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Model Name:

Omega Seamaster Great White GMT 300M

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Reference:

2538.20.00

Price ($)

$

4000

Country:

Switzerland

A.I. Rating

8.7

Crowd Rating:

1839

Watch Description

https://www.fratellowatches.com/dear-omega-bring-back-the-seamaster-great-white-gmt-2538-20-00/#gref


This Seamaster GMT certainly comes as close to the iconic 16570 as any watch would dare, and in some ways even offers some advantages. If you’re not sold on it from the pictures alone, allow me to shine a light on some of the details that make this watch so special. I’ll start with the obvious, which is the fact that the Seamaster GMT has the undeniable charm of the 2254, and then some. It features the same sharp sword hands, the same wave dial, and a very similar dial layout, including the big pizza slice of lume at 12 o’clock. Or is it more of a shark’s tooth? Either way, this Seamaster GMT earned the nickname “Great White” long before this was used for the modern white-dialed SMP 300.

41

47.5

20

13.6

300

Steel - 316L

Round

Sapphire

Screw-in

Automatic

Omega 1128

44

White

A.I. Watch Review:

# Omega Seamaster Great White GMT 300M Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M GMT Great White is a premium titanium dive watch blending professional tool-watch robustness with traveler-friendly GMT functionality, featuring a distinctive matte white dial, blue ceramic bidirectional GMT bezel, and helium escape valve for saturation diving; it's targeted at adventure-seeking professionals and collectors who value METAS-certified precision, with the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806 offering 55 hours of power reserve and anti-magnetic resistance up to 15,000 gauss.

## Overall Watch Rating: 8.8/10.0

**Material Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Grade 2 titanium case paired with a ceramic bezel and domed sapphire crystal with dual-sided AR coating rivals the best in high-end divers like the Rolex Yacht-Master.

**Movement Metric (9.3/10.0)** - The Calibre 8806 delivers exceptional METAS chronometer accuracy, Co-Axial escapement smoothness, and 55-hour reserve, on par with top automatic GMTs from Grand Seiko.

**Dials & Design Metric (9.2/10.0)** - The bold white dial with blue accents and laser-engraved wave pattern stands out uniquely among black-dial divers, echoing innovative designs like the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe.

**Versatility Metric (9.1/10.0)** - This 44mm GMT diver transitions seamlessly from deep-sea dives to global travel and office wear, outperforming single-function tools like the basic Submariner.

**Brand Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Omega's storied luxury heritage and consistent innovation secure a score comparable to established icons like Audemars Piguet in reliability and prestige.

**History & Innovation Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Rooted in James Bond Seamaster legacy with pioneering METAS certification and Co-Axial tech, it matches the historical impact of Omega's Speedmaster milestones.

**Functions Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Hours, minutes, seconds, date, and 24-hour GMT hand provide robust daily utility akin to the Rolex GMT-Master II.

**Rarity Metric (7.6/10.0)** - At around $9,200 retail with moderate Omega production volumes, it offers solid exclusivity similar to other titanium limited-production divers.

**Complications Metric (7.4/10.0)** - The practical GMT function with independent 24-hour hand performs reliably like those in the IWC Pilot's Watch GMT but lacks higher-end additions like true travelers.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 8.2

## WM Collector Grade: A

## Performance Insights: Exceptional material quality and movement precision drive high scores, delivering strong value against its $9,200 price with versatile GMT appeal outweighing moderate rarity.

## TPS Interpretation: Strong Value: The watch exceeds expectations for its price with premium build and innovative features suited for demanding enthusiasts.

## Watch Data
[https://www.omegawatches.com/media/catalog/product/2/1/0/210_32_44_51_01_001_p01_xxl.jpg] - Front; [https://www.omegawatches.com/media/catalog/product/2/1/0/210_32_44_51_01_001_p02_xxl.jpg] - Back; [https://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Omega-Seamaster-Diver-300M-GMT-Great-White-21032445101001-17.jpg] - Lume; [Great White GMT 300M] - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M GMT Great White; [Omega] - Seamaster Diver 300M GMT Great White; [Switzerland] - https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300-m-co-axial-master-chronometer-44-mm-21032445101001; [https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/omega-seamaster-diver-300m-gmt-great-white] - [Automatic] - Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806; [# Secondary] - 1; [Professional titanium dive watch with white dial, blue GMT bezel, helium escape valve, and METAS certification for extreme reliability] - 44; [52] - 15.6; [22] - 300; [55] - 25200; [Super-LumiNova full lume on hands, markers, bezel] - 35; [Grade 2 Titanium] - Sapphire (domed, antireflective both sides); [Unidirectional rotating blue ceramic with white GMT scale and Liquidmetal dive scale] - Sapphire display; [Screw-down] - Titanium bracelet with foldover clasp; [Round] - Matte white with laser-ablated waves, blue indices; [Yes] - Yes; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [Yes] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [Yes] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [Yes] - Yes; [Yes] - Yes; [Yes] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - No; [No] - [8.2] - A; [$9200];
**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**

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