A dive watch does not necessarily have to look like it has just come back from the ocean, not even one made by Omega, as it is mostly worn on land. Omega's take on the Seamaster Diver 300M makes a rather good case for that crossover. The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Summer Blue brings together a wave-pattern dial, a rich blue finish, and the familiar proportions of one of watchmaking’s best-known dive watches. It is available with two strap options, and the difference between them goes beyond the material on the wrist. Here is a brief look at this Omega watch's price in India, design, technical specifications, and strap options.
The stainless-steel bracelet gives the Summer Blue a more traditional dive-watch character. Its polished and brushed surfaces bring some contrast to the blue ceramic dial, and the metal construction makes it feel at home beyond the beach or the pool. This is the version for someone who likes the familiarity of a steel-bracelet Seamaster, but wants something more distinctive than the usual black or blue dial.
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Summer Blue with a stainless-steel bracelet price: ₹7,30,200.
Swap the steel bracelet for blue rubber and the watch takes on a noticeably different attitude. The strap follows the colour of the dial and bezel, making the entire design feel more cohesive. It also brings a lighter, sportier finish to the wrist, one that feels particularly suited to the watch’s 300-metre water resistance. The change is entirely in how the watch presents itself, rest remains the same.
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Summer Blue with a blue rubber strap price: ₹6,90,300.
Both versions share the same 42mm stainless-steel case, blue ceramic dial and bezel, and Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibre 8800. The automatic movement offers a 55-hour power reserve and resistance to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss. A date display at 6 o’clock, helium escape valve and sapphire crystal caseback complete the specifications. The latter also features a commemorative Seamaster medallion depicting Poseidon and two seahorses.
The appeal of the Omega Summer Blue watch is that it does not rely on a complicated design to stand apart. The dial is the eye-ball grabbing feature while the strap simply changes the mood. Steel gives it the familiar presence of a classic Seamaster; rubber makes the blue more pronounced.