Blue 300M Chronometer -- Got a question....

[Tunacan26]

So, I'm a current Omega owner looking to make the switch to Rolex. BUT then I see this watch, the 300M automatic with blue dial and bezel. Not yet seen in person, only on-line, but would anyone be able to compare "the blue" on this Omega with the Blue on the Rolex Submariner (pre-ceramic bezel model). I love the Rolex blue but am haunted by the beating that the gold PCL's on the TT oyster bracelet will take. Whereas the Omega is just a stainless bracelet, and mostly not shiney. So, I guess I'm asking what are your thoughts on this particular Omega watch, model number 2220.80.00. Thanks in advance, Chuck

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Tunacan26

So, I'm a current Omega owner looking to make the switch to Rolex. BUT then I see this watch, the 300M automatic with blue dial and bezel. Not yet seen in person, only on-line, but would anyone be able to compare "the blue" on this Omega with the Blue on the Rolex Submariner (pre-ceramic bezel model). I love the Rolex blue but am haunted by the beating that the gold PCL's on the TT oyster bracelet will take. Whereas the Omega is just a stainless bracelet, and mostly not shiney. So, I guess I'm asking what are your thoughts on this particular Omega watch, model number 2220.80.00. Thanks in advance, Chuck

Pass on the Rolex---its only marketing.

[Arby]

I'm very happy with my 300 Chrono. I've had it for close to 3 years now and it is my daily beater (even though it's still in excellent shape).

The watch is very heavy. You'll know it's on your wrist. The Blue on the Sub is nice (I don't own one) but the waves on the Omega is cool. I'm not a Rolex Sport watch guy anyway (My Rolex is a WG Day Date) and if I didn't purchase the Omega Chrono I was totally gaga over the regular Omega Seamaster Model 2254.50 that is now obsolete.

Here's a pic of my watch