Speaking of Omega’s “King of Diving”, the Seamaster 300 series cannot be avoided. Especially the color of the blue plate, the deep ocean blue + wavy ceramic plate, low-key and a bit professional, can be used for commuting, sports, and light diving. No wonder it has become the “universal model” of many watch friends.
However, the public price of 40,000 to 50,000 yuan has put many cousins who like seahorses in trouble. Fortunately, the replica market gives us a “replacement” option. VS Factory has indeed done something in the field of Omega replicas in recent years, especially the Seamaster 300 blue plate, equipped with the Dandong 8800 movement. Today Purewatches will put aside the fictitious parameter stacking and talk about the real performance of this watch.
1. 316 fine steel + 194g counterweight: the texture is not timid when you use it.
Let’s talk about the hard-core configuration first: VS Factory Haima 300 uses 316L fine steel, which is corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant, and will not easily turn black and oxidize after long-term wear. This is much more reliable than many small factories.
The size of the entire watch is strictly molded at 42mm, and the radian of the lugs and the lines of the case are almost the same as the original. The actual measured weight is about 194 grams. It feels heavy and heavy in the hand. When compared with the original version, it is difficult to tell the difference with the naked eye.
The case is polished using a combination of polishing and brushing: the outer ring is brightly polished and evenly polished, and the side brushed texture is straight and delicate. The transition between the two processes is natural, it feels smooth and does not scratch your hands, and there is no haze or burrs like cheap replicas.
2. Sapphire mirror + anti-blue light coating: transparent and scratch-resistant, see the real details
The mirror surface is made of high-transmission sapphire crystal glass, which has been polished with high precision and has extremely high flatness. The transparency is visible to the naked eye.
The interior is treated with anti-blue light coating, which not only enhances the visual sense of luxury, but also effectively resists daily friction and scratches. For daily wear, the sapphire mirror is scratch-resistant but not resistant to violent bumps. This is the same for the original version and is not a shortcoming of the replica watch.
3. Wave-patterned ceramic disk: The blue color is correct and the three-dimensional effect is full.
The disk is the soul of Haima 300.
VS Factory has worked hard on blue color matching this time. The color is clear and transparent, with moderate saturation, which is highly consistent with the genuine deep sea blue color matching. The texture is high-end under natural light and lighting, and there is no cheap chromatic aberration.
The disk surface adopts the same original wave-pattern ceramic technology, and is finely carved with a laser to create a three-dimensional water ripple texture. The textures are staggered in depth, uniform in density, and have a strong sense of three-dimensional layering. The ceramic disk surface is smooth and delicate, and does not feel rough or grainy to the touch.
The bar scales are printed neatly and clearly, and the edges are cleanly processed. All scales are filled with high-quality long-lasting luminous materials, and the application is even and full. After absorbing light at night, it emits evenly and brightly, and has a long battery life, perfectly restoring the practical luminous function of the diving watch.
4. HE exhaust valve + screw-in crown: the confidence of professional diving watches
The left side is equipped with an HE exhaust valve handle with clear texture, moderate damping feel, and can be rotated normally. This structure is a professional configuration for diving. Although the real exhaust function is not used for daily wear, the appearance, structure and operating feel are completely authentic.
On the right is a screw-in waterproof crown, which uses an inline design to perfectly fit the curvature of the case. The logo engraving is deep and clear, the screw-in damping is even, and the waterproof structure is complete. It is no problem for daily hand washing, rain, and shallow water wear.
5. Movement core: Dandong 8800 all-in-one machine, stability and worry-free is king
The movement is the core competitiveness of the VS Factory Haima 300.
The Dandong all-in-one 8800 movement is the top core configuration of the VS factory Haima 300. The movement adopts an integrated real structure, without pasting decorative plates, and all gears and jewel axes are real operating parts.
The thickness is 4.65mm and the diameter is 26.50mm. The parameter layout and balance wheel position are completely aligned with the original genuine 8800 movement. The plywood has been finely ground and polished, with fine and bright textures, the screws are neat and burr-free, the purple gemstone axis is neatly inlaid, and the gears engage precisely and operate smoothly.
Compared with the old movement, the new Dandong 8800 has a lower failure rate, more accurate travel time, and stronger stability. It completely solves the problems of the old movement with large travel time errors and easy lag.
6. One watch for double wear: steel band + rubber band, change the scene as you like
The factory comes standard with a stainless steel strap + the same original rubber strap, allowing one watch to be worn in two styles.
Steel belt version: Continuing the high-quality craftsmanship of the whole machine, each section of the steel ball is polished and smooth, the brushed texture is uniform and delicate, the sections are closely connected, and there will be no looseness and abnormal sound when shaking. It is more suitable for formal business scenes.
Rubber strap version: The material is soft and skin-friendly, waterproof and sweat-proof, and full of toughness. It is breathable and not sweaty when worn in summer. It is more suitable for outdoor sports or diving, and can easily switch between casual and sports styles.
7. Real advantages and disadvantages, don’t brag or discredit them
Advantages:
- Made of 316L fine steel, corrosion-resistant and warm in texture
- Wave-patterned ceramic disk + blue color, strong three-dimensional effect
- Dandong 8800 integrated movement, stable and durable, low failure rate
- HE exhaust valve + screw-in crown, professional diving watch configuration
- Dual configuration of steel belt + rubber belt, flexible scene adaptation
- VS factory has stable quality control, and the detail restoration is at a high level in the replica industry.
Disadvantages:
- The price may be slightly higher than other factories
- The mouth of the ceramic ring will still be slightly damaged after long-term and severe bumps.
- Replica watches are replicas after all, and you need to accept them psychologically
- There may be slight polishing differences in individual batches, it is recommended to confirm before buying.
8. Buying Suggestions: Who is suitable to buy?
If you like the classic design of the Haima 300, but feel that the premium of the original version is too high, then this blue disk from VS Factory is indeed worth considering. It is not the kind of low-end product that is fake at first glance. It will not look shy for daily wear or gatherings with friends.
In particular, the combination of Dandong 8800 movement + wave-patterned ceramic plate + one watch and two wearables is currently considered a high-quality choice among replica Haima 300 watches. Although there is still a slight gap from the original version, considering the appearance, movement, and wearing experience, it does deserve the title of “cost-effective replacement”.
Purewatches’ suggestion is: find a reliable channel to get the product. When you get it, first check the three-dimensionality of the wavy pattern on the disk, the clarity of the movement back lettering and the uniformity of the luminous filling. If there is no problem with these three points, you can basically wear it with confidence.
Warm reminder: This article is only for communication and reference for watch enthusiasts, and supports genuine products and rational consumption. Buy a watch because you like it, don’t let “face” kidnap your wallet. Having fun wearing a watch is the most important thing.