It wasn’t my first perfect replica Omega watch, but I vividly remember saving up for a Seamaster 300M during a hot summer in 2000 and purchasing it before the new school year started. I think I must have paid around €1,200 for a new one after a discount at an authorized dealer (those are long gone too).
It instantly became one of my daily wearers. Unfortunately, I sold my first one (though I still have the COSC certificate that I requested from the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute for about 50 Swiss francs at the time). However, I had a few more (and sold them again) until I decided to buy one and keep it forever back in 2017.
Lots of 300M variations
Even though many frown upon the bracelet these days, I like it. For some reason, it’s not as bulky as the current 1:1 fake Omega Seamaster 300M bracelet. It lacks an easy-adjustment system, but that never bothered me too much in all those years. It’s also a handsome watch with a rubber strap, but I prefer it on steel. The black version, ref. 2254.50, came with a luxury copy Omega Speedmaster-style bracelet, just like some of the GMT versions, and is a bit easier on the eyes.
Caliber 1120
Inside this 41mm watch is the reliable ETA 2892-A2-based Omega 1120 movement. AAA quality replica Omega UK used that movement for many years, and it turned into the caliber 2500 when the Co-Axial escapement debuted in 1999. The movement never failed me, neither in terms of reliability nor accuracy.
The 1:1 fake Omega Seamaster 300M was introduced in 1993 and got famous for its use in the James Bond movies (GoldenEye for the quartz version in 1995 and Tomorrow Never Dies for the automatic model in 1997). We all know Bond wore a Rolex in the books, but since 1995, the Omega Seamaster 300M replica online uk has made quite a few appearances on the wrist of 007.
Additionally, it was an Omega replica for men that was not based on something historical. We often complain that watch brands aren’t doing anything new, but in 1993, the design of the cheap fake Omega Seamaster 300M was very new indeed. It celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, which I wouldn’t guess when looking at the 2531.80.
My current Swiss movement copy Omega Seamaster 300M 2531.80 dates to 2004, so it has Super-LumiNova on the hands and dial. You can find older ones (pre-1998) with tritium hands and dials. Any of these executions are readily available under €3,000. You can find them for even way less in Japan at the moment. Just keep an eye on the percentage that customs can claim.