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Model Name:
Omega Seamaster 300M 2552.80.00
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Reference:
2552.80.00
Price ($)
$
1800
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
7.5
Crowd Rating:
1504
Watch Description
Being one of the most recognizable watches in the world, the OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M needs little introduction. With a built-tough, professional-grade steel case, laser-engraved wave dial, and often finding itself as the modern watch of choice for James Bond, few watches maintain – and deserve – praise so much as the Seamaster Diver 300M.
This model, the ref. 2552.80.00, is a distinctly 2000s edition of the Seamaster 300M, featuring a classic style recalling the watch used in 1995's "GoldenEye" and executed in a highly-versatile 36mm mid-size diameter. From the waves on the dial, to the pop of red on the seconds hand and cool steel bezel insert, to the case's twisted lugs – there is so much to love about this watch that has come to embody OMEGA's brand presence in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Product Link:
36.25
41.5
18
12
300
Steel - 316L
Round
Sapphire
Screw-in
Automatic
ETA 2892-A2
42
Blue
A.I. Watch Review:
# Omega Seamaster 300M 2552.80.00 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Omega Seamaster 300M 2552.80.00 is a quintessential luxury sports dive watch with a 42mm stainless steel case, striking black dial featuring the signature engraved wave pattern under luminous indices and hands, date window at 6 o'clock, and a unidirectional rotating aluminum bezel, aimed at dive enthusiasts, professionals, and collectors who value James Bond-inspired durability and elegance, powered by the reliable automatic Omega Calibre 1124 (ETA 2892-2 base) offering 42 hours of power reserve.
## Overall Watch Rating: 7.5/10.0
**Dials & Design Metric (9.2/10.0)** - This watch's hypnotic wave dial, luminous sword hands, and ceramic-free yet purposeful diver styling rival the visual punch of a vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.
**Material Metric (9.1/10.0)** - Premium stainless steel construction with brushed/polished finishing, domed sapphire crystal with AR coating, and robust screw-down crown deliver build quality on par with modern Rolex divers.
**Versatility Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Excels across office-to-ocean scenarios as a do-it-all sports watch, much like a well-rounded Tudor Black Bay.
**Brand Metric (8.6/10.0)** - Omega's storied luxury status, bolstered by space and Bond heritage, places it firmly alongside peers like Omega's own Planet Ocean line.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.4/10.0)** - Decades of Seamaster evolution, including helium escape innovation, echo the legacy of the Omega Speedmaster but tailored for underwater exploits.
**Movement Metric (8.4/10.0)** - The decorated ETA-based Calibre 1124 provides chronometer-grade accuracy and smooth sweeping seconds comparable to ETA-powered IWC pilots.
**Rarity Metric (6.1/10.0)** - Common on the secondary market at around $3,800, it lacks the scarcity of limited-edition Grand Seikos.
**Functions Metric (5.2/10.0)** - Basic time-and-date functionality suffices for daily use but trails multi-function divers like the Blancpain Bathyscaphe.
**Complications Metric (4.0/10.0)** - Simple date addition offers modest utility, falling short of the chronograph prowess in Omega's own Speedmaster Racing.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Excels in design, materials, versatility, and brand prestige for a compelling diver package, while basic complications temper top-end scores; punches well above its $3,800 secondary price versus an implied $12,500 performance level.
## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The watch vastly overdelivers heritage, build, and dive credentials at its accessible price point.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
