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.

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.

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.

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

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! 👏🏼🙌🏼👍

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

I like the music in the background! Adds a professional and relaxing touch.

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

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.

Thanks for this comparaison easy to follow with 7 good features. I hope there will be more in the future, i have some suggestions if you want. I agree with your verdict. Buying this SM300 on the grey market (with a 20% discount on retail price) seems to be a lever solution.

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

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

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

I love the style, presentation and authentic views being shared here.

Love both of these watches. Caught the price bump too,always on the details Jenni

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 :-)

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

Spot on review BRAVO! :-)

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.

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.

Excellent job Jenni, you nailed it as always. Great in-depth review and detailed comparison, and as subjective as possible. As the owner of a '97 16610 Rolex Submariner, it has been an exceptional timepiece and a joy to wear. However, I am a HUGE Omega fan, owning several vintage Seamaster models, but not a Seamaster 300. Six months ago I wore a 300 for two days with the prospect of adding it to my collection. Unfortunately, I did not find the Seamaster particularly comfortable and difficult to read. It came down to aesthetics, and looks for me. I found the wavy pattern dial too busy to read, and the sword hands too trendy to read quickly, especially under water. When is comes to value though, the Seamaster 300 beats the Submariner all day long. The direct Omega comparison in my book is the Seamaster Planet Ocean 2200.50.00, which would come up short against the Submariner, however, I have found a complete kit recently that I plan to purchase.

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.

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.

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

great vid....only a dream for me to own either but dreams are free...I have a few really nice watches but nothing on this scale..They include JAG , Oskar Emil and Rip Curl.Jenni seemed very knowledgeable and friendly which added to the video..Thanks

Brilliant review and unbiased. This week always be a tough decision.

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!

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.

You are such an amazing reviewer, the horology world is so lucky to have you!!!

Nice video, thank you 👍

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.

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

Great Video, which website retailer for the secondary market do you feel is the most reliable and reputable? I have a 2018 Sub/date and a Yachmaster, but I am really nervous about buying online from a dealer that is not Rolex Certified/Authorized. I would love to make some more purchases, if I can find a great reseller. Thanks, keep up the informative videos!

Nice video thanks for doing the review and comparison. I really want to love the omega but it’s hard for me because of the design of the case and the extra crown on the left side of the case, the helium escape valve. The reason that the submariner is a classic and the go to, for most watch aficionados is because of the timeless design of the watch the case and the bracelet! And that’s why I have a submariner!!! Did I mention that the longer you hold onto it , it just keeps on going up in value? Not to change gears here, but I do like the omega moon watch. The simple one that has the leather strap. Nothing too fancy…. So for me, it’s a clear choice if you’ve always wanted a Rolex submariner do not settle because you will not be happy.! on the other hand, if the Omega Seamaster floats your boat, then dive away !

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

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

Great review! Thank you :) I'd probably go with the sub

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.

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.

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

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!

Awesome review! Nicely done. I would cut the music in the future.

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.

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

Excellent review. Really well presented. Thank you. The Omega is the clear winner based on your assessment. I would add that the availability issue should be weighted 2X or 3X. That said, I opted for the Grand Seiko SLGA023 “Ushio” for my diver. I have an 8” wrist and wanted a watch with larger dimensions.

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.

Nobody: Jenni Elle: Wolex

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.

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

Would you go for the Omega Seamaster or a Breitling Super Ocean 2 Heritage?

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.

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?

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?

a good review, thanks. One thing though, if a Rolex only gains time the wearer can NEVER be late

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

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.

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

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😂

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

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

Jenni, quite a fair review of the two long time contenders! Omega used to have special boxes for the special ones, do they still? My jeweler and I searched for over an hour for the one for mine. Having both an R and O, I think the old red leather boxes were nicer. Just my opinion of course. Now a question for you and your subscribers. I hear a term a lot and I do not know what it means. The term "Holy Grail" love to have this defined. Thank you keep up the great work!

Great video thanks, I went with the Omega

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.

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

Which is better ? Omega speedmaster (hesalite crystal) or tudor black bay chrono? Need your opinions . Thank you

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

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.

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

Great video Jenni…

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.

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).

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

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.

Simple great video

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...

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

It'd be nice if the Omega were available in a more classic size, say 40 mm tops. I want to retire my SKX007 but I want the successor in a smaller size for the extra versatility. Much enjoyed the video!

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.

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…

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

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.

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.

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

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.

The Omega is gorgeous and no games needed for purchase.

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

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.