VSF Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Ref.210.20.42.20.01.002 Black Dial Two-Tone Bracelet Super Clone

VS Factory Omega Seamaster 300M 210.20.42.20.01.002 — Hands-On Review

Alright so this one's been sitting on my desk for a couple days and I finally got around to shooting it. The VS Factory Seamaster 300M in two-tone black dial — ref 210.20.42.20.01.002. If you're into dive watches but the Sub isn't really your thing, this is probably the next piece you should be looking at.

Why the Seamaster 300M

Look, everyone knows the Submariner. It's the king of dive watches, no argument there. But the Seamaster 300M has been quietly building a massive following, and honestly? For a rep, the VS version of this thing punches way above its weight. The gen two-tone retails around $7,000–8,000, steel versions sit at $3,000+. Most people see a Seamaster on your wrist and assume it's a few grand — but the two-tone? That's a different tier entirely.

First Impressions: The Weight

First thing you notice when you pick this up — it's heavy. Like, genuinely heavy. Full solid stainless steel case and bracelet, no hollow links, no cheap shortcuts. 42mm on the wrist and it wears with real presence. Not oversized, just... substantial. You feel it on your arm and that's kind of the point.

The two-tone gold detailing is where VS really nailed it. There's precious metal markings on the bezel — the 750 hallmark, the "dog head" stamp, AU 750, plus the Omega logo — all the markings you'd find on a gen two-tone Seamaster. They're small details but exactly the kind of stuff that matters when someone who knows watches takes a closer look.

On the Wrist

I've got about a 17cm wrist and this fits perfectly. No overhang, sits flat, hugs the wrist nicely. If your wrist runs thinner you're not out of luck — swap to the rubber strap and it works even better. The rubber is surprisingly soft, way softer than you'd expect. A lot of people actually prefer the rubber look on this ref. Seen plenty of women wearing the Seamaster on rubber too, looks great either way.

The Clasp & Diver Extension

Double push-button clasp. There's a built-in diver extension system — you press the side button and slide it out along a track. Similar concept to the Glidelock on the Sub but the mechanism works a bit differently. The whole point of this is for diving over a wetsuit when your wrist effectively gets bigger. Quick adjustment without fumbling with links or screws. Smart design. For daily wear just leave it locked down.

Lume & Bezel

Unidirectional counter-clockwise timing bezel, classic 300M stuff. The lume is dual-color — minute hand glows green, everything else comes up in an icy blue. In low light the contrast between the two is really clean. Hard to capture on camera in daylight but trust me, in a dark room this thing looks incredible.

HEV & Water Resistance

Helium escape valve at 10 o'clock. You can unscrew it and see the red gasket inside. If you're actually going deep — 100m, 200m — pressure builds up inside the case and the HEV lets you release that when you surface. Realistically though? Nobody's taking a rep to 200m. Keep both crowns screwed down tight and you're fine for swimming, pool days, whatever.

Movement

VS 8800 clone movement inside. Auto-winding, runs strong. Through the caseback you can see the engravings and serial numbers at all four corners — the decoration is solid and the finishing looks right. Setting the time is straightforward: unscrew the crown counterclockwise, pull to first position for date, second position for time. Push back in and screw it down when you're done. Nothing complicated.

So Who's This For

If you want a dive watch that isn't another Sub. If you want something with a bit more personality, a bit more understated flex. The two-tone Seamaster hits a sweet spot — it reads expensive without screaming for attention. VS Factory got the proportions right, the weight right, the small details right.

For the money this is one of the better reps out there in the dive category. Period.