Post by: Gilthoniel on September 03, 2015, 02:32:09 PM
Fast forward 3 months and acting a little on impulse, I got myself a very good deal for the Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial. As you all know, this will be the watch Bond will be wearing in Spectre (with slight aesthetic changes to the bezel and seconds hand).
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2684_zpsfulxepec.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2684_zpsfulxepec.jpg.html)
I will not bore you with boring details that you probably already know but I'll zoom in on the features I like and dislike about this watch.
I first checked out this watch in January when I was quite fascinated by the Tudor Black Bay Blue. Ended up getting a Seiko Emperor Tuna (review here (http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,14546.msg124153.html)) instead and the diver itch went away for awhile. I never liked the polished centre links. But I must say after wearing this watch for 3 weeks now, the bracelet is really comfortable and I don't even want to swap it out for a NATO.
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2702_zpsepzfscbh.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2702_zpsepzfscbh.jpg.html)
The bracelet has polished centre links and brushed side links. The clasp has micro adjustments which makes for a very good fit for all wrist sizes. I removed 4 links and moved the micro adjuster one slot to get the perfect fit for my 6.75 inch wrist. The clasp is brushed metal and as with all bracelets, it is easily scuffed when desk diving. Fortunately mine has survived so far but I don't think it will last for long.
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2714_zpsgehbkjwo.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2714_zpsgehbkjwo.jpg.html)
The dial... it's a beauty. No date, faux patina (I like it) and the laser cut indices gives it a 3D look. The matte black ceramic dial face is beautiful to look at and is a very good contrast to this otherwise very blingy watch. The lume is blue for the indices, hour hand and seconds pointer but green for the minute hand. Not the strongest lume but beautiful nonetheless
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/Mobile%20Uploads/6B2ED79F-7293-41C8-8EF9-F9F2D51EDFD1_zps234uejde.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6B2ED79F-7293-41C8-8EF9-F9F2D51EDFD1_zps234uejde.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2692_zpsw0kpereh.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2692_zpsw0kpereh.jpg.html)
The bezel clicks well and is made of Omega's proprietary Liquidmetal. A mixture of ceramic and metal, the numbers are not painted but instead are carved out of the ceramic bezel and then filled with metal. It's fantastic to look at and the glossy ceramic finish gives it a very retro acrylic look without the scratch prone acrylic character. The bezel is also placed wider than the case by about 1.5-2mm making it an easier grip and also gives a very retro feel to it.
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2708_zpsatyolb8m.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2708_zpsatyolb8m.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2687_zpsitz9lymh.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2687_zpsitz9lymh.jpg.html)
The movement is the latest Master Co-Axial 8400 movement which features 60 hours of power reserve and is anti-magnetic up to 15000 gauss! The accuracy is fantastic too. After 3 weeks of wearing it, it has only lost -1 sec! This is insane!
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/Mobile%20Uploads/A8AEA815-9BB0-4587-BD66-2278B5CF0356_zpshshudfsu.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A8AEA815-9BB0-4587-BD66-2278B5CF0356_zpshshudfsu.jpg.html)
In conclusion, this watch is a beauty and the polished centre links have turned out to be a non-issue as well. I love the technology involved in this very retro looking watch and it looks comfortable from the boardroom to the deck of your boat before a dive.
Post by: jacky8888 on September 03, 2015, 02:35:05 PM
i love this too.. its in my radar..
wear it in good health :thumbsup:
Post by: vinorus on September 03, 2015, 02:57:16 PM
Post by: dualcarb on September 03, 2015, 05:31:10 PM
All the same, fantastic watch...wear it in good health. Congrats again, you lucky devil...
Post by: Clicko on September 03, 2015, 07:10:16 PM
Post by: Shiang on September 03, 2015, 08:19:21 PM
Post by: Gilthoniel on September 03, 2015, 11:59:39 PM
Here's a closer look at the laser cut indices
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/image.jpg1_zpsisvp0bj9.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/image.jpg1_zpsisvp0bj9.jpg.html)
Post by: keanewoon on September 04, 2015, 02:02:28 AM
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Post by: chrisyen on September 07, 2015, 08:17:18 AM
the dial and marker seems old school...
love th bezel as well
omega movement is more accurate than rolex now, just its not as easy to service.
but big big improvement in recent yrs.
also on my radar !
Post by: Cwlwatch on September 17, 2015, 02:54:16 PM
Great improvement on the bracelet...
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: ck77 on September 17, 2015, 02:56:41 PM
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Post by: hugopua1981 on September 18, 2015, 12:28:41 PM
After my last acquisition, the Nomos Metro (review found here (http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,15067.0.html)), I told myself, no more watches for the year. Yeah right...Bro, what's the different between your and Omega seamaster James bond limited edtion? Price big different?
Fast forward 3 months and acting a little on impulse, I got myself a very good deal for the Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial. As you all know, this will be the watch Bond will be wearing in Spectre (with slight aesthetic changes to the bezel and seconds hand).
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2684_zpsfulxepec.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2684_zpsfulxepec.jpg.html)
I will not bore you with boring details that you probably already know but I'll zoom in on the features I like and dislike about this watch.
I first checked out this watch in January when I was quite fascinated by the Tudor Black Bay Blue. Ended up getting a Seiko Emperor Tuna (review here (http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,14546.msg124153.html)) instead and the diver itch went away for awhile. I never liked the polished centre links. But I must say after wearing this watch for 3 weeks now, the bracelet is really comfortable and I don't even want to swap it out for a NATO.
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2702_zpsepzfscbh.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2702_zpsepzfscbh.jpg.html)
The bracelet has polished centre links and brushed side links. The clasp has micro adjustments which makes for a very good fit for all wrist sizes. I removed 4 links and moved the micro adjuster one slot to get the perfect fit for my 6.75 inch wrist. The clasp is brushed metal and as with all bracelets, it is easily scuffed when desk diving. Fortunately mine has survived so far but I don't think it will last for long.
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2714_zpsgehbkjwo.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2714_zpsgehbkjwo.jpg.html)
The dial... it's a beauty. No date, faux patina (I like it) and the laser cut indices gives it a 3D look. The matte black ceramic dial face is beautiful to look at and is a very good contrast to this otherwise very blingy watch. The lume is blue for the indices, hour hand and seconds pointer but green for the minute hand. Not the strongest lume but beautiful nonetheless
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/Mobile%20Uploads/6B2ED79F-7293-41C8-8EF9-F9F2D51EDFD1_zps234uejde.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6B2ED79F-7293-41C8-8EF9-F9F2D51EDFD1_zps234uejde.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2692_zpsw0kpereh.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2692_zpsw0kpereh.jpg.html)
The bezel clicks well and is made of Omega's proprietary Liquidmetal. A mixture of ceramic and metal, the numbers are not painted but instead are carved out of the ceramic bezel and then filled with metal. It's fantastic to look at and the glossy ceramic finish gives it a very retro acrylic look without the scratch prone acrylic character. The bezel is also placed wider than the case by about 1.5-2mm making it an easier grip and also gives a very retro feel to it.
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2708_zpsatyolb8m.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2708_zpsatyolb8m.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/DSC_2687_zpsitz9lymh.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/DSC_2687_zpsitz9lymh.jpg.html)
The movement is the latest Master Co-Axial 8400 movement which features 60 hours of power reserve and is anti-magnetic up to 15000 gauss! The accuracy is fantastic too. After 3 weeks of wearing it, it has only lost -1 sec! This is insane!
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/Mobile%20Uploads/A8AEA815-9BB0-4587-BD66-2278B5CF0356_zpshshudfsu.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A8AEA815-9BB0-4587-BD66-2278B5CF0356_zpshshudfsu.jpg.html)
In conclusion, this watch is a beauty and the polished centre links have turned out to be a non-issue as well. I love the technology involved in this very retro looking watch and it looks comfortable from the boardroom to the deck of your boat before a dive.
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Post by: EvolutionZ on October 27, 2015, 09:41:14 PM
Post by: Clicko on October 28, 2015, 08:18:49 PM
next week when Spectre start showing....this model will be popular...price wise...should be higher...23-24k?
Already in store saw it last week at 24k.
Post by: G.MAC on November 03, 2015, 07:21:35 AM
Post by: saafar on December 15, 2015, 07:24:57 PM
Post by: DDDW on December 23, 2015, 08:52:57 AM
Post by: Gilthoniel on January 23, 2016, 02:46:27 PM
Changes the looks significantly!
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/Mobile%20Uploads/8498C81B-DF03-4DFD-BA88-6479170A86D5_zpsb65yy8vu.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8498C81B-DF03-4DFD-BA88-6479170A86D5_zpsb65yy8vu.jpg.html)
Post by: thong123 on January 29, 2016, 06:24:08 PM
Post by: leewae91 on January 30, 2016, 09:10:33 AM
Just swapped the bracelet for the Omega OEM nato strap
Changes the looks significantly!
How much did the OEM strap from Omega cost you? you could pm me if its uncomfortable to share out
Post by: Gilthoniel on January 30, 2016, 09:55:54 AM
RM1100 for the one with leather lining
Post by: tatte on February 28, 2016, 06:35:35 AM
Post by: megaronnt88 on March 02, 2016, 10:37:22 AM
Post by: leewae91 on March 02, 2016, 10:39:28 AM
nice watch... wonder if you could change it to the same nato strap as the 'spectre' ?
Don't think so, not at least from the official ad. That was what made spectre's limited edition was their nato strap with few different aesthetics.
Post by: megaronnt88 on March 02, 2016, 11:03:16 AM
Post by: Umeshmalani on March 04, 2016, 03:19:07 PM
Just swapped the bracelet for the Omega OEM nato strap
Changes the looks significantly!
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a639/jinkhang/Mobile%20Uploads/8498C81B-DF03-4DFD-BA88-6479170A86D5_zpsb65yy8vu.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/jinkhang/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8498C81B-DF03-4DFD-BA88-6479170A86D5_zpsb65yy8vu.jpg.html)
Bro where did you get the strap from...looks very nice.
Post by: antoniosaprozeld on March 05, 2016, 04:26:18 PM
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