Omega Men's Seamaster 300M Automatic Chronometer Watch

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Omega Men's Seamaster 300M "James Bond" Automatic Chronometer Watch #2220.80.00-Set a course for adventure with this classic Omega Seamaster 300M stainless steel men's automatic chronometer watch, part of Omega's James Bond collection. You'll be able to negotiate all manner of adventures and still look stylish in the boardroom or at the baccarat table. This highly accurate, self-winding timepiece is also a great diving watch, with water resistance to 300 meters (984 feet) and a helium escape valve, which allows helium to escape from inside the watch when the watch is worn in highly pressurized environments (such as long-term underwater work evading the bad guys). The large silver rhodium-plated case measures 41mm wide (1.61 inches) and it's complemented by a handsome stainless steel bracelet band. A blue elapsed time unidirectional bezel frames a wavy blue dial that includes luminous dotted hour markers, luminous-tipped skeleton hands, and a date window at 3 o'clock. Other features include a 48-hour power reserve and scratch-resistant and glare-proofed domed sapphire crystal.

It's powered by Omega's break-through Co-Axial escapement. Developed in conjunction with master watchmaker George Daniels, it's based on double co-axial escape wheel, a lever with three pallet stones and impulse stone on the balance roller, together with a free sprung-balance. The Co-Axial escapement system reduces sliding friction compared with the lever escapement and thus ensures greater accuracy over time.

This watch also features the Omega 2500 caliber automatic movement, which has been certified as a chronometer by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Control). Only 3 percent of watches produced in Switzerland are "chronometer-certified." To achieve this highly coveted certification, the movements are subjected to numerous tests over a period of 15 consecutive days and nights, in five positions and at three different temperatures.


Omega Men's Seamaster 300M "James Bond" Automatic Chronometer Watch #2220.80.00 Specifications

Brand Name: Omega
Model number: 2220.80.00
Part Number: 2220.80.00
Case material: stainless-steel
Case diameter: 41 millimeters
Case Thickness: 13 millimeters
Band material: stainless-steel
Band length: mens
Band width: 20 millimeters
Band Color: silver
Dial color: blue
Bezel material: stainless-steel
Bezel Function: unidirectional
Calendar: Date
Movement: swiss-automatic
Water resistant depth: 1000 Feet
Dial window material type: anti-reflective-scratch-resistant-sapphire
Clasp: fold-over-clasp-with-double-push-button-safety

Omega Men's Seamaster Watch #2220.80.00 Product Details

-Model number: 2220.80.00
-Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
-Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.

Omega Men's Seamaster Watch #2220.80.00 Features

-Case diameter: 41 mm
-Water-resistant to 300 M (1000 feet)
-Stainless-steel case; Blue dial; Date function
-Domed, anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
-Quality Swiss Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm

What Costumers Said About This Omega #2220.80.00

MR HONG
This is a beautiful watch, as are all watches made by Omega. Amazon sells them for 20% cheaper than any place I know of locally.

Torneau at the mall had it selling for list price, while amazon has it for $500 less. Great deal here, and no tax! All watches sold BY Amazon directly are genuine and authentic.

Make sure when buying such an expensive watch that the seller is reputable. I would highly advise buying these only from Amazon directly, and not through the Z shop. If you buy it from amazon, there is a 2 year limited warranty. I have copied and pasted the amazon warranty for everyone's convenience.

"The Amazon.com Two-Year Limited Watch Warranty

All of the watches from the Amazon.com Collection are genuine and authentic with serial numbers intact. We work hard to bring you high-quality products at competitive prices. Amazon is an authorized dealer of many brands of watches. As an authorized dealer, we can offer you a watch with the manufacturer's warranty in place. Amazon also buys watches from other authorized dealers, distributors, and other established lines of distribution within the watch industry. A benefit of buying through these alternative channels is that we are able to offer you a highly competitive price. The manufacturer's warranty on these watches may not be valid. In the case that the manufacturer's warranty is not valid, Amazon.com offers an industry-leading 2-year limited warranty to cover your watch.

What the Amazon.com Limited Two-Year Warranty Covers Our warranty will cover the watch in the event that it stops moving due to a defect in the watch's movement mechanisms. Before you try to service the watch, make sure that the battery hasn't died. Your watch will come with a warranty card listing the terms and conditions (as stated below) of the Amazon.com 2-Year Limited Warranty.


Warranty Terms

Duration and scope of the limited warranty: This limited warranty lasts for two (2) years from the date of purchase and covers watches purchased from Amazon.com LLC in the continental United States of America, Alaska and Hawaii.

THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE WE ARE NOT AN AUTHORIZED RESELLER OF THIS WATCH. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY COVERING THIS WATCH AND WE DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY UNDER THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY.

What is covered?

Amazon warrants that the internal movement mechanisms of the watch are free from defects.

What is not covered?

This warranty is limited and does not cover any damage to parts not used in the movement of the watch, including, without limitation, watch bracelets, straps, crystals, finish, batteries, crowns/stems, or cases. This limited warranty does not cover any damage (1) if there is evidence of excessive wear and tear, (2) if there is evidence of intentional or accidental misuse or abuse, including, without limitation, abuse related to servicing not carried out by authorized service centers, or (3) if used under conditions which exceed the watch manufacturer's water resistance guidelines.

Exclusions and conditions:

CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARE NOT RECOVERABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

In order to have coverage under this warranty, the serial number imprinted on the watch casing must be clearly legible and no part of the original watch back or original number has been removed, changed, altered, replaced, erased or defaced.

IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS LONGER THAN THIS TWO-YEAR EXPRESS WARRANTY, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE TWO-YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

How state law applies:

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

What Amazon.com will do:

At Amazon.com's choice and cost, Amazon.com will have your defective watch repaired or replace your watch, or refund the amount that you paid for the watch to you.

How to get service:

To obtain instructions on how to obtain service under this warranty, contact customer service at 1 (866) 548-0880 or visit www.repairnow.com/amazonwatch. You are responsible for postage charges and any insurance for shipment to the service facility. The repaired watch will be returned to you at our cost if the return address that you provide is in the continental U.S., or Alaska or Hawaii, or at your cost if you provide a return address located outside the continental U.S., or Alaska or Hawaii. When you send the watch to the service facility, please include a brief description of the problem. "

The watches are much "prettier" in person. Keep in mind you will need to service these watches every 5 years (10 for the automatics), and service costs about $200+

RONY
I've owned my "James Bond" Automatic Mov't Omega for 9 years. I own 1 other Omega, but this one is my everyday watch. I've had no problems at all. It's never been serviced and still keeps near perfect time, gains 2 or 3 seconds every 6 or 7 days. I have had it pressure tested twice over the years. The last time was 2 years ago. Still as tight as ever. My only complaint. The rotating bezel on mine is extremely stiff and somewhat difficult to turn, and the edge bevels are not really pronounced enough to give you good grip. The only evident wear and tear on mine is typical hairline scratches on the band and clasp. The watch case, crown, and crystal still appear flawless, and this is my everyday watch. A few comments about the warranty. The Standard Manufacturer's Warranty is only 1 year, after that your own own, unless you purchase the extended Amazon Warranty. Personally, like most extended warranties, I don't think it's necessary. If the watch works when you receive it, then it will still be working a year later, 2 years later, etc. And note that the warranties do not cover accidental breakage or damage. I also feel the same way about "General Maintenance/Servicing". If it's not broke don't fix it. If it's not keeping good time, then look into getting serviced. The recommended "service intervals" are just a good way to lift some money from your pocket. "Grey Market Vendors...", I see no problem in purchasing from an internet vendor as long as you do your research and know they are reputable. You will save plenty over what you would pay in a regular store front jewelry store. I purchased mine over the internet and saved $800 over what the local jewelry stores were charging, plus the savings on sales tax.... I decided not to worry about not having any true warranty because the vendor had a 30 day money back gurantee. Like I said, if it works when you get it, it will still be working a year later. The money I saved more than outweighed the 1 year manufacturers warranty. One last note.... You will probably need it sized to your wrist. If you purchase from the internet, then just find a local watch repair shop that services higher end watches, they will do it for you. DO NOT GO TO a Mall Kiosk like Watch Works, etc!!
Wear it and Enjoy it. You can't take it with you!

DEAN MORGAN
I actually own this specific watch (#2220.80.00) and is my 2nd Omega (have five year old Speedmaster). It is a beautiful watch and like other Omegas you get comments on it. If you have not owned an Omega then you will be impressed by the feel and quality of the watch. For these kind of watches it doesn't feel heavy at all but a comfortable feel to it when wearing. Accuracy? Let's face it, a cheap $20 quartz is more accurate but it is rated a chronometer (don't confuse the term chronograph with lots of dials) and I gain 2 seconds a day. This is good because it is easy to update but stopping the clock a few seconds a day and watches tend to slow until the next cleaning. The Co-Axial feature is not a gimick (look at the Omega site for an animation on how this works) and results in the watch being certified a chronometer. Compared to my older non-coaxial Speedmaster (new ones have coaxial) here are my observations:
*With my older automatic you could feel the automatic movement as it spun around when wearing it. The Seamaster doesn't have that moment and is quiet. When listening to it much more pleasant than the Speedmaster but I know most would say who cares.
*With my older automatic when you did rewind it it would offer a lot of resistance and almost cut into your thumb. The new one offers just a little resistance but rewinds the watch. You could wind it all day without getting callouses.

As for as warrenty: Others have pointed out that you lose one year of warrenty if you buy it through Amazon. I also think you may not get the card that certifies it is a chronometer which may be important for some and not for others. I bought it through the Navy exchange military store but of course not an option for some. The advantage is that the military is a certified Omega seller.

Only negative (maybe not for some): The watch dial is really more black than blue as shown in the picture...looks more like black wave not blue wave. OK, maybe it is a dark Navy blue. Still not a deal breaker for this watch. Good value for the price. I've found I didn't really need all the "bells and whistles" of my chronogragh Speedmaster. If you need reading glasses nice to have big broad dials such as this watch which is easy to read.

TONI
Well, I guess I was supposed to have this watch. I had always wanted a Seamaster Cronometer Automatic, but never saw myself spending this kind of money, not to mention the price at an authorized dealer. Amazon sent me an email a week or so ago that had special 12 months no interest on select watches. I looked and looked and finally pulled the trigger on this fantastic blue face large size automatic. Actually, I ordered on July 31, 2009 and for $6.99 extra with Amazon Prime had it at my door before 10:00 a.m. this morning. It's a good thing I took advantage of the offer, because as of today, the "12 months" offer is no more and the price has actually gone up!

I had somewhat of a concern by ordering a "gray market" watch, but I had ordered a Luminox ETA automatic from Amazon about 4 or 5 years ago and had good luck with it and also saved about $200.00.

I read all of the reviews here on Amazon and even went to watch forums such as www.timezone.com and read reviews. The folks on timezone appear to only purchase through authorized dealers. Fortunately by going to a forum I learned about some very important things surrounding the watch such as serial numbers and a little "red dot" that Omega applies to watches out of the factory. I had concerns about this and thought that if I saw anything suspicious that I could just return the watch to Amazon. Man was I happy after inspecting it! Sure enough, all of the serial numbers were there from the multiple cards that come with the watch to the little "medallions" that are tied to the watch upon opening. The watch itself has the laser engraved serial number in the appropriate place also. I had heard that some "gray market" watches do not come with everything, from what I have seen, my purchase from Amazon did. I realize that it can only be covered under warranty through Amazon, but by saving hundreds if not close to a "grand" that's fine with me.

Now to that little "red dot". Sure enough it is there and it acts as a tiny little "bridge" between the case and the screwed on case back. It tells you if anyone has opened the case since it came from the factory as the little dot will break upon opening the case. I guess if someone really wanted to take the time they could "paint" it back on, but it would be difficult as I'm not sure it's exactly paint.

This is the new "007" watch with the Co-Axial movement in it and it is super quiet! If I didn't know that it was an auto, I'd think it was a quartz. You can't feel it moving around either on your wrist.

The fit and finish of the watch is second to none. I'm really not sure why Rolex charges as much as they do, the Omega seems like a bargain actually, even though it's still an expensive watch. So far, as I write this review at 4:31 p.m., it seems to be keeping fine time. I'll have to wait and see how it is tomorrow. When I received my Luminox I had to take it and have it calibrated as it was way too fast upon arrival, it keeps perfect time now. I'm hoping that this Omega Chronometer will not need adjusting. You'd think since it is a "certified chronometer" that you would not need it, but I've read of several people having to have theirs adjusted, even folks that bought from authorized dealers.

I can see why this model is so popular, it's just a really fine time piece. Those luminous hands and hour markers as just as stated, they glow bright and for a long time!

I know that some say that they would NEVER buy "gray market", but I've always had excellent service with Amazon and since I had no issues with my first watch from them, I'm sure glad I took advantage of their offer and purchased this fine time piece! All in all, for the savings it was worth it and I'll continue to purchase my time pieces from Amazon.

Hope this review helps anyone with reservations about purchasing an expensive time piece from Amazon.

Take care

JHON
I think the watch is a work of art, very solid, and very well finished. Appears to keep very good time. My only concern with the entire transaction has to do with Amazon warranty/support on the watch. I was having difficulty with getting the date to change correctly and initially thought there was a problem with the watch. I called Amazon to ask them about it and to notify them that there might be a problem with my watch. They said someone from the Jewelry dept at Amazon would call me the next day to address my concerns or send me a new watch (I am within the 30 days of purchase). It has been 2 weeks, I am beyond my 30 days not for exchange and the Amazon Jewelry dept has yet to call me. I have left another message. I hope I have solved the situation with the date functionality as it appears to be working now but I am surprised at Amazon support. I have not run into this before with Amazon but I have also not purchased jewelry from them befor. There may be an issue that buyers need to be aware of...also the Omega Seamaster Co-Axial that I have comes with a 3 year Omega warranty but that warranty is somehow voided if you buy it through Amazon and all they give you is a 2 year waranty through Amazon. That does not seem to make sense either and the Amazon customer service person had no answer for that issue and I have not received a call back on that one either...all in all I would say the watch is a fantastic piece of jewelry but I am a bit concerned about Amazon cusotmer service.