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Real Name: James
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My First Omega - Decided on the SM 300M
I have been swamped with work and haven't been on the forum as much lately, but thought I'd share an incoming that I'm totally excited about. I've been missing a sports watch since letting go of my SD4K and 16610LV Kermit, and so have started to look for something I can wear with minimal worries.
I debated on picking up a no date SubC or maybe the new Black Bay Black, but then came across this SM 300M Master Co-Axial. Completely fell in love with the vintage styling and paired with the very nicely finished Co-Axial 8400 movement. Fits well on the wrist and even comes with a bracelet adjustment that is comparable to Glidelock (I've been spoiled by glidelock and I don't think I can ever own another bracelet watch without an adjustment function). Overall I was really impressed and couldn't resist bringing it home. This is actually my first Omega as well and couldn't be happy I picked this. I always thought my first Omega would be a Speedy Pro but I think for a sports watch the dive watch speaks to me most. Here are some pics of my latest ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Beautiful watch.
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Im in the market for a new watch and sure do like the vintage sports models , the omega and the black bay are the ones I'm leaning to ,easy to read uncluttered and classic and the size is bang on. Whats the lume like please ?
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Great choice. I think these are way underrated in general.
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Looks great James, how's the thickness of the 8400 movement?
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Lume seems pretty good and comparable to the Sub chromalight
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Nice aquisition
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Very nice watch. I have a friend who owns it and switches between the metal band and a OEM tan leather strap.
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I'm in the process of looking for a leather strap to change up the look. OEM strap is quite pricey though but the 21mm lugs really make aftermarket options much more limited. If I can change one thing about this watch it would be to make the lug size 20mm.
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Huge congrats..absolutely fantastic watch
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One of my favourites--congratulations. Those are great pics.
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Congrats!
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Just about all 22mm leather straps will work fine. The material will compress enough to fit within 21mm. At least all the ones I've tried on my 300mc. |
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Congrats - just picked one up myself. Definitely post pics with strap if you get one!
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Try Bas & Lokes. They do nearly all their straps in 21mm.
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Congrats!
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Forgot to add this to my earlier post, but if you're looking for a leather strap, I highly recommend the Omega leather NATO. It's one of, if not the most comfortable leather strap I've owned. It's pricey ($250+), but isn't nearly as expensive as the OEM leather strap and deployant clasp. ![]() |
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thats a great looking watch!!
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Nice! I am envy and I want one! :D
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Is the leather Omega Nato 20mm or 21mm width?
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