OMG -- Omega 300 Master Co-Axel

[NoVaSubowner]

Took delivery of one this week from a shop in DC who has been my Omega pusher for years, at a great discount. Have not had a chance between work, and now a bad cold to really hang out with it.

First impressions. Really beautiful watch. Does sit a little high, but does not really move around on the wrist like others have said. I had a link and a half link taken out and it makes for a snug fit. I think the watch wears slimmer then a PO.

I'm not crazy about the potential wear factor on the polish links in the long term, but they look good on this watch and it is a touch that is faithful to the original design, and as someone on another forum said there is always painters tape and cape cod cloths for a periodic cleanup.

Wears smaller then 41mm would suggest. I was surprised to see that. Where the watch really scores for me is the dial and the bezel, the sand blasting effect is incredible and produces a flat matte surface that reminds me of the old maxi dial subs of the 60's and 70's. The lume is bright and strong. The bezel now feels as smooth as the Rolex and the turns precisely click into place. The texture and feel of the liquidmetal is incredible and it has a sheen to it that is different from the Rolex ceramic. It looks vintage but feels modern.

I discovered the jump hand by accident while playing with it at the jeweler.... Great feature if you are travelling. Overall I think Omega really knocked it out of the park with this one. Beautiful watch and incredible movement technology at an attractive price point, if you know how to shop.

I have noted some of the comments in the GMT Masters blog on this forum about how Omega dive watches have finally caught up to Rolex in their build quality and may have even surpassed them in movement features and technology. I was a little skeptical of that claim in years past but after owning this watch I would have to agree. It look and feels like something from the past, but the insides and the build are all about the future.