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Originally Posted by TimeAZ
Both are great and are very classic of the brand. Hard to pick one over the other for an entry into Omega. I wound up picking the 300m.
My opinion of the pros/cons for each:
SMP 300m:
+ Awesome movement. Self-winding.
+ More water resistant. Designed for diving.
+ Tasteful integration of date window
+ Ceramic finishing, premium feel
+ Better legibility in my opinion. Dial is less crowded.
+ Factory rubber strap is incredibly comfortable and well made
- Metal bracelet is very uncomfortable. You HAVE to get the rubber strap for this.
- Less dynamic watch for strap changes. It has to stay on the rubber.
- Less dynamic watch for day-to-day wear. Too sporty. I find that it is not dressy.
Speedmaster:
+ More history. Classic, timeless, enthusiast level horology.
+ Offers chrono complication, if that's your thing.
+ Greater day-to-day wear, in my opinion
+ Strap monster. Looks great on leather, NATO, etc. More dynamic.
+ More comfortable metal bracelet. Can add micro-adjusting clasp via aftermarket.
- Dial is crowded, time can be harder to read
- Movement is manual wind and less magnet-resistant (most versions; some self-winders out there)
- Not sure how robust or accurate the movement is; lacks the METAS master chronometer certification
- Do not take this watch in or near water. Only 50m resistant.
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I really appreciate the detailed feedback. Can I ask you why you feel that the bracelet is “very uncomfortable”? I’ve heard elsewhere that it’s because of the sharp edges. Me personally, the main appeal of the Seamaster is the easy adjustable bracelet. I already have a few watches on rubber including the Daytona Oysterflex, AP ROO and a Panerai. Not to keen on adding another. Thanks again.
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