description Omega Seamaster 300M Overview
The Omega Seamaster 300M, formally known as the Seamaster Professional Diver 300M, is a Swiss dive-watch line introduced in 1993. Its design includes a rotating diving bezel, water-resistant case, and helium escape valve on models intended for saturation-diving use. The watch is also associated with James Bond after appearing in the 1995 film GoldenEye and later films in the series.
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When was the Omega Seamaster 300M introduced?
The modern Seamaster 300M was introduced in 1993 as a professional-style dive watch. It became especially famous after the quartz Seamaster 300M appeared on James Bond's wrist in GoldenEye in 1995.
Why is the Seamaster 300M associated with James Bond?
Omega's Seamaster became Bond's watch starting with GoldenEye, where Pierce Brosnan wore it as 007. Later films used different Seamaster references, so the exact bracelet, movement, and dial can vary by movie.
What does 300M mean on the Omega Seamaster?
The 300M designation refers to a stated water-resistance rating of 300 metres under test conditions. The watch also uses a screw-down crown, a rotating dive bezel, and a helium escape valve on many versions.
Is the Omega Seamaster 300M a mechanical or quartz watch?
The 1995 Bond watch was a quartz model, while Omega has also produced automatic mechanical versions throughout the line. Buyers should check the reference number because the movement type changes the service needs and caseback design.
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