Well, there are several types of Seamasters, which range from dress-adjacent (Seamaster 1948), to serious dive watch (Ploprof, Planet Ocean Ultra Deep), to classic Submariner-style diver (Diver 300M, or the "sportier" Planet Ocean) and GADA daily wear (Aqua Terra). None are considered cliche...

Posted on August 10, 2026 at 06:32:48 PM by Brad

...maybe the James Bond watches are, to some people. But most watch enthusiasts tend to view the line as slightly underrated/underappreciated. For example, the Seamaster Diver 300m and Seamaster Professional are direct competitors with the Rolex Submariner. The Omegas are every bit as well-made, equally spec'd, but usually quite a bit less expensive. Also, you don't have to deal with Rolex ADs (authorized dealers) and wait lists if you're buying an Omega.

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Brad, are omega seamasters too cliche? - By chiwalker August 10, 2026 at 05:01:01 PM
- Thoughts - By Lizard August 11, 2026 at 09:19:44 AM
- not Brad but they are great watches - By Adamantiumblue August 10, 2026 at 06:35:37 PM
- Well, there are several types of Seamasters, which range from dress-adjacent (Seamaster 1948), to serious dive watch (Ploprof, Planet Ocean Ultra Deep), to classic Submariner-style diver (Diver 300M, or the "sportier" Planet Ocean) and GADA daily wear (Aqua Terra). None are considered cliche... - By Brad August 10, 2026 at 06:32:48 PM
  - As for quartz, objectively speaking quartz is far superior to automatic movements -- you don't have to wind them, they are far more accurate, and require much less in the way of maintenance/servicing. They are looked down upon by the pretentious people who collect watches, though, because they ... - By Brad August 10, 2026 at 06:40:22 PM
  - cracks me up to see some dude wearing a watch that is good down to 300m, that's like the full lyrca biker outfit on your wrist* - By Daytripper August 10, 2026 at 06:33:50 PM
    - right, it's completely absurd. I tend to veer towards authentic and traditional - By chiwalker August 10, 2026 at 07:22:33 PM
    - Most watch complications are also very silly. Very few people need a worldtimer, moon phase, triple calendar, or auto racing-inspired stopwatch** - By Brad August 10, 2026 at 06:42:55 PM
      - I love complications - By Adamantiumblue August 10, 2026 at 07:31:13 PM
        
        Love your posts, AB!* - By jjwalker August 10, 2026 at 09:09:01 PM
        
        another note on divers - By Adamantiumblue August 10, 2026 at 07:43:56 PM

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Well, there are several types of Seamasters, which range from dress-adjacent (Seamaster 1948), to serious dive watch (Ploprof, Planet Ocean Ultra Deep), to classic Submariner-style diver (Diver 300M, or the "sportier" Planet Ocean) and GADA daily wear (Aqua Terra). None are considered cliche...