Rolex Submariner vs. Omega SeaMaster vs. Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II

[@madvideos7042]

Breitling forever. Breitling now is heading in a great direction, all the new models are stunning and super well made.

[@IrixGuy]

I agree! Their recent releases have been on point! #Breitling

[@JA-mq9ti]

Completely agree, rolex turned me off with the waitlists and they are kind of played out

[@devilzdandruff9199]

That Breitling is hypnotizing!!! It looks better than the other two by far. That dial, the ends of the bezel compliments the bracelet... man. Awesome.

[@IrixGuy]

I like them all but I have to agree. My only minor gripes with the SOHII are the lume is pathetic and the bezel action is nowhere near as good as the Submariner or SeaMaster.

[@torontowatches9709]

Lume works fine for a vintage remake and the bezel action is really nice! Similar to Blancpain it’s loud and sharp, it works perfect in water, omegas bezel is trash you can’t turn that thing with wet hands

[@Nick-cs9dt]

@@torontowatches9709 if you dry your hands then it is no issue.

[@lovykhanna8570]

Rolex is charging a heavy tag to cover for their brand ambassadors... Breitling hands down wins this...for me

[@IrixGuy]

Breitling certainly knocked it out of the park with SuperOcean Heritage II!

[@timmythetank]

Breitling is by far the best looking watch!! The navitimer is gorgeous too!

[@IrixGuy]

Navitimer is great! I still wish that I had purchased the Navitimer instead, when I purchased my Super Avenger back in 2009. Navitimer is just too expensive now, due to price increases.

[@sunsetsandboats2983]

Good review. The Breitling looks the best. The other two are just market leaders rather than best looking.

[@IrixGuy]

I agree. The Submariner has the overall best build quality, fit and finish though. The SuperOcean wins for bracelet comfort but the bracelet is a little “jingly/jangly.” All three are fantastic and timeless pieces IMO though. I’m thinking about a Tudor Pelagos next unless they unveil and Tudor Black Bay with ceramic bezel at Basel World.

[@Another_User_Name_]

The Breitling is clearly the best looking of the 3 watches. To your average non-watch person, the Breitling has the least name recognition. Considering also that the Breitling is 2-3 times less expensive than the other 2, it's a no brainer for me.

[@IrixGuy]

The Breitling SOH (aluminum bezel) and Breitling SOHII (ceramic bezel like mine) are both exceptional pieces. If you look on Chrono24, you’ll see how rapidly they’ve been appreciating. I don’t expect it to be a more affordable option much longer. Breitling does any incredible job with the case and overall finishing. I love this pieces but a couple of areas where it’s not king (I’m being knit-picky) is the clasp and bezel click action. Rolex wins in those two area for sure.

[@robertsullivan4773]

This is an old post but I have to add this statement the Seamus and the Super Ocean are just a few hundred dollars apart depending on the exact model the Submariner if you can get one was about $8,900 hundred at the time. Roughly 2x the other two. Both the Breitling and the Omega are the smart play money wise.

[@khalilrazak6486]

Breitling looks much better than both the Rolex and Omega.

[@IrixGuy]

I feel that the SOHII will become a future classic for sure!

[@larry4789]

@@IrixGuy All 3 are classics

[@1SaG]

The Breitling is soooo pretty. However: If longevity, ruggedness and overall "tooly-ness" are what you're looking for in a diver, I'd take a Sinn. They're crazily overbuilt (some are made from submarine-steel) offer useful features like an argon-filled interior and built-in silicate capsules to keep humidity out and most are highly anti-magnetic. I mean, there's a reason why German special forces units issue these watches to their field operatives. I'd probably go for the EZM 3, which is quite a bit cheaper than any of the three shown here (~€ 1,700 on a steel bracelet IIRC). Then again... if looks were more important, I'd go with the Breitling. Never liked that style of Seamaster and wouldn't want to take part in the Rolex BS that's currently going on. Having to either wait for years to get one for MSRP or pay crazy money on the grey market for a mass-produced stainless steel dive-watch is just silly... :)

[@IrixGuy]

Sinn certainly makes a great piece. I bought my Submariner 114060 before the excessive price hikes and “shortages.” It’s the best one Rolex IMO (not a huge Daytona fan). It’s crazy how Omega recently has been pricing themselves into Rolex territory and my guess is that Breitling will do the same. The addiction has become too expensive LOL

[@1SaG]

@@IrixGuy ... but at least this addiction leaves you with something you can enjoy for years and years or even pass on to your kids. Win/win ... I guess? ;)

[@IrixGuy]

Cars depreciate. Core reference wristwatches appreciate. Both require maintenance.

[@BadGuyDennis]

Disclaimer: I own a Breitling Super Ocean Heritage II 44 chronograph B01. Rolex Submariner: very functional, pure, hardcore dive tool watch; boring and dull looking; unreasonably overpriced due to marketing strategy; too many counterfeit causing many ordinary people query the owner having a fake one by default; really hold up the value; (overwhelmingly) excellent for investment; not a very sensible choice for watch enthusiast. Omega SeaMaster 300m: very hardcore dive watch but at the same time also aesthetically trendy, energetic, appearing and functional as well; (for the latest generation, display case back, co-axial escapement, master chronometer, etc.); reasonably priced; much more pleasing to watch enthusiast. Breitling Super Ocean Heritage II: an hybrid of dive watch and dress watch; only 200 meter water resistant and tiny luminescent indexes made it less desirable for serious diving but quite suitable for water surface activities, relatively classic and elegant look thus more utility, (sadly) the brand relatively less renowned to the public; can't hold its resale value, really needs watch enthusiast who passionate enough to appreciate it.

[@IrixGuy]

Wonderful points. Thanks for sharing and if Breitling would fix the lume on the SOHII it would be even better. My Panerai and Ulysse Nardin win the “lume game, “ followed by the Submariner and SeaMaster.

[@robertsullivan4773]

Your Breitling doesn't have a BO1 in it it has a B20 which is a Tudor/Rolex based movement. Excellent movement.

[@BadGuyDennis]

@@robertsullivan4773 Please read carefully. My watch is a chronoGRAPH. It has a display case back as well.

[@robertsullivan4773]

@@BadGuyDennis noted

[@ChawnCrawley]

Trying to remember the last time someone came up and said, “OOOh, nice watch. Tell me about the heritage of the company…”. The Breitling steals the show, the Sub looks like the snob’s choice, and the Omega looks like the worst of the 90’s.

[@IrixGuy]

LOL That is nicely said =). I agree....the Breitling wins when it comes to stealing the attention. I wonder if that would be the case though if worn on a rubber strap instead of the shark mesh bracelet? Also, what do you think about Ulysse Nardin? Subscribe and check out my separate videos that show that timepiece. Cheers and welcome aboard!

[@Nick-cs9dt]

The sub says, “I have no imagination and play it safe”.

[@duggand519]

Is that the Heritage II B20 or Heritage II 46 - looks like the 46? Do you know much about the difference between the two?

[@IrixGuy]

I have a 7.5" wrist. This is the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II 42mm. Unless you like "HUGE watches," I'd suggest it in 42mm. I also wear a PAM00112 44mm, Rolex 114060 40mm and several others. I've found 39mm - 42mm to be the "sweet spot" for me. With this said, my first "real piece" after the Omega SeaMaster 300m was the Breitling Super Avenger that I purchased in 2009. That was when the "HUGE watch" was the norm though. Go to an AD and try them on. I'd suggest 39-42mm range for today. That's not to say that the "HUGE watch" may not come back in fashion.

[@matthewbell9517]

I like the 44 as the date background matches the dial, not white.

[@Longshore79]

Great trio of watches . I had a 44mm super ocean but I agree with you that the 42mm is the most proportionate. Keep an eye out for the new white Seamaster with black ceramic bezel in the next month or two !

[@IrixGuy]

That color combo sounds great! I always research and know what I want to buy before visiting the AD. They were trying to push the SuperOcean Heritage II 44mm because “I have large wrists” but in reality they were trying to unload the less desirable size. 30mm-42mm is the best sized watch in my opinion. My only exceptions are the Panerai Luminor PAM0013 and Breitling Super Avenger.

[@relosapulso]

Have you serviced your omega seamaster?

[@IrixGuy]

Never and it still keeps good time.

[@ChrisSmith-xf5sh]

Hi mate, just wanted to ask if the breitling SOH holds its value well?

[@IrixGuy]

I think that SOHII will likely appreciate over time. I don't expect rapid appreciation like Rolex though. Both Omega and Breitling discount and that slows their appreciation. I only buy Breitling or Omega after significant haggling and an acceptable discount. Buy what you'll enjoy and wear. Don't worry about resale. I will never sell or trade any of these pieces because they're all key references.

[@ChrisSmith-xf5sh]

@@IrixGuyThanks for the reply, mate. Appreciate it. Just out of curiosity, would you say the Tudor Black Bay holds its value well? That’s another great timepiece in my opinion.

[@Captain_Haque]

I agree with you the Rolex submariner bezel action is the best, I’ve never experienced a bezel action as good as the submariner. I really enjoyed turning the bezel but that’s about it. The watch annoyed me because it would lose power over night most nights and also the date would be impeded when the hand covered it. My favourite is the breitling super ocean. I don’t need to turn the bezel as I’m not a diver. However aesthetically the watch looks stunning. I have the black and gold version 44mm. I always wear big watches even though I have a 7 1/4 inch wrist. The breitling superocean is my dress watch. My favourite watch is my Zenith type 20 extra special chronograph with the el primero movement. It is the most accurate watch I have bar my breitling colt superquartz. In terms of automatic watches the zenith wins hands down and being a pilot it is also more functional for me.

[@IrixGuy]

Black and gold SOHII is excellent! I almost bought it when I picked up this blue one.

[@chymist66]

Totally agree on value and ruggedness my Seamaster is by far and away my best engineered watch. Blue wave dial and yes I gave a Nick on my aluminium bezel too.

[@chimyra]

If you take the Seamaster 300 2018 version into this it's not even a fair race. It wins with ease.

[@IrixGuy]

I do like the new ceramic bezel SeaMaster but wish that they had a tapered bracelet. I never thought about that, until I added my Submariner and SOHII.

[@Nick-cs9dt]

For me the no. 1 is Breitling. It’s just class. Class by design, class by appearance, class because it’s not trying to be something it’s not, class because it’s not your generic style. That bezel is superb. No. 2 is the Omega, that dial is stunning. No. 3 Rolex…it could be any watch out there. He would go with the Rolex not for any virtue other than it’s because what others would buy. That in itself makes it uncool.

[@IrixGuy]

My only mild complaint with the Breitling is the lume. The other watches grossly trump the lume performance of the Breitling. This is of course a small gripe but worth mentioning.

[@recursivefunk]

I own this Breitling. The video doesn't do it justice - it's a gorgeous piece.

[@IrixGuy]

I agree! The Breitling SOHII on the wrist is amazing in 42mm!

[@herts9999]

Was migrating towards a Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue next, but I think I'm going for that blue Breitling on the shark mesh to compliment my ceramic Sub w/ date!

[@IrixGuy]

I'd suggest the SuperOcean over the Tudor. I wonder if Tudor will release Black Bay with ceramic bezel soon?

[@herts9999]

@@IrixGuy never really thought about that! would be interesting to see them go that route as opposed to different color schemes.

[@IrixGuy]

I’d like a Black Bay 58 in ceramic without the rivets on the bracelet.

[@robertsullivan4773]

The Breitling at the time of your video and probably still is Breitlings top seller. It is however very much the dress diver of the three. But believe me that's not a bad thing. I own it in black with the Red gold bezel. I also own the non 🌊 dial Seamaster 300m along with a GMT Master II Black. When I want bling I grab the Breitling every time. It gets noticed. The other two never.

[@IrixGuy]

The black with gold bezel looks great! I was torn between it and the blue one that I bought. I agree and I think that the shark mesh bracelet is what causes it to be noticed. I’ve thought about picking up a rubber strap for it too. GMT with green hand is great!

[@robertsullivan4773]

@@IrixGuy I got the rubber band. It's on it now for the summer. If you can swing it get it the clasp is the best.

[@socalseth]

You got great taste in watches dude!

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks!

[@TheJamesd90]

Great review. Just out of curiosity, what are your thoughts on the new 2018 Omega 300m?

[@IrixGuy]

I actually like it! I feel that Omega's new pricing is too ambitious though. With the ceramic bezel it won't develop the patina like my classic 300m. With that said, if purchasing today, I'd haggle like a dog for ceramic. Ceramic bezels are so much better. What are your thoughts?

[@TheJamesd90]

@@IrixGuy Well since I own it, I like it quite a bit! With the new movement and build quality put into the new watch, I think it is now very comparable to the submariner. I do worry how it will age since it won't patina (your classic model with the patina looks awesome!) but as mentioned, the sapphire crystal and ceramic virtually make make the front of the watch scratch free. In regards to Omega, you're right that they are getting ambitious with their pricing (James bond 300m model at 10k?!?!), but I feel this new 300m is priced right. TBH though I got it for about 4k from an AD so I didn't pay retail.

[@IrixGuy]

Omega makes a better watch than Rolex but Rolex has better long-term value retention.

[@IrixGuy]

Due to Rolex’s marketing of course.

[@TheJamesd90]

Agreed, there is no doubt Rolex is much more highly regarded and has amazing value retention. I'm curious to see where Omega and Rolex (even Breitling) will be in 5-10 years.

[@outdoorsurvival7730]

Crown guards would be on a super ocean if it wasn’t the heritage the whole point is it’s based off an old design

[@IrixGuy]

Very true! By the way, what do you think about the most recent SuperOcean (non-Heritage) reference that Breitling recently released?

[@outdoorsurvival7730]

@@IrixGuy reminds me of a seiko monster a little but I do like the stainless steel 42 version with a yellow dial

[@larry4789]

Excellent video 👍 I've got a 2531.80 and bought a Superocean Heritage 42 green, today. Would I have a Sub ?? Definitely, and it would be a no date like this one

[@IrixGuy]

Excellent acquisition! That reference looks amazing! Shark mesh?

[@larry4789]

@@IrixGuy No, it's on the Blue Rubber Aero Classic strap. Most of my watches are on bracelets so getting the rubber is a bit of a gamble. I've nearly got the SOH a few times, once when I got a BB58 and another time a Bremont. Anyway I'll have the SOH. Thanks again for the video 👍

[@louzer4609]

Love my superocean heritage b01 chronograph. Rolex submariner just doesn't do it for me honestly. Omega seamaster is definitely not a bad looking watch, may get one with the grey wave dial or the newer james bond .

[@IrixGuy]

SOH and SOHII are great but I wish that they had better lume. That is my only minor gripe. #Breitling

[@ARICERSUES]

Merci pour ce comparatif, pour moi la plus belle est l'Omega Seamaster, la référence la Rolex, et la Breitling fait un peu trop clinquant, voir kitch !

[@shirke01]

My favorite brand watch

[@tonyga5]

That Rolex is a classic. Why did you not get the Breitling in a 44 ?

[@IrixGuy]

I tried on both the SOHII 42mm and 44mm. The dial on each is slightly different by the way. I actually liked the 44mm more but out of principle, I went with the more common 42mm size. If I want to "wear big," I'll toss on the Breitling Super Avenger or Panerai Luminor PAM00112. The SOHII rotates nicely among this trio! Yeah, the Submariner will likely always be the most iconic timepiece! Subscribe and stay tuned for more Timepieces for Tomorrow videos here soon! Cheers!

[@walterking5453]

Excellent job thank you love to share

[@IrixGuy]

Deeply appreciated! I welcome you to subscribe to my channel and check out all of my Timepieces for Tomorrow videos and live shows!

[@timothyfrederickchurch81]

Those are really nice, my brother got a rolex. I have a samsung galaxy phone watch that binds with my samsung galaxy note 10 phone. Dont you have a phone watch, or do you want one that goes deep in the water?

[@johnpaavo]

Samsung? It's a "device" not a watch. They make crappy fridges too. ha ha

[@bluelab5019]

Rolex. too expensive Omega. Can't stand the helium valve and the skeleton hands. Breitling is where it's at for me

[@IrixGuy]

Breitling makes some exceptional pieces!

[@outdoorsurvival7730]

First watch in space was a breitling ?

[@IrixGuy]

The first watch in a “moon studio” was an Omega :)

[@outdoorsurvival7730]

@@IrixGuy 🤣

[@Mac_U]

Speaking about these divers . Only Breitling !!!

[@IrixGuy]

Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II is a fantastic piece indeed!

[@outdoorsurvival7730]

I guess buy a Rolex to be like everyone else to be your own man get the breitling

[@IrixGuy]

I agree! Always buy the Breitling before the Rolex.

[@luxuryproducts1237]

for you Superocean is to small min 44mm best 46mm

[@IrixGuy]

I beg to differ. I tried on both the 44mm and 42mm when I purchased this one. Both fit and looked great but in comparison to my Submariner and SeaMaster, this 42mm wears large. With that said, I have a 44mm PAM00112 and HUGE Breitling Super Avenger (47mm?) when I want to wear a large watch. I honestly like the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II best in the 42mm size =)

[@luxuryproducts1237]

@@IrixGuy non servono a nulla tutti questi orlogi che hai quando uno ha più di 3 orologi di lusso vuol dire che non ne ama nessuno e che quindi per provare emozioni deve averne di più.....nella vita si acquista per emozionarsi e non per avere le figurine

[@Joker-yb6ks]

Always love breitling

[@IrixGuy]

Me too!

[@gman310]

SOH ll! I love the black and gold model.

[@IrixGuy]

Yeah, I tried that one on when I purchased this one. It definitely looks very nice!

[@Mannykeri]

The Planet Ocean and the Sea Dweller are the best, the most beautiful and the classiest dive watches. Hands down.

[@IrixGuy]

If I didn’t go Submariner, I would have gone SeaDweller because it doesn’t have the date cyclops. With that said, the ceramic SeaDweller was a short production run and is not readily available.

[@psmith2632]

Seamaster has ugly hands bracelet and helium escape valve.

[@JA-mq9ti]

Breitling is the way to go!!!

[@IrixGuy]

Breitling makes an exceptional timepiece! #Breitling

[@TorNielsen124]

Have both minus Omega, Rolex seal keeps breaking

[@IrixGuy]

Yies! My SeaMaster 300m has never been serviced and is still water-tight 🚿

[@abdulrahmanmalik8650]

The omega looks fantastic

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks! It was my first “real watch” and I wore it a lot to develop the patina.

[@abdulrahmanmalik8650]

IrixGuy's Adventure Channel yeh I also had the non bond version in the midsize, got mine as a gift when I started my degree in Chem Eng wore it for 6 years and didn’t let me down. 👍

[@lester7485]

Poor camera movement , too fast , poor zoom.

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks for the camera feedback but what do you think about the wristwatches?

[@pg-jq3jc]

Haha i run into a wall. Damn man thats being rough with a timepiece for 5 grand. :)

[@IrixGuy]

Apple Watch or Rolex, it happens sometimes.

[@TorNielsen124]

You ever been 5 feet under water?

[@IrixGuy]

Only when I jumped off the back of the William Thornton (“Willy T”). I think that I submerged 15 feet or so then.

[@louisbrandt5386]

Sub - best watch in the world?? Can you qualify that please? Plain, boring slab-sided case; one dimensional simplistic bracelet with a flippy floppy clasp,; machine made and decorated movement; plain undecorated case back that I would expect to find on a budget brand; dirt trap bezel and out specced by “lesser” (price point) mortals such as the Pelagos, not to mention it was not the “first” and carries so much brand baggage. If you enjoy it I hope you continue to do so but please don’t perpetuate the hype BS. It is easily the most overrated watch from the most overrated brand in the world.

[@IrixGuy]

Less is more and that's what makes the Submariner great. I do agree that it's hyped but the hype is justified. It's hard to trump the durability and simplicity of a no-date Sub! With this said, I would no longer be a buyer at today's market prices. I've owned the Sub for MANY years.

[@louisbrandt5386]

@ Irix Guy’s Adventure Channel - I really hope you enjoy your Sub in good health and you would of course be foolish to part with it in the current market but I still don’t see why the hype is justified. They make out that it is the best dive watch in the world and sheeple on the internet go with that as they wish to court popular opinion for their channels. Rolex is to many THE brand to have and everything they do is amazing but if you take a few steps back and take a good look at their “history” and their watches when compared to several other brands at around the same price point you come up short, very short. The sub for example was not the first and not the best (Blancpain the first and arguably the best; GO’s dive watch is better as are Omega’s offerings arguably - Omega 300m diver outspeccs every Sub that predated it for eg and has real military history). What exactly is so great about the Sub and it’s history that makes it so much better that the ridiculous hype and continued interest is justified? I am willing to learn but I just don’t see it at all. The whole thing comes off as very Emperor’s New Clothes I am afraid.

[@gorantrosador1256]

idolatry = idiocy

[@IrixGuy]

LOL

[@harryhaanstra1637]

however the Breitling is beautiful, Omega all the way for me.

[@IrixGuy]

Omega SeaMaster 300M is iconic!

[@galatians22122]

Wow hes got a Breitling! Those are words you Breitling owners will never Hear.

[@IrixGuy]

Yeah, Breitling doesn’t have the “street cred” of Rolex, Omega and others but I love the SuperOcean Heritage II 42mm

[@Starstreak170]

I don't any of these watches, but I'm definitely not going to buy a watch just to impress others.

[@marcelluswallace4598]

That’s the same reason I bought an almost 20 year old Ferrari 360 Modena. It’s not that fast, and people (women) don’t really care about it. But it’s fun as hell.

[@cmdrdredd]

I’ve never had anyone comment on my omega Seamaster. It’s just another watch. The Breitling would stand out more.

[@goranstanisavljevic5634]

Any mechanical (with a spring) watch is not accurate enough for me! Waste of money, even Rolex!

[@IrixGuy]

Rolex is more precise than COSC but not even the best automatic watch will keep time as good as a $20 Timex.

[@robertsullivan4773]

Then why are you even here troll.

[@goranstanisavljevic5634]

@@robertsullivan4773 I had mechanical watch, Seamaster (20 years ago), than Just date Perpetual Oyster 15 years ago and never again. There a lot of copy, These brands are favorite for Rich nouveau.

[@goranstanisavljevic5634]

What is a YUGO?

[@levedia]

Omega is the best. ORIS AQUIS trashes all three watches in looks.

[@IrixGuy]

I went to an Oris AD in Turks & Caicos. The watches look great but I must confess that I didn't feel that the build quality was as good as Omega, Breitling or Rolex.

[@levedia]

@@IrixGuy the build quality is better than breitling. The movement is slightly inferior for a much better price. You're right though quality us inferior to omega and rolex in all aspects except looks but again way cheaper. Very good bang for your buck.

[@robertsullivan4773]

Very much a matter of opinion pal😊

[@psmith2632]

@@levedia nope oris is not better build quality than breitling 😂😂😂, case, bezel,bracelet, clasp, movement is miles ahead on a breitling oris is a budget watch brand.

[@psmith2632]

@@levedia oris Is inferior to all these watches and in build quality and looks not to mention the issues with their selita movement's.