The Omega Seamaster line never interested me until the release of this Omega Seamaster 300 America’s Cup Chronograph edition. This model had me surprised with a lot of firsts from Omega; from the one-click quick bracelet/strap change to the chrono-lock function. But what really got me is that red count-down ring that features an hour disc underneath the subdial. The diamond-shaped minute and small second hands also give a killer look to an otherwise same old Seamaster style. Lastly, chronograph start-stop pushers in blue and red seal the deal.

The watch is heavy and chunky but it gives you quite an impressive wrist presence. I wear both the bracelet and rubber strap and find that the quick-change system is pretty convenient. As with a typical diver watch, the bracelet has several fine adjustment positions so you can ensure a proper fit. I’m not particularly fond of the bracelet design and feel that it could use some work to match a sleeker dial than using the same old Seamaster bracelet.

The Omega Seamaster 300 America’s Cup Chronograph wears smaller on a rubber strap. I feel it has a proper look on rubber. Blue rubber gives a nice boost to the overall watch tone with a little bit of red tint here and there to my liking. I have no complaints here.

I have tried the chrono-lock function. I can imagine one useful when you want to keep the recorded time for later. Chrono-lock can save you from accidentally resetting the chronograph. As a desk diver, I don’t think I will ever have to use it but it’s nice to have.

The Omega Seamaster 300m is equipped with the Co-Axial Master Chronometer caliber 9900, running at 4Hz  and with 60 hours of power reserve. There is nothing worth mentioning here except that it is reliable enough.

In all, I enjoy wearing the Omega Seamaster 300 America’s Cup Chronograph and if you are looking for a diver chronograph, you might want to give this one a try.