Giving an icon a shiny new coat of paint can be daunting. Of course, if you’re Omega and the icon is the Seamaster Diver 300M, you have plenty of material—both literally and figuratively—to draw on. In that vein, the new Seamaster Diver 300M in Bronze Gold and Burgundy, inspired by the very well-received 007 Edition launched in 2020 for the release of No Time to Die, isn’t reinventing the wheel, but it sure is making it prettier.
This new Seamaster features a strikingly similar design ethos to the 007 Edition, with an oxalic anodized bezel ring and dial, dual screw-down crowns at the 3 and 10 positions, and a domed sapphire crystal. Setting it apart, however, is the Bronze Gold 42mm case, hands, and indices. Omega’s proprietary alloy is composed of 37.5% 9K gold, along with palladium and silver, creating a material that, according to the brand, touts corrosion resistance without verdigris-oxidization, which extends the patina process over a longer period of time than regular bronze. Of course, the Bronze Gold case isn’t the only noticeable difference from the 007 Edition—the new Seamaster’s bezel sports a deep shade of burgundy that contrasts beautifully with the case and gives the watch an air of royalty.
Two different models will be available at launch, and both feature the burgundy bezel over a matte black sandblasted aluminum dial. PVD 18K Bronze Gold hands and blackened indices, all of which are coated in Super-LumiNova, populate the dial alongside the Omega logo and name, appearing here in light brown. The sole difference between the two different Bronze Gold Seamaster models comes via the 20mm strap options: one features the aforementioned Bronze Gold bracelet with foldover clasp for a luxurious Bond-esque look, while the other sports a versatile black rubber strap with a Bronze Gold buckle, perfect for folks looking to do some actual diving.
On the functional end, a sapphire crystal caseback showcases the stalwart Omega Co-Axial Chronometer Calibre 8806 movement, which touts a Master Chronometer certification as certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). This should yield the same 55-hour power reserve and 15,000 gauss magnetic resistance as other Seamaster Divers. The screw-down crowns similarly guarantee that titular 300M water resistance, firmly placing the watch in “adventure-ready” territory, despite the glamorous looks.
While the Seamaster Diver 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy is familiar in form, no other watch in the Seamaster collection features the proprietary material paired with burgundy-on-black, squarely setting this new piece in uncharted territory. Like all Seamasters, the Bronze Gold and Burgundy should look equally at home under the sea, behind the wheel of an Aston Martin, or on a night out in the city.
On a rubber strap, the newest watch in the Seamaster collection will set you back $13,900. On a bracelet, the price jumps to $27,900. Omega
