The OMEGA Buying Guide | Crown & Caliber

Can’t stop thinking about adding an OMEGA a to your collection? The Crown & Caliber Omega Buying Guide will walk you through the background of the brand, an overview of the four model families, our favorite watches in the collection and specific tips for getting the perfect OMEGA for your style. What’s your favorite OMEGA we discuss?
Timestamps:
00:00 | Intro
01:50 | OMEGA Constellation
02:24 | OMEGA Globemaster
03:55 | OMEGA De Ville Trésor
06:42 | OMEGA Aqua Terra
08:42 | OMEGA Seamaster 300M
10:15 | OMEGA Planet Ocean
14:20 | OMEGA Calibre 321/1861/3861
16:36 | OMEGA Calibre 3330
17:50 | OMEGA Calibre 9300/9900
21:34 | Nathan's Pick
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[@habfan123424]

A more apt comparison for the Planet Ocean would be the Sea Dweller. The Omega answer to the Submariner is really the 300M, not the Planet Ocean. Other than that I loved the video! These brand guides are great

[@GQguy24]

100% agreed

[@trs8696]

yeah that's exactly what i thought re. the omega/rolex parallels

[@mahmoudghoneim8004]

The best Omega range highlight ever made .

[@deanstephens2876]

Just found this channel, what a great review straight to the point , no talking for the sake of it.

[@ccw5886]

This is a brilliant and informative summary! Thank you.

[@michaeljamgochian7524]

Nathan isn’t the Seamaster 300M (not the Planet Ocean) the competitor to the Rolex Submariner while the Planet Ocean is the competitor to the Sea Dweller?

[@andrewmagnusson2833]

Yes I agree with this.

[@aejonsnow]

Planet ocean is direct competitor to the rolex sub in price range hahaha

[@FightingMango]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@davidkaplan5517]

it doesn’t really directly compete with any rolex

[@matty2time]

No there is no competition to the sub

[@chakreshsingh]

Thank you so much for such great information packed in one short video.

[@renaud_]

The numbers of variations is crazy, I had no idea. Choosing one is not easy but I do love the Aqua Terra. For the Speedy it’s between the First In Space or the 57! I also like the Seamaster 300 Heritage but never saw one IRL. Great one guys 🤘🏻

[@andrewbarton2129]

Great informative video. I have two Omega Seamaster's and love them. Thank you.

[@VisionStance]

I'm glad that I watched your presentation as I just bought a Speed Master Racing Black Dial Caliber 9900. I love this watch and now have some more information on it's heritage. Thanks for the post. Very Smart Video.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Excellent video, well structured and clear. Well done ! I have just added an Omega to my watches and that is the Seamaster titanium NTTD as I found it so unique and absolutely irresistible. This is a very discrete watch, very well camouflaged, under the radar, feather light, slim bezel, slimmer profile aside from the beautiful doomed crystal. And of course it has a COSC & METAS certified co-axial movement. The co-axial movement has a direct link to George Daniel who I consider a horological heroe.

[@Cheekybird8]

That was an awesome video. I can finally start looking at Omegas with some basic knowledge, thanks.

[@sanantoniotonight5569]

As I begin my omega search, this was just perfect, well done!

[@jetrider7558]

Outstanding video. Clear and precise information.

[@CarlosFerreira-uc7nw]

WoW!!! Love the video, lots and lots of information. Thanks from Spain!

[@lopezl77]

Newbie here looking to make my first watch purchase, so glad I came here for the detailed information

[@robertico14]

I guess the Constellation is not everyone's choice. I really like it tho, looks so luxurious for an everyday watch.

[@vicrod5]

Excellent concise yet informative summary.

[@iangibson6871]

Great video!!! Cheers!!! Omega are amazing!! This highlights so much they do well!!!

[@pauldelarzac615]

Perfect! Ive been thinking about the Seamaster for a while now! Great guide!

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Have been waiting for this since long time

[@jwal3917]

wearing my speedmaster racing with the 9900 movement right now. And I can say that after 6 months of ownership, mountain biking, working out, sitting on the side for a few days, it has stayed exactly 2.0 seconds fast per day, without fail. The master chronometer movements are truly remarkable for anyone who is considering getting one.

[@pranavkarol]

Great attention to detail in a short and crisp video 👍

[@goncalocardoso8050]

What a great video. So much information but well explained and succint!

[@danielsanhueza5959]

Your best content so far.

[@joem5140]

Best guide ever. Great work.

[@hoipexn]

I have a deVille Trésor but am saving up for an AquaTerra Worldtimer. Can't wait to start wearing that one :)

[@nicolasbrunet8243]

Amazing guide! That's the video I needed.

[@Casualcollector2024]

Thank you guys for this great overview and the focus on the movements make total sense to me!

[@cek7158]

Well done, appreciate the content!

[@paulrtche]

Brilliant video, helped me to understand some of those differences between the watches. Cheers!

[@johamu4]

This is the first time many of the Omegas ever made sense to me. Thanks for organizing this guide.

[@Foxrock321]

My first Omega purchase was the Speedmaster 9900 Racing co axial white face..love love love it..feels so rich on my wrist….bought it new in St.Kitts..never letting it go..

[@cpm8889]

Brilliant analysis. Thanks. ☘️

[@mcclechinois1213]

Nathan, one can feel your enthusiasm and passion exuding thru...👌 I just may get me a new OMEGA since 1969...🤔

[@StevenMRSenior]

Luckily I have a large wrist and can carry off a large watch comfortably. I have a seamaster ploprof 1200m. It came with the mesh strap but I got the orange rubber strap put on it. It’s big, thick and heavy and a beautiful watch. It’s also quite rare (compared to say the planet ocean variations) and I have never met anyone else wearing one. It attracts plenty of good comments and is a conversation starter.

[@primecreator]

Wow, awesome overview. Well done.

[@machomenz]

Thank you .. its very insightful and certainly going to end up buying a speedmaster

[@shawndoughty8909]

Good stuff. A solid review of the models. I'm still undecided on which speedmaster I'd like to go with though.

[@bjarkelykkemadsen2874]

Truly awesome and very helpful video. Thanks a bunch :)

[@kevalmain5730]

Loved the video!! I can now make a better decision while buying my first omega.

[@arcadiushakim3675]

Lots of great Omega info here. Wow, you really did a smooth summary on Omega. I hope you do this for other brands.

[@mozuna27]

So well done.

[@spidadoc]

Very nice summary of the plethora of Omega models, Nathan and team. I guess I always considered the Seamaster Professional (SMP) to be more a direct competitor to the Submariner than the Planet Ocean. SMP has more of the Submariner size and WR. I agree with the Tresor as a beautiful dress watch, but like Cellini with Rolex, most are here for the sports watches, not the dress watches. My favorite Omega is the one on my wrist right now--and almost all the time--the Aqua Terra 38.5 mm blue dial with the 8500 movement--AKA Skyfall (because of its appearance first in the Bond movie of the same name). This iteration of the AT was the only one to have the frame around the date window. The new METAS ATs have a more balanced dial with the date at 6 o'clock and color-matched date wheel, although I am not sure about the conical crown. Cheers!

[@pth8888]

I started this hobby with Omega Aqua Terra, my fav and also have to have the speedies

[@entwouanne]

iv already knew most of that being a big omega fan but the video is really great good job to all

[@stephentreanor9056]

Superb video! Very informative... Looking for my first Speedy now...

[@hectorgaray3963]

My favorite Omega is the Speedmaster Dark side of the moon Black black. My grail watch and the perfect representation of my style and essence.

[@eddiefes3183]

Purchased a seamaster 300 diver as my first premium watch this year. Blue dial and bezel on stainless. Happy with it.

[@mdamdtraveldoc7183]

Fantastic guide, seamaster if my favorite. Could you do IWC guide in the future? Appreciate the hard work!

[@Ken-gv6sb]

Wow! Great, very informative video. Someday the Aqua Terra will be mine

[@7redi]

That was an amazing video! Thanks

[@enriquesevilla7412]

This link helped me a lot to learn more about the personality of each of the Omega models. There are many miths and legends of which of these models is finer or better than other. Is it true Omega has better movements or finer watches according to the models? Is there a way to rank which model is better from 1 to 4? Is there any other video that explains this? Again guys, excellent video, images and explanation!

[@timusius]

Probably the best watch video I've ever seen. It provides a great overview of a chaotic lineup, and still manages to squeeze in the movement differences for those of us that also care about the technology inside the watches. And all this done in a nice quick tempo with information to the point.

[@thomashendrick7294]

Well put!:]

[@hathaway.1166]

“Chaotic lineup” loll, but ya they rlly need to keep it simple

[@crossbones8956]

My first big watch purchase was the Speedmaster Racing, panda, on bracelet. I’ve not seen many others and it’s such a perfect fit for me. I’d like to get a Seamaster but I’m not sure which I should go with.

[@Alex-zr4yl]

Thanks. Very useful overview

[@joecheng891]

Railmaster is my favourite omega.

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

Not my fav but definitely on my list...convinced my buddy to get the Railmaster instead of the milgauss..he's never been happier.

[@MusikPiratCH]

Well, I'd say at the Aqua Terra you should have also mentioned the Worldtimer (easily Omega's best offering over all their watches)! 😍

[@Copaindesmontres]

Great Job! Thank you for sharing this. Greetings from Belgium.

[@FrankJackson]

Really appreciate this video. I’ve learned more about watches in general in particular the Omega line up. I’m looking to buy my first investment watch but need more information across all watch manufacturers and series. Thanks again on a job well done. That Dark-side of The Moon is beautiful and sporty!!!

[@teddybitner3302]

Timing couldn't be better!!! Planning to buy an Omega.

[@Dave34D]

This video was awesome, thanks!

[@Headead5231]

I have 1952 Omega Seamaster with the original crown & still works & holds perfect time.

[@albertedwards6799]

Great job!!!

[@Theocurrie]

I love the speedmaster moon phase

[@JDA97367]

I own two Omegas. Traditional Seamaster wave dial and a Speedmaster Reduced. I can't say I have a favorite as they both get equal wrist time, but I do love them both. Biggest selling point to me was I could get two watches for the same money as one Rolex. Pretty easy choice to make.

[@WatchUnwind]

I love omega I have a seamaster and hope to add a speedy at some point in time.

[@henz993]

I love Omega and have both Seamaster Diver 300 and Aqua terra World timer. They are worth the price.

[@SevGW]

People will never consider Omega a true hype watch alternative because there are just too many models and too many editions. But this is pretty much what Nicolas Hayek wanted, when he founded the Swatch Group back in the day: Great Swiss made watches for everybody. But unfortunately people desire most what is rare. Not necessarily impossible to get but certainly more rare than 1600 readily available Models (except some special editions). But who knows knows and watch lovers and nerds can enjoy their Omegas. Great video guys!

[@JoseMendoza-hz3bu]

Reasons why I love Omega over Rolex

[@SuperMAYUSAMA]

but people collect sneakers.

[@Tommis288]

@@SuperMAYUSAMA And ordinary coins 🤣

[@MikeLaBelle]

Appreciate you gents

[@clifffordmendes9367]

Bliss, watching your review.

[@djulianoi88]

This was the best omega video.

[@nss-diver]

GREAT VDO. Thank you.

[@ShadowAceAj]

On an elusive waiting list for the Speedmaster ‘Silver Snoopy Award’ 50th Anniversary. Hands down one of the most amazing case back ever.

[@injuredtabletennisplayer1474]

So knowledgeable. Tx

[@greggallinoto2668]

Wow, what a great video!!

[@stefanogoldoni5059]

You deserve at least 500.000 subscribers!

[@qd6qIvV]

The most underrated but best looking speedy is the '1957' Broad Arrow

[@jimcooke5590]

my favourite, the one i'm wearing now planet ocean chronograph cal 9300 absolutley love it it

[@Maarten_from_Belgium]

One of the best features of the Speedmaster Professional is the fact it’s missing a distracting date window. I think so many watches would look much cleaner without a date window.

[@diegoborgonovo5588]

I respectfully disagree. I check the date on my watch occasionally, and I never have the need for a chronometer (and few people do, really). The date window is usually small, while the small dials in all chronometers impact very heavily on readability. As a diver, I find the bezel in the dive watches extremely useful but out of the water I prefer a "cleaner" look. My favourite Omega, the 2002 Rail Master. A beauty. No date!

[@Davidzc0]

@@diegoborgonovo5588 I don't think you know what a chronometer is...

[@ImAnEmergency]

Plot twist: a wrist watch that shows the day and has a time window

[@Mebble]

@@Davidzc0 are you really gonna argue that for most people like Diego the time isn’t more important than the chronograph info?

[@SuperSuperAllons93]

@@diegoborgonovo5588 I think you mean you never have the need for a Chronograph

[@bigstroke2069]

Well done. Thank you.

[@melocoton7]

I love my 1861 Speedy but my favourite is a vintage 1960's Seamaster Chronostop with the Regatta dial. So much character and it still looks and performs amazing. I have it on a distressed brown leather strap and it always looks good on.

[@scottdall575]

that was awesome, thank you

[@arindambasu9850]

Nice and crisp overview. Brings a lot of clarity to the plethora of models .👍

[@oliversmart1344]

I have a Speedy ‘57 with the 9300 movement. Love it but a thick old boy as mentioned. Great video

[@cmg799]

You only touched on them briefly, but the Seamaster Heritage models are just sexy…love the retro styling

[@phambulous]

What an educational video!!!

[@johnanth]

It wasn't mentioned but the Grey Side of the Moon is the best looking chronograph I have ever seen. Amazingly, the case is ceramic rather than steel but you won't know until you feel it. Only downside is that it's also gigantic! But that's chronographs for you. I would also rep the white dial Seamaster Professional 300m. I didn't get the hype around the SMP300 in general until I saw this walking past a boutique, and bear in mind I grew up on Brosnan as Bond. Yeah, this one is the best and it's one of the best executed white dials I've ever seen as it has a brilliant sheen to it. The markers have black outlines done in a probably v. clever way, making the watch extremely legible. The contrast with the black ceramic bezel is icing on its design perfection.

[@jolness1]

Agree on the grey side 100%. Also agree on the white dial, it’s the best looking smp300 imo. I grabbed one when they came out

[@SteveKemper]

I believe "Master Co-Axial" refers to the co-axial escapement, not anti-magnetism - though the new family of Omega movements do offer anti-magnetism up to 15k gauss.

[@marktrett1652]

Great video thank you. More like this pls

[@KiwiMoto72]

Fantastic overview… thank you! I own a few of each :-)

[@thegorn]

This is a good video for people who don't know how to use a web browser and browse to Omega's website

[@austinzizzi1142]

FOIS and the skyfall aquaterra are my two favorite

[@Matthersch77]

Really interesting, thanks.

[@TimHunold]

Love the mkii

[@Valera_Scotland]

I picked the 1861 Speedy hesalite... it's perfect

[@henz993]

I love Omega and have both Seamaster Diver 300 and Aqua terra World timer. They are worth the price

[@brooksc900]

Very informative, thank you. I have a De Ville Hour vision Co-Axial with an annual calendar but regret it because it isn't day date even though it looks amazing. Do you know if there are any plans to upgrade AQUA TERRA 150M CO‑AXIAL CHRONOMETER DAY‑DATE 41.5 MM with the Master Chronometer movement? I love the look of that day/date watch and its functionality, but would hold off if there is a movement upgrade in the wings.

[@enriqueborunda]

Love the Dark side of the moon, great watch !!!!

[@topgazza]

Great video

[@jimhuff3088]

The First in Space is in my collection. Great little watch for those kick around days! Nice buying guide video. Well done!

[@danielasuming]

Good video but I missed the old line up of the Aqua Terras. Would have been great if you had shown some design changes, because that model changed quite a bit from 1st generation up until now.

[@Red_Pill_King]

I am happy with my Mido Ocean Star.⌚🥰 I trust Swatch group. 💯