Since its appearance in 1993, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M professional diving watch has been highly respected by watch fans from all walks of life. This watch is known for its unique design and marine technology. The original style of many years ago marked the return of Omega to the diving watch field. It also later established a long-term relationship between the brand and 007. In 2018, the 25th anniversary of the launch of this series, Omega reconstructed the classics, deliberately launched a refreshing new seahorse diving 300 meters watch series, to pay tribute to the brand classics.

Seamaster Diver 300M launched a variety of materials or color changes in 2018 (plus a total of 14 models), this time Omega will increase the case to 42mm, more comfortable to wear

In 2018, Omega refreshed the image of this classic watch, introducing 14 unique styles, including 6 stainless steel and 8 gold and steel two-tone watches. The new series design uses a larger 42mm case, and each model is equipped with an 8800 Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement, taking the series to a higher level of technology, which is better than ever in terms of accuracy, performance and magnetic resistance.

The new version of the bezel is upgraded to a ceramic ring, the face plate is replaced with a wave pattern decoration, and the date window is also moved to 6 o’clock.

In addition to its internal structure, the watch’s exterior design is also infused with new elements, including the classic diving bezel changed to ceramic materials, and the diving scale is made of Ceragold ™ or more bright white and durable white enamel. The surface is made of glossy ceramic and is available in black, blue, or physical vapor deposition (PVD) chrome silver. The most noteworthy element is the original wave texture engraved by the brand with laser engraving.

The changed freshness can also be felt specifically on the helium exhaust valve. Omega transformed it into a cone, with its water resistance of 300 meters in depth, a professional diving watch type

The three-dimensional embossed hour scale is covered with a luminous coating; the newly designed calendar window has been moved to the 6 o’clock position to make viewing the date more convenient; the hollow hands with rhodium-plated, 18K gold or blue steel materials have also been modified. Loyal fans of the 300-meter watch are not difficult to detect. The helium exhaust valve is one of the most important designs in the entire hippocampal 300m watch series. The new watch has a tapered valve and applies patented technology developed by Omega to operate even during a dive.

The watch is equipped with a movement of 8800, which has been certified by METAS to represent a super-water hydration of 15,000 gauss. The transparent bottom cover allows the movement of the movement to work and see the dynamics of the movement.

The back is embellished with wavy trim, and the crystal sapphire crystal can see through the movement approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). Finally, each new watch is available with either the iconic traditional metal bracelet or the inlaid black or blue rubber strap. The metal chain belt adopts a novel ergonomic design, which can be perfectly engaged with the case. It is also equipped with Omega’s patented telescopic racket folding buckle and a practical diving-specific extension chain belt.

Seamaster Diver 300M

Stainless steel material / 8800 self-winding movement / hours, minutes, seconds display / sapphire crystal, transparent bottom cover / waterproof 300 meters / 42mm diameter
Seahorse Dive 300m Titanium Limited Edition
Omega introduced the unique Tan metal for the first time when it launched the Seahorse Dive 300m watch 25 years ago. The color of Tanzania metal perfectly perfectly highlights this breakthrough design, including: professional functions and design of helium exhaust valve and telescopic diver buckle. In tribute to the first Hippocampus 300-meter diving watch series released in 1993, Omega presented a special edition watch made in Tanzania in 2018, limited to 2,500. Just like the classic of that time, the watch made of Tan metal still has an extraordinary design, and it is indeed a treasure of great collection value in the new series of 300-meter watches for hippocampal diving. This 42mm limited edition watch also uses the conical helium exhaust valve and the embedded bracelet of the latest hippocampal 300m watch series, and the bottom is also decorated with wavy texture.

In the same series, a limited Tan metal version is also launched. In addition to the material and color differences from the general version, the limited edition also cancels the date window to pay tribute to the 1993 publication.

The difference is that the limited-edition bezel and the center of the bracelet are made of tanned metal. The gray-blue tanned metal and the frosted case and bracelet made of titanium 2 form a pleasing contrast. The limited edition watch is also embellished with 18K Sedna ™ gold, including: crown, bezel outer ring, helium exhaust valve, bracelet section and hands.

Seamaster Diver 300M

Titanium, Tan metal material / 8800 self-winding movement / hours, minutes, seconds display / sapphire crystal, transparent bottom cover / waterproof 300 meters / 42mm diameter / limited to 2500
Looking back, the transparent mirror on the case back is engraved with the classic logo of the Omega Seahorse series: the seahorse pattern. Through the sapphire crystal, you can see the 8806 Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement certified by META.

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At the Baselworld Watch & Jewellery Show 2017, PatekPhilippe launched two Calatrava limited timepieces, each of which is equipped with a 240 automatic movement and a special craft. The craft referred to here is the decoration technique that Patek Philippe considers to be of great cultural and historical significance and carry forward.

Patek Philippe’s new Calatrava rare craft watch is created with rare enamel art. The beautiful portrait on the face is even more exciting

In this context, Patek Philippe launched two Azulejos rare craft watches, Calatrava 5089G-061 fishing on the Taiga River and Calatrava 5089G-062 harvest today. These two watches are also the first time that Patek Philippe has used the enamel art to interpret the ‘Azulejos’ tile pattern. The so-called Azulejo refers to the common tiles in Portugal. Craftsmen use a mosaic-like style to arrange the tiles into large murals. Painting images in this art form on the faceplate is undoubtedly opening up a new field for this long-lasting art of enamel painting. The craftsman also adds different blue enamel glazes to the faceplate layer by layer, painting an image that was originally a mural in such a small space. Each layer of enamel must be fired in a kiln at 850 degrees Celsius. The craftsman uses illusion drawing skills to simulate the effect of tiles, making the face plate seem to be composed of many tiny tiles. The whole process takes a long time and must be very focused to achieve the fine enamel paintings and ensure the patterns are beautiful and evergreen.

Patek Philippe 240 Automatic Slim Anniversary Movement

These two watches are paired with the above-mentioned beautiful enamel, so the visual effects in the end are very attractive and pleasing to the eye. In addition, this watch is made of 18K white gold, with a face plate made of 18K gold and painted with enamel painted Azulejo tiles. Among them, 5089G-061 is decorated with ‘fishing on the river Taigas’, while the other 5089G-062 watch is decorated with ‘harvesting today’. The bottom cover of the sapphire glass case is protected by a hinged cover, which displays the finely processed details of the 240 automatic winding ultra-thin anniversary movement. The movement itself is equipped with a 22K gold micro-disc. Such a masterpiece with a black alligator strap and a white gold pin buckle.
Technical Information:
Material: 18K white gold
Movement: 240 automatic winding movement
Function: hour and minute display
Water resistance: 30 meters
Table diameter: 38.6mm

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Using Piaget’s self-winding tourbillon movement of 608 P, the center axis of the minute hand runs on the dial for one week per hour, the tourbillon frame is suspended at the end of the minute hand and rotates once a minute with the axis of the frame. Create a visual effect like suspension. The digital time of the dial is replaced by scale notes such as “哆 来 咪”, which complements the pattern of black enamel jazz instruments fired with “big fire”. Its black enamel caseback depicts the silhouette of a jazz musician, and a melodious saxophone sounds like it is coming out. In order to maintain the maximum consistency of the overall style, the sides of the case are composed of piano, double bass, jazz drum, trumpet and other patterns.

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