Omega introduced its newest Seamaster Diver 300M ? larger, and in new materials, ceramic and titanium, rendering it more scratch-resistant and lighter in weight. In this feature from our September-October 2019 issue, we delve into the depths of the new timepiece and its Master Chronometer movement.
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in titanium and ceramic
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Seamaster Diver 300M last year, Omega made a huge splash by issuing a new version ? updated and modernized with higher quality features and more functionality than ever before, and still at a fair price (click here for a review of that watch). This watch was first introduced as a steel model with a varnished dial, an ETA-based Omega Caliber 2500 and a folding clasp with a divers? extension that cost around $3,500. The newer generation offers a laser-cut ceramic dial, the super-modern in-house 8800 movement and an improved clasp with additional quick-action extension at a price of $5,200. Unchanged, of course, are the skeletonized sword-shaped hands, water resistance to 300 meters, a helium-escape valve at 10 o?clock and a metal bracelet. The overall diameter of the watch was enlarged from 41 to 42 mm. Modern Materials

This year, Omega took the next step. The Seamaster Diver 300M is now available as a scratch-resistant and more lightweight model in ceramic and titanium. This new watch, which we tested, is available on a rubber strap with a ceramic prong buckle or on a NATO strap with a brushed ...