VSF Omega Seamaster 300m Sedna 2019 (Rose Gold) Mini Review

[davealum]

Great review, actually thinking of selling my black VSF Seamaster 300m and getting the Sedna (Rose Gold) version instead. Did anyone see the sedna bracelet in flesh and how it compares to gen?

I was about to order one with a bracelet on Sunday, but my TD said the bracelets aren’t plated on the sides. So I went with the rubber strap instead.

 

[tnm1211]

Hello everyone! This is my first review of a watch and I am so excited to share my insights with everyone! I'm honoured to do this after spending countless hours researching, interacting and forming bonds in RWI and our neighbours RWG and Repgeek. I remember my first noob post asking for the greatest pOfEX out there. I feel I have come a long way

Today I will be covering the VSF SMP 300 in RG and doing a small comparison to the gen. I just recently got this beauty and so far it's never left my wrist. My initial first impression of it was that it seemed absolutely perfect.

But as with this hobby, one learns to deal with the blessing and curse that is a discerning eye.


Comparing with gen:


Quickest impressions:

• The rose gold matches perfectly. Pure 18k bliss (10/10)

• Pearl looks absolutely spot on (10/10)

• Indices are white and gen-like; nice rounded edges (9/10)

• The dial appears gen-like in all its shades (10/10)

• The dial font however seems somewhat fatter than gen, but this could be an optical illusion (8/10)

• Date font and alignment is spot on (10/10)

• Lume is spot on and just as bright and appears to lasts as long as gen (10/10)

• Omega logo on crown appears phatt (8/10)

• All prints on the back appear gen-like, albeit not as crisp and the silicon balance wheel is of course missing the co-axial element which is barely noticeable (9/10)





Deeper insights:

• Without a very careful eye, even side by side, you may miss that the crown guard is only ever so slightly lower on the VSF. This was surprisingly hard to spot, and even harder to accept even after knowing so (9/10)

• Hour and second hand thickness and brushing matches beautifully but not as 3D like (9/10)

• Helium escape valve knurlings are less crisp and more dense (9/10)

• Slight bezel play. Bezel turns and clicks almost as gen, but a little tougher. Needs mineral/argan oil bath (9/10)

• Rubber strap is dry compared to gen. Bath in argan/mineral oil or leather treatment seems to make the band softer and more comfortable like gen (9/10)

• The engraved bezel vs liquid metal gloss, as seen on the gen above. For this, I had to compare with one of the best bezels around, the LMPO V6. It has the closest look to the liquid metal ceramic that is evident with gen (9/10)



As you might notice, the VSF SMP 300 bezel has engraved numbers, which is hard to spot from afar, and sometimes even up close. The gen SMP 300 has a liquid metal bezel and looks glossy like the LMPO V6 pictured next to the SMP 300.

Final verdict:

Despite any of the flaws mentioned above, I would still 10/10 recommend getting this bad boy. The Sedna variants from VSF are extremely rare and surprisingly under the radar/not blingy. Even with a gen side by side, I would be hard pressed to find out which is the rep.

In my opinion, putting aside the open caseback, this is a bona fide super rep, and something you can easily wear with confidence

Cheers, gents. Please let me know if I need to add more information to this review. Thanks for reading!

Thanks for the review! How's the rose gold plating holding up so far?

 

[hare9lon]

Great review! I feel like I'm going to end up with 3-4 different colors of this watch. Ugh ????

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[KSwatches]

Great review and photos.

Anyone know if gen bracelet mid-links have stainless sides or gold?

Rep bracelet mid-links are stainless (gold on top and bottom surfaces only)


Either way a splendid job by VSF:

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[kennygconspiracy]

Thanks for the review! How's the rose gold plating holding up so far?

So far it's flawless, and I've been wearing it everyday everywhere. Not a single scratch, which is kinda glorious.

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[kennygconspiracy]

Great review and photos.

Anyone know if gen bracelet mid-links have stainless sides or gold?

Rep bracelet mid-links are stainless (gold on top and bottom surfaces only)


Either way a splendid job by VSF:

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I think comment #21 might have some info on that good sir

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[hifimad]

I am so close to ordering this watch. You've had it a month now - how is holding up?

Great review - thanks for taking the time to write it. It is brilliant for a potential buyer like me!

 

[kennygconspiracy]

I am so close to ordering this watch. You've had it a month now - how is holding up?

Great review - thanks for taking the time to write it. It is brilliant for a potential buyer like me!

The gold is flawless so far. And it's my favourite, out of all them. It's surprisingly under the radar and fits every occasion. *swoon*

I even got her bigger cousin, the 600m Planet Ocean. Both are phenomenal!

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

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[Dissemination]

Great review and photos.

Anyone know if gen bracelet mid-links have stainless sides or gold?

Rep bracelet mid-links are stainless (gold on top and bottom surfaces only)


Either way a splendid job by VSF:

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The links are solid, as per this video comparing yellow gold version to a Tudor https://youtu.be/q8LL0XGmS4M

 

[Lenny G]

Very nice read. Thanks.

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[kryp29]

Beautiful.. I'm considering a first omega rep.

 

[kennygconspiracy]

Omega Sedna Brothers

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[Lenny G]

Omega Sedna Brothers

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I'm gonna get that gmt 600 version on the left for X Mas

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[Thatwatchguy]

Omega Sedna Brothers

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Great review mate, sounds like it is a better rep than the GMT any particular reason or just person preference?

 

[kennygconspiracy]

Great review mate, sounds like it is a better rep than the GMT any particular reason or just person preference?

I'd say the GMT is better because it has the coaxial element cloned (which is a breakthrough) and does not have the stem guard which is is a micro tell.

The GMT is an underrated miracle. The ONLY thing I can say is that if the bezel was glossy and not engraved it would essentially be a super rep. Right now, first class for sure

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Deep Sedna 600m Caliber 8906 vs SMP 300m Caliber 8800

 

[audiwt]

I was at a AD last Week and put the black and gray on my Wrist, and the Bezels are engraved. They don’t have a TT, so I can’t tell about this Model. I hope it came in two Weeks, than I look at this.

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[botsyboy]

Here is my gen TT and is with all of them they are filled and perfectly smooth to the touch. The gold is beautiful on the gen bezel. Mine is yellow gold and not Sedna.

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[Amguy1]

Do they do these on a two tone bracelet ? Looks amazing


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[Amguy1]

Here is my gen TT and is with all of them they are filled and perfectly smooth to the touch. The gold is beautiful on the gen bezel. Mine is yellow gold and not Sedna.

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Same as my blue planet ocean. Can’t feel the numbers in the ceramic. Beautiful

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[Jabbss]

Great review bro, almost pull the triggered but the bezel engraving kinda make me think otherwise


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