Omega Seamaster Professional better than Rolex and Tudor?
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- Dive enthusiasts, watch aficionados, and style connoisseurs, get ready for an epic journey as we explore the depths of luxury with the Omega Seamaster Professional 300m (Reference: 210.30.42.20.03.001) dive watch!
In this TH-cam video, we're taking an up-close and personal look at what makes the Omega Seamaster Professional 300m the go-to choice for those who demand nothing but the best. From its rugged design to its unparalleled functionality, we'll leave no stone unturned in uncovering why this timepiece stands out in a sea of competitors.
I was at the bangkok airport and walked into many watch stores. This watch is a beauty, but lower cost in the usa. I will picj one up. On another note, i walked into the rolex shop and started to ask if they had a.... i was stopped mid sentece with "we have no inventory". Great business model. Omega is my choice
Watch snobbery made by rolex is making the brand absolutly disgusting
@@wutang2549 yet you still want one badly….
Sooooo true
Forget about rolex, they are full of shit
I had been a Tudor fan but sold them all. Bought an omega speedmaster moonwatch but found it a bit too light and delicate so i changed it for the seamaster 300 pro blue dial, which feels and looks perfect. definitely feels like a solid watch and well worth the money, actually looks better than the speedmaster.
Very nice!
Good decision
I’m a big fan of Omega but they truly have become the masters of variations on a theme.
Well said. But let’s all admire for a moment that variation of the White Speedy 😛
@@horologyproject it is a pretty one, for sure. Hoping Tudor does a Polar Pro surprise at W&W next month ✌️ But Omega still remains near and dear to my heart.
Rolex boy😂
I have this watch in black and like it in every aspect. It looks different according the light, sometimes it seems like white.
I have the reduced auto and LOVE it! My favorite watch.
I wish they’d bring back the midsized version
Thanks for the review 👍 The METAS certification is incredible, a true testament to Omegas engineering
Totally agree!
I have the same blue dial SMP, and a Speedy 3861 hesalite version. In my opinion, I've got the best watches from Omega. 😎
I'm in such a quandary - I have the SMP300 (black dial) but I've been on the waitlist for the submariner for 18 months. If/when I get that call I'm not sure what I'll do, I adore my Seamaster (hate the bracelet) but there isn't room for two divers. Ideally I want a 2 watch collection, one being a diver and the other the Omega Speedmaster. A nice problem to have I must admit. What would you do?
If money wasn’t really an issue, Submariner and Speedy all day. Those are the icons and you can trust they will always be a classic design.
2 watch collection? Good Luck with that! 😀
Based on your username it seems we both have another expensive hobby we need to deal with 🤣
I have a Speedmaster, and also want a Submariner next. My plan is to add a Cartier Santos for my perfect 3 watch collection.
Fantastic videos and I fully agree that the Tudor is a cheap feeling watch. Which is an opinion that will tick some people off, but it’s what I found to be true. The seamaster is incredible but as a 5’6 dude with mid size wrists, it wears too big for me. It’s a shame they don’t offer it at 41mm like they used to.
Yeah I have tried it on as well it is chunky.
I couldn’t agree more. Exactly. I did review the 36mm midsize on my channel. I wish omega would do a 39mm Seamaster since their current one is 42mm. I think it would sell so well.
Too large - Tudor 39mm much better size
I AGREE. TUDOR IS A CHEAP FEELING WATCH☺️
I totally disagree, I’m only just over 5’8” and wear either my Rolex Daytona or my Garmin fitness watch, most of the time and the Seamaster didn’t feel particularly large in comparison when I took off my Daytona to try the Omega on in the store on Monday.
I like the watch very much. Including the bracelet. In fact I love the bracelet except for the long clasp. Glad my wrists are large so that I needn't remove more than one link. That means more bracelet and in relation to the prominent clasp. ברוך השם.
I love the BRACELET 🔥
Iv'e never owned a watch with AR coating on the outside but I have always thought the same thing. That measurement you made where it's 13 and then 13.5 in the middle I think is important to know.
Me too! It does make a difference. Thanks for watching! I hope you stick around.
is there any difference in the seamaster between models since 2018
Just got my seamaster pro. Is it normal to have what looks like a few specs of dust under the glass? It’s not easy to see but I see it now.
No…send it in
If you could buy one now, which would you choose, blue or black?
Black
I love the newer seamaster but the slightly older model is perfection, the 41mm of the older watch wears perfect on the wrist. I tried on a new seamaster at an ad and was kind of disappointed in the large size and the looser feeling bezel Compared to my 41mm.
6.5 wrist correct? I have the same wrist size.
I fear that this watch is too big but your video gives me confidence. Still enjoying it?
I let it go, but that’s just to try out other watches for the channel. I do miss it.
Great review, and no ar coating outside of que crystal
It has ar coating on both sides
Great informative review.
How do you feel about the summer blue color? I'm thinking of getting a seamaster as my one big luxury watch and am deciding between the black, blue, and summer blue. I feel like the black version will be timeless, while the standard blue is the classic seamaster color, but the summer blue really stands out to me. I'm just worried after a while, I may get tired of it as a fad color.
The color won’t fade since it’s ceramic. And it changes a lot in the light. Blue is not a harsh color, so while not as versatile as black, it’ll be just as timelines, imho.
@horologyproject Thanks for your response. I ended up purchasing the summer blue color. I was just worried that the color was something I'd initially like but grow tired of eventually. Either way, I really like it, and it looks better in person. In most settings, it's much more subdued than pictured in photos. I'm thinking of posting a short video of it.
Great if you love it, but this watch has so many design features that other watches would simply not get away with.
Skeleton hands, completely parallel bracelet, octagonal bezel.........
It's large size would normally attract negativity too.
Of course it is better!
Thanks for the video. I owned this model and personally found it joyless, coupled with it being quite common I sold it within months of purchase. I couldn’t put my finger on it but it felt somewhat cheap to me. It certainly looked too big for my wrist too which didn’t help I’m sure. Mine was less than £4k from the AD at the time and didn’t seem worth it in hand, as for the current prices…just no.
I’m doubtful I’ll own another Seamaster. I always find that I like it but don’t love it.
I had a Seamaster, the scalloped bezel is slick and way inferior to coin edge or teeth in my opinion. I sold mine and moved into a Sea-Dweller. I have a Tudor BB 58 blue and think the bezel is clicky and great. Having said all that, my $3,000 Seiko is where the value is- amazing watch.
Love the sea dweller. The 16600 is one of my favorite references.
Which Seiko by the way?) Seamaster and Sea-Dweller are the best do-it-all divers out there, for sure
Thank you for the very entertaining video, and with regards to your Tudor comments… The only people that compare Tudor to Omega are Tudor fanboys trying to skip the line of horological importance. Omegas worst enemy is the swatch group. They basically whore them out with references out the butt. They’ve similarly beaten down Longines historical dna by making them the McDonald’s of longstanding watch brands.
I really appreciate the compliment. It’s a shame that a lot of watch manufacturers aren’t independent anymore. I’d be curious to see what kind of world that would look like.
@@horologyproject It’s a funny thing, because that era did exist but it was before either of us were born. The Quartz movement took most of them out, or at least that’s how the story goes.. If I had to give a hunch, I’d say that it was really poor management and organizational leadership that did them in. Similar to how the pandemic was a reset for the world, quartz was a reset for the Swiss watch industry. And as a capitalist I’ll say that there will always be large outfits to rule the aftermath.
I agree Tudor fanboys and utubers who are OMEGA’s Payroll 😂😂😂😂😂TUDOR IS A ONE TRICK PONY AND FAKE ROLEX😂😂😂😂😂
What size wrists do you have?
6.5ish
@@horologyproject thank you so much! I’ve been wanting to get one of the Seamasters for a very long time now!
@@DialsandCrownsif you buy one you will never regret it my friend 😊
All watches are better than otjers in their own right!
Tudor looks nicer. SMP with the ceramics does pop, but aesthetically the Tudor wins. I may pick up the SMP in white with black rubber. That bracelet is so 90s.
That’s the combo I have my eye on. And I can’t argue that the classic design of the Tudor is hard to beat. If it had a date function or 120 clock bezel, I’d be a happy camper.
TUDOR IS A ONE TRICK PONY AND FAKE ROLEX IN MY OPINION 😂😂😂😂😂
Had it loved it but my 8900 PO is better 👌
I have this in metal and rubber strap.
Which do you prefer on the blue watch?
@@dougaugustine933 Rubber. The rubber feels comfortable while the metal feels heavy.
Omega over Rolex any day!!!!!
Tudor being “cheap feeling”? Why? Cause they aren’t huge? The Seamaster is massive and I can’t wear those huge watches, but a 39mm Tudor BB58 is perfect.
In comparison, yes, the Tudor does not feel as high quality as the Omega. I stand by that.
But I prefer the Tudor proportions (at least the BB58) all day long. I couldn’t agree more that they need to slim down the Seamaster.
Thanks for watching!
@@horologyprojectreally? Even after a bezel twist lol. Huge quality difference.
Tudor uses Chinese parts and does the bare minimum to get the “Swiss made” approval 🤣🤣
Tudor cheap feeling? 😅 that's hilarious 😂 I own the 300m you have reviewed and the latest 41mm Sub and have owned a Black Bay and tried on loads of Tudors. There is NOTHING cheap about Tudor at all, they are extremely robust and well made and extremely accurate. They have finishing and quality levels on a par with Rolex and the bezel action is the best I've ever felt on a watch.
Do you lady wrists
Msrp is 5900
I recorded the video awhile ago. It sadly took me awhile to post it. It was the current pricing at the time. Unfortunately, they are a lot higher now.
Tudor is good brand but omega is totally different level. Brand level is different
Agreed! Thanks for watching. I hope you stick around!
Agree Omega is better than Tudor but where’s the Rolex to compare with in the video ?A submariner feels as far ahead of the seamaster as the seamaster is ahead of the black bay
I got a video of the Submariner 126610lv coming out this weekend. Stick around and let me know what you think!
TUDOR IS NOWHERE NEAR THE LEVEL OF ROLEX. TUDOR IS A POOR MAN’S ROLEX😂😂😂😂
Great watch and I really enjoy mine but the BB58 wears way better and its bracelet is 100X better. The Rolex Sub is on another level from both.
Omega should scrap that huge coffin wooden box
Have you owned a Sub:?
As a dive watch?
No, it's terrible, you can't turn the bezel in diving gloves. It basically isn't a diving watch, it's a pretty fashion watch.
Doesn't make it a bad watch, and it's certainly superb value on the secondary market especially. I love mine on a Bark&Jack NTTD strap.
But you can't dive with it, and you can with both the Rolex and the Tudor.
People will say "no one dives with a mechanical watch these days"...that's about as dumb as saying "no one races a car with a carburettor these days".
Today, somewhere in the world someone will use a Submariner to time a dive, no one will use a Seamaster because it can't be done.
Oh, and the bracelet is appalling. But no one dives with a metal bracelet so it's a moot point.
The rubber strap is actually great and saves a few £££.
I think you bring up a lot of good points. I want to love the Seamaster, but it looses me with the bracelet and, I agree, it needs better knarling on the bezel. I think them wanting to not be Rolex made the bezel inferior. The Planet Ocean has the design right.
@@horologyproject I agree 100%, they've not gone for a slightly overhanging, knurled bezel because a slightly overhanging, knurled bezel dive watch is a Submariner.
You can look at something like a Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver, which is in no way a Submariner copy or homage, yet that shape is so iconic, it is still too close to a Submariner for a company like Omega to use that style on what is their answer to the Submariner.
@@ASouthernBoyCanSurvive that is like saying no one wears a watch to see the time anymore.
I would bet everything I have that someone, somewhere on the planet will use a mechanical watch with a bezel to time a dive today.
@@ASouthernBoyCanSurvive I NEVER look at my phone to check the time, EVER. I just look at my watch.
I reach for my watch when I wake up to check the time. You could remove the clock from my phone, I wouldn't notice.
@@ASouthernBoyCanSurvive I have both a Sub and a Seamaster, I could dive using my Sub bezel to time my dive, I could not with my Seamaster, so, it is not a dive watch.
I've always hated that helium escape valve. It's stupid and 0.0001% of people will ever need it.
The latest Seamaster line is unattractive. It's getting bulkier and bigger without showing any innovation. The prominent wave dial gives it a cheap appearance, which might explain why it's frequently discounted. For many, the true essence of the Seamaster lies in the era of Pierce Brosnan. Omega could never get the Seamaster right, still looks like dogchain.
I do wonder how this model will age.
@@gyges5495maybe to big for your girlfriend 😂
@@richardlamazares6350 true she doesn’t wear men’s watches
TUDOR FANBOY SPOTTED😂😂😂😂😂😂 STOP THE 🧢 😂😂😂😂😂
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I really rate this watch and prefer it to the sub . I may if I can get one in the future. Metas , ceramic dial beautiful aesthetics. The bezel is really good the action is perfect 👍🏻. The ultimate 300m diver
Agreed! I hope you can get one soon.
I have the same one. Omega is better because you can actually go buy one unlike rolex.
No arguments there
Amazing watch I got it with a white dial, the pre-cursor to the new speedy with white dial (the red writing) 😁
Good choice! I’ve been tempted to grab one. The only thing that kills me with the Seamaster and Submariner are their heft. I have a 126610LV, and it’s chunky and so is the Seamaster. Not as comfy as their older models.
I need heft big wrists 😁, i love the Tudor BB58 blue, but tiny for me 😉@@horologyproject
I just did the same thing and for the same reason. 🙂
I have the exact watch and love it. It's very heavy though. I also have the No Time To Die watch as well, which is much lighter since it's titanium. I don't mind the bracelet, but could do without the huge helium valve. Also, the coin edge bezel on my Rolex watches are much easier to rotate than Omega's scallop edge bezels, even though they do look nicer.
My thoughts exactly 👍
Switch to mesh bracelet... about $700 for original Omega
I just received the white SMP yesterday and it appears to be every bit as good as my Rolex Submariner. Absolutely blows my Tudor watches away. Rolex is king of marketing and hype. No doubt Rolex makes fantastic watches, but from my experience with this Seamaster and my 3861 Speedmaster, Omega's are just as good.
Couldn’t agree more - the Omega is much nicer than the BB58. Different category altogether. I had the Tudor but have my eye on the SMP300 now. BB58 is great if you want a subtle watch but it has no wrist presence really. Whereas the Omega looks like it costs what it costs.
I wanted this watch when it was announced, but got impatient and got a Rolex (back when it was still possible to get a used Rolex under retail). Then the black ceramic version came out and really liked that, but didn't immediately pull the trigger, and then finally the black black version came out, and I recently picked it up. It's a very nice watch indeed.
omega all the way
Great watch. I have it’s bigger brother, the 9900 calibre Chronograph Grey dial variant. It’s an incredible piece. The kind of piece that just makes everything else feel lesser engineered. Omega especially on the secondary market now are absolute bargain. Fill your boots while prices are low. 👍🏻
Right on. Enjoy the chrono! I rarely see pistols with them.
It’s not a build up of helium inside the watch, it is the fact that helium can possibly enter the case through the seals…
I bought the white dial Seamaster 300m on bracelet a few years ago. It's a great looking watch; and I still love it. But as with most watches, it's not perfect. The bezel is clumsy to use and the bracelet could use a refresh (i.e. tapering down to the clasp). But overall, it's a very nice watch. I've got mine on a black rubber strap so the contrast between the white dial and black rubber is fantastic.
I think black rubber on it is the right way to go. I agree too with all your thoughts on the Seamaster. I hope a refresh comes sooner than later.
I have the black dial and love this watch. I actually like the retro look of the bracelet and to me (7.25 wrist) tapering would make it look too thin and disproportionate to the watch since it’s already 20 at the top which is the right size.
I’ve just bought the white dial with bracelet and as part of the “deal” I managed to get the rubber strap with deployment clasp. The bracelet is safely tucked in the box and it’s on the rubber strap.
You’re bang on about how good it looks in contrasting black and white. I’m very pleased with it.
More so because when people see it they remark that it looks nice, but they don’t say, as I’ve seen wirh many Rolex wearers, “is that real or is it a fake?” One of the many reasons not to get a Rolex….
Bracelet is ICONIC 🔥
@@horologyprojectbracelet is iconic
Why is Tudor even in this conversation?
I used to own one. Unfortunately I was forced to sell it. I miss it
Sorry to hear that! I hope you get one back in the collection soon!
@@horologyproject I hope so too. It was my all time favorite in my collection
@@warrenrhinerson6373SEAMASTER is a gorgeous watch 🔥
the reason i went OMEGA is technology acuracy and more watch for your money. Rolex is just a status symbol still good watches but long wait list giving you lies that there better made cus of there more expensive cost. and Tudor i really dont like the hands, wich reminds me OMEGA has sword hands making me feel lika warrior.
There you go!
Many watches are better than Rolex.
i have 3 omegas and 2 tudors omega all the way best rolex way over rated and priced
I agree. Omega is iconic
Indeed SMP300 is not comparable with BB58
I agree. TUDOR is nowhere near Omega’S level
Great review. No nonsense. Love this watch!
Yes it is
SMPs kill Submariners, all day
I have the same watch but on a rubber strap, perfect for the summer.
Heck yeah
I'm really torn between the blue and the black. Blue is somewhat my favorite color, but the blue SMP 300 looks "too in-your-face blue" when I saw it in person. The black, OTOH, seems to catch a slight blue hue outdoors (from the sky?) because of how shiny it is, and at first I thought you had that one in this video...
Blue has a lot of variance of color depending on the lighting. Black does change colors but to a much lesser degree. Both are great!
I've had both. In my opinion Blue is more characteristic of the Seamaster line. Black is more versatile, but only slightly.
I currently own Black.
I ended up gwetting the blue after all, it's really not that loud in person. I'm loving it.
Some people confuse design complexity with quality. Tudor and Rolex designs are elegant and timeless. Seamaster design is goofy. As for quality, the action of the bezel says a lot about it. The Rolex/Tudor ones are phenomenal and the Omega one is just okay. Rolex/Tudor bracelets are refined, elegant and comfortable. The Omega bracelet is just pathetic. Large, heavy with sharp edges and bulky clasp. Omega puts all its effort into the movement but the result is : low beat, modest power reserve and precision not better than Rolex/Tudor.
Tudor is overrated!! Omega is above and beyond Tudor!!!
@@duffydon1741 Omega Seamaster 300 : Goofy design and huge lack of refinement. Tudor Black Bay Monochrome : pure perfection !
@@maitrehg tudor is in the shadow of the rolex, theres nothing there…
@@duffydon1741 In fact, Tudor is the wise man Rolex. Very high quality at a decent price. My top 3 for quality and comfort : Rolex Sub, Tudor Monochrome and Monta Oceanking. The Omega Seamaster isn't even in the discussion with its bad bracelet and its overweight.
@@maitrehg nope, tudor is NOT at Omega watch pedigree and precision, you people are trying too hard!!
Man, that's a really nice looking watch. Suites you well.
Thank you kindly
I own both.
The 300m pro. Not knocking it and would consider one... Just gets me it's closing to have was that it's the 'Brosnan Bonds watch'... So unless you're a fan of his bond films... Which were mediocre im
ho... In More a Chimney fan.. or Moore.. . But it don't buy because that watch was associated with some movie.. Prefer the Planet Ocean
The ones you know? I've had my GMT 2 for 21 plus years, no service to date,... Your point is what exactly???
previous model is smaller which to me makes it better
I love my SMP. The stainless steel bracelet looks kind of old-fashioned and is much too heavy. The silicone strap, on the other hand, is really perfect. I don't understand why people are complaining about the bezel. What do you use the bezel for? Most of you are not divers. I would hate it if the bezel adjusted itself like on my Tag Heuer. The glass back of my SMP is fascinating. While Rolex owners are obviously constantly turning the bezel, I prefer to look at the movement. if my Sub arrives, I'll keep my SMP anyway. Great watch! I'm not sure if the surcharge for a Rolex sub is justified.
There is a lot of price that goes into paying into the Rolex brand. But at least they hold their value… for now!
What do you do for a living? Hitman?
Beautiful watch indeed. Have you checked out the green dial one in person?
Yes I have. It’s very nice.
A beautiful watch but too big. A 39/40 mm version would be awesome.
That would be cool!
I want this watch too much
Omega better quality than Tudor, but better than Rolex? Not entirely sure
Rolex bracelets are better. Marketing too
I’d definitely say the Rolex and omega are similar in quality. Rolex has a few refinements that put it above the Omega, but they really are both phenomena.
The Seamaster seems like a nice, well built watch…. until you get a Rolex submariner in your hands. Then, you see the difference. I own both, and submariner is in another league.
I think the build quality is very comparable, BUT the submariner is more refined. It brings it to a whole different level. I just released a 126610 video you should check out.
@@horologyproject build quality definitely is not comparable. All you have to do is turn the bezels on both watches and it quickly becomes obvious.
Dude omega please get another type of bracelet. That 90s basket weave is dated….
I wouldn’t mind a redesign!
TUDOR FANBOY SPOTTED. BRACELET IS ICONIC
I hate it when the watch head sides into the back of my hand.
As long there is a fancy glas bottom, it will never be a professional
As you long as you fail to spell simple words like “glass”, nobody will have any interest in what you have to say. Particularly when you’re wrong.
Congratulations, that’s the most stupid comment I’ve read on here this week 😂😂😂😂
Terrible bracelet
Love the bracelet.
Love the Bracelet! Its a Mans Bracelet, not for petite feminine wrists like erics
@@galatians22122 definately fitting for an ankle bracelet. Great quality bracelet. Just unrefined as far as tapering. Also if you consider a 7.5” wrist feminine, shows how you prefer your females. Not judging. 😂
TUDOR FANBOY SPOTTED 😂😂😂😂😂 BRACELET IS ICONIC 😂😂😂😂😂
@@galatians22122I agree completely. Bracelet is iconic
Rolex is by far better...
If you can get one 😬
"by far" is exaggerate