Has the Rolex DateJust Been Left Behind? | Watchfinder & Co.

Two watch brands: one is founded half a century before the other, repeatedly obliterates accuracy competitions with clean sweeps and unbroken records, is selected by numerous global institutions to provide timekeeping-and the other is Rolex. With the five-pointed crown’s domination in this present era of watchmaking, it’s hard to believe that Rolex is, really, the new kid in town. Is it starting to show?
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[@mikec3454]

I think the Globemaster is so criminally underrated in Omega's current lineup. It hardly gets mentioned and it's one of the nicest watches they make - discreet, loaded with heritage, and is a kind of "back to basics" watch from Omega.

[@GWOSAPAT]

@1:49 that Datejust wrist shot is something to behold. OMG!

[@canalwest]

Excellent comparison. And though i'm a big fan of the Rolex Datejust 41mm, Omega makes the kill with the Globemaster. Omega wins here in many respects.

[@frodclairvoyantclip]

Omega Globemaster is one of the most beautiful watches of all time!

[@A.K.allday]

At 4:14 you can see imperfections on the interior edge of the bezel. In the opinion of Watchfinder and Co. are these imperfections due to wear and tear or are they manufacturing flaws? Thanks so much for any input! Love your videos!

[@ishanjoshi1350]

You say Omega but Daniel Craig says "Omeega"

[@ThePhiltastic]

Daniel Craig says it wrong in that case..

[@vadimdon]

Daniel Craig gets paid to do that lol

[@michaelbishop9157]

Daniel Craig is right

[@jinoy5002]

Vesper thought it was rolex.

[@Laennec568]

" Oméga " french prononciation :)

[@yapolloable]

independent hour hands adjustment! perfect omega watch for me!

[@grimmer2005]

Det date at 5:25 isnt even centered properly? This is very common, how come?

[@shipmate3577]

Can you review the 2018 Omega Seamaster with the ceramic, wave dial and new co-axial movement? Very much enjoy your reviews.

[@anoopphilips115]

I own both omega and rolex date just. Omega is really having a robust and beautiful movement especially the coaxial master chronometer movements excel. Also Omega has a superior build quality.

[@ianwoollard2063]

Omega are definitely worth considering and in many ways represent excellent value for money. I’m planning on making the Planet Ocean 8900 my next watch. There are also major problems in terms of actually being able to buy certain watches from the Rolex sports range which frustrate me. No wait lists or over inflated prices for an Omega.

[@Laennec568]

Your watch channel is wonderful!

[@vadimdon]

Beautiful watches and as usual amazing review. I would choose the datejust hands down. For some other people the omega might be a better choice

[@WatchGeek]

A wonderful video as usual, and that Globemaster is, to me at least, a true competition for the Datejust, and although the Rolex will remain King in most people's eyes, I would choose the Omega in this case

[@JohnDoe-bm5lp]

Same, I just love Omegas

[@TheOwlGuy777]

Rolex never went to the moon.

[@ZCT808]

Actually there is compelling evidence that they did. Several astronauts on the Apollo missions wore Rolex watches. Go look it up. In any case, that's your yard stick? Rolls Royce never launched a car into space, but I think they make a decent car. Patek and AP have never been on the moon, last I checked they know how to put a watch together.

[@rjy8960]

I don't have a problem with Rolex apart from the image; it's just not me. They do make truly beautiful watches, but one wouldn't feel right on my wrist. I like Omega because they seem to me to be more subtle. However I am starting to covet the Tudor Black Bay :)

[@blackfurrymonkey]

Watch Geek yes Rolex is king

[@peperclipproduction]

how do you light and color the way you shoot the watches so well?

[@SpaghettiKillah]

Never have I clicked faster on a video notification...

[@andyreiter6253]

same

[@esperoutdoors9421]

another great vid. fantastic watch channel!

[@mikiedward3481]

Please review the 41 datejust in its entierty.... I have a difficult choise to make the gold bezel 41 or the white gold.

[@Haske0]

Personally I like the Omega's design more. It's clean and subtle unlike the Rolex with the oversized markers. And the value proposition is just too good! For the price of that Rolex I picked up the anual calendar version of the Globemaster and I must say, the bigger face makes the watch even better looking!

[@johnharris7319]

Just love that Omega.

[@brambled8763]

Take a look at the omega speed master racing. You could compare its value to the professional perhaps.

[@dimdaisjimbo]

i am seeing datejust with embosed drawing in the bezel and datejust without....what about this?

[@WrongTimeWatch]

Another great video. I would love to hear your thoughts on Stowa watches.

[@rbhis000]

I have a Stowa Flieger with the ETA 2824-2 Top movement that I love very much. The finish is flawless and the flame blued hands are simply brilliant when they grab the light. It's been running an average of +0.6 seconds/day for months by leaving it crown-up over night. I know that doesn't make it a chronometer, but I'll take it for the fair price.

[@Kraken1000]

Much prefer the Globemaster. Cleaner looks and no cyclops.

[@flyboy747uk]

Kraken1000 Yeah I hate the cyclops on Rolex watches.

[@bannedaccount3752]

But it will can't stop being a knockoff of the Datejust.

[@bannedaccount3752]

Ok mr. Nobody.

[@kuddin9021]

Well that escalated quickly

[@ernestokling]

Nadie I’m afraid there’s some measure of truth to the knockoff comment. The original Globemaster from the 50s looked nothing like this, and the model ‘66 on which this 2015 re-release is based had a completely different case and fluted bezel. The model at hand simply reflects earlier Datejust models. And you will never be able to avoid comments like “is that a Rolex?”

[@davidfitzgerald383]

I am fortunate enough to own a 300m Seamaster Seaweed, A new Sapphire Speedmaster and a Globemaster 2020 on the bracelet. Of the 3 the Globemaster is king - so comfortable, so cool and so underrated.

[@ryanfiser1571]

I have the blue Globemaster and the Speedy sapphire sandwich and love them both. Difficult to pick which one to wear.

[@duhbiyung]

never looked on to globemaster series, but after this video... I LOVE IT

[@maximilianmohre1886]

The Datejust looks stunning. Love the way Rolex does a fluted bezel. But I prefer the slimmed down hour markers of the new DJ 41.

[@checkenginelightison8317]

I'm a retired guy that has a 41 Datejust with the fluted bezel that I just inherited. Beautiful but not overdone.

[@markdomb2839]

Could u plz do a video on the jaeger lecoultre master compressor chrono 2

[@highnrising]

If I were to bu the Globemaster, I'd go for the annual calendar version. It has a little more character and panache.

[@iyana8234]

I really like these videos very informative

[@little07christiano]

"and the other is Rolex......" Lol

[@Steve-id5qx]

ThisnThatPackRat True, but who cares about Joe Blow?

[@seven921914]

Good video, always enjoy the content💯

[@joelh8141]

Really digging that Globemaster!

[@binkymagnus]

the pie pan dial on the Globemaster is really awesome

[@rcelio1]

Can you review the Patek Philippe reference 3939?

[@martijn415]

Great video again.

[@thesoapster]

I'd take the Omega for its looks and its co-axial movement (something this channel just praised maybe three videos ago...)

[@resbalonso]

Omega for the win! The stainless steel Globemaster with a bracelet and blue face is beautiful.

[@TheOneInYellow]

Alonso Castro and I own the exact piece that you're referring to! 😊⌚ instagram.com/p/BhweioyjFID/

[@mikaelsiirila]

I have the blue one too. Got it a year ago and it still feels impressive. The tungsten carbide bezel is smooth to touch and the blue is just lively! Rolex looks like a faux-antique.

[@muffemod]

BOTH for the win ^_~

[@Jee_oon]

And a Tungsten Bezel

[@ryanfiser1571]

That was my first “real” watch. It’s just stunning. I don’t think I’ll ever part with it.

[@borjastick]

I love the style, pace and delivery of these videos. They make a very simple video into something very watchable and full of good copy and the usual excellent voice-over. For me if I had a gun at my head and had to choose one of these it would be the Rolex all day long.

[@WatchAddictionReviews]

A great video as usual, the rolex datejust modern iterations are a bit superior in my eyes due to market value, and a general better fit and finish over Omega, id still choose the Rolex and I own both rolexes and omegas, i still pick modern rolex over modern omega, just my 2 cents, you should do an AP vs Patek video

[@a1dookie]

When can we get a steel version of the bronze, with a 43mm case and the 3,6,9 markers?

[@willbramley7175]

4:46 there is a bit of dirt on the 10 o'clock marker, and the right side of that marker has some black smudge on the lume.

[@MrBirgerwillersen]

I am circling the Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaut for quite some time now, I would love to hear your comments on the watch. Best regards

[@frips1000]

the newer datejust is more refined and a much better movement then the one you got there!

[@Mint-cb2vc]

You lose your credibility as soon as you put then instead of than.

[@HORAGE]

Nice comparison. Perhaps you want to have a look at the Horage Autark Titanium with the K1 movement. Something rare not many people have heard or seen ever. Just in case. Thanks Andi

[@agcandkrc]

Please review the Rolex Air-King. I’ve heard a lot about it.

[@jordanalnadi8370]

I'm looking to buy this exact Omega Globemaster. Although I have been looking at Rolex but finally decided on the Globemaster for 3 reasons: 1. I'm not a millionaire but indeed I can afford both but if I would to wear the Rolex many people will simply jump to the fake Rolex judgement. Howevere, with the Globemaster, you can't be mistaken (not with a top notch alligator leather band) which non of the fakes has. 2. It's not important to me the resale value as I don't ever think of selling my watches and may God well I will never have to. 3. Rolex is indeed make their own in-house movements, however, the finish is no different than Seiko or Tag. That's why you never see a Rolex with Crystal back. If you common customers saw the movement finish, it's game over for their marketing gimmick.

[@manuel_winde]

Rolex movements are better than Seiko and tag, the movement finish is not really an issue because they’re not highly decorated dress watches or complications. Who wants to see a 4r15 or a selitta sw200 through a case back? MYbe someone new to watches but for most of us we would prefer a top quality reliable movement like those in Rolexes, over off the shelf Sellita or seikos with poor accuracy (and a missaligned bezel and regain to boot). I’ve owned pretty much every Seiko from an skx009 and Seiko 5 field watch to a grand Seiko and modern Rolex is just better. Seiko is great but putting a display back on a pedestrian movement doesn’t make them better than Rolex.

[@badlarry172]

interesting as usual . thanks

[@alanwayte432]

Can’t believe that some people have disliked this.?very informative high production value, outstanding

[@paulstanley8088]

Another great video! Thanks for posting. I wanted to like the Omega, but overall it left me flat. At 4:14 that Rolex bezel between 6 o'clock and 7 o'clock has some imperfections that appear unrelated to wear to me. Omega really only wants $100 additional for the steel bracelet for this watch? That seems about $900+ less than expected. I bet they won't sell one at the boutique for that price!

[@lafireteamplx3400]

Uhhh it is on the exterior of the watch, how do you think it is not related to wearing it

[@TheJellyPlane]

Dear Watchfinder & Co, will you please let me know what music you use for your videos? I like it a lot.

[@nimeshalgama]

Can u do a review on the bell and ross br126

[@tomlucas4269]

The Omega wins again, nicer , better movement , elegant design. Great review as always

[@dillcifer]

I was seriously considering a datejust 41, but now I’m seriously considering a globemaster. Actually, I recently went to a local retailer that carries both of these brands. The old sales guy didn’t even know what the globemaster was! Of course he was more than familiar with the datejust. 🤦🏻‍♀️ He just wanted to talk about Rolex and Patek.

[@scottfrench6128]

I chose the DJ36 blue dial over the Aqua Terra and Globe Master due to fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet and clasp. I likely will add an Aqua Terra in green dial.

[@TheOwlGuy777]

The Omega is a much better value than the Rolex at initial purchase, but the Rolex holds its value better. However if you are in the market for a pre-owned watch, NOTHING beats the Omega.

[@midaspeng]

Do a review on jaeger-lecoultre perpetual calendar please!

[@kennylee9958]

@watchfinder&co hi, im turning 25 this year, and im starting my own craft beer bar soon, i plan to get a watch for myself as a gift of my first foot step in the adulthood, right now, i'm stuck between the omega speed master, rolex submariner, rolex datejust , which watch should i actually get if its gg to be an everyday watch for myself. I just cant decide. HELP ME OUT!

[@MrFor14]

I have datejust II, same design. 116334. Thinking of selling it as i dont wear it much. 3k £ ?

[@tomgil9]

Love your analogies. Genius. Amazing content as always. Following every video for the past year.

[@shughes911]

Best review! This guy!!

[@Omrie69]

I have the Rolex in a two tone and the larger markers just make the watch pop in such a cool way.

[@663marv]

I have the same exact Rolex watch. It's amazing seeing it in your review

[@damianculver9072]

Me too

[@erikroelinkcitizen2302]

This one I really enjoyed because I look 2 both watches

[@commentjedi]

This made me think about the comeback of vinyl records. But what of the mechanical, wind-up phonographs?

[@watchnerds]

I beg you please, please, please pretty please review the watches that inspire this globemaster watch, for instance like the OMEGA ref 14900/167.005 pie pan constellation for the watch dial, and the case from 168.019/168.029 for the c shape constellation which designed by the Gerald Genta and make the c shaped watch crazes on 65-70es! I got both of them. Perhaps what's your view about the watch change from those timeless classic until OMEGA decided to changed the design thems from the 82 with the constellation Manhattan, until now (beside the globemaster reboot). It would be interesting to see how one of the most popular watch collection of the brand, even rivals the success of rolex in its time, now fallen under the shadows (or, more like totally eclipsed) by the success of the speedmaster and the seamaster lines. Or, the marine 1932 watch, the first diver watch ever made and its reboot, the museum collection marine 1932. Well I got the first one as it's pretty costly for the later to purchase.

[@pratikpakrashi5171]

My take=Omega>Rolex. Top notch video as always !! :)

[@ElementsMMA]

Omega is an incredibly accurate timepiece; Rolex is an incredible looking timepiece. Who does simplicity as beautifully?

[@blahblahblah610]

The Datejust41 made me realise just how large the hour makers are on the DJ2. Too big in hindsight, for me.

[@danijayyy1]

yogogorillamix Same here. I didn’t realize it either until the 41 hit the market.

[@christoshalas2509]

Please review the Omega seamaster aqua Terra

[@voiceofexperience]

The Rolex really does not do well in the visual comparison here, does it? Another quality review. Thank you.

[@karamyogsingh8275]

These videos are meditative!

[@ilyasymonenko3809]

Globemaster is exquisite.

[@ZeroGorDIE]

I have a Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day Date and it's really nice for 600$. However, I need a new grail watch cause I love the non-abreviated Day/Date. Its a shame Rolex only has their Day-Date in precious metals for $30k+.

[@jeanraspail2979]

Is this a 36 or 41mm datejust?

[@TanvirAhmed-ql6xs]

Can you make a video of the equipment and gadgets that you use to create your videos. Which camera, lenses, tripod, lighting, audio equipment, editing software do you use to create such pieces of art.

[@TheVirtualStealth]

Behind the scenes would be great, but you could buy the same equipment without achieving his level of quality. It's the person not the tools.

[@bnadem.panormal]

"The story you tell is more important than what you use to tell it" It's not the gadgets they use that make these pieces of art..

[@308med]

Thats true, but you're forgetting that there are people who enjoy making videos as a hobby and can appreciate this channel for THAT aspect in addition to great writing and direction.

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

You sound like someone I know in Qatar!

[@69elchupacabra69]

gtfo this is a watch channel not a filming channel. behind the scenes will only cause the magic in these videos to be lost.

[@calvinthomas3543]

Its all in the messaging - Its not enough to just create a great watch, you also need to be able to sell the idea to buyers. And Rolex takes the crown in that respect. Rolex has always had a uniform messaging about its simple watches. Omega on the other hand keeps changing its messaging and designs too frequently...One exception is the Moonwatch with a largely unchanged design and messaging, which is why it is such a bestseller.

[@ericwong9185]

I already have a Rolex OP39 with white dial, love it... but the Globemaster is next on my list, it's such a beautiful and elegant watch!

[@boboso388]

Funny, I have a white OP39 and I'm thinking the same thing

[@Mint-cb2vc]

Once you guys buy Globemaster, you can dump your OPs

[@midas1929]

A question of personal taste and whether you got for image status or the better movement.

[@bluemystic7501]

That DJ is pretty blingy, in a good way.

[@afarhan21]

I like how Apple is described and the parallel between Rolex and Apple is incredibly deep.

[@jayp5415]

So you did make this omega globemaster Rolex comparison. Yey! Hahaha how the heck did I miss this?

[@ryanyu102]

I would get the Datejust mostly due to the overall aesthetic. I really find use and love the cyclops to let it go on watches that don't have it.

[@christaylor3549]

Please review the patek 5227J

[@IvoMoAn]

Can you review the NEW CARTIER SANTOS 100?

[@canonyeo4286]

I love fluted bezel. I have one that is built and preserved inside the glass case. It's zaratsu polished, and, so are the hands and indices. They still glitters after more than 50 years. It's the 37.5mm 7619 7060 Sportsmatic. I also have the 7619 9060 which has lume hands and indices like the omega and rolex, only that, again, they are zaratsu polished. And, yes, they are Seiko 5, but, very high class ones. I bought them for less than $200 a piece in excellent condition. You don't have to pay a lot of money for a nice watch.

[@khaireddinekhmiri2334]

i thought that the number indicators with big white chunks make it less classy then the previous model .

[@kakao7822]

다이얼만 봤을때는 오메가가 이쁘지만 시계는 전체적인 라인도 중요하다고 생각합니다. 그런점에서는 롤렉스가 압도적으로 이쁘네요~ ㅎ

[@yjkang4931]

대영신 ㅈㄹ

[@brizza72]

The dial on the Datejust looks out of proportion. I'd Much prefer the Omega or a vintage Datejust.

[@beluwuga]

Hey! That’s exactly my first watch right there. The Datejust II 116334. Silver dial with baton hour markers. Also the minute markers printed behind it. It was given to my by my Father in February 2015, which was my birthday. This is 5 years to it which makes it more amazing.

[@FirestormAA]

What a details reviews....

[@TechMeNowTV]

Those index markers are way too big!

[@santtilagmailcom]

Agree. DJ41 fixed everything that was wrong with DJ2.

[@Omrie69]

Tobias Dahlberg best thing about the dial

[@tomasinacovell4293]

The Rolex OP, DJ, Air-King et al all look insipidly the same now.

[@solesurvivor1142]

Tobias Dahlberg I don‘t think so. In my opinion small indexes look like a waste of space on the dial. It looks weaker. Just my opinion

[@vincentiuskennaldy9512]

Especially when you compare it with an omega :))

[@ivankazandzhiev1624]

Can you do Dewitt Academia !

[@sethfeingold]

Hard to get more versatile, tasteful, and timeless than a classic DJ 1601

[@blaxerx]

pie-pan dials are intriguing.

[@finophile]

I love the Pentax, I do.miss my MX

[@nishantbothra5064]

Gr8t content again.

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

I would put the Omega Aqua Terra as more of a direct competitor to the Datejust. The Globemaster is a little dressier. In fact, when I bought my Aqua Terra, it was between the AT and the Datejust. Both are great watches, but I prefer the look of the AT, and the >15,000 gauss technology. Like others here, I also like the more subtle profile of Omega brand.

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

Aqua Terra 41.5mm: image.rakuten.co.jp/jackroad/cabinet/benefit4/om595_im.jpg Datejust 41mm: cdn2.chrono24.com/images/uhren/images_25/s2/6742225_xxl.jpg?v=4

[@dkasslicker]

Glad you got the wooden counter top back!