Diving with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300

I believe the classical and timeless style of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300 is difficult to supersede; functionality unfortunately is a whole new discussion.

The 300 metre depth rated dive watch is somewhat obsolete as an effective dive time monitoring device as personal dive computers effectively calculate depth, time and decompression obligations. Who actually dives with tables anymore?

In what was once a required dive instrument, the dive watch along with dive tables are now superseded as dive monitoring tools. Despite the obvious declining functionality of the dive watch as less and less people use dive tables and a depth gauge.

I love the aesthetics of the Seamaster Diver 300 reference 212.30.41.20.03.001. The deep lacquered dial and ceramic bezel of the Diver 300 is bold and extremely mesmerising. The brushed and polished stainless steel case sits well on the wrist.

Despite the fact that for most recreational diving applications, the dive timepiece is pretty much obsolete; we all know that - for many it is required dive equipment. A new model of the Seamaster Diver 300 has recently been introduced at Baselworld, despite the excitement, I prefer the previous model.

As 2018 is the 25th anniversary of the Diver 300 and the 70th anniversary of the Seamaster range necessitated a revamp. I still believe the dive timer is an essential back-up device and a great day to day timepiece.