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.

[@darcyhodge535]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@rjblue42]

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

[@elizabeth_grant]

Thank you kindly!

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@andywilliams4887]

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

[@elizabeth_grant]

I am! thank you

[@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

[@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.

[@jonathansmith283]

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

[@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.

[@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…😂

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@alvinmick218]

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

[@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.

[@anonimushbosh]

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

[@johnburgess6572]

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

[@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.

[@foochithsiang9329]

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

[@PaulImbeaux-n2u]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🔥

[@chulkcha]

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

[@elizabeth_grant]

Absolutely

[@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🤷‍♀️

[@davidmccammon1766]

I really like the pie pan dial

[@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?

[@karl.anthony]

Love the reference to Britt Papi! 😊

[@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.

[@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!

[@pbtony0340]

with all my watches I could get rid of all of them and just keep my Omegas and be happy!

[@neiledison158]

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

[@charlieingrasci8353]

OMEGA IS THE BEST TIME KEEPER PERIOD

[@jameswilkes3186]

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

[@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.

[@seanmiller7187]

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

[@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 🤔

[@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.

[@johnmonachelli5256]

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

[@stephenheadley5518]

Sword in the background. Seiko Samurai video confirmed?

[@thepaulanewman5649]

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

[@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...

[@jamesblonde2271]

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

[@WATCHingJames]

Another great video. Thanks Elle

[@elizabeth_grant]

Thank you James ☺️

[@britt5126]

I completely agree with you on every point!

[@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

[@derrickheidweiller9580]

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

[@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.

[@stevecross1725]

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

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

New subscriber here. Great video. Love your content.

[@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?

[@simonmorris1626]

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

[@stevedoyle74]

It’s great to see you back!!

[@elizabeth_grant]

good to be back !

[@matthewmccord99]

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

[@AndrewIsbell]

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

[@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

[@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

[@JacReviewsStuff]

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

[@SIZZO76]

Omega is a iconic watch company🔥🔥🔥

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ...😊

[@d.stiefel869]

I love me some steaks, whiskey, watches, and Elizabeth Grant.

[@jonathana2079]

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

[@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 😅

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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?😊

[@carlosalvarez4641]

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

[@SIZZO76]

It’s iconic

[@marcuslieberman3577]

Couldn't agree more about Limited Editions, (He)escape valve, Pricing and accessibility. Dollar for Dollar Omega is the better value! 😀

[@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

[@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.

[@gotshpilkes]

Seikos get magnetized if you stand facing north a lot.

[@harry-eto]

Elisabeth-proof😂

[@justinisroaming]

I feel seen and heard 😂

[@MisterKnightly]

The Omega Seamaster is a truly great watch, I adore it. The problem is that it somehow can't overcome my love of Panerai and Cartier.

[@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

[@bboooobbyy]

Love the pie pan dial!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@RedwoodAggie]

I'm good with the pie pan on the constellation globemaster, though I do think that watch needs some tweaks (quick adjust clasp for starters). I absolutely agree on everything else. My one complaint is the huge number of Speedmaster 44.25mm variants. I get that big watches were a thing for a while, but they have this great Pro model that is technically 42, but wears closer to 40. I'd rather see some variety in that model. Models with a bit of pop like the Japan Racing Dial and #speedytuesday Ultraman come to mind, but something new that is NOT limited. Give me racing dials in the Speedy Pro, please. The bracelet on the Seamaster 300M also seems very '90s to me, and not in a good way. I'd also love to see their jumping hour available in the Seamaster 300M and 38.5mm ATs, not only in the Seamaster 300 heritage and bigger Aqua Terras (not trying to include every model it's found in here).

[@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…

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@kennkingg]

I agree with most of what you said, great video

[@craigwoolbert2443]

Mostly agree- I have the AT and the Planet Ocean and love both! I really don't like the 300 because of the skeletal hands. Oh and I LOVE Love the pie pan dials.

[@trdaniel37]

Spot on EG.

[@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!

[@neilbotha3527]

Great video

[@elizabeth_grant]

Thanks!

[@heiner71]

Thanks for saying "Omehga" and not "Omeega". Have not seen anybody taking their "Omeega-3 fatty acids" 🙂

[@elizabeth_grant]

I think the pronunciation depends on where you're from. Like for example, as an American I have a hard time pronouncing Longines correctly.

[@mikea.4914]

I feel this way about the other Swatch brands as well. I'm always browsing the Longines and Hamilton websites. There are too many damn choices! Everything Hamilton makes is a variation on a Khaki something or other. It's legit difficult to look up reviews on the right watch sometimes.