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Ideal for seaside weekends and city evenings, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm transitions effortlessly from daytime casual to smart night-out attire. Its blue dial and stainless steel case add a refined, sporty touch—perfect for business travel, dinner dates, or polished smart-casual events.
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Q: What are the key specifications of this Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm (ref. 212.30.41.20.03.001)? A: It features a 41 mm stainless steel case, blue dial with date at 3 o’clock, blue ceramic unidirectional bezel, sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment, and a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp. Inside is Omega’s Co‑Axial automatic calibre 2500 (chronometer‑certified) with an approx. 48‑hour power reserve. Water resistance is 300 metres.
Q: Is it safe to swim or dive with this watch? A: Yes—when the crown and helium‑escape valve are fully screwed down, the Diver 300M is suitable for swimming and recreational diving to its 300 m rating. As this is a 2017 pre‑owned piece, we recommend a water‑resistance check before serious water use and annually thereafter. Omega advises a full service roughly every 5–8 years.
Q: What does the helium‑escape valve do, and will I ever need it? A: The valve is designed for saturation diving in pressurised environments to release built‑up helium during decompression. It is not needed for everyday use, pool swimming or snorkelling; keep it screwed in unless you are in a professional decompression setting.
Q: How accurate should this watch be? A: As a COSC‑certified chronometer, the expected average accuracy is within about −4 to +6 seconds per day under test conditions. Real‑world performance can vary slightly with wear habits and position.
Q: How do I set the time and date correctly? A: Wind if needed, then pull the crown to position 2 to quick‑set the date (rotate backwards on this calibre). Avoid changing the date roughly between 8 pm and 2 am. Pull to position 3 to set the time, then push and screw the crown back in to restore water resistance.
Q: How does this 41 mm 2017 model differ from the current 42 mm Seamaster Diver 300M? A: This watch has a 41 mm case, calibre 2500, smooth blue dial and a solid caseback. The current 42 mm version uses the Master Chronometer calibre 8800, has a laser‑engraved ceramic wave dial, a display caseback, and slightly different proportions and thickness.
Q: What wrist size will it fit, and can I change straps? A: This example fits a 19 cm wrist or smaller and comes with one extra link. The lug width is 20 mm, so it can accept most 20 mm straps (bracelet, rubber, NATO, leather) if you wish to change the look.
Q: What is included with this item? A: It is listed as a full set with box and outer box. Everything included is shown under the product information on this page; if an item isn’t listed there, it is not included.
Q: Is the bezel ceramic and how durable is it? A: Yes, the blue bezel is ceramic, which is highly resistant to scratches. As with any watch component, avoid hard knocks to prevent chips or cracks.
Q: What are the approximate dimensions on the wrist? A: The case is 41 mm in diameter, about 13 mm thick, with a lug‑to‑lug span of roughly 47–48 mm, offering comfortable wear for a broad range of wrist sizes.
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/ Omega
/ Watches
/ Mens watches
/ Seamaster
4 009 £
44%
off retail price
• 41mm stainless steel case
• Blue dial with date display
• Blue unidirectional rotating bezel
• Stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp
• Co-Axial Chronometer automatic movement
• Comes as a full set with box and papers
• From 2017
