Review Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer Nekton Watch Replica

Review Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer Nekton Watch Replica

Last year, Omega and Nekton, a non-profit research foundation headquartered in the United Kingdom, launched a new diving watch, continuing to work to protect our oceans and the Indian Ocean. The new model Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer Nekton watch replica 210.32.42.20.01.002 uses a polished and brushed stainless steel case, equipped with a grade 5 titanium unidirectional rotating diving bezel.

Black Wave Dial

The dial carries over the now-iconic wave motif in a laser-ablated black ceramic (hence the ZrO2 noted on the dial) that is matte finished. The closed caseback features an embossed Nekton submarine medallion with the Seamaster 2 name illustrated on the side. The unidirectional rotating divers’ bezel comes in grade 5 titanium, replacing the LiquidMetal typically found on Omega’s Seamaster 300 models. Its laser-ablated 60-minute diving scale sports silver-colored Arabic numerals in positive relief, along with the traditional triangle-shaped marker at 12 o’clock.

Steel and Titanium

The case of this new Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton replica is made of steel, but it uses titanium for its bezel. Why? I asked and Omega replied that it has to do with the manufacturing process. Using laser ablation for the finish of the bezel will affect the structure of the stainless steel, resulting in discoloring. Also, by changing the structure of the material, it becomes prone to corrosion. By using (grade 5) titanium, there are no issues with discoloring and corrosion. Creating the entire watch of titanium was not according to the plan. It would have a negative effect on the price tag and the 300M Bond edition is already in titanium.

Bracelet and Rubber Strap

There’s little wrong with the 9-row bracelet for this Omega Seamaster Diver 300M replica. But yet, I prefer it on the rubber strap. The rubber strap gives a sportier look and a nice contrast with the steel (and titanium). I feel that this watch on the bracelet is a bit too metallic, for my taste. However, if I am to purchase this new Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton edition, I think I will buy it on a bracelet and add the rubber strap separately. Based on experience, I know it is often more expensive to buy a steel bracelet than to add a separate strap. Just in case I change my mind in the future. When you’re very confident you never want to wear it on the bracelet, it will save you a few hundred for sure.

Caliber 8806 Movement

The replica watch’s caseback features an engraved embossed Nekton submarine medallion, “NAIAD LOCK, DIVER 300 M,” lettering, and the watch’s water-resistance, as a tribute to the partnership.

Beating inside the 42-mm-diameter case is Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8806. The self-winding movement features a free sprung-balance with a silicon balance spring, holds a power reserve of 55 hours, and meets both the COSC chronometer certification standards as well as the METAS standards of magnetic resistance to 15,000 gauss. The movement’s rhodium-plated rotor and bridges feature Geneva waves in arabesque, a familiar decorative finish for Omega calibers.

Helium Valve

The grade 5 titanium bezel goes perfectly with the stainless steel case, there is no noticeable difference in color. Whereas grade 2 titanium, would be much darker. The finish on the case is beautiful, brushed sides and polished facets on the lugs and crown guard. At 10 o’clock, you will find this model’s famous helium valve.

Some people truly dislike the extra crown, but I think it looks cool, even though I will (most probably) never use it. Since it has been used on the Seamaster 300M replica since 1993, I’ve become accustomed to it. I  guess it would seem awkward to me now, were there no helium valve at 10 o’clock. Anyway, if you don’t like it, you either need to deal with it or pass on this watch. There’s no other way.

Price

The new Seamaster replica is available in two models, one with an integrated black rubber strap with a polished-and-brushed buckle (pictured above right), or a stainless steel bracelet (pictured above left.) The watch (Ref. 210.32.42.20.01.002 replica) retails for $8,850 and is available in October. 

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Specifications

Model: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer Nekton Edition Replica

Reference Number: 210.32.42.20.01.002

Movement: Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8806, automatic-winding, co-axial escapement, free-sprung balance, silicon balance spring, resistant to magnetic fields of 15,000 gauss, rhodium-plated rotor and bridges, 55 hour power-reserve

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds

Case: Stainless steel, grade 5 titanium bezel and screw-in crown with helium escape valve, water-resistant to 300 meters (1,000 feet)

Strap & Clasp: Stainless steel bracelet or black rubber strap

Dimensions: Diameter = 42 mm, Lugs = 20 mm

Introducing of the New Cartier Tank Must Steel Watch Replica collection

Introducing of the New Cartier Tank Must Steel Watch Replica collection

Taking advantage of Tank's enduring popularity, Cartier (re)launched Tank Must de Cartier on Watches & Wonders 2021. The new Tank Must series includes a variety of entry-level steel watches, including an extraordinary solar watch, and three Cartier Tank Must Steel watch replica with solid dials in red, green and blue, inspired by the 1970s Original watch.

History

The Must family in the Cartier catalogue traces its roots back to 1972, with the first Must de Cartier watches replica launching in 1977. The collection was aimed at reviving a very different version of Cartier brand than we know today, which had undergone a number of restructures and acquisitions after Pierre Cartier, the last of the three Cartier brothers who had built the organisation into an international household name, passed away in 1964. It was aimed at rebuilding the brand with a new collection of more affordably priced products that could reach a larger client base, a strategy that proved very successful.

The Must de Cartier collection replica of the ’70s offered everything from bags and scarves, to perfumes and cigarette lighters (there was even a Lincoln Continental Mk IV “Cartier Edition”), with their range of quartz Tank watches standing out from the crowd by being cased in a gold-plated silver known as Vermeil. These Must de Cartier Tanks replica were produced in a huge number of different dial designs, with bright colours and Art Deco flourishes (the latter of which has also been revived this year in the new Tank Louis Cartier collection) and continued to be made into the late 1990s.

It’s this history that makes the new replica Cartier Tank Must collection so intriguing as an offering to both Cartier collections and those who are new to the brand.

The Case

While the new Tank Must replica line encompasses three case sizes, small, large, and extra-large, only the large model can be had with the  monochrome-colour dials that have nothing except the Cartier name and a tiny “Swiss made” at six. The rich dial colours of the Tank Must draw inspiration from a similar Les Must de Cartier model of the 1970s, though the vintage original was only available in burgundy or blue.

The proportions are classic Cartier, which is a challenge when designing new watches for a range of different wrist sizes. The case is mirror polished and has the same case screws that trace their origins back more than a century. Like almost all Cartier Tanks replica, the caseback is closed, secured with more screws and offers ample space for a small engraving if you were so inclined.

As you might expect from a Cartier Tank, the iconic crown is present in these models, complete with a blue synthetic spinel cabochon.

The Dial

The real deal in the Cartier Tank Must replica collection are the dials, which are a nod to the colourful dials of the original Must de Cartier watches of the 70s and 80s. The Roman numeral dials on replica Cartier Tanks are so ubiquitous with the design, that there is definitely something refreshing about seeing a Tank with a totally blank dial apart from the crisply printed logo.

The steel sword hands cut a contrasting figure across the expanse of block primary colour, making it still very easy to read the time despite the lack of hour markers. There is a breathtaking simplicity to this new collection that is hard to articulate the appeal of, but it speaks to the core of what has made Cartier so successful since it was founded in 1847 – elegance through design.

The Movement

All three references are powered by High Autonomy Quartz movements (with 8 years before needing a battery change), just like the first Santos-Dumont pieces that were revived in 2019, which is a good thing. Hear me out. By equipping the Tank Must collection with quartz movements, Cartier replica is able to keep the price significantly more affordable than if the same watch was mechanically powered. This means not only is there a new entry point to the brand, but the new entry point is also one that looks great and carries the Cartier design philosophy forward. Also, most peoples gripe with quartz movements is the ticking of the seconds hand across the dial, which is a reasonable issue. No seconds hand however, no gripe.

Conclusion

In general, these watches fulfilled their purpose-to make Cartier's timepieces more interesting. I appreciate that they use the iconic Tank to achieve this process. The Cartier Tank Must is AUD$4150.

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