Hands On Review of the Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 75th Anniversary "Summer Blue"
2022 saw the new Moniker “Omega Days” from the brand, with a slew of new releases across most all of the brand’s sport watch collections. This year, the brand has taken aim at their Seamaster line of watches, and released another slew of Seamaster’s with the “Summer Blue” Colorway - All from the blue waters of Mykonos who’s waters influence the hues. We’ve gotten to go hands on with two of those models, but today we will focus on the all new Omega Seamaster 300M “Summer Blue”. So let’s get into it.
First, I want to say that essentially, yes, this is the same 300M but with a new “Summer Blue” colorway. It’s being released on the 75th Anniversary of the Omega Seamaster, and the new colorways are more a nod to the time and less major changes to the watch itself. The Seamaster itself is arguably the most direct competitor to the Rolex Submariner or the Sea Dweller, and Omega keeps the design relatively similar between each iteration of the 300M - Similar to Rolex in that regard. Incremental changes may be made over time (the last time we saw this was in 2018), but the design has really stayed the same since the Goldeneye James Bond movie.
The case measures in at 42mm in stainless steel. This keeps in track with the 2018 update that saw a size increase from 41mm, but added a sapphire caseback - Which peculiarly Omega didn’t use on this watch. We actually love that you can see the movement the Seamaster now, even if the thickness is increased a hair to 13.6mm. The watch doesn’t wear like an oversized diver, however it’s quite the opposite. It wears incredibly well, even despite the large crown at 10 o’clock (which you’d think would make the watch wear larger). as we’ve come to expect from Omega’s most popular dive watch. I came to appreciate the slightly lighter blue bezel as opposed to the harsher, more royal blue, of the traditional Seamaster. It’s a softer colorway that feels natural to the simple changes made to this 75th Anniversary edition.
The dial is really the star of the show here. Featuring a gradiant style slow fade from blue to a greyish-blue hue, the wavy pattern really stands out as a mimic of the sands of the ocean. This wave pattern is what we have come to expect from the Diver 300M. And I have to say that it looks pretty good with the gradient Summer Blue hue.
The hands and hour markers are prominent, but instead of the traditional white lume you’d typically see on a Seamaster, Omega has opted for a more lagoon blue color, not compromising legibility, but still nodding to those sea-like colors so prominent in Greece. If you’ve ever been to one of the Greek-isles, the dial on the Seamaster 300M absolutely replicates them incredibly well. So hats off to Omega for that.
Inside the Omega Seamaster 300M “Summer Blue” is the METAS-Certified Calibre 8800. The movement features a 55 hour power reserve, and is antimagnetic to 15,500 gauss. The Co-Axial movement is actually really well decorated and, disappointingly, unable to be seen on the new 300M. Instead, a steel screw down case back is instead used. An oil-pressed motif of Poseidon is instead used. It is well done, if not a huge departure from the standard blue Diver colorway. But it’s a handsome and plenty capable tool watch none-the-less.
Overall, as far as commemorative designs go, the Omega 300M “Summer Blue” is still plenty attractive and many enthusiasts will be thrilled with the new colorway, and lack of a premium price considering the anniversary edition. Would we have liked to see a cool sapphire caseback? Sure. Would we have liked to see some updates to the bracelet (I don’t think asking for a little taper is too much)? Absolutely. But as far as the 300M goes, It’s an attractive model that I think many will enjoy, even it’s just a colorway update. I’m not sure this will have the staying power of say, the James Bond Anniversary Seamaster, but I don’t foresee the watch having trouble selling out.
So how much is the Omega Seamaster 300M “Summer Blue”?
You can pick up this watch for $5,900 USD on strap, or $6,300 USD on the bracelet. You can read more about this watch on the brand’s website.
