Omega - what would you like to see from the brand next?
Omega has been on fire lately! One of my favorite releases is definitely the Seamaster 60th Anniversary 007 Bond, which brought back my favorite wave dial (which I prefer more than the laser engraved one). If they were to continue bringing back some of the old favorite features, what would you like to see from the brand next?
Every time we post a picture of Seamaster 300 WatchCo, there are a lot of people in the comments saying that they would love to see the modern (re)interpretation of this watch. For me personally, if they were to do something like this, I would like for the watch to be as close to the original as possible. They offer Speedmaster Moonwatch with hesalite or sapphire crystal options, why not do something like that for the Seamaster? I know that a lot of you don't like the vintage re-edition trend that a lot of brands are doing in recent years, but for the most part I see that as an opportunity for people to get the watch they want. Vintage pieces can be hard to find in good condition and can be a pain sometimes, why not have the modern version of the watch you like but can't get?
Given all that, what would you like to see from the brand next?
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A 2254 reissue!
A 2254 reissue!
I was waiting for this comment! 😄 The 2254 seems to have a cult following and many people would like to own it!
Love that strap!
I was waiting for this comment! 😄 The 2254 seems to have a cult following and many people would like to own it!
I think the aesthetic of Omega's just pre ceramic divers is about as classically Omega as I can think of: the sword hands the scalloped bezel and lyre lugs. It all worked and worked beautifully.
The 2254 feels ageless in a way that only a few watches have (perhaps even rivalling the Submariner in that regard). A reissue with the master coaxial movement would be pretty perfect.
Love that strap!
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I would love to see a 1:1 re-issue of the Seamaster 300 that looks gorgeous !!
C-shape cases with quartz movements in the 33-35mm range.
Updated Peter Blake without a HE valve. Droooool.
Vintage no-date diver reissues. I know there are many out there, but just reissue without the fauxtina lume please!!
This watch without the chime complications and for something significantly less than its $500k price tag.
I'm thinking Speedmaster in Sedna Gold with Aventurine dial for around $50k - that would be an all-time winner.
The Seamaster 300 is cool, like really cool. Almost as cool as the CWC SBS ☺
Yes, this one. Is this the 165.024 or 166.024. This is a big anniversary year so I'm hoping to see it. I love this version and oddly don't like the 300M or Sub as much. I have been looking at homages because I'm still too scared to try the vintage market for a real one even a birth year one (67) especially at that price point. If Omega were to do a re-issue anniversary edition, my resolve to not get another expensive watch until the market recovers would go out the door (i.e. take my money) as would my 2-3 affordable watch purchase plan for 2023.
A 2254 reissue!
Auto and Quartz
Id like them to actually release the Aquaterras that were announced 1 year ago.
You know smth up when Rolex OPs get easier to track down
This may be a strange thought, but I wish that Omega would focus on their bracelets as much as they focus on their movements. They are bringing all kinds of innovations to movements--and that is important. They should be commended for that. But my Aqua Terra Small Seconds has no on-the-fly micro-adjust whatsoever (the only downside to an otherwise incredible watch). I know they are finally bringing a micro adjust to the Speedmaster Professional, and, again, that's great. But their solution is still not as good as Rolex's easy link adjustment. Also, Omegas are often strap monsters (Speedy especially), but they use old-fashioned spring bars. They should have a quick swap system--like, say, the Cartier Santos.
Take some of the brains that are doing such great things with movements, and have them spend a few years think about on-the-fly bracelet adjustments and quick swap straps/bracelets. I'd get much more utility out of that kind of innovation than a 0/+2 seconds movement regulating system. And why not do both?
I would love it if Omega did a rerelease of this exact model! I really loved this design from the moment I saw it. So much so that I searched until I found an homage that's nearly the same watch with what I think Omega would have done to include modern materials. The Helson Sharkmaster 300 uses sapphire for the bezel insert and crystal. The lugs are drilled and the modernish interpretation of the 565 movement... The 2824-2 runs within chronometer spec for me.
Seamaster big triangle GMT
You mean like a reinterpretation of this?
I agree with many of you guys who said a 2254 reissue. I remember seeing a friend’s dad have one and I just loved the look of the hands and hour markers. Now that I’ve expanded my watch knowledge and I’m a more informed enthusiast I’d say I’d love to see a 2254 without a helium escape valve. My dad has a modern ceramic SMP and it looks awesome, the HE valve just kinda ruins the symmetry for me
They made that watch... It just happened to be the GMT variant.
They made that watch... It just happened to be the GMT variant.
Ah yes, I forgot about that watch.
Omega SeaSwatch? Constellation Sistem51? Anyone? Hello? Where did everyone go?
You mean like a reinterpretation of this?
Lol yep - I forgot that triangle IS pretty big! I was thinking something a little further back in their catalogue but that’s an awesome reference - fantastic watch. It might cool to see it with an updated movement and bracelet.
Lol yep - I forgot that triangle IS pretty big! I was thinking something a little further back in their catalogue but that’s an awesome reference - fantastic watch. It might cool to see it with an updated movement and bracelet.
Oh I'd totally be interested in seeing a modern version too!
I would love them to bring back the mid-size seamaster 300s. 36mm is a great size for those divers since the styling is more on the dressy side (like the shiny ceramic and polished surfaces).
#1 - I really wish they would make 36mm variants of the ceramic/liquid metal Constellation.
#2 - Make something more compelling in the De Ville line.
How about a Titanium lineup for every model? Yep, all the Aqua Terra , Seamaster , Railmast. Speedmaster, Deville and Constellation all in high polish aka Zaratsu and brushed finished options. You can like them all shiny or toolish. So far Omega is keeping pace with Rolex for Wristburger Toolry with giant Titanium dive watches . How about that killer Coaxial Movement in a Titanium case for every line?
SMP GMT
For me would like to see Omega bring back (high end) quartz movements, I have one a 25+ year old Omega Seamaster 300m. They should be priced around the Grand Seiko quartz prices. They will never do this of course !
I love my Seamaster Diver 300 M ‘s. As much as I like the scalloped bezel, it is hard to turn compared to a knurled one. I know they offer a knurled one on the Seamaster 300. I’d love to see an edition of the Diver 300 with a knurled bezel.
Actually, after I re-read that, I had another thought. I’d like it if Omega didn’t name watches so similarly - the Seamaster 300 and Seamaster Diver 300 M is a good example of what I’m referring to.
A redesign of the Seamaster 300m bracelet including a taper ideally. The Speedmaster 3861 bracelet got a lot of things right, hopefully the 300m is on the list to improve too.
Frankly I'd like to see them place form over function in some of their product lines. They have nothing that competes with a classically sized Cartier Tank. And that watch is all the rage these days.
I want some 36mm, thin cased, simple and elegant time only Omegas, preferably with a nice domed crystal. They've chosen to hang their hat on technical innovation but I fear the general public's tastes are headed the opposite way: smaller, classic wearing watches.
The CK859 was on the right track in terms of dial design... but it was ostensibly a field watch case with a dressy dial. Too big and too thick, and a needlessly expensive silver dial that didn't do much for it vs a painted dial at a lower price point. It's almost like they sabotaged that release intentionally.
A watch similar to the CK859 but at 36mm, slimmed down with the thinnest possible movement, with a SS, gold and rose gold case options. Not to mention some simple elegant dials without engraved patterns and funky colors. I think it would be killer, and timeless. And I think it would sell, if priced appropriately vs the Tank.
And no more giant wooden boxes.
But maybe Omega is content to win the spec sheet battle and not the sales battle...