" has several strong points: a unique character, a second time zone, a very vintage and "bond" look and feel and a very innovative Omega
co-axial movement. It has a good story and somehow works very well in business too: who doesn't like to think of yet another working day as a mission or adventure?
Perhaps just for few minutes -- or seconds marked by the "lollipop" central seconds hand -- this watch can take the owner to the exotic, exciting and mysterious world of James Bond.
This watch deserves to be "James Bond's choice" !!
Well done Omega!
Omega Seamaster 300 "Spectre" limited edition review
This is not the first review of this watch in this forum so I will try to give you some different views on the watch and the reason why I got so excited about it and I was impatiently waiting for the watch that arrived at my AD today. In reading several r...
Bravo!!! Christian, that was quick poison...
hopefully not from me ) I agree this watch does have a special character and charisma. The built and quality of Omega and its movements has won me over with this piece. I managed to take a photo with my "Ex" before she's gone and just swapped the NATO las...
thank you Raymond! gorgeous car and yes you are...
partially responsible with not only your nice photos but your very cool LE number but only partially as I feel in deep love with this watch -- not just the look but also the great movement and innovation of Omega. Thanks also for your gorgeous car photos ...
The Nato strap quality is really good, imho...
and the end it is not too long, just fine. This is also my first watch with Nato and I like it so maybe I'll be like you, ordering some more. When you swap the Nato to bracelet, be careful as the pins will fly off because I'm too afraid to scratch the wat...
you are right...
that I had several incoming lately but I am very happy about this omega and discovering such a wonderful watch at a relatively more affordable price range. Thanks for the hint re: changing the strap to the steel bracelet. I don't think that I will switch ...
Sigh...yes and no, it was a difficult decision but
A practical and logical one. Well, who knows when an Aston dealer opens nearby, I might get one again because I won't sell my watch. Rgds Raymond
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Spectre, and congratulations, Christian. You are
On a roll! You just found the natural way to wear a Nato, my friend. This is the way to do. Very tempting watch, I must say. I am still waiting to see one in the lfesh, which may not be that hard, with 7007 pieces, and to compare it with the regular produ...
Thanks Nicolas! yes indeed...
it is probably not so hard to get as it is a large limited edition -- still not at large as the other spectre aqua terra which is over 14000 pieces -- here locally I had to wait a few days because luckily my AD where I bought many other watches (e.g. rece...
I was told the Spectre is a boutique only watch initially when first launch in Sep 1st?
The US boutiques has it in Sep already and was told only 300+ pieces for this market. Not sure why they aren't readily available in Europe region since James Bond has its origins in UK. Only after that, the AD will get them. Your AD must have very strong ...
well you have to wait a bit ...
but it is still pretty much very available (today the boutique called me but I did get it from the AD yesterday). I am sure that my AD has good connections but also the official launch here is basically between now and the film launch in early November......
Borrowed my dad's...
Don't think I'll be returning it for a while!=) Wear it in the best of health! J ...
thanks for the photo J! always....
like to see other photos of this wonderful watch is really great!
Thank you for this write up, Christian!
Great to read your way to the Spectra! Congratulation! Not long ago I had the chance to compare the original SM300 Lollipop with this Bond version... I will come back with some thoughts. Best Blomman
thanks blomman ! will be interested to see some of your...
thoughts on the original one. I think that it is very clever of omega (and other brands) to re-issue some classics with an updated movement but yet very close to the original edition. Omega managed to make this watch so exciting ..for me it is at amazing ...
How do you seduce big boys? Still with the good old lollipop
Congratulations to your latest acquisition! Yes, it looks fab with the all brushed bracelet and the lollipop second hand. Enjoy it. Best Moritz
thank you count ! I have to admit that your initial reaction to the watch in the other post...
influenced me a bit as you said Omega really nailed it on this one!
You guys . . .
. . . are killing me. Do I wait for the Rail next year, or jump on the SPECTRE? Very, very tough decision . . .
rail is cool but is not...
a bond watch Marketing pitch aside I think you should try it on ..it seems to be very popular already. I am not surprised because it is function (GMT) and it has a lot of character/cool factor. Very vintage looking, very much bond!
oh right Dr. No! so it might indeed not be...
a watch fitting the character On a more serious note I think that this watch looks good and is a good seamster edition with the additional GMT bezel that can be useful (I have too many watches but this is my first GMT) but you obviously need to try it on ...
Considering No's predilection for nuclear power . . .
Science class was never this fun . . . I've always felt he was more of a Railmaster kinda guy ;-) . . .
Great review Christian!
I love it how you always manage to share your latest joy in such a convincing way! Enjoy agent 007! Cheers Robin