OMEGA.......It's Complicated

[@elizabeth_grant]

Hi everyone 👋 I know this video isn’t up to my usual standards🫤 This is the first video I’ve made since my surgery and I’m still recovering. I’m feeling better but it’s hard for me to sit up for long periods, so editing and filming this wasn’t easy. Production will be back to normal in a few weeks when I’m fully recovered. Thank you for understanding, Elle

[@eddieg849]

Sorry but I didn't see anything wrong with this video ,it was brilliant !!...and you look beautiful as usual.😍

[@galaxian754]

Nonsense. It's an excellent video, real content covering real issue. You're just the best.

[@mikea.4914]

All good. I enjoy the mix of reviews and quick little videos like this one. Hope you heal up fast!

[@IAmTheMegaMan]

The video was excellent like your other work.

[@anthonystevens8683]

Great content as usual Elizabeth, I wish you the best for a comfortable and speedy recovery but take all the time that you need. We'll still be around.

[@67NewEngland]

- If Omega would start reissuing some of their 1960-70’s pre-quartz watches they’d see a huge sales boom. They had amazing brushed steel classic every day designs that they seem to have forgotten.

[@Jbone6056]

Thanks!

[@elizabeth_grant]

Wow 😁 thank you so much!

[@Another_User_Name_]

I owned 1 Omega (Planet Ocean). It was a bit bulky but really nice looking. I had trouble with it and sold it for $4k. I used that to buy Breitling Superocean Heritage II with it. The Breitling is still my favorite of all my watches but I'm really wanting to try Omega again. I want the green Seeamaster 300, but it's a bit out of my range at this time.

[@andywilliams4887]

Great insight as always Elizabeth - some interesting points. Hope you are taking it easy and recovering well.

[@elizabeth_grant]

I am! thank you

[@darcyhodge535]

I really like the constellation globemaster - the pie-pan dial is stunning to me.

[@rjblue42]

A balanced presentation, as always. Glad you're recovery is progressing well.

[@elizabeth_grant]

Thank you kindly!

[@Ray.J]

Your denim dial Rangemaster is wonderful. And not everybody is wearing one, so there's that. High end and casual don't always go together, but they make a good pair in that watch. Their ad copy is accurate, practical and elegant. And welcome back! Glad you seem to be doing well!

[@jonathansmith283]

how are you feeling EG ? be safe. enjoy this crazy hot summer ~ JDS/CT

[@derrickheidweiller9580]

People are never satisfied😑 Btw I enjoy watching your videos. Get well soon❤

[@fernandoespinosa8055]

Hi Elle, it's great to see your positive and fast recovery, and I'm glad to see you did'nt sell your Aquaterra denim. Greetings from MX

[@PaulImbeaux-n2u]

Really enjoy your videos very well done please keep doing them hope your recovering goes well.

[@johnburgess6572]

Blessings for a smooth recovery ! Don't rush it , it takes as long as it takes.

[@craigkovach8475]

Interesting takes, thanks E. I personally loooooove the pie pan, it's the butt ugly skeleton hands on the Seamaster 300 I can't appreciate. But their very big catalog just gives their customers lots of choices, can't see how that's a bad thing. (Keep feeling better!)

[@Nick-cs9dt]

What’s ugly about skeleton hands? I like them. They look more designed and interesting.

[@luvwatchesusa8333]

El, Nicely done. Thank you.

[@stevepapa]

so we're not going to talk about the sword in the background?

[@jamesblonde2271]

She was betrayed by her Boss and left for dead, needs to be ready at any moment in case tiny ninja schoolgirls might jumpout of a watchbox.......

[@erikig]

Chekov’s sword…😂

[@tonyzambrota9303]

I absolutely love your videos! Do you think you will be able to review higher end watches soon? Watches with complications. I would love to hear your opinions on them.

[@Kingfisher1215]

Nice video E and I hope all is well and healing as it should. I do like the shots you take outdoors and so I hope they return. I hope you are binge watching some Netflix or Hulu or whatever while you are mobility constrained, or maybe you are a book person. At any rate, onward and upward.

[@btmontres1423]

It really is about the relationships we have over time with our timepieces. Fall head over heels, sometimes finding the cost of the transaction to be too high for what u get out of it, and only sometimes finding a great fit and relationship. BTW, it’s good the AT costs more than Seamaster 300 instead of the other way around.

[@cosmodoc]

Great video, Liz. I love Omega and I just managed to get a Railmaster with the black dial brand new for $3100, amazing bargain!

[@bobdillon7254]

Glad you’re on the mend! I bought a new Planet Ocean late last year and love it. Like you mentioned, the accuracy of their movements is incredible. Mine is +.08 seconds, which is nuts for an automatic. And just some additional info on the HEV, they aren’t really there for divers, but we’re added for people who spend time at crazy depths in adjusted atmospheres (like lots of extra helium). The HEV prevents the crystal from popping off during the decompression ascent. Science!!

[@bradcrafton4929]

The Aqua Terra thing is simple, that 8900 movement took a lot of development costs that still need to be paid back with a higher sales price based on paying a premium for the time zone functionality.

[@lirrfan3879]

Agree 100% here.

[@SIZZO76]

I love Everything about OMEGA 🔥

[@alvinmick218]

I think you pretty much nailed it with your points/reasoning. Well done 🥃

[@charlieingrasci8353]

OMEGA IS THE BEST TIME KEEPER PERIOD

[@JasonMilner]

I agree with a lot of what you said... except for the "pie pan" dials. I see the Globemaster as the stand out line in the Constellation range, with a distinctive '50s vibe. I'd agree that it's not for everyone, but I'm glad Omega still makes them, & personally I find them much more my style than the "regular" Constellations, which are a little ostentatious for my taste.

[@fredericperrin3279]

I love your video and agree with almost everything you said, except that I personally love the escape valve on the Seamaster models. It serves no purpose, but it makes the watch special. As for too much choice, it's funny how consumers are complaining about too much choice. Same with pasta and olive oil in the supermarket.

[@elizabeth_grant]

Fair enough!

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Elizabeth, I own 5 Omegas and absolutely love them! I need to differ about the pie pan dial. I think it adds ambience and differentiates the dial from all of the flat dials every manufacture produces.

[@elizabeth_grant]

I know some people are gonna disagree with me about the pie pan dials😊 they’re just not my thing personally🤷‍♀️

[@Johnny641]

Just a quick point on the He valve as it may be of interest , it's nothing to do with depth. We start doing Saturation diving from 20-25m these days as it more cost effective.

[@elizabeth_grant]

Fair enough, I still think it looks bad though.

[@anthonystevens8683]

It's always good to hear your views Elizabeth. On this one I can completely understand the likes and could do betters. What we like or dislike about certain design options is also great as that is what makes the hobby amongst us nerds so much fun. We respect others views even if we do not agree with them. What I do like about Omega is that it gives us more options than many, this as you mention can also be a negative with too much choice. The Rolex configurator is a better way to narrow the options down. Great work and many thanks for sharing.

[@stevedoyle74]

It’s great to see you back!!

[@elizabeth_grant]

good to be back !

[@WATCHingJames]

Another great video. Thanks Elle

[@elizabeth_grant]

Thank you James ☺️

[@foochithsiang9329]

Totally agree with u 🙌🏻. That why I still appreciate their pre ceramic/2500 mov seamaster/planet ocean series 😬. Such a classic watches.

[@Texmotodad]

You've magnetized a couple of your watches? It's your magnetic personality - hey, someone had to say it...glad you are doing better!!!

[@chriscon8463]

I’ve never tried on an Aqua Terra, but from what I understand, there are no micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp bracelet! I’d be curious to see if I can get a good fit or not.

[@yleexot]

You can. You'll fiddle with it the first time. Maybe once more a season later to confirm or adjust and then never again. Very good bet. Or you can go with the best rubber strap and clasp in the business.

[@thewheelieguy]

It does have a couple half-sized links that give you the same adjustment step size as the micro-adjustable bracelets. Obviously not as nice as a 30 second adjustment on some

[@chulkcha]

Your spot on for thenlast point. Soooo many variance, can't keep up. Less is more!

[@elizabeth_grant]

Absolutely

[@tomoxfford]

An Omega was the first watch on the moon you know. Pretty sure I read that somewhere.

[@ikirikchi]

There are clear reasons why Aqua Terra costs more than Seamaster 300. First of all, the price difference is quite moderate especially taking into consideration that the AT movement is more complicated. It has two barrels that provide longer power reserve and most importantly more even distribution of torque throughout the unwinding. It also has independent hour hand that allows to easily adjust time when travelling (same hour hand quick adjustment people pay for in GMT movements). It’s more than enough to justify the tiny price difference.

[@stevecross1725]

Hi Elizabeth, Great videos, quick question.. Would you consider selling your “ranger” Watch( co-lab islander/TGV)? Tks., Steve

[@davidmccammon1766]

I really like the pie pan dial

[@karl.anthony]

Love the reference to Britt Papi! 😊

[@jjlad5037]

Try to acquire a Snoopy or Ed White and you'll quickly learn that Omega plays the same Rolex games.

[@LuisFranciscoAguilar]

Agreed. That's why i only have a Speedy Pro, and an old SM300 165.024. New SMP 300 really needs a design overhaul and in general Swatch needs to improve the way they manage Omega's brand equity.

[@jsampagaerice]

I thought the same way regarding the SMP300, I didn't think I'd like the escape valve and that's what turned me off the watch for a good while. I was able to snag one in a killer deal. I will say, I enjoy it more than my Rolex sub date and more than any other diver in my collection. I don't even notice the escape valve 99% of the time. My only grip is the bracelet, it's too dang heavy. The aqua terra is more expensive due to the movement, it has extra power reserve and a jumping hour function. Does it justify a thousand-dollar price hike, I don't think so, but It does deserve an increase with the added improvements.

[@elizabeth_grant]

fair point

[@americanlegendswatches]

Welcome back! Glad to hear your on the mend. One thing that bothers me about Omega is how they glitzed up their boutiques/ADs, at least the two I've been to. They used to be more approachable and now I literally need sunglasses to go in there because the lights are so bright. Ok rant over. Anyways, what's the story behind the giant samurai sword on your desk?

[@jamesblonde2271]

Intresting to note the pie pan lookwas designed to add "space" to the 30 ml dials of the day.

[@brnwdrng]

My favorites are just too big (43-45mm), e.g., the two-counter racing Speedys. Those aren't even for outer space or diving, yet they seem to favor 18" circumference space suit sleeves...

[@acethis]

Hi Elizabeth, great video. I concur with your Likes and Dislikes about Omega 👍 Am contemplating to get an Omega Seamaster 300. Am torn between the Green Dial and White Dial variant. What's your take?😊

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

New subscriber here. Great video. Love your content.

[@AndrewIsbell]

Omega has awesome value in the used market. The sweet spot is ~20 year old Omegas with the 1120 or 2500 movements.

[@paulhiggins8774]

They have a watch for every occasion but it makes us spoilt for choice. Still believe the Railmaster denim is the most underrated Omega field watch ever.

[@chrisbradshaw7708]

Spot on. Despite the value and quality, I feel Omega wants more of the "look at me" niche collector rather than someone who wants to buy a quality timepiece. I wrote off the Special/ Limited Editions a long time ago.

[@madisonnewyork]

I agree with pretty much everything you addressed except for your dislike of pie pan dials. Come on pie pan dials rock! On another note I’d love to see you and Brit team up on some content that would be dope!

[@elizabeth_grant]

I thought about asking her to come on the channel for an interview 🤔

[@disheuresdis]

Good video, one of the best I've watched about the pros and cons of Omega. Kudos. What do you think about the pre-bond Omega Seamaster 200?

[@stephen9609]

I think the way Rolex displays watches on their website makes it seem like they have fewer options - however if you take the Datejust and look at all the variations, there are probably just as many or the same as Omega. Think of the almost countless variations you can make when it comes to Datejust: Size (28, 31, 36, 41), bezel (smooth, gold, diamond), bracelet (oyster, jubilee), dials (countless), material (steel, gold, two-tone). If you worked out all the variations it is an enormous catalogue

[@JacReviewsStuff]

The seamaster 300m helium escape valve makes it easier to recognise 👍👍🎉

[@20thcenturyboy85]

Great critique of Omega! I really tried to like their designs (even the classic Speedy but there are too many other Chronos that I prefer MUCH more). Its crazy, but I enjoy the design of the standard Aqua Terra over all of the other Omega lines.

[@stephenheadley5518]

Sword in the background. Seiko Samurai video confirmed?

[@charvlim5159]

About a year ago you said that omega and swatch have damaged their reputation because of the moonswatch., do you think the same today? 😊

[@seanmiller7187]

I wish you could go into an Omega AD and get a Silver Snoopy. The AD will just laugh at you.

[@SIZZO76]

Omega is a iconic watch company🔥🔥🔥

[@benlait3696]

The helium escape valve is for saturation diving. It has nothing to do with the depth rating of the watch. The valve is used during decompression in a dry diving bell. If you were to use a diving watch that didn't have a helium escape valve for saturation diving there would be high chance the crystal would pop off.

[@joefisher7431]

How did you magnetize your watch? Enquiring minds want to know.

[@thewheelieguy]

Speaker magnets or strong electric currents are the common sources of the problem

[@jrizzo3579]

I totally agree !

[@thepaulanewman5649]

I respect your take. I personally like having choices. 😉

[@robertp5123]

Great video and insight. Omega, in my opinion, is an iconic brand that is really underrated. Although the have increased pricing twice this year, you really get a lot for the money.

[@ProtomanZ]

I don't think they are underrated at all. They have the third biggest market share trailing rolex and cartier. I do think 6k starting price is a lot for a wristwatch and there definitely are brands that offer quality that is close to omega for a lot less money. Personally I believe Omega is overpriced, an aqua terra would be easier to stomach if they offered it around 4k.

[@matthewmccord99]

But you do like MY Aqua Terra.....right???

[@azimskay]

At 5:29 a shopping mall somewhere in Russia? 😄

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Omega made an appearance as a jeopardy answer tonight...

[@ahha6304]

This might sounds weird but I hate the hand-winding feeling of Omega, it feels sticky like I'm walking in the mud LOL

[@minorgroove1]

Love your insights and preferences on Omega watches, but I have to disagree with your hate on the pie pan Constellation. Aside from the historical significance of the design (this isn't a one-off whim) I really love the uniqueness of the blue dial version and find it vastly more interesting than the Explorer you showed in the side-by-side. Personal preferences are fun to debate, but you are spot-on with regard to the quality of the movements.

[@lukewalker1051]

Life is complicated. Omega aka noteworthy art is always love/hate. Wishing you a speedy recovery. PS. I agree about the wart. Non-starter for me. Defacement of a lovely watch. And...way too many variants. Makes BMW look like pikers.

[@jameswilkes3186]

I actually like the pie pan dial. Reminds me of their vintage watches.

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

I too have been perplexed as to why the aqua Tera cost so much more. ? Agree with most of your comments and observations but i personally like rhe pie pan dial. But I really like vintage style. Thanks for the video. Cheers Ron

[@neiledison158]

Very well done. I like vintage Omega but find their current line-up overwhelming!

[@GregoryIngle]

Omega was my favorite brand in the 90s and 2000s - they have veered off into clown territory IMO - this video is spot on. I would say Omega has THE most iconic models of all time still in my book but the rehashes are out of control. I agree with all points you made. Modern Omega is not for me. Your content and delivery is some of the best out there, always a pleasure when a new vid pops up! The Katana is a nice touch 😂

[@elizabeth_grant]

Oh man! did I leave that out again ? 🥷

[@_-MiamiVice-_]

Clown territory certainly stands for their marketing and choice of ambassadors too. Their last really cool watch for me was the 2016 seamaster master co-axial, on the grey-black omega nato, that watch is a piece of art, makes you forget about the submariner in a second. And the nato looks incredibly good too.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

My take is that the helium escape valve is perfectly fine; it carries the watch identity; signature. I really don’t understand why people’s conformism lead them to obsess so much about it and call it the wart, cupcake, barnacle, etc… I have a Seamaster 300 NTTD and I find it very interesting and beautiful. The helium escape valve is fine, it makes the watch different even though an automatic helium escape valve, flush with the case, would be preferable to a manual one especially that the crown can be used for letting the helium escape whilst in the dive chamber during the decompression stage…

[@neilbotha3527]

Great video

[@elizabeth_grant]

Thanks!

[@chrishennemeyer7276]

I'd add to the "love" side of the equation, that you can buy some pretty great used Omegas for reasonable prices. P.S. - the pie pan dial on the Globemaster is drop dead gorgeous in my view.

[@elizabeth_grant]

Everyone has their preferences :)

[@caktaylor]

@@elizabeth_grant Fortunately, Omega has a large catalog of models, and so we have plenty to choose from.

[@thomasballenger1158]

Great video. I hope Omega deletes the HEV soon, but my bigger complaint is the bracelet. Why, oh why, can't we have a tapered factory bracelet on the Seamaster?

[@elizabeth_grant]

Good question!

[@josephperri5801]

I feel if Omega dropped the thickness of their models and added adjustable clasps with bracelets that tapered, it would create a seismic shift in the marketplace…. But they don’t seem interested in that

[@Valera_Scotland]

My only watch (apart from a G shock) is an Aqua Terra 2503.50.00. It's fantastic I really wish they made the new generation Omegas a tiny bit slimmer and more elegant Oh.... and the price.....tut tut ...😊

[@kennkingg]

I agree with most of what you said, great video

[@drzaius844]

Pierce Brosnan has aged more gracefully than the Seamaster 300. The Sub is timeless. I realize under the hood and all that but…. rationality isn’t a thing for me with watches. The Aqua Terra on the other hand, my lord it’s gorgeous, to my eyes. I actually like the pie pan style but I get that’s it’s very old and has very limited appeal. Great to see your videos again, speedy recovery!

[@britt5126]

I completely agree with you on every point!

[@gotshpilkes]

Seikos get magnetized if you stand facing north a lot.

[@bboooobbyy]

Love the pie pan dial!

[@seaweed719]

Totally agree. I’m not a Rolecks fanboy and I truly want to like Omega, but this brand simply has too many models it’s confusing. The case size cases are usually bulkier and just don’t look elegant enough on the wrist.

[@jonathana2079]

I love the accuracy of Omega, but I hate them not offering steel or two tone bracelets where needed.

[@b_revity-uy6cd]

I agree with the annoyance about the massive size and, even more so, the ever-changing nature of Omega's catalog. They really do throw everything at the wall to see what will stick. It makes me hesitate to buy any of their watches because next year they're going to tweak the model ever so slightly and maybe I will regret owning the old version once the new and "improved" version has come out. I recently passed on buying a white dial SMP 300m because I'm half convinced they may soon ditch the HEV valve, improve the bracelet, and/or downsize the case closer to the original size/thickness, and then I'd be stuck with the old has-been watch instead of the best and newest. It also makes Omega's design language feel more wishy washy since there is no "definitive" version of any particular watch model. Having said that, I've got the same blue denim Railmaster (on bracelet) on my wrist and it's a nicer watch than any Tudor I've tried, with more personality than any of the 12+ Rolexes I've owned and flipped. I can't hate on Omega, I just wish they would narrow their focus and stick to a line of core classics.

[@tricky92x]

Buy pre-owned, and you won't lose your shirt on a trade-in.

[@b_revity-uy6cd]

@@tricky92x Lol, for me it's not so much about the money as it is about the fact that I'm less likely to fall head over heels for a watch that is going to be outdated or even out of production within a couple years of owning it. The constant little upgrades and aesthetic tweaks make these high-end luxury watches feel more like fast fashion and less like timeless heirlooms that you will want to wear your whole life and pass down to your children.

[@tricky92x]

@@b_revity-uy6cd what I’m saying is that they are easy to flip… and you won’t feel “stuck.” You said you wanted to buy the one piece but are afraid it will feel out of style. So what? Buy it now and enjoy it. Flip it later if it makes sense… or don’t.

[@Mr-Merchant.]

First watch person I ever heard say they didn't like the pie-pan dial but I understand what you're saying, I like a flat dial on most watches too. The AT should be prices £750-1000 under the 300m, that's a given, I really never understood how they priced the AT, I think it is better now but it use to be a larger difference. Omegas line up, it's not really that big. Rolex is trying to do what Omega does with Tudor. Think of Omega as Rolex/Tudor they do it all, they have iconic watches that they have always made and still do and the have a fun site too.

[@vyrv]

I'm grateful and fortunate enough to have both the Seamaster 300 and the new no date Sub. Is the Sub a more iconic and nicer watch (in my opinion, yes) but the seamaster is a better overall watch that gives you so much more for the price. Another funny tidbit, I take my divers free diving, to the beach and actually swim in the ocean with them lol. My subs bezel actually locked and wouldn't move because of the salt and I guess sand. Has yet to happen with my Seamaster lol

[@nikr1d3r32]

Has yet to happen to your Seamaster… because you haven’t tried yet to turn the bezel! you already know it’s pointless trying with this scalloped bezel 😂

[@vyrv]

@@nikr1d3r32 lol yeah its nearly impossible to do with wet hands 😅

[@carlosalvarez4641]

I do really love the escape valve in the Seamaster 😊, polarizing for sure.

[@SIZZO76]

It’s iconic

[@simonmorris1626]

Enjoyable Video, great watchs but as you say a lot of variables with certain models.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I discovered Omega ownership last year after having a range of other watches such as Cartier, Swatch, Hamilton, IWC and JLC. I think my Omega Seamaster NTTD is pretty nice and I like the idea to be wearing a bit of George Daniels’ legacy with a co-axial calibre which is COSC and METAS certified. A pity that the certification vanishes after the first service as Omega will not renew it. That’s a pity. I think Onega’s Quality Control should be improved too.

[@LabofmusicRecords]

Emotions buy watches. People have emotions. It's as simple as that. If I like a watch, it doesn't matter whether it's Rolex, Omega, IWC, or Monta, Seagul, etc. You usually buy what you like, what you emotionally associate with it the most.

[@Barweezy]

Love: Their boutiques actually treat you like a human being. Hate: They overused the Bond partnership so much that Omega became synonymous w/ Bond fanboys.

[@robmcd436]

Yes, and all that ‘Availability’ is the reason why your Omega(s) is/are worth far less the moment you walked out the store. Where as all my three steel Explorer 1, OP and Sub Rolexes, all brought within the last three years, are worth much much more. I also have an Omega which I love.

[@ganrimmonim]

I'm just getting interested in watches. And Omega ones look amazing. I think if I ever do by a proper watch, I'll start off with a rail master. I can't call them cheap, but by the standards of amazing watches, I can. And, I think they look great and will be able to cope with whatever I throw at it.

[@p4ndorA]

i dont think its a problem to have enough variations of a watch. its only a problem for people who want to identify with a category but nobody cares about your watch anyway :) i would love to have more to choose from the rolex catalogue (for example a brown dial yachtmaster without the gold :)