Bokey TimeHello everyone, I am Bokey. What I will share with you this time is the V3 version of the Omega Seamaster 300M black dial from VS factory. This is a diving watch. It is currently the highest version on the market and also the most cost-effective entry-level watch. Why do I say so? First of all, at the beginning of 2024, VS factory reduced the price of this watch by 300 yuan and also gave a pair of rubber strap buckles. Secondly, the OR factory that competed with it before cleared all its spot goods at the end of last year and then withdrew from the market stage. So since then, there is no manufacturer that can compete with VS factory in the Seamaster 300 series. As for the workmanship of the V3 version of the VS factory’s Seamaster 300 meters, I will explain the detailed comparison below and see how it becomes the highest version on the market.
For the frontal appearance, the V3 version of the Seamaster 300 meters from VS factory uses a black ceramic dial with a one-way rotating ceramic bezel, a 316L stainless steel case and strap, and an ultra-transparent sapphire glass mirror. At a glance, the whole looks very comfortable. Let me show you from multiple angles.
For the dial details, the entire dial, like the original, is made of ceramic material. The ripple pattern presented by laser engraving technology has very fine detail processing.
The scales and hands on the dial are all rhodium-plated and coated with Super-LumiNova luminous coating.
This V3 version has made improvements to the font below 12 o’clock on the dial. The red part was too light before, but now it has been adjusted to a more vivid red. The three-dimensional effect of its font has also been made. You can see that it has a very strong ink feeling. This process is worthy of praise.
The luminous effect is remarkable. The blue-green two-color luminous design makes the minute hand show green luminous display. Combined with the green luminous dot on the bezel, it is used for diving oxygen countdown.
The bezel is made of black ceramic material and decorated with white enamel diving scales. The scale on the word circle is not easy to wear and fade. The inside of the bezel has a diamond-cut effect with many divided surfaces. The brushed treatment makes the bezel show a light and dark effect from different angles.
The workmanship of the calendar window is also relatively in place without obvious processing marks. The background color of the calendar is black with a slightly frosted texture. In terms of fonts, it also achieves that the single-digit numbers 1-9 have thick fonts and the double-digit numbers 10-31 have thin fonts. These are also several detailed points to distinguish low versions.
This VS factory’s Seamaster 300 meters is the same as the original in terms of size and weight. After measurement by Bokey, the diameter is 42 millimeters, the thickness is 13.5 millimeters, and the weight is 193 grams. It is very heavy.
The case is made of 316L stainless steel and is processed by drawing and polishing, showing an alternating light and dark effect. The tail of the case is brushed, the helium escape valve is polished, the inside of the lug and the crown guard are polished, and the outside of the lug is brushed. These detailed treatments make the overall texture of the case very excellent!
The pattern on the crown is also made by embossing process. The blue part is a protective film. You can directly tear it off when you receive it.
After loosening the helium escape valve, you can also see the red waterproof ring.
The strap is also made of 316L stainless steel with fine brushed craftsmanship.
The buckle is a double-button folding buckle with a clear Omega brand logo engraved in the middle. The overall wearing is comfortable and firm.
The inside is also a quick extension design. Press the PUSH button to extend. If you wear a diving suit, you can also see one section of the folding buckle open.
The see-through design has brand information engravings on the back cover and at the lugs, and the middle is a sapphire glass mirror.
For the movement part, the VS factory’s Seamaster 300 meters is equipped with the 8800 movement modified from Seagull 2824. The performance of the movement is very strong, and its stability is much higher than that of the Wuhan movement modified by other factories. This is also one of the reasons why Bokey recommends it.
Including the problem that some watch friends complained before that the shock absorber did not have a small screw and was different from the genuine product. Now VS factory has also upgraded it. Now you can see that there is an extra small screw at the place pointed by the red arrow. Of course, some peers also say this is the V3 version of the Seamaster 300 from VS factory. In fact, no matter which factory it is, as long as the details are upgraded, the factory will take the old version off the shelves because few people will buy the old version again. And the factory will not foolishly make the old version and pile it up and not be able to sell it. So there is no problem of buying the old version.
Summary: The above are the upgrade details of the V3 version of the Seamaster 300 meters black dial from VS factory. This watch performs outstandingly in terms of appearance design, detail processing, function and performance. It is a watch that is very worthy of purchase. Whether for daily wear or diving sports, it can provide a good experience and reliable performance. If you are looking for a cost-effective diving watch, the V3 version of the Seamaster 300 meters black dial from VS factory is undoubtedly a good choice.
