Best Omega EVER vs. Rolex!

[@duval3d]

Fun fact ; Omega uses Rhodium for the dial hands and the hour markers while Rolex uses white gold. Rhodium is twice the value of platinum, and platinum is roughly 40% more valuable than white gold. So it seems Omega uses better precious metals for the dial hardware. Another fun fact, the omega crystal is domed, while the Rolex is flat. Omega has two layers of anti-reflective coating (inside and out) while the rolex has coating only on the inside. Omega has open caseback to show the movement tech while, rolex has a closed back. Role's bezel is SIGNIFICANTLY easier to operate than the Omega, it also sounds much better than Omega's. It is said that the Oystersteel used on the rolex casing and bracelet is a better blend than the proprietary used on the Omega. Overall this was a fair video. Omega has 35 jewles in the movement (plus the co-axial escaptement) while Rolex has 31 jewels. This means there is slightly less friction happening in the omega, and a much longer interval for servicing. The summary is that Rolex has the prestige/hype/brand recognition and value retention, while Omega has the better technology/specs and value for money. Im personally an Omega kinda guy, but i see also many strong reasons for the Rolex as well. Whichever one you get, you'll be pleased.

[@jasper7535]

One uses 904l steel and another uses 316l

[@greensnag6625]

Rolex uses AR coating just on the inside deliberately because on the outside it will deteriorate

[@simonthewatchguy6073]

AR coating on the outside isn't a good thing.

[@LMGLUDA]

Is it full rhodium or just rhodium plated? Because that's quite different, lots of things are rhodium plated.

[@wonderwatch2239]

904l has more nickel, so good luck with your incoming allergies 🙌

[@Texas_G_Longhorns]

I personally own a Omega SeaMaster and a Submariner. I wear my Omega 90% of the time due to it being more comfortable and the fact that even though I have owned the watch for only 7 months I still cant stop staring at it. I just bought the green dial Omega for myself. Thinking about selling the Rolex.

[@MikoTheTomCat]

More comfortable? Are you insane? How can you compare the thick, heavy borderline sharp edges of the Omega bracelet with no taper to the silky smooth Oyster bracelet ? Not to mention the known issue with the Omega clasp getting jammed up! So don’t know WTF you’re on about here 🙄

[@danielkamui6559]

Same here ! Love green dials

[@SNK038]

The Omega box also contains a bonus travel case underneath the top cover if you lift it up!

[@albertd2224]

that's the speedmaster, not the seamaster

[@karatekick66]

@@albertd2224 no. both

[@lorghi]

@@albertd2224Both ( I have both so I can confirm)

[@Roosville1]

@@albertd2224 Nope, my Seamaster has it..

[@askforalawyer7181]

Holy crap I've had the watch for 6 months and I just discovered this because of you! :D ty!

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

Great video! I bought into the Rolex BS and bought a Submariner in 2007 as my MBA graduation gift to myself. After years of people asking me if it was real, noticing every try hard in the office had the exact same watch as me, and then finally coming to the reality that the Submariner really is not that attractive of a watch, and finally getting tired of losing time and being five minutes late by the end of the month; I finally sold it in 2021 and bought both the new Seamaster 300m (black) and the Planet Ocean (royal blue). These two Omega watches are hands down better products than the Submariner. Not only are they both incredibly accurate and I have never once lost time (8800 movement 300m, 8900 movement PO), they are just better looking and attractive watches that wear better on my wrist. The Rolex bracelet would occasionally pull hairs out of my arm and I felt like it was a now-and-then torture device. I put an Artem Hydroflex strap on my black 300m and it just makes that watch pop. I typically rotate them to where I wear one for a month, throw it in the safe, and then wear the other the next month. Nobody has ever asked me are they fake, and I have had many comments on my two Omega's especially the beautiful blue planet Ocean. Lastly, and probably most importantly is the maintenance on these watches. Rolex charges $1,200 to maintenance their watches while Omega is around $600-$800. That's a steep difference IMHO and people don't think about the long-term costs of the brand. Trust me, when I got the bill from the first time I serviced my Submariner I actually put the watch in the safe for months because I did not want to pay that cost. I of course finally did but was absolutely shocked. Bottom line Omega makes a better product for half the price.

[@RighteousBrother]

Welcome to the fold! We've been expecting you!

[@SPritch724]

Seamaster PO wearer 👍: As a US Navy Submariner, the Rolex Sub saturates the community however the Seamaster is a unique find, adding an element of sophistication not otherwise found. Hard to top Rolex, but Omega is more affordable with more style options. Omega’s for me! 👏🏼🙌🏼🎉🎊 Great vid, excellent review, Jenni! 👏🏼🙌🏼👍

[@SPritch724]

@@IDKline LOL. Or fancy sport cars! 😂🤣 Usually coners, E6 and above. 😳😎☺️

[@authorjohnwquinn]

This retired Senior Chief will stick with his GShock.

[@seanthomxx2694]

Interesting. I always saw the Seamaster as a JO watch in the surface community. Nonetheless, that watch will treat you well

[@proseforpoets]

Bigger wrist. Smaller wrist. Choose wisely.

[@stevesaka8191]

Excellent side by side comparison and having owned and worn both of these watches for years imo this is arguably one of the fairest product vs product reviews I have ever seen. And one I agree with wholeheartedly. The intangibles are where things get fuzzy... how does a watch and a brand make you feel are highly personal. As is the "wart" on the Omega vs. the "cyclops" on the Sub. Also the price and the purchasing experience is vastly different, I prefer the Omega one, but I do understand why some people might prefer the perceived exclusivity of the Rolex. Functionally both watches are exceptional and owning either is a pleasure. Owning both is even better. Fwiw, I own neither of these any longer. I swapped my Sub for a Sea Dweller which fits my large frame better and I just recently sold my 300M in preparation for securing the Omega's 300M NTTD Titanium variant - why? Over years of wearing I found that the two variations from each company respectively better suit me. Exceptional video Jenni - I appreciate your content.

[@scottfrench6128]

I have an Omega Seamaster 300m Blue and a Rolex Submariner Date 41. I love them both. Each has pluses and minuses.

[@seaweed719]

Regarding value retention, if you want to buy a Rolex sub from an AD, most likely you’ll have to purchase some other craps first, which end you up losing money. If you are purchasing from the grey market, you will have to pay a premium for it, and that ends up losing value too.

[@NeoWahNah]

You are indeed well informed. I'm very pleased to see that not everyone is following the hype.

[@ekimandersom4478]

Not anymore

[@verynormalman]

Mr Seaweed. You don't need to necessarily buy the other crap. You can bribe the manager with cash (all currencies considered), or could offer sports tickets or access to Taylor Swifts backdoor entrance.

[@BAF605]

if Jenni had a Casio Duro in for review she'd have to get Rolex in the video title somehow. 😂😂

[@aexetan2769]

"How a $49 Casio Duro Compares to a $9,000 Rolex Submariner: Surprising Revelations!"

[@btmontres1423]

It's always nice to revisit the ongoing rivalry between Seamaster and Submariner. Appreciate this style of review; chill, factual, and with many on wrist shots. IMHO, you're a pro and among the best reviewers.

[@johnmarini5822]

My year old Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 just came back from the RSC. It was losing about 16 seconds per day. There is much discussion out there about timing issues with the 3235 movement. The day I got it back I sold it back to the original seller and bought a SM300 and a Speedmaster without taking a single penny out of my pocket.

[@sweatydjack4397]

you couldn't of done that the other way around. Rolex just holds its value.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Hype led Rolex to hold value better but it seems that the new Rolex Chronergy calibres can’t keep time correctly for long periods because of these amplitude problems…

[@theraven6836]

Bought my Seamaster (with the blue dial) in 2000 for $1,250, or around $2,300 in today’s dollars. It’s the only luxury watch I own anymore even though my Apple Watch has replaced it as my daily watch. Still, in its time I wore this watch with tuxedos, to court, to the gym and in the ocean. Great watch.

[@spittinvenom9843]

The electric ⚡️ blue dual, I have one as well, it’s a daily beater to swanky dinner watch, love it on vacation.

[@timraster]

One more point for Omega on the Movement category... the coaxial movement requires less frequent maintenance, like half as often.

[@Anonymouslyme1]

The Rolex is every 10 years are you saying once every 20 years then?

[@cecaju9516]

What is Omega’s recommended service and interval and what is the cost to service?

[@cousineddie3302]

Rolex easy! Omega to busy and that wart is shite.

[@gripeace]

One big disadvantage of the co-axial movement: it’s way too bulky than others. Realistically, two or three more years of service interval is a trivial benefit compared to the discomfort from 2mm thicker case for most users.

[@phantom1076]

​@@gripeace it's not 2mm thicker lol. It's like 1mm, and the glass case back already added like half a mm to that

[@Mark-lj1dj]

13:05 i pretty agree with your assessment except i would have given finishing to Omega too. The laser etched wave pattern and sapphire case back just take it to another level. Plus the unmagnified date at 6 just looks so much better for me

[@shinyhappyshibas1385]

Agreed.

[@krynius4197]

Bought Omega few day's ago, it feels awesome, looks amazing, can't tak eyes off😅

[@earniebowman]

if you want a watch buy an Omega, if you want a brand buy a Rolex

[@BobbyDazzler888]

An ego buys rolex, a brain buys omega

[@gladlawson61]

​@@BobbyDazzler888ego is ego regardless of price range. A brain doesnt buy stupid things.

[@greensnag6625]

If you want a box buy Omega, if you want a watch buy Rolex! 😅

[@PorscheCayenneS]

KZbin commentators do not like Rolex, which is not surprising due to the supply situation. To my experience, only a few of these people are die-hard Omega fans, while the majority of them are on a list for a Rolex but simply got frustrated while waiting (which I can totally understand - I‘ve been there too!).

[@tritone11]

So . True .

[@Zeitlost]

When i bought my SMP300 2 years ago i compared it against the Speedmaster. If you want a Rolex a Omega is no replacement imo! BTW the SMP300 is an outstanding watch with a impressive presence on the wrist. I personally own it as my only expensive watch next to my G-Shock, PRX and Seiko 5. The most important thing before buying a SMP300 is to see the dial colors in person and comparing the rubber against the bracelet. Don‘t be afraid to ask. Omega is always very polite to their customers!

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Omega is always grand to their customers. We cannot say the same from Rolex really…

[@alexsystems2001]

I brought in my submariner to have the pearl pip replaced a couple weeks ago. My wrist felt naked without it, so I bought a seamaster to fill the void while my sub is in for service. I have to say, two weeks on the wrist with the seamaster, it’s really an excellent watch!

[@patthonsirilim5739]

rich bastard.

[@dcm703]

I bought my white dial 300m last year after being jerked around by multiple Rolex ADs over the last few years. Walked across the hotel lobby from the Rolex AD into the Omega boutique and have never looked back.

[@thetruebatman4632]

Seamaster, hands down. The Sub is timeless and legendary, but having a $10k dinger on your wrist all the time is nerve racking. A $6k dinger isn’t much better but the character and design of that bezel and dial, hands and bracelet, there’s just nothing like it.

[@William-0415]

I think she could do the videos without the background music, and it wouldn't take anything away...far from it.

[@jupiterjames4201]

100%

[@MadaLLedo]

Agreed!

[@hanumarn7882]

Her voice is music so no need for additional music 🥰

[@hayteren]

Nah. Music is better

[@ultimatebastiaan]

What is it with these boomers and their aversion for background music in youtube videos?

[@jacobelx5841]

I wouldnt have cared if those two watches swapped their logo. I just love the timeless mid century vintage look which the Rolex Sub happened to have. And no one can beat Omega’s very own Speedy in that department.

[@bradt8218]

The box on the omega has an inbuilt watch box. Should have shown that. It’s brilliant.

[@chalmers_duvet]

I wish Omega made this watch at 40mm. Also, it may be worth looking at comparison's that are weighted to reflect the importance of certain aspects. Like I would give more value to design, finish, iconic-ness, accuracy/movement, resale-and less value to availability, box, and power reserve, etc. I like both watches and have owned each, but some aspects of each watch are more relevant than others.

[@rickhammel9541]

42 is perfect!

[@dixieflatline1189]

I am lucky to own watches from both brands. Seamaster on a leather strap is my urban diver. The sub is now just a meme - but the oyster bracelet is probably the best of any brand. Main issue with Rolex is they are increasingly a target for violent street attacks in capital cities.

[@MrMagoo-oe3he]

Omega such a better movement - Long time Rolex owner of over 5 watches and my favorite, BUT for the value, quality and decent availability the better bang for your dollars is Omega.. just my two cents worth... Cheers :-)

[@chelious1973]

Jenni, I am impressed with the quality of this review. Unbiased and very in depth. Good job!

[@MikoTheTomCat]

Except she missed the most important factor. The wearability and comfort comparison. You cannot compare the both of them when it comes to comfort, wearability and design. The Rolex is leagues ahead of the Omega. I’ve owned both and the Submariner Date is much light, thinner and bracelet just drapes around your wrist unlike the thick, chunky, heavy and borderline sharp Omega bracelet with no taper.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

The Rolex is a magnet for thugs, thieves and criminals so I’d rather steer clear unless I was looking to get into fights with these low lifes… This must also be considered.

[@GingyNinjyy]

Nobody: Jenni Elle: Wolex

[@WrightsW5]

The Rolex company have got a youtube channel, they pronounce Rolex as "rolex", as in the English word from London, England.

[@koustavpoddar]

This specific black SMP300 is my favourite! Such a stunner!

[@kofiofosu9051]

If both watches were priced the same, I’d give Rolex the edge. I bought a grey market 42.5 mm planet ocean for 4 K less than I paid for a submariner at retail. Given the 300 M’s similar specs at a much better price, it is the winner in my mind.

[@AlexM3478]

You know. I stopped by at a Rolex shop here in Manhattan last week and they had a few Rolexes available for immediate purchase.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Wow ! Sure flippers had not raided that one yet…

[@iaing2030]

I have both these watches and I prefer wearing the Omega over my Sub, it just appeals to my tastes more. The movement and the sapphire case back just make the Omega a cooler looking watch. Rolex are brilliant watches, but I just feel they are getting a bit boring. I always seem to be glancing at the Omega as it just looks so nice, but when I wear the Sub I only look at it if I need to know the time.

[@sankss1684]

At Omega you get good customer service and they have watches not like Rolex AD" that already sold their watches to grey market dealers for more money.

[@hamilbarka2838]

Wonderful! Very fair "cross-review". And I totally agree, Seamaster wins. But I will always prefer the Sub! 😂

[@lemnisgate8809]

Rolex simply offers a mystique that Omega could never surpass built through decades of phenomenal product placements and nods from royalty celebrities and entertainers etc. Omega could literally make the best most complicated wrist watch at a reasonable price and it would still just be an Omega and Rolex could produce the most basic watch at double the price and people will still choose it because it’s a Rolex, that type of influence didn’t come cheap I can’t fault Rolex for its brilliant marketing after all I chose Rolex.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I choose Omega for the very reasons you listed; it’s not hyped. I prefer discrete under the radar simple class.

[@TheBigWrist]

I was looking forward to your take on the new Omegas. (I choose the Seamaster)

[@jons3808]

Great review! Having owned both brands over the years, personally I prefer Omega as a brand. I also feel certain that Omega has had a more significant and greater impact on the history of high horology. Of course style is very subjective, and the Submariner is truly hard to beat from a design perspective. Rolex were smart to stay true to the original 50s design all these years. The original 50s Seamaster is on par with the Submariner but in my opinion it lost its way in the 70s & 80s. I feel the Seamaster is getting closer aesthetically to being on par with the Submariner. But the non-tapered 80’s style bracelet kills me every time I see it.

[@wampawu]

High horology😮

[@explorerjlc1743]

Best Omega is the Speedy. There are 2 icons of the tool watch world... the Sub and the Speedy. That is all.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Omega was a regular competitor at observatory timekeeping competition hence they have a checkered history in high horology. I do not know if Rolex participated although they may have given they won some medals too… Which brand participated more, outperformed the other, etc… no idea 😉

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Aren’t both of these part of the permanent design exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC ?

[@kkf4]

I love Omega, probably my favorite brand out there. But the Sub aesthetic/design is hard to beat.

[@ramr7051]

Everyone has ripped it off already. Kinda exhausting to see at this point

[@martinsmith3550]

Omega, is a reliable watch. But it does not project "successful" image...no ...Omega projects dull image, it shows regrets, sorrow.

[@harris-]

@@martinsmith3550 lols...just like you..regrets and sorrow from your lack of funds

[@Mint-cb2vc]

Dude who hurt you 😂

[@dxonoxd]

lol what makes you think omega is regret and sorrow? SURE if you want a rolex then buys omega of course you will regret it, same with every other case out there.

[@garyjordan4735]

I agree, Omega over Rolex. However, i have to disagree on that particular Omega being the best ever. For me its the 2254.50. Great looking watch.

[@MasterChief37]

If you take the bracelets off each watch Omega polishes both sides of the lugs and between them, Rolex doesn’t. The case back of the Omega is also better finished than the Submariner. You should do some KZbin searches about how badly finished some Rolex’s are at the moment, they’re everywhere.

[@WestCoastAce27]

Thx as always. Interesting method of comparison. In tech when we look at buying an application and selecting the winner from competing vendors, we put a ‘weight’ factor on the categories - box would probably be 5% compared to 20 or 25% for finish and movement.

[@Calvin1911]

Omega really packs a punch for it's cost. Honestly a great piece of machinery. The only gripe I have on the Seamaster is the bezel is a tad bit tough to rotate if your fingers are dry or wet.

[@Ericdagreat]

You are paying Omega thousands for the same movement Swatch puts in a million other watches, at a much lower price… not to mention even homage and micro brands! They claim to have Co-Axial, on where they take a high beat ETA, and turned it into a pig so that it beats slower for longer service intervals! 😂

[@acamposjr06]

“…fingers are dry or wet.” There’s a third option?

[@Calvin1911]

@@acamposjr06 Yea when it's slightly moist, it is the best grip.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Which other brands have the same Omega co-axial calibres ? Please list these. There are none.

[@roblogan6703]

My experience with Omega and availability has been excellent. When I wanted to get a new Deep Black, the local boutique did not have any in stock. So what did they do? They hunted one down and had it delivered within 5 business days.

[@amaisterrena]

Even when I prefer Rolex as a brand, in the battle of the subs I have to admit that Omega wins this one. Only thing... Go with the rubber strap! Despite the great quality of Omega watches they still can't make a steel strap as good as Rolex.

[@xPhilz0r]

I recently had to decide between these two for myself, I ended up going with the Omega as I think its a much more interesting watch. The details on the dial, the movement, the bracelet looks cool (IMO), even the helium escape valve is pretty unique. I don't regret my choice for a second. I personally think the Sub overall is a bit bland... However, I now want a Rolex OP which is arguably the blandest watch they make...

[@aulzhoefer]

Plus you can’t buy the Submariner. I bought the Omega as a revenge purchase, I would have bought it anyway but really wanted the submariner right then..

[@rickjames1405]

Rolex, so much hype! Omega, quiet professionals. The Aqua Terra is the ultimate GADA watch.

[@tjm5887]

You missed the case within the case for the omega. It has a smaller travel box built in

[@nicmafia]

i like rolex, but every time i see someone wearing one i ask "is it a real one?" i just assume off the bat it was purchased on holiday in turkey. this is why i bought the seamaster. if i was going to wear a fake watch i wouldnt wear an omega so in my mind it just gave it a greater level of authenticity

[@josiahschaffer9652]

Sound logic, but a fake watch, you'e only fooling yourself. Also guessing you're from Europe. In the US, Turkey and China are long way for fakes. I love Rolex and know my watches are real / could afford them. The only thing that matters is what I think.

[@verynormalman]

Jenni. Nice video. It's great to see you trying to be fair, but we all know you love Rolex. Perhaps you should have compared the Planet Ocean 38.5mm against the R? I would make different calls on your score system, and with the Rolex you do have the risk of theft and physical injury, as well as some Rolex people aren't the nicest. They really enjoy waving about, in your face, thinking you're going green with envy. I just sit quietly and enjoy either my OMG PO or my Pelagos. Please remember, your watch choice should never make anyone else feel less, for you wearing it?

[@andrewwheeler8591]

I've got the Seamaster in blue and also a Pelagos in black for less than a Sub would cost. I don't have a ego to feed so I win and I'm not suffering the Rolex BS. Cheers

[@JB-fk7ed]

I own both. There is nothing about the Rolex that warrants the additional price aside from the name. The Seamaster quality, materials, fit and finish, movement - all on par with the Rolex for much less. Also more options for straps, bracelets, color ways, etc. Also the lug-lug of the Seamaster is 50mm. It’s definitely not 48.5. This is the first video I’ve ever seen it listed below 49mm.

[@mauriziolionetti5642]

Nice video and fair comparison, well done. But honestly I am personally struggling to compare the two. Beside functionalities that I would say are similar, one is undoubtedly much more beautiful than the other, in all means. When you put it together on the screen it gets so so obvious… I don’t say which one because the reader knows already

[@BeckVMH]

Yep.

[@dxonoxd]

if you want to wear it everyday, wear the one that technically better because it is more of a tool watch, if you want brand and recognition, my opinion is to go for the other one! both is a very good watch

[@claudionava8154]

Hi Jenni, one point that usually nobody compare is the dial color and accessory range between SeaM and SubM. You can call it “Original Equipment Range” or “customization”. Omega offer many dial colors, and Rolex just black. Omega offer many different original solutions between metal bracelet, rubber strap, or Nato, or Leather. Directly from Omega Original catalogue. And Rolex? Metal bracelet or…nothing else. In this way Omega can satisfy all the customer taste and needs (different occasion, different outfit,…) with a watch that remain “Omega original” in every part . 1 Point for Omega 😂

[@vamosdaniel22]

Wanted to buy a ladies datejust at an AD yesterday. 3 salesman, 2 watches for sale😂 Ended up buying a cartier ballon bleu 33 at the shop next to it

[@kaina732]

I have a Rolex Sub Date and a Batgirl, but I am drawn to the new Seamaster Diver 300M. I started my watch journey buying the Bond Seamaster Blue dial/bezel made famous by Brosnan. I still have that after replacing the bezel once. I love that watch, but it is a quartz. I am supposedly on the wait list for a Rolex Daytona, but I don't think I will ever get that call. This newer Seamaster Diver 300M is calling my name to finish out my collection. Great video!

[@h0llyw00dhoward7]

Omega without a question. I’d get a Rolex just to have in my collection.

[@1982kuba01]

Great review. Own both of them and both are great watches. If and when omega improves the bracelet and bezel they will be clear winner

[@davidhindle594chemicalman]

Jenni you didn’t mention that underneath the watch cushion, you will find what is in fact a travel box for your watch.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

The Omega is gorgeous and no games needed for purchase.

[@googleaccount718]

Am sure both watches are very high quality.... but the Submariner is way coooler

[@KMV007]

Quite a fair comparison, but I would add that the Submariner is the most iconic watch design ever made no a joy to wear, with almost perfect proportions and bracelet design. On the other hand the Seamaster is slightly too big, with a pointless ugly helium escape valve and a bracelet that doesn’t taper.

[@MikoTheTomCat]

Correct.. the Seamaster bracelet is borderline sharp with a known clasp issue. After owning both the Rolex is leagues ahead in comfort, wearability, versatility and prestige.

[@TWN321]

The fact that this is such a hotly contested comparison proves beyond a doubt that there is zero objective proof that Omega or Rolex is better than the other as an overall timepiece. Know what you want in a watch. Buy it. Enjoy it.

[@Mega-zi7ys]

This is the correct comparison Apples to apples. Rolex and Omega Tudor and longines Good job Jennie 🎉

[@martroger5063]

Overall, very good review, however, you did not say that the omega also has a glide lock clasp. Keep the reviews come in, they are good

[@TurnRiver]

Not all bracelets need taper. Omegas in particular because of the lyre lug design doesnt need much taper if any at all.

[@Docmeff1]

I agree with all her points. I own 4 rolexes and 2 omegas. Quite love all six watches for different reasons. Currently wearing the Omega seamaster 300M seaweed

[@bongkem2723]

The details, the movement, the availability is all on Omega side, no need to be on any waitlist, you have the money, you go in you go out with the watch, let client be great again (we are not AD's slave) ;)

[@fire_watch7735]

C’mon Jenni, I’m an Omega fanboy and owned a dozen Seamaster but I’m going to call you out. Watches are about design coherence and being iconic and in both of those categories, Rolex has Omega beat hands down and that’s why it’s infinitely more desirable.

[@alexpiptom]

Stating your opinions as facts is the best way to lose an argument.

[@verynormalman]

Very sorry to say Mr Fire_Watch, but your comment doesn't make any sense! Could you re-draft it, to be more coherent?

[@joeschlicht]

If Omega could drop the case diameter and thickness, and have better looking bracelet that also tapers, that would be my choice. Currently too big for my wrist. I've tried it on, it's huge. Another thing... I'm generally not a fan of textured dials, but that wave pattern dial really adds to the character of the watch. I like it.

[@solidsn2011]

I agree! I like the sea master so much but I tried it on today and it sits so big on my wrist! I also don’t love the bracelet. It’s so important to try watches on before you buy.

[@Matys1975]

Omega has a mesh bracelet that I think is a must have for the Seamaster. Bracelet can be bought from Omega for $760 USD. The watch and mesh bracelet were made for each other. In fact, some of the 007 editions of the Seamaster use that bracelet.

[@solidsn2011]

@@Matys1975 yeah I love the bond version that comes with the mesh bracelet. However it still fits big on my wrist unfortunately.

[@TheLadiesman180]

​@@Matys1975I currently have it on rubber not a fan of the original metal bracelet. The mesh looks nice, but 2 things that turn me off, is the gap between the lugs where the bracelet connects to the watch and the pretty significant bulge that forms at the clasp

[@henkdeklapsteen6787]

Go for a speedmaster

[@richardtwyning]

Rolex, a company resting on its aging name and technology. I got the same box for my Seamaster Chronograph. You feel valued as a customer

[@PocketUau]

Submariner: 26 polished sections, 9 brushed sections. Seamaster: 63 polished sections, 16 brushed sections. Of course people give the edge to Rolex for finishing, there's so much less needing finishing to begin with and it's just linear brushing and flat polishing. Best in class, sure, but that's too easy a win.

[@kurtmarion2799]

Seamaster wears chunky. Bracelet lacks taper, the clasp is huge, and the height is tall. Wearability is a huge factor and should be given more weight than say, a nice box. Submariner does everything just right.

[@auricgoldfinger8249]

I have both, personally i much prefer the Rolex. The seamaster is a little more bulky and less refined than the rolex. Even thinking of selling the seamaster

[@PBlaik]

Great video as always, I wish I could pronounce watch names like you - they sound fancier when you say them 🤪

[@sjsk313]

The best ever Omega is the Aqua Terra without question.

[@pierr97430]

A small but important detail: the Omega box contains a travel case for the watch, located below the leather base. Until now, I've never seen a presentation mentioning this.

[@kaijuoncrack6198]

I own a seamaster , and it does not come with one. But my speedmaster did. I think that travel case is not include for the SMP line

[@pierr97430]

@@kaijuoncrack6198 I got one with my smp and aquaterra, same box

[@gregschulte2953]

love both, but if I could only have one - it would be the Rolex all day long.

[@PabloTBrave]

Value retention shoudlnt be a category when tou buy a TV, a new phone , necklace , car or anything else value retention is never considered . Its only included so rolex doesnt lose too badly . For the price of the Rolex could by th3 omega and w killer dress watch and have true versitility for all occasions.

[@dennissourvanos737]

It should, however a box?

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Correct! That's why you see too many get all worked up when someone doesn't like rolex Bec many bought into the so called "investment" angle peddled by slick salesmen. Now , they get night sweats thinking about resale values 😅. Bec most likely many have over stretched themselves. Watches have and always should be treated as an expense, written off even before you buy them. Just like cars...heck a Rolex costs just like a regular car or less...do you see ppl losing sleep over their resale values? I agree completely with what you said 🎉 To be clear I have both brands. Bought them not Bec of resale values That's why I am happy to look at zenith, jlc , ALS etc bec if you only care about resale you will miss out on a lot of great watches.

[@uclapu]

Have both love both. Smp blue ss/sedna on strap is more comfy, sporty, and bold. Rolex bluesy is cleaner, gets noticed way more, and is as much jewelry as it is a watch. Was definitely able to get the smp first😂

[@nathandallas4878]

So the half price watch won out and still has better finishing and a better movement

[@Cull_Obsidian]

Good video, but an important point: the timing diversion for the rolex movement is less than the omega. Doesn’t matter if it loses time, -/+2 is 4 seconds and -/+6 is well, 6. That means the potential for accuracy is higher with rolex than omega and after a month would, on paper, be higher (though there are a lot of variables). I think you should have given it to rolex which changes the winner

[@suckerberg9762]

Different philosophy between the two. Rolex with -/+2 has the potential to lose a lot of seconds in one month if the watch, albeit very unlikely, always loses seconds. On the other hand, Omega pledges that their watches will never run late. While Rolex strives for the highest accuracy possible for their watch with the risk of being late, Omega chooses to be more practical in regulating their movement to not lose time, as most people prefer their watches to advance rather than run late.

[@omonteso]

I own both. The new Rolex mvmt is garbage at keeping time. I’ve lost minutes per month and had it regulated on warranty twice. This is par for the new 3235 mvmt and is in need in modifications. It’s not just the sub, but ALL the 3235 mvmt lines (DJ41, SD 43…). Omega still keeping time almost as good as the Grand Seiko

[@rl7487]

Rolex has not introduced anything innovative as of lately. Sure the sun is now 41 mm and the power reserve increased, however omega is very antimagnetic many times more than a Rolex Milgauss and it’s iridium plated. Rolex has been riding on the wave of their name for too long. They are doing dishonest practices of cutting back production and now they are selling used Rolex at the authorized dealers.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

That’s theory whilst the Chronergy Rolex calibres seem to have some significant amplitude issues. You may research this one within the Rolexforums.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

See one of the messages below regarding the Rolex Chronergy calibre issues… These issues have yet to be resolved to this day.

[@seabasster]

I got my seamaster couple days ago - really loving it.

[@MegaBlackley]

I have the SMP300 and I love it. I like the Sub, but not enough to pay 10k for it lol, for that you could get an SMP 300 and have the better part of an Aqua Terra paid for to go with it. Easy decision.

[@HydrogenAlpha]

The design of the Seamaster is phenomenal. It's just a really beautiful watch. In my humble opinion, the place Omega loses a tonne of sales is in its size - 42mm is just too big for a huge number of people. And now that watches are finally getting smaller again, that problem is just getting worse and worse for Omega. Scale it down, improve the clasp and take my money. Simple.

[@mytuberforyou]

come on now, the Deepsea is 44mm and over 17mm thick and people are buying those left and right at 14-19K

[@rickhammel9541]

42mm is perfect for most men with 7 inch plus wrists, anything smaller looks like a women's watch

[@mytuberforyou]

@@rickhammel9541 everybody focuses on wrist circumference e.g. 7", nobody focuses on wrist WIDTH, you might only have a 6.5" wrist but 70mm width because your wrist might be flatter than round, this allows you to wear considerably larger watches. My point is I think we are all using the wrong metric for wrist dimension. Circumference is important for straps, width is more relevant fo lug-to-lug.

[@rickhammel9541]

@@mytuberforyou yes, I think I fall into the camp of a wider, flatter wrist. 40mm is about as small as I can go, I think the proper fit for everyone is to try and get the lugs to taper with the wrist, whatever size that may be. It just looks odd to me to see the lugs fall on the wrist and there's still an inch to the edge of it.

[@HydrogenAlpha]

@@rickhammel9541 The trouble is that most men don’t have a wrist size of 7”. Average male wrist circumference is 6.79”. And roughly half of all men are smaller than that. Rolex sizes are better suited to the majority of men. 40mm suits nearly everyone in a dive watch, so long as the lugs are well proportioned. I have an older 41.5mm SMP from 2015 and it hardly gets any wrist time anymore on my 6.75” wrist - there are far better fitting options available, not least from Rolex.

[@steveb4012]

Vesper Lynd, Rolex? James Bond, Omega, Vesper, Beautiful...Nuff Said...

[@verynormalman]

BUT Eva Green just cannot act? She does a bit of product endorsement on the train, and seems mightily impressed by the Omega. But I cannot watch it because it's just so cringemaking.

[@Daud79]

At least when you enter Omega salon you don’t come out empty hand 🤣

[@raduflorin6154]

When i've seen the title Best Omega ever , i thought it was going to be the DeVille Tourbillon, but that wouldn't have been a fair comparison, because Rolex has nothing to offer of that calibre, and probably never will 😅

[@sk190]

I’ve always thought the planet ocean is a better contender to go up against the sub. The SM300 feels more like a Yaight master contender - ie. It’s the sister version of the daddy watch (planet ocean).

[@larryp.450]

I am in agreement with you and stated as much further up.

[@fungus70]

I reckon no matter how much better Omega is, it's still very difficult to top Rolex in terms of desirability and prestige. Sad but true.

[@Raven77844]

It's called marketing.

[@adrianhargreaves2854]

@@Raven77844it’s called being king

[@Raven77844]

@@adrianhargreaves2854 lol. King at what? Marketing. Sure

[@misterbianco6202]

@@Raven77844 King at bringing the wrist watch in general and tool watches in particular, waterproofnees, automatic movements and truely timeless designs that are copied all over the world to the mass market. Rolex is king for a reason!

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Hype, yes, Rolex is very highly hyped. The most hyped watch brand in the world.

[@vickyallen4566]

Jenni. love your channel. The JLC Master SECTOR DIAL is the prettiest and classiest watch under $15,000 you can buy, IMO. It's my next watch if I can find one. Are these limited run?

[@structurescience]

I'm a hopeless Rolex fan-boy and thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@gregabc5702]

If you stick to the actual watch and swapped out the lay up of “availability” she gives to Omega and put in “bracelet” for a category, the Sub smashes it. I have both, the Sub is far superior…

[@MichaelHaas-sx1er]

I have both and would disagree. The omega never leaves my wrist

[@1SaG]

I know for all intents and purposes, the Omega is the better offering. Sadly though ... it never did it for me. It's too large, I don't like the overall shape and some of its details. The bracelet looks pretty awkward and too "busy". Same goes for the hands which I also never liked. I'm also not too fond of its see-through caseback. I know why they put it there, but I don't think it has a place on a dive-watch. However: Seeing what Omega give you for a much more reasonable price, it really puts the price of the Rolex to shame. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if I had the funds laying around and, more importantly, if I could just walk into an AD and simply put those funds on the table. But I'd be the first to acknowledge that the Rolex is ludicrously overpriced these days.

[@IV9000]

The Seamaster at €6k; the part she did not say: Rolex €10k - BUT YOU CANT GET IT FROM AD, so you have to pay €16k on grey market and you better hope it’s not a fake. Rolex is such a broken sales system.

[@FazerWiz]

Would like to see a comparison between the Sub no-date and the post 2021 Seamaster 300 Heritage. The Heritage now has the (fabulous) 8912 movement in it, it's slimmer than the previous model and has a more elegant tapered bracelet with brushed centre links. It's still just under 1mm thicker then the Sub, but it does have a display back and a domed crystal which accounts for that. Value retention aside, I think it's a nicer watch in every respect. Rolex are to launch two new factories in 2025 to greatly increase production, will be interesting to see what happens to values when you can walk into any dealer and buy one.

[@stevecotterill7981]

Rolex Sub is an icon… no contest. 👍🇬🇧

[@mytuberforyou]

So is the Seamaster. You are paying less of a brand premium with the Omega so in my book that represents a better value out of the box. Rolex fanbois will say "investmet", but a Panda Daytona you bought last year is now worth 32 percent less, so that's debatable as well. Certainly if you want to impress people that don't know anything about watches, Rolex is the way to go.

[@-Filip-]

Very shallow point of view (no offense).

[@N7Sound]

True, but is also boring and predictable.

[@mytuberforyou]

@@-Filip- OK, so add to that the METAS certified movement and higher shock resistance, longer service interval, better antimagnetics, thinner height dimension and better parts availability, despite half the real-world cost and I think there's little argument which is actually the better constructed watch vs a 3130 or even 3230. Precision of finishing and indices is slightly better on the sub, but you'd need a loupe to see it, outweighed by the exhibition case on the Seamaster. That said, aesthetically the wave dial doesn't do anything for me, but that's not really germane to the discussion.

[@dennissourvanos737]

@@mytuberforyou And if you want to impress nobody and lose value, buy a Omega! So a Daytona panda is still going for way over retail.

[@jonhutto580]

I like the vertical nature of the Omega with the date at 6. Looks clean. Rolex with the eye and other writing on the dial feels cluttered.

[@GNSmiley]

To me Rolex is the Bose of the watch world….prestigious to the masses beyond what is deserved.

[@CaptainAhab-im3kd]

Well, of course the solution to this question is to buy both! I did that many years ago, but in the case of the Omega I opted for the chronograph model to lock in a fact that now the two watches are absolutely different. The Rolex is best when you want to go out and hobnob with the people who have some money, wheras the Omega is for when you want to hang with a lower class folks (even though arguably the Omega is a better watch) In each case, unbeknownst to the crowd, you can be heard slamming the other watch, and with a twinkle in your eye if one of your close friends overhears you!

[@scottlucidi6476]

As a guy that owns each of these, let me tell you that you want to own each of these! I wear my SMP as the daily watch, and put on the Sub for special occasions.