OMEGA pays tribute to the non-profit marine research foundation dedicated to the exploration and protection of the world's oceans with the new Omega Seamaster 300M Nekton Edition watch replica 210.32.42.20.01.002, a 42mm diving watch water-resistant to 300m, featuring a screw-down crown and helium valve and certified to withstand temperatures of up to 15,000 Gauss.
Omega, which is very generous in allocating time and budget to social responsibilities, has been in cooperation with Nekton, a non-profit research organization that protects the oceans, since 2018. In line with this ongoing partnership, the brand will continue to support the "First Descent" project, which started in 2019 and consists of a series of tasks to explore and protect the Indian ocean, next year.
An approach greatly admired by OMEGA’s President and CEO, Mr. Raynald Aeschlimann, who sees clear parallels with Nekton and the watch company he leads. "Our friends at Nekton are protecting the ocean with the global goal of 30% protection by 2030. As a pioneering brand with a long history of pushing at the boundaries of what is possible, we have the utmost respect for this bold, confident vision, and we’re thrilled to help make the goal a reality".
When it came to protecting the oceans, they decided that the most suitable model for this task was, of course, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M replica. The brand's flagship collection, Seamaster, has a significant place in Omega's story with the oceans. The Nekton team pays homage to Sir Peter Blake, a legendary Omega friend who devoted himself to protecting the seas, by naming the research submersible 'Seamaster 2'.
The laser-etched black ceramic (Zr02) dial of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition men's watch replica is decorated with matte finishes and shiny wave reliefs. The unidirectional Grade 5 titanium diving bezel is also laser-engraved. The case back features the submarine Nekton's embossed figure, the signature of the NAIADLOCK locking system, and the inscription Diver 300M, to praise the hard work of the foundation.
Many people commented on this watch on social media and in our comments section below the initial article. Let’s get rid of the elephant in the room first — the bezel. Omega used a bezel with raised numerals in 1993 for the full-gold Seamaster 300M. But there are people who see this for the first time on an Omega today and comment that it is a Yacht-Master copy. It’s a strange take, given that there is only so much you can do with a bezel and that there are many more examples of positive relief bezels beyond the Yacht-Master that don’t come in for the same flak.
I have never heard anyone call the Oris, Blancpain, or even Paul Picot watches with a bezel like this a Yacht-Master copy. Additionally, this bezel on the Omega Seamaster 300M imation is, of course, a proper diving bezel. Conversely, the bezel on the Yacht-Master is bi-directional and therefore pretty useless for dive timing. I used to have a Yacht-Master 16622 myself. While I liked it at the time, I feel there is little that these watches have in common other than how the bezel looks.
The case of this new replica Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Black Ceramic watch is made of steel, but it uses titanium for its bezel. Why? I asked and Omega replied that it has to do with the manufacturing process. Using laser ablation for the finish of the bezel will affect the structure of the stainless steel, resulting in discoloring. Also, by changing the structure of the material, it becomes prone to corrosion. By using (grade 5) titanium, there are no issues with discoloring and corrosion. Creating the entire watch of titanium was not according to the plan. It would have a negative effect on the price tag and the 300M Bond edition is already in titanium.
There’s little wrong with the 9-row bracelet for this Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton replica. But yet, I prefer it on the rubber strap. The rubber strap gives a sportier look and a nice contrast with the steel (and titanium). I feel that this watch on the bracelet is a bit too metallic, for my taste. However, if I am to purchase this new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton edition replica, I think I will buy it on a bracelet and add the rubber strap separately. Based on experience, I know it is often more expensive to buy a steel bracelet than to add a separate strap. Just in case I change my mind in the future. When you’re very confident you never want to wear it on the bracelet, it will save you a few hundred for sure.
The submersible that the Nekton Foundation is using, goes by the name of Seamaster 2. Named after the ship that Omega ambassador Sir Peter Blake sailed. I’ve touched upon that in the introduction article the other week as well. The Seamaster 2 is embossed on the caseback of this new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton edition copy. Although I wasn’t aware of Nekton before Omega partnered with them, I do think it looks very cool on the watch. Even when I would not particularly interested in Nekton, I would not mind having it on the caseback of the watch. This also results in being unable to see and enjoy the looks of the movement, of course.
In the initial announcement, I wrote that this watch had a movement with a “special luxury finish”. Although it does have a very nice finish, I interpreted the press release from Omega in the wrong way. I thought it had a finish different from the other caliber 8800 movements. It doesn’t. It has the Geneva waves in arabesque as you can see above. Caliber 8806 is a nice movement to observe, but you’ll have to work with pictures of it. It is the same movement as used in the titanium Omega Seamaster 300M Bond. What I like about it, is that it doesn’t have a date complication. It keeps the dial very clean. And in all honesty, I don’t need a date on a watch. When I wake up in the morning, I see the date on my iPhone, and don’t need to be reminded everytime I look at my watch.
In the past, I have been very enthusiastic about the imation Omega Seamaster Diver 300M collection. I have a couple of the old 300M models, and I am sure I will add a newer version to my modest collection as well. While the titanium 300M Bond edition has a lot of cool ingredients, there’s only so much I can spend on watches every year. My days in banking are over and on top of that, I have a family now.
But, this Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton imation is a very interesting addition to the 300M collection and with a more attractive price tag. I enjoyed the steel and Sedna gold 300M on rubber (click here) and made it one of my favorites in the past, but this Nekton edition makes me rethink that. The matte dial, the titanium positive relief bezel, and the no-date display make this a winning combination. The 42mm size is perfect for my 19cm wrist and especially on the rubber strap, which is soft and comfortable to wear.
The price is significantly higher than the normal 300M version, which has a retail price of €4,600. This Nekton edition has a price tag of €5,500 on rubber (210.32.42.20.01.002), and €5,800 on steel (210.30.42.20.01.002). The Nekton will be available starting in October 2020.
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