Teased at earlier this year during the Summer Olympics when it was photographed on Daniel Craig’s wrist, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M without a date has finally been officially unveiled. Making its debut in monochromatic colours, the no-frills Seamaster is essentially another take on the Seamaster 300M 007 Edition of 2019.

The Seamaster “no-date” is available with either a black-aluminium dial laser engraved with the model’s customary wave-like pattern, or a vertically brushed steel dial with a silvery PVD coating. Less obvious but more notable for enthusiasts is the domed sapphire crystal that lends a vintage feel. Since Omega announced it will no longer be releasing limited edition watches, the new duo will be part of the permanent collection.

Initial thoughts

The date window has always been a hotly debated topic within watch enthusiast circles, which tend to prefer the purity of a date-less dial. No matter where a date window is placed, there will be critics. In my view, such criticism is sometimes valid. The Seamaster 300M certainly benefits from the facelift, which results in a more aesthetically pleasing dial. The clean dial also suits the functional nature of the model.

Priced at US$6,500 on the mesh bracelet, the new Seamaster is priced right considering the feature, including the in-house cal. 8806, a METAS-certified Master Chronometer movement. Ironically, the new Seamaster is US$600 more expensive than the variant with a date. That said, it is arguably worth the premium despite the diminished functions, since it is more appealing, particularly when paired with the mesh bracelet.

N0-date

The new no-date model retains the familiar style that has defined the Seamaster 300M for decades. Characterised by the signature lyre lugs with large bevels, the stainless steel case is 42 mm in diameter and 13.8 mm in thickness. And the helium escape valve is placed at the trademark ten o’clock position.

Moving onto the dial, the steel model has a black aluminium dial laser etched with the Seamaster wave pattern. In contrast, the steel and titanium model is outfitted with a vertically brushed steel that that’s unusual for the Seamaster. Both dials are otherwise identical with applied indices, open-worked hour and minute hands, as well as a lollipop central seconds hand, all filled with Super-LumiNova.

The black dial variant is complemented by a matching steel bezel that incorporates a black aluminium insert with printing markings, whereas the steel PVD dial model is equipped with a titanium bezel featuring a textured insert with relief markings.

Visible through the sapphire case back is the in-house, self-winding cal. 8806, which beats at 3.5 Hz and offers 55 hours of power reserve. Amongst its key features are a free-sprung balance with silicon hairspring, as well as a paramagnetic escapement that ensures it’s resistant to magnetic fields of up to 15,000 Gauss.

Key facts and price

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M “No-Date”
Ref. 210.30.42.20.01.010 (full steel on bracelet)
Ref. 210.32.42.20.01.003 (full steel on rubber strap)
Ref. 210.30.42.20.06.002 (steel and titanium on bracelet)
Ref. 210.32.42.20.06.002 (steel and titanium on rubber strap)

Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 13.8 mm
Material: Steel; steel and titanium
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 300 m

Movement: Cal. 8806
Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds
Frequency: 25,200 beats per hour (3.5 Hz)
Winding: Automatic
Power reserve: 55 hours

Strap: Steel mesh bracelet; black or grey rubber strap

Limited edition: No
Availability: Now at Omega boutiques or retailers
Price: US$5,900 on the leather strap; US$6,500 on the bracelet

For more, visit Omegawatches.com.