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MrJ320 · 27 October 2015, 11:40 AM

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

crew · 27 October 2015, 09:25 PM

Beautiful watch.
Enjoy!

rudestew · 27 October 2015, 09:47 PM

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 ?

J!m · 27 October 2015, 10:28 PM

Great choice. I think these are way underrated in general.

cop414 · 28 October 2015, 12:29 AM

Looks great James, how's the thickness of the 8400 movement?

MrJ320 · 28 October 2015, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudestew

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 ?

Lume seems pretty good and comparable to the Sub chromalight

MrJ320 · 28 October 2015, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Looks great James, how's the thickness of the 8400 movement?

Case is 15mm but wears pretty well and doesn't feel like a 15mm tall watch.

Urosfan · 28 October 2015, 07:29 PM

Nice aquisition

1William · 28 October 2015, 08:50 PM

Very nice watch. I have a friend who owns it and switches between the metal band and a OEM tan leather strap.

MrJ320 · 28 October 2015, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

Very nice watch. I have a friend who owns it and switches between the metal band and a OEM tan leather strap.

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.

asadtiger · 28 October 2015, 11:49 PM

Huge congrats..absolutely fantastic watch

JeremyS · 28 October 2015, 11:56 PM

One of my favourites--congratulations. Those are great pics.

Jeremy

sea-dweller · 29 October 2015, 01:13 AM

Congrats!

chris975d · 29 October 2015, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJ320

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.

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.

MrJ320 · 29 October 2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chris975d

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.

Great to know!! Thanks!

drumminj · 29 October 2015, 11:20 AM

Congrats - just picked one up myself. Definitely post pics with strap if you get one!

MrJ320 · 29 October 2015, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumminj

Congrats - just picked one up myself. Definitely post pics with strap if you get one!

Congrats to you as well as I am loving the SM300. Will definitely post pics if I pick up a strap.

themaninblack · 29 October 2015, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJ320

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.

Try Bas & Lokes. They do nearly all their straps in 21mm.

Eric Chan · 30 October 2015, 04:21 PM

Congrats!

chris975d · 30 October 2015, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJ320

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.

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.

drumminj · 31 October 2015, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris975d

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.

Is the leather NTO any thicker than the nylon one?

themaninblack · 31 October 2015, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumminj

Is the leather NTO any thicker than the nylon one?

Yes it is a little, or sits bigger on the watch anyway. I had a look at it and the leather backed black nylon too. Thought them a bit bulky looking on the wrist but each to his own there.

1675-David · 4 November 2015, 04:58 AM

thats a great looking watch!!

stockae92 · 5 November 2015, 07:43 AM

Nice! I am envy and I want one! :D

Nactex · 5 November 2015, 10:17 AM

Is the leather Omega Nato 20mm or 21mm width?

27 October 2015, 11:40 AM	#1
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	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

28 October 2015, 12:29 AM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,911	Looks great James, how's the thickness of the 8400 movement? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 October 2015, 01:13 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

5 November 2015, 07:43 AM	#24
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,902	Nice! I am envy and I want one! :D __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

27 October 2015, 09:25 PM	#2
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,298	Beautiful watch. Enjoy!

27 October 2015, 09:47 PM	#3
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	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 ?

27 October 2015, 10:28 PM	#4
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,835	Great choice. I think these are way underrated in general.

28 October 2015, 07:29 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,302	Nice aquisition

28 October 2015, 08:50 PM	#9
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,346	Very nice watch. I have a friend who owns it and switches between the metal band and a OEM tan leather strap.

28 October 2015, 11:49 PM	#11
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	Huge congrats..absolutely fantastic watch

28 October 2015, 11:56 PM	#12
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	One of my favourites--congratulations. Those are great pics. Jeremy

29 October 2015, 11:20 AM	#16
drumminj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Jason Location: TN Watch: 114270 Posts: 114	Congrats - just picked one up myself. Definitely post pics with strap if you get one!

30 October 2015, 04:21 PM	#19
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Congrats!

4 November 2015, 04:58 AM	#23
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,052	thats a great looking watch!!

5 November 2015, 10:17 AM	#25
Nactex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: William Location: East Texas Watch: Sub ND 124060 Posts: 38	Is the leather Omega Nato 20mm or 21mm width?

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