Heart: Rolex Submariner Brain: Omega Seamaster Bank Account: Tudor BB58 🤷🏻‍♂️

I have both a Sub date and the Omega Seamaster 300M Black dial. I have been wanting a Rolex Submariner for 30 years and finally pulled the trigger. I am not disappointed, but I think I built up the Sub to a much higher expectation than it deserves. Now having owned the Omega for 6 months and the Sub for about 6 weeks, I feel like they both are very different watches yet designed for the same thing. I have always liked the sub and the fact that it has stayed true to its original design. It is smaller, lighter, and thinner than I expected. I was expecting to put on a tank watch and honestly it feels a bit dainty compared to the solid feel of the Omega Seamaster. I will say, I love the sub with the oyster bracelet. That makes the watch, yet it does scratch way too easy vs the Omega. I purchased the SMP on a bracelet and then bought the rubber strap. The SMP bracelet is very sturdy, but a bit outdated for me. Much like the jubilee bracelet. In fact, if the sub came with a jubilee, like the GMT, I would not have liked it. It would takeaway from the tool/masculine sport look. The sub on a rubber strap looks ridiculous with the block case. The SMP on the rubber strap looks and feels incredible. A truly cool tool/masculine dress up or down sport watch. Bottom line, I have always wanted both and now I have both. I will say if I could do it all over again, I would just purchase the SMP and I would be happy for the next 20 years. The positive is you don't lose money on a Rolex. I never plan on selling my SMP, but may move on my Sub to try the Rolex Explorer II 2021 version and the GMT Batman someday (oyster bracelet). . Pound for pound the SMP holds its' own and has a lot more technology and features. AR coating is a big difference. It makes the wave dial look awesome and very visible. The non-cyclops date at the bottom almost unnoticed allows for better symmetry. The accuracy on both of my watches is +1 seconds so that is the same. The Omega can be worn as a daily and it looks great. Rolex you have to baby it or it will scratch and look worn quickly. The co-axial has a much longer service length and it is only $500 to service an Omega vs $1100 for a Rolex after 5-7 years. I love all of these comparisons, but I will say I get many more compliments on my Omega. True watch enthusiasts seem to know Omega while everyone else wonders if your Rolex is real. The Rolex mainstream branding is a blessing and a curse. I love them both and thankful I get to enjoy both. Thanks for the review

11:53 correction: Omega is master chronometer which has accuracy of 0-5 sec/day and not just only COSC certified.

I owned both at the same time. Always chose to wear the Omega, sold the Sub.

Is the Rolex worth the extra $10,000 dollars? Not in my opinion. Give me the Seamaster and throw in a Speedy

it's amazing how much more watch you get with Omega...the comparison is not close..Seamaster all day.

Nahhhhhhh! Tim my man you forgot to mention the METAS certification which makes the Omega Superior and more accurate in that regard.

My 2018 Seamaster tested at just past 64 hours of PR right after I got it. It ran for a year at +.1spd. Not a typo. Omega is conservatively rating their watches for both PR and precision. Advantage Omega.

You mentioned that the Omega is only COSC certified. But in fact it’s also METAS certified. So it’s better than COSC’s -4/+6. METAS is 0/+5. Still not quite as good as Rolex’s -2/+2 but much better than COSC. I own both and the omega keeps better time generally. Not by much but it does. Thanks Tim. Great review!

The Rolex is classic. However, $15,000 on the secondary market! that's nuts. You can buy THREE Omega 300's and still have some left over to buy an Aqua Terra. Black, Silver and White 300's and a nice blue AT all for the price of one Rolex.

I'm shocked Tim was wrong about the specifications of a watch. Omega goes well beyond COSC standards with their METAS certs and the watch is only 13.9mm if you take the measurement and round up haha.

One shud be fair to the maker, so its Omega. It offers same quality, same accuracy and slightly more details. Not to forget the price a n d availability...

Two great sport watches. One is easily available the other is not.

Tried on the omega with the white dial at an AD a few days ago and absolutely loved it, looked great on my 7 inch wrist. As for the Submariner, I have more chance of catching a leprechaun than I do of finding a Rolex AD in London with any steel sports models to actually look at.

I just purchased my Omega Seamaster 300M and absolutely love it. As this is my first luxury watch, I have nothing to compare it to but so far, I am completely satisfied with my decision.

My SMP 300 runs

With the current market, the real question is « Is this Submariner worth $13k? ». Whichever way you look at it, the answer is no.

how would Tim even think to forget the Omega is Master Chronometer certified? It says it right on the dial. Cmon Tim!

Great comparison, thanks, Tim. I would take Seamaster, somehow kind of suffering from Rolex exhaustion. The thickness is no worries for me, maybe the Planet Ocean thickness would be. The Seamaster black dial still looks awesome to me.

Omega Seamaster Pro 300m was my first luxury watch, which I had bought back in 2013 (the previous model). However, I was always itching to own a Rolex, so ended up buying the beautiful Submariner Hulk back in 2014. I was extremely lucky that it was available at a Rolex store! I had worn them both on a regular basis back then. However, the price of the Submariner Hulk on the second hand market had inflated so much that I was afraid to wear it too often. It's my subconcious mind that keeps telling me don't lose it, don't scratch it, careful when swinging my arm around objects etc! So apart from my Apple watch, the Seamaster is what I normally wear on most days. The Rolex will be worn on special occasions. I can wear the Seamaster without worrying that I'll get mugged, but I cannot say the same thing when wearing the Submariner Hulk. Having said that, without thinking about the brand, or price of the two watches, I really like looking at my Seamaster Pro more. The anti-reflective coating on the Seamaster just makes the dial stand out beautifully. I have also grown to really like the bracelet on the Seamaster and prefer this over the tapered bracelet on the Submariner. Any fans of the two watches will just need to save up and own both.

Let's be honest. Objectively and rationally (spec-wise) the SMP exceeds the Submariner in almost every category. However, Omega still lacks as far as brand reputation/image goes. That said: If you really hunger for the Sub - one of the ultimate watch icons of all time - you'll be advised to get the Submariner. Because the SMP will never grant you an equal level of satisfaction. If you are tired of the Rolex Hype and waiting list drama, then get a SMP. Personally I like both, but I do love the Submariner even since before i even got into watches. I got the new Sub Date recently but I'd like the new SMP Tokyo Addition as an addition.

Great detail included tim, but you missed that the Omega is METAS certified, meaning its rated from 0 to +5s rather than the standard COSC rating

Great review on these two beautiful watches. I looked at both of these and had decided on the Rolex but when I compared it to the Omega I decided to get the Omega and I'm happy with the decision I personally found that the number enhancer window was a little distracting.

I have the previous generation Submarier 116610LN and the current Seamaster Diver 300M in blue. I think that the Omega is better quality, movement wise, but I love them both. They are on par.

I own both and need to say this....The Omega is a lot more exciting then the Rolex....Rolex adds class to your ensemble, Omega (own the silver dial, blue bezel version) adds that needed touch of excitement .....both are super comfortable and accurate otherwise.

A Versus video after work is therapuetic. Thanks always for the quality content Tim!

I have these 2 exact models and I honestly like the omega more. It’s more modern and easier to read. Omega did a great job .

I go with the Omega and will order mine for the incoming birthday. Thanks for the good comparison and greetings from Germany!

I love my omega so much 🖤

Omega all day for me. The Rolex is nice, but I see a lot of guys wearing them.

If you want to scream to let everyone know you have a watch buy the Rolex if you're planning to be discreet and wear it for a long time buy the omega. I've had omega sea master since 1998 and it's still running fine wit only one service done. Definitely planning another omega purchase.

I think the omega is beautifully designed and very classy.

You do the best reviews. No filler, packed with info. Perfect.

I just bought a SMP with white dial/black bezel love it.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with Omega locking system. I've had one soon 15yrs with no surprices. Also the bezel feel gets smoother after using it for awhile. Had my watch serviced some time ago which restored the coarseness/stiffness but slowly and surely it is getting smoother again. This is not to say I would not like to have also the submariner, but I chose to buy one proper watch for the rest of my life. I kinda like it that it's sort of blue collar version of proper watch, rolex name does seem to attract wrong kind of attention at times whereas normal people dont even notice Omega watch.

The review I was looking for. I will turn 50 next month, got to celebrate the important good things in life, and I choose to get an Omega Seamaster Diver 300M (blue). If it is good for "James Bond", it should be good for me... I heard that "Rolex will show that you have money; Omega will show that you have watches", I am getting the Omega. As per the comments below, I will be able to use it more often, and more freely.

In 1993 I had the pleasure of owning the Omega Seamaster 300 with chrome bezels and dark blue face. I can't say enough good things about it, especially as u mentioned the bracelets which were gorgeous to the touch and how it moves. Comparing that to my father's Submariner at the time, it felt more sophisticated in many ways. Since then, I've handed the watch over to my dad hoping I'd get the Submariner next. But instead, no matter how much I resist, my eyes pander more to the Omega til this day. It's the Seamaster 300 for me any day, any life, for life. Now my old man wears the Seamaster more... that's testimony to how good it is.

Nice review Tim! Both are amazing watches. I love my Seamaster with rubber strap. So comfortable. Read that Omega make watches while Rolex makes brand.

Which would i rather put on my wrist? Omega by far. Nothing wrong with the Sub except it is so overhyped and the stupid escalation in cost, but I also think the Omega is better looking, more interesting and better movement. I've had coaxial movements for over ten years in watches and they are amazing! Negative on the Omega is size, it could be a bit more svelte, but it still wears well for most. Finally, for about half the price, its a no-brainer for me anyway. I just have no desire to have a Sub, but I have two SMP 300s.

The seamaster 300m could give submariner a run for its money if only if Omega could make few tweaks and give what most people want. Get rid of the Helium escape valve and the skeleton hands, and make bracelet that tapers. Submariner has nothing offensive except for cyclops eye.

Having owned both a 2018 Seamaster and a 2020 Sub and 2021 Sea-Dweller, I’ll say the bezel clicks on the Seamaster seem more like a tool watch. They remind me of the clicks on my Schmidt & Bender PMII scope for my long range rifle, whereas the Rolex clicks seem more refined or buttery. Either way, they’re both very nice.

“Luxury is often about getting more than you need.” You said it quite casually, but it is a very insightful statement. Kudos!

I keep hearing this about Omega bracelets always being behind Rolex before this model. Pre ceramic Rolex the clasps were garbage, it was Omega bringing in the superior bracelets on watches like the 2531.80 that gave them little choice but to upgrade it.

Yet another great review Tim.Both are quality watches that I would love to own.Good luck acquiring a submariner at retail !

I love both watches, but there are a couple things that make the Omega the better choice for me. 1. The second hand tip on the Submariner is a clear metal which makes it harder to see vs the red tip of the Omega. I can find the tip of the hand faster and can follow it better especially in bright light outside. I also like the color of the red tip as it enhances the watches look 2. The minute hand on the Rolex is a clear metal color again which is harder to see in bright light. The white tip on the Omega makes it easier to see. 3. I like the bezel on the Omega has the markers all the way around while the Rolex stops at 15. It looks odd that the markers on the bezel stop on the Rolex though it does give it a cleaner look. Most sport watches however have the markers all the way around the down which makes it more symmetrical. 4. You can just about buy 2 Omega Seamaster's for the price of one Rolex Submariner. 5. Purchasing a Rolex has a very long waiting period of a year or more while the Omega is available in their stores. 6. You can see the movement on the back of the Omega while you cant with the Rolex.

Great review Tim! You just missed to mention METAS certification for Omega which makes the difference! I love both watches, both have their own strengths but I would go for Omega with its lovely rubber strap option which i think more comfortable and has better match with this design. Submariner is more refined and classy, SMP is more exciting and lovable watch to me... God bless both brands plus Zenith!!

Accuracy wise ,Anti mahlgnetic wise ,shock resistant wise Omega is better .I decided to buy Omega instead of Rolex and Tudor

The Omega. Subdued class.

Both watches are outstanding and you cannot go wrong with either. I owned both and sold my Sub. For my taste, I like the Omega's dial, it's affordablity, and it's availablity.

Rolex sub is a one and done type of watch in black. It's something you wear on wrist and 30 years or so later you will look back and tell yourself, "I bought well." The defacto watch in essence.

Great comparison video!! I’d rock the Omega 100%

I agree what you are saying about the Sub but my heart yearns for the Seamaster..... that’s what I’m saving for ... that’s what I’m buying

I'm biased as I've owned my SMPc 300M for 2 years now. Here are my thoughts: The accuracy of the SMPc is incredible. Over the 2 years of ownership it has held time within +2 sec a date the entire time without adjustment. I love the hertitage of the movement and hope Omega has found the "final form" of the SMPc so the design is only tweaked in the future similar to the Sub. The price of the SPMc, regardless of losing money on it, is unbeatable for value of the item you get. The SMPc doesn't fit under all cuffs, unfortunately, and sticks out. I suspect the Sub does and that's the Sub's only plus in my mind.

I’ve got both. Not brand new to be honest. But I do think the Omega wears nicer on the wrist. To me, that’s means it’s a better watch. Only my opinion though 😎

The Seamaster is metas certified so it is within 0 to +5 s/d, and often way better than that. It has also a domed saphire with AR-coating on both sides (though I wish they only had it inside) whereas R has a plane glass with no AR. If you want a Rolex you will have to wait several years (I wonder how long I would have to wait as a new customer) to get the $9100 price. I think it is silly to say that the rolex clasp is better because it has less risk of pop open - have you ever unintentionally opened an omega clasp (you must press both buttons)?

Great video, thank you for a clear and honest review of both watches. I'm new to the higher end watch market so doing my home work and your analysis really helped me. If money were not an issue I'd get the Sub everytime, however I have to to get on the ladder and with my budget I will buying the Omega Seamaster 300m in blue. I plan to keep it for a few years while I save up, then look at a px against a Submariner date. (If the waiting list is too crazy!)

The Omega SMP punches way above its weight and no doubt the better bang for buck. Omega was my first good watch over a decade ago (still have it). In this battle, I'll go with the Sub though. I just like the "older" and more classic look. Cheers!

Great to see versus back! Both great watches. Only one wears the crown for me, no pun intended!

I got the limited edition Omega 50th anniversary On her majesty’s secret service. In addition to better clarity of the sapphire, display back, extra steel strap, limited edition gold plates, gold hands, travel pouch, strap replacement tool, magnetic protection and a wow box, it was still approx USD 3750/- cheaper than the Rolex Love my 41 black date Sub as well. Waited 4 months for it ( vs 5 months for limited omega) but the Omega is heads n shoulder better watch Btw both sell for premium in secondary market if that’s what floats your boat

I love my Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph GMT.

I have the great white and i cant take off even when im at home. Its perfect.

I like both, but have a preference for the Submariner. However, the main aspect of the Seamaster that I find hard to digest is the width of the hands as they widen. They splay to oversize for the watch's proportion, though that's only my opinion

I've had a Sub for five years, but were I to do it again, I would get the Seamaster, with the price being the deciding factor. Plus, the see-through back is really cool:)

Really surprised it seems you’re not familiar with Metas certification process, you’d then know that from simply time keeping they’d be almost identical, but then you’d know everywhere else the omega movement is far more stringent in time keeping, robust nature and anti magnetism. You then also get the exact results of your watch from its metas certification and can print out the certificate. Owning both these exact watches my omega is actually a better time keeper. It’s truly any amazing, brutal and time consuming testing process that’s why no one else really bothers with it, but the results are very noticeable

Apart from the glide lock, Omega bracelets have always been ahead off Rolex's, in terms of solidity. Just compare the 90's bond bracelet with the Rolex Oyster three link from same era. Unless you enjoy the Rolex rattle of course, which is fair enough as well

Omega simply destroys Rolex!

Tim, how can you say that Omega used to be far behind Rolex in terms of their bracelets and has now seemingly caught up? Are you forgetting the cheap, rattly bracelets that Rolex professional models came on before around 2008/2010? Omega bracelets were light years ahead of Rolex back in the 90’s. It was Rolex that had to play catch up.

I have the omega. And I’m good w that I like it more sporty

Been looking at these two for almost a year now. I can’t pull the trigger yet because I don’t know what one to get. I like the Rolex, but keep going back to the diver. Some opinions, it’ll be an every other day watch to wear

omega seamaster best sport watch ever

I have just bought the Omega Seamaster diver his week I am very happy never had an expensive watch before.

New Rolex, but looks exactly the same as the previous version. Omega just has more character to me.

Most people see a Rolex and they think it is fake. Most people see an Omega and they compliment you on your nice watch. Enough said.

My Seamaster came with a METAS certification card that you can look up the test results online for your specific watch. Omega advertises their Master Chronometers a running -0 to +6 seconds a day, mine runs at a solid +2 a day. Also the on bracelet adjusts to 5 different settings, so I don't really know what you are talking about there?

Omega 2017 seamaster PRO...awesome watch...better movement...better design and better watch

The Rolex is slimmer and lugs are shorter - yes, but the coin edge bezel takes the elegance away, while the scalloped bezel and twisted lugs from the omega brings elegance and adds character to the piece that the sub can’t match... co axial a better movement with METAS certification... omega all day !

If you're buying a Rolex, you are doing it partially for the name and status. If you're buying the Omega, you do it because of the quality and the finish. I'd rather get the Omega simply because I can wear it everyday and not worry that someone is going to notice it.

Love the depth in vocabulary . Excellent

I own 4 Rolex subs and two Omegas. The speedmaster Moon watch and the 300 seamster. My pick is the Omega.

If I were from a different planet and had no bias……Omega. Knowing that yes, we all care to some degree what people think…..It’s tough, I see an argument either way but I think I still go Omega. Rolex is super nice though.

“Luxury is about getting more than you need”. Love it!

I know you asked the question without including price but I think that price is a huge factor when people decide what to buy. These watches trade punches and go back and forth. Just the fact that the Omega is mention in the same conversation as the Sub and costs almost half the money makes it a clear winner. All watch enthusiasts want a Rolex but the same can be said about Omega.

Great review!

I will prefer the Rolex, it looks the better choice but with a premium to pay, the budget option is the Omega as it is the value option. In 2021 with Rolex overinflated prices the Omega is a sensible purchase unless one is swimming in cash. Nice comparison Tim.

I am gravitating toward the wave motifs.... Yum.

I think the two color lume is an important feature for the Omega. I would try and buy a new sub and sell it, then use the profits to get a free smp.

I wear a black dial Seamaster 300M on a rubber strap every single day. The design is just amazing lol; I actually get a good deal of compliments on it. The value proposition it brings vs the far more pricey Sub cannot be denied.

Omega all the way! TBH, I find the Rolex rather "boring" compared to the Omega. Plus, for the price of the Rolex, you can get a Seamaster 300 and a lovely Aqua-Terra! This is a no-brainer!

Wow. Omega does look better. I never gave em a chance. And it's "only" $5200. No Brainer. I just wish it had a tapered band

You are wrong about the movement certification and accuracy on the Omega.

And yet in other reviews, Tim mentions the double barrel of the Omega will give it superior accuracy performance over a complete 60 - 7- hour "wind cycle"....we can all use whatever combination of factors to justify our opinion.

I bought a SMP with the blue dial on the bracelet about 2 months ago. I love it but when I was shopping for a watch I had wanted a Rolex sub, that wasn’t to be. I have no regrets and I bought a Tudor Bb58 a month ago to add to my new watch collection with part of the money I saved by not being able to get the Rolex sub..honestly I had trepidation about buying a Rolex as I didn’t want the attention of a Rolex while at work. I still may buy a Rolex datejust with a blue dial and gold Bessel but I could also for a few hundred more get the newer JLC master calendar moon phase Which is a much better watch for about the same money.

Great video, I own them both, and love them both for different reasons. I wear the Omega more freely, as I tend the to baby the Sub. That being said you're wrong about Omega's COSC accuracy. The SMP is cased and then run through METAS certification, so cased, the watch will run between 0 and 5 seconds fast per day. I prefer the fact that my watch won't lose time, as it's easier to set that way, back to atomic time.

The Omega is the clear winner for half the price. Superb watch.

I had the 4-handed gmt brother (Batman) of that sub for a year. Nice watch, but Rolex’s sport models are just too simplistic in their design. Sold it and didn’t miss it. There is just much more to take in with this Omega. That awesome ceramic dial, domed crystal, much bolder bezel numerals, nice beveling on the case. A watch with a simple movement needs to make up for it with an interesting design. I think that’s why the Daytona is so popular. Chronograph is a lot to play with and a good distraction from its simple design.

You must be joking, omega bracelets have always been miles ahead of Rolex’s.

Omega Seamaster every day of the week & twice on Sunday! Coming from a current owner of Seamaster co-axial master chronometer, a Rolex Explorer II.

Would take the Sub due to the thinner and slightly smaller profile but because of that cyclops, I’m going with the SMP. If the Sub was no date however… different story with an alternate ending.

I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one Tim. With the new case and movement for the Submariner, I honestly consider these watches to be a draw, making price the deciding factor, and if two watches are otherwise equal, the one that costs at least half as much is the clear winner. I previously used to consider the SM Diver 300M the superior watch as it had the better movement, and because if I had to choose between the HRV or Cyclops/Maxi-case I consider the HRV the lesser of two evils. With the new movement and slimmer lugs, the Submariner is finally back in contention, only to be knocked back out by the moderately overblown retail price, and the obnoxiously ridiculous resale price. I must also take umbride with your verdict as only one of your two points to victory for the Submariner were accurate; as others have mentioned, the Omega is METAS certified, which makes to at least as accurate as the Rolex, only with greater anti-magnetism and more stringent testing. The Sub is noticeably slimmer though, so at least that was accurate.

I wished you would have tossed in a Fifty Fathoms with X-71and a SeaQ in just for good measure!