Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey. Recently, many watch enthusiasts have asked Bokey a question: Which manufacturer is better for the Omega Seamaster 300M series? In fact, if it is an Omega replica watch equipped with the 8500 movement, the VS factory is better. However, the 300-meter series is equipped with the 8800 movement. Although the 8800 movement of the VS factory is better than that on the market, it is still not as good as the 8800 movement of the OR factory! This is mainly reflected in the fact that the winding feel of the movement of the OR factory will be lighter and closer to the genuine feel. Another point is that nowadays, there is almost no news about the VS factory. I don’t know if it can still appear in front of watch enthusiasts! And many unscrupulous merchants on the market are still promoting how good the VS is. The purpose is to take the goods of the JVS factory, which is the fake VS, to pass them off and make huge profits. Now let’s share the specific workmanship details of the OR factory Seamaster 300 meters again and see where it is better than VS.
Genuine parameters: Omega Seamaster series 210.30.42.20.01.001 watch, price 41800.
First, look at the front. The overall feeling is almost the same as the previous VS factory Seamaster 300. Ceramic bezel, ceramic dial, and the scales on the bezel are also made by enamel technology. There will be no blackening or fading in the later stage. These points are all in line with the genuine product.
The mirror surface adopts arc-shaped double-sided anti-reflective sapphire glass, which is very transparent.
The ceramic bezel scale adopts enamel technology. The workmanship, appearance and size of the inverted triangle luminous pearl are all the same as the genuine product and are very centered.
Looking at the dial workmanship again, the OR factory uses a ceramic dial material consistent with the genuine product and uses laser engraving to create wavy textures. It is clean and neat, with clear and three-dimensional L0G0 and font printing. The pointer colors are the same, and the scale luminous filling is full and uniform.
The wavy ceramic dial is very textured. Especially under the illumination of light, it is as bright and clean as a mirror, which is incomparable to ordinary copper lacquer dials. This is also a major highlight of the new Seamaster 300.
The pointer is also polished and relatively three-dimensional. Friends who have previously purchased the VS Seamaster 300 should know that the polishing of the VS pointer is still a bit lacking and there will be a little burr feeling. This time, the pointer polishing of the OR factory Seamaster 300 is slightly better than that of the VS Seamaster 300. Relatively speaking, it is cleaner.
The size of the calendar window is very neat, and the size of the calendar font is the same as the genuine product.
There is another detail on the dial that the fillers of the scale nails and pointers will not turn green like the VS Seamaster 300. This detail is in place. Including the filling process is also very excellent. Through the comparison of the OR factory Seamaster 300 and the VS factory Seamaster 300, we can see that the filler of the OR factory is very three-dimensional and full, and the color of the filler is also the correct white.
Regarding the size, thickness and weight of the OR factory Seamaster 300m.
According to Bokey actual measurement, the size of the OR factory Seamaster 300 meters is 42mm, the thickness is 13.4mm, and the weight is 192 grams. The overall case data is almost the same as the genuine product.
Looking at the case details again, the case and steel strap materials of the OR factory Seamaster 300m are all made of 316L stainless steel. The brushed finish of the entire case is very delicate and smooth. The radian lines are very smooth and there will be no scratching phenomenon at all. The crown on the upper left side is the exhaust valve.
On the other side is the screw-in crown, a functional design standard for diving watches. The side of the crown still has evenly polished anti-slip lines, which is also for more convenient time adjustment. The size of the Omega logo at the crown is the same as the genuine product, and the polishing at the crown is quite bright. The way to adjust the time is also very simple. Unscrew it counterclockwise, pull out one gear to adjust the calendar, and two gears to adjust the time.
The OR factory Seamaster 300 adopts a see-through design. The bottom cover mirror also uses sapphire glass. The bottom cover, including the edges of the four lugs, are also engraved with some engravings of the Omega brand. The engravings are very clear.
Next, let’s enter the detailed part of the 8800 integrated movement of the OR factory Seamaster 300m:
First of all, Bokey will dispel a rumor here. The 8800 movement of the OR factory is not really an integrated movement. This movement still uses a semi-deck method. The actual basic movement is still modified from 2824. The same as VS, it belongs to a third-generation modified movement. Mainly, the automatic rotor deck is directly changed to the appearance of the 8800 movement. The underlying movement is still 2824. In terms of stability, it is relatively stable. The engraving on the movement deck as a whole is still good. The speed regulator is also hidden under the deck. The degree of restoration will be much better than the VS8800 movement. This can also be upgraded and replaced with an ETA2824 movement later.
Identification method of the OR factory Seamaster 300?
Now let’s compare the differences between the OR and VS movements. The 8800 movement of the OR factory cannot see the deck of the 2824 movement at this red circle position. It mainly removes the automatic rotor deck part of the 2824 and looks more hollow. It is consistent with the genuine product. The 8800 movement of the VS factory has flaws. As we can see from the picture, there is this flaw in the deck of the 28284 movement. So this detail is still better in the OR factory. The degree of simulation is a bit higher. Regarding the identification method, we mainly identify whether it is produced by the OR factory through whether this place is hollow to avoid wrong goods! Don’t simply distinguish by looking at the manufacturer’s sticker. After all, that thing can be bought casually. But the detailed workmanship of the OR factory cannot be achieved by imitation.
Disassembly of the 8800 movement of the OR factory:
Bokey also wanted to verify whether the 8800 movement was modified from the 2824 movement. By removing the dial and examining the front structure, it was found that this OR Factory 8800 integrated movement is indeed modified from the 2824, with the front structure being identical to that of the 2824. It is not modified from the 9015 movement as claimed by some peers. When conducting reviews, we must seek truth from facts and not make conclusions based on simple speculation. Reviews should be professional…
In terms of straps, the OR factory Seamaster 300m has two options for strap configurations, one is a fluorine rubber strap and the other is a steel strap. In addition, now the OR factory also defaults to including a pair of fluorine rubber straps and buckles when purchasing the steel strap version. It is also very cost-effective.
Let’s talk about the steel strap part of the OR factory Seamaster 300 meters again: The OR factory promotes that the steel strap polishing is a bit better than that of the VS factory. Is this really the case?
According to Bokey actual use, it is true. The strap made of 316L stainless steel is very substantial. The brushed finish of the entire strap is more delicate than that of the VS Seamaster 300. And the back of the steel strap has chamfered polishing treatment. The edges are rounded and will not cut hands. This detail must be praised!
The buckle is an adjustable folding buckle. There is a fine-tuning button on the back. Press “PUSH” and pull it out to fine-tune. In addition, there is also an extended buckle for wearing a diving suit. Usually, you can fold it up when not in use. In addition, this OR factory Seamaster 300 has waterproof performance. Simple swimming and snorkeling are no problem at all!
The bottom of the extended buckle is covered with a protective film, so it looks a bit dirty.
The included rubber strap is equipped with a pin buckle. The entire pin buckle is still very carefully polished. Including the back, there are also engraved codes. The OR factory is still very attentive and will not reduce the workmanship quality just because it is a gift!
In terms of luminous, it uses two-color luminous like the genuine product.
On-hand picture. Bokey wrist circumference is 15.5cm and it is easily controlled!
Changing to a rubber strap is another style.
Should I choose the VS factory or the OR factory for the replica version of the Omega Seamaster 300m?
Summary: In conclusion, this time the OR factory Seamaster 300 meters, from the literal details, pointer scales, and the higher authenticity of the 8800 movement, is a perfect surpass of the VS factory’s Seamaster 300 meters. In addition, the VS factory has been shut down for half a year. The market is also full of imitations of the VS Seamaster 300. Beware of some unscrupulous merchants pretending to be the VS Seamaster 300. If you want to buy the best replica Seamaster 300 meters on the market, the OR factory is definitely a good choice. So far, the OR factory has also launched many color schemes. However, Bokey does not recommend buying the blue dial and gray dial Seamaster 300. The OR factory has serious color differences in these two color adjustments and it is a one-glance fake problem. If you want to buy it, try to choose the black dial and white dial.
