Comments on: Review: Omega Seamaster Professional 300M 2599.80.00 Chrono Diver

By: Keith Poyser

Keith Poyser — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:25:00 +0000

So, I have an omega seamster GMT, clear back, auto movement, red GMT hand. Lovely looking piece of kit. and in theory pretty bomb proof, as it should be for a premium brand, premium money diving watch..except it’s not and I’m really unhappy with it now. Not quite sure where to go with it, but 5 years ago, my baby son knocked it onto a tile floor,sapphire glass slightly cracked. Not very bomb proof I sent it into omega to get repaired. £700 later, I got it back. Two years and a half years ago. It started about 6 months ago letting in moisture, condensation on inside of glass. I raised this with omega , who stated they wanted another £700 to repair again. My response was this was premium kit, which they had repaired, and hey should stand by. £700 was ridiculous. Omega then stated, 1) repair warranty was 2 years so not covered and 2) have I had it annually serviced by them, as the seals corrode and may let in water. I am staggered. My seiko is watertight without a service, my various sports watches which manage to keep time and include altitude and gps. Come on omega, this looks good but you’re having a laugh here. Fix it properly and use seals that don’t corrode.
Ayone else had poor support experience ? Any advice ?

By: George

George — Sun, 29 May 2011 05:01:10 +0000

I spoke to an Omega rep. who explained the helium valve in detail. Although I am not a diver a lot of what he said was Greek to me. He did say in the real world the helium valve would be of no use to any wet suit diver. Something about deep sea diving with a diving bell and special deep divers gear being the only time the valve would come into play as a useful utility.
So I guess anyone who would need it would without a doubt know of its usefulness but for us mere mortals it of no importance.

By: Johan

Johan — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:33:06 +0000

I have the one with the black dial (213.30.42.40.01.001) and I have a question of trivial nature. The watch does have a helium valve, but it does not have the “DIVER’S WATCH L M FOR MIXED-GAS DIVING” marking, which should be more or less mandatory according to some if the watch can be used in helium enriched environments. So, is it OK for saturation diving? I’m just a recreational diver so I don’t see saturation diving in my future (and hopefully no recompression chambers either), but somehow I just can’t let go of this question. Any ideas – is the watch OK for saturation diving but just not officially tested or is it just a marketing ploy and serves no actual purpose since it should not be used inside a bell or chamber? By the way, greetings from Sweden and I love HourTime – keep up the good work!

By: DrTom

DrTom — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:41:34 +0000

I have the midsized Seamaster which I really liked initially. Bracelet was very comfortable and it was rugged enough. I had problems from the outset with pins falling out of the bracelet. This was repaired several timed after the watch fell off my wrist. Accuracy of the Quartz movement was initially excellent but degraded after the warranty period elapsed to unacceptable levels. When returned to SGUS repair was more then $600. Not worth the price for a watch with this track record. Overall, I was very disappointed with this watch and will stick to other brands in the future. My 20 year old TAG Quartz still is accurate and functional despite a very hard life. A true sign of quality in my opinion.

By: David

David — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:10:29 +0000

looks identical to the two invicta’s I have.

By: dkny bangle watch

dkny bangle watch — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:21:47 +0000

That is an appealing stance you took. When I read the title, I at once had a disagreement of opinion, but I do see your side.

By: jaydee

jaydee — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:26:14 +0000

I have had my Seamaster for 8 years and it has been a fantastic companion. I don’t notice the weight and it is very comfortable..I do not take it off except during my bicycling activity. I do clean the band once in awhile and needs it when I do. What a pleasure to own!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:39:19 +0000

The difference between an Omega Seamaster Professional and a Planet Ocean is, the Planet Ocean is larger and has more water resistance. The Seamaster Professional is water resistant to 300 meters. The Planet Ocean is water resistant to 600 meters.
I doubt many of us will ever take a watch 2,000 feet deep in the ocean but, at least for me, the extra water resistance shows a more robust design. I have never had a dive watch flood while diving, but I do get a kick out of the newer deeper rated watches.
best wishes,

Jeff
@Antique Watch Lover

By: Ricky

Ricky — Fri, 21 May 2010 07:14:34 +0000

here’s the picture of the beauty
http://i41.tinypic.com/5d4eue.jpg

By: Ricky

Ricky — Fri, 21 May 2010 07:11:37 +0000

Great watch.. I bought the Omega Seamaster 2599.80.00 Chrono Diver replica 2 years ago, since then I got poisoned by omega SMP
I had the mid size 2222.80 co-axial from ebay.

Last week I almost buy a used seamaster GMT co-axial, I’m using the chronograph (rep) when I met the seller so I can compare between GMT and chronograph.

Result: Chronograph WIN! even it’s a replica still look much more beautiful than the GMT on my wrist.
Lucky me the watch number not match with number on the card, I could canceled it easily.
So now I’m hunting An Omega Seamaster Professional 300M 2599.80.00 Chrono Diver
The GENUINE one for sure.

*Don’t waste your money on replica.. it’s not worthed.