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18 March 2015, 08:00 AM
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It's here and my fears were unfounded
Yes, my Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial arrived this afternoon and I could not be more pleased. (Pictures later so for now, you will have to take my word that I have it on my wrist.)
As some of you know, my first reservation about this model was the thickness of the case and how it would wear on my round wrist. I had to remove 3 and a half links but the fit is perfect - very comfortable. But I can tell that the ratcheting clasp will be a blessing on humid days. The 41mm case is the perfect size for a vintage look. Now what about the PCLs? I know that fingerprints and scratches will probably drive me crazy but Omega did a good job recreating the look of the original 300 bracelet. The watch is supposed to look like the original and it does. I can live with the PCLs, at least for now. I've owned the 2500 LM PO LE (a beautiful watch without a doubt) and an 8500 PO that wore like a hockey puck on my wrist. In my current stable, I have my second modded 2254.50 but I suspect it will soon be finding another home. The 300 M is definitely a giant leap up from my other divers. Without a doubt, the 300 M is a gorgeous, state of the art timepiece. The pictures do not do it justice. It was worth the wait and worry. What a great mate for my FOIS! |
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18 March 2015, 10:28 AM
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Real Name: Will
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Watch: The Sky
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got mine today, thickness is NO issue. I flipped a planet ocean because of the chunk was ridiculous. Not sure if its too flashy yet, well see =)
 
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18 March 2015, 10:55 AM
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Congrats Will!
Just to prove mine did arrive, I took this quick wrist shot before heading out to church:  It pairs up great with the FOIS. I'll try to post a shot of the duo tomorrow. Every time I look at the dial, I think for a moment that its the 3rd of the month. :-) |
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18 March 2015, 06:21 PM
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Real Name: Daniel
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Congrats! I handled it at an AD, my biggest concern were the faux patina, but that was really a non-issue when wearing it.
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18 March 2015, 11:01 PM
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Very nice.
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19 March 2015, 12:25 AM
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Real Name: William
Location: Az
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Congrats, that's my next 1 for sure.
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19 March 2015, 12:55 AM
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What an amazing watch. In my opinion the most attractive precious metal diver on the planet. Congrats, and it is not too flashy.
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19 March 2015, 01:04 AM
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Beautiful!
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19 March 2015, 01:16 AM
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Beautiful watch.
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19 March 2015, 01:43 AM
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Real Name: Phil
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congrats...been eyeing the SM300
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19 March 2015, 02:49 AM
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Real Name: Will
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i may just get one in steel for good measure like jmsrolls
its a gorgeous watch the movement is so nice too glad i jumped ship from rolex this year and went with this instead to be honest |
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19 March 2015, 03:36 AM
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What an absolute beauty...huge Congrats to you father john, and also to you patek.wis for getting this stunning watch..while steel is obviously great I never thought a diver could look so good in gold...awesome
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19 March 2015, 04:02 AM
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That thing is amazing. Love all iterations but that gold is something else. Wow. OP, congrats on ur new watch. I think in getting pretty close to picking one up.
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20 March 2015, 10:41 AM
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Congrats, Father John!
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20 March 2015, 11:49 AM
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Congrats on a beautiful watch! Out of curiosity, how thick is it?
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20 March 2015, 11:55 AM
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Real Name: Richard H.
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That is one pretty watch!
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21 March 2015, 11:46 AM
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Real Name: Angelo
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That watch is just plain gorgeous.
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21 March 2015, 11:50 AM
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Just plain awesome!
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21 March 2015, 11:54 AM
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21 March 2015, 10:33 PM
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I love the sandwich dial.
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22 March 2015, 08:08 AM
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22 March 2015, 08:12 AM
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 Very nice looks good on you
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23 March 2015, 01:46 AM
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Congrats!
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23 March 2015, 05:48 AM
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Congrats
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24 March 2015, 12:08 PM
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25 March 2015, 02:52 AM
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Real Name: Steve
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Love that dial! Railmasteresqe.
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5 April 2015, 08:51 AM
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Very striking watch. I'm going back and forth between the black dial or blue dial. I love the case back. Great looking movement - looks like a UFO taking off. Congrats, Fr John and wear it in good health!
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5 April 2015, 09:05 AM
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Huge congrats...very nice indeed. Haven't seen it in person but how does this shade of rose gold compare to that of Rolex?
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5 April 2015, 09:12 AM
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Great looking watch from both sides..
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7 April 2015, 07:17 AM
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Amazing watches, Fr. John and Will!
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