Thomas, Terrific research and presentation sir. I went to my local Omega AD and tried on the Seamaster 300, 300M, Aqua Terra, and Planet Ocean watches. The 38mm AT, 39.5 mm Planet Ocean, and 40mm 300 all looked great on my 6.5 inch wrist for daily wear. The Seamaster Bond 42mm pushes the limit but I could wear it when in the water. Then the Omega representative brought out the new Speed master with the white dial. Wow! I am saving up for the Speed master white dial and the Seamaster 300 in Summer Blue. Next I went to my Tudor AD and I tried the new 39mm Black Bay GMT and Monochrome watches. Omega still ranks first in my opinion. I gave up on Rolex last year. Thanks again for your hard work!
I got the summer blue 300 professional in July, and highly recommend it. I got both the bracelet and the rubber. The rubber is way more comfortable, surprisingly looks better, and costs less. I’ve hardly had the bracelet on it at all. Go with the rubber.
I bought the white dial 300 in March ‘24. I bought it on the bracelet and got myself a black rubber deployment clasp too. Bloody brilliant, looks and feels great and I don’t have to explain to the Rolex lovers that “no, it’s not a fake” Buy one, you won’t be disappointed. I was going to go down the Rolex route but to be honest really couldn’t cope with AD staff treating me like shit…… the Omega purchasing experience was perfect
Since it's relevant to this video and there are a quite a few people who are wrong about this: Rolex's largest direct competitor is Omega, Omega is on the same level as Rolex, not Tudor which is one level below both of them. I've heard a lot of people say that Tudor is Omega's direct competitor: they are wrong. The fit, finishing, and movements of Omega watches are all substantially better than those of Tudor and on par with those of Rolex. To answer the question from the video: the Aqua Terra's biggest competitors are the Rolex OP and Explorer, and the Seamaster 300's biggest competitor is, obviously, the Rolex Submariner (between the two, I'd take the Seamaster 300, it's much prettier).
Went to local omega boutique and tried on the aqua terra and planet ocean along with the white dail speedmaster. They are all great and seeing the summer blue PO on my wrist i knew it was the one. Took it home and been my daily and couldn't be happier. The bezel and dail have a great color shift of grey and blue.
Nice video! I am currently in a decision dilemma. I graduate from my master's degree in 8 months and I'm deciding what watch to buy to commemorate (budget is 7K) and I'm torn: 1) seamaster 300m blue; 2) Planet Ocean 39.5mm (gunmetal, summer blue or black); 3) Cartier Santos; 4) Tudor Pelagos; 5) Longines Zulu (or a combination of the longines and the Tudor)... maybe Breitling... a GP Laureato... but it's out of my budget. I am a man with a varied taste, I like modern and classic, I am a lawyer (so plenty of business casual/suits) but also someone with a sport-casual style, etc.. I tend to travel for work (professional environment) but I also tend to travel for pleasure. My collection has everything from a Speedmaster Mark40 (blue), Omega constellation pie pan and other vintage watches like Cortebert triple date, Polerouters, citizen and Seiko bullheads, to an Amid Digitrend and other jump hour watches... I´m not a slave to a style (but defenitely not looking for a modern dress watch, for that its better vintage)... suggestions?
You did not talk about the Omega Worldtimer. One of the most beautiful dials I’ve ever seen at any price. Central laser ablated titanium plate, giving you a POV of the northern hemisphere from the north pole is absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, I find most omega seamaster models too chunky for every day wear, even with a 7 1/2” wrist. How many people really need a watch with 300 m or 600 m of water resistance?! Most of us simply want a watch that you do not worry about swimming with it on if you are poolside. To me, a watch with 100m or more of water resistance will do the job just fine. I will not even bother making the comparison to Rolex as most of us cannot buy one from an AD and I refuse to pay over retail! Therefore, comparing to Rolex is a moot point! Tudor is now what Rolex used to be, that is an ultimate tool watch. The fits and finishes. IMHO are quite superb on their chronographs and GMTs. For me, in order to have a watch in the everyday rotation, 14.5 mm thickness pushes the envelope and does work with a lug to lug less than 50 mm. Bottom line, if you like the omega and it looks good on your wrist, buy it. Most omegas are really cool looking with awesome finishing. Also, the best bracelets in the industry! 😮😮And you will be buying a time piece that will last you the rest of your life and you can pass down to your next generation as an heirloom.
You left the Railmaster out…..😢. I wear these in a rotation. Aqua Terra World Timer Ti, SM NTTD, SM Heritage 300, Aqua Terra Black Lacquer 41mm and the Railmaster.
Buy what you like. I bought my semester at 10k. I could have chosen the sub but I like the semester more. Not an investment/trend thing, just that’s what I like.
Great brand Omega. I like that the AT is really better than the DJ, Explorer 1, GS, because of its specs, COSC, and METAS. They just need to make it thinner and fix the bracelet. I Have the AT small seconds, but the the Summer Blue AT is hot! Omega is a trusted brand, tested quality and has the correct SRP...oh did you know you can buy one with probably no waiting list!
Solid info and excellent advice. I tend to prefer the Seamaster to the Submariner, personally, but it’s hard to argue with your “if you can only have 1 watch” assertion.
My NTTD is one of my favourite dailys. Just beautifully understated. When I'm feeling loud I have plenty to choose from (like the Breitling Super Ocean Rainbow or MAD 1) but the Seamaster and mt Speedmaster Racing are my most worn watches. Exceptional without the *look at me, I own a Rolex* vibe.
I consider myself to be a Rolex and Omega fan equally. In 1997 I purchased both a 2 tone, blue dial Sub and a blue dial SMP 300. I still have both watches to this day. I have been collecting since the mid 90s and I am constantly buying and selling watches in and out of my collection, but these two have never left and as far as I’m concerned never will. That said, I’ll be the first to say, compared to the Rolex (this applies more so to the time I purchased mine) the Omega was better made, ran just as well and was half the price of the Submariner. I tell every new collector I run into that you have to have some type of Omega in your collection to be complete.
Great video. I’ve owned my Seamaster 300 since 1999. As to why this choice; all of my watch enthusiast friends has Submariners so an alternative and possibly more contemporary diver style watch took me down the Omega pathway. The Brosnan James Bond association was just an added bonus.
I tried on the NTTD and it looked and felt so good. I always buy pre-owned and keep checking but it's holding value way better than I hoped it would. I'd have to sell a couple of tudors to justify it to myself and more importantly my wife.
The seamaster 300 is one of Omega’s most outdated designs available today (late 80’s early 90’s design). Their current aqua terra line up is amazing. Especially the 38 mm ones. 🎉❤
talking about value proposition, u buy Rolex to impress others (whom you don't even know) and I think u will consider purchasing an omega to impress yourself because you really like it.
Love my 2254.50. Hope they bring back the swordhands
Thomas, Terrific research and presentation sir. I went to my local Omega AD and tried on the Seamaster 300, 300M, Aqua Terra, and Planet Ocean watches. The 38mm AT, 39.5 mm Planet Ocean, and 40mm 300 all looked great on my 6.5 inch wrist for daily wear. The Seamaster Bond 42mm pushes the limit but I could wear it when in the water. Then the Omega representative brought out the new Speed master with the white dial. Wow! I am saving up for the Speed master white dial and the Seamaster 300 in Summer Blue. Next I went to my Tudor AD and I tried the new 39mm Black Bay GMT and Monochrome watches. Omega still ranks first in my opinion. I gave up on Rolex last year. Thanks again for your hard work!
I got the summer blue 300 professional in July, and highly recommend it. I got both the bracelet and the rubber. The rubber is way more comfortable, surprisingly looks better, and costs less. I’ve hardly had the bracelet on it at all. Go with the rubber.
I bought the white dial 300 in March ‘24. I bought it on the bracelet and got myself a black rubber deployment clasp too.
Bloody brilliant, looks and feels great and I don’t have to explain to the Rolex lovers that “no, it’s not a fake”
Buy one, you won’t be disappointed. I was going to go down the Rolex route but to be honest really couldn’t cope with AD staff treating me like shit…… the Omega purchasing experience was perfect
Since it's relevant to this video and there are a quite a few people who are wrong about this: Rolex's largest direct competitor is Omega, Omega is on the same level as Rolex, not Tudor which is one level below both of them. I've heard a lot of people say that Tudor is Omega's direct competitor: they are wrong. The fit, finishing, and movements of Omega watches are all substantially better than those of Tudor and on par with those of Rolex.
To answer the question from the video: the Aqua Terra's biggest competitors are the Rolex OP and Explorer, and the Seamaster 300's biggest competitor is, obviously, the Rolex Submariner (between the two, I'd take the Seamaster 300, it's much prettier).
First comment! You do such great work, keep up the amazing videos!! Have a great weekend 😊
Thank you so much!
Trilogy Seamaster all day
Does anyone know what watch he is wearing?
Can't get past the giant helium valve
Went to local omega boutique and tried on the aqua terra and planet ocean along with the white dail speedmaster. They are all great and seeing the summer blue PO on my wrist i knew it was the one. Took it home and been my daily and couldn't be happier. The bezel and dail have a great color shift of grey and blue.
i cant afford Casios, but i still going to watch this!:))
Nice video! I am currently in a decision dilemma. I graduate from my master's degree in 8 months and I'm deciding what watch to buy to commemorate (budget is 7K) and I'm torn: 1) seamaster 300m blue; 2) Planet Ocean 39.5mm (gunmetal, summer blue or black); 3) Cartier Santos; 4) Tudor Pelagos; 5) Longines Zulu (or a combination of the longines and the Tudor)... maybe Breitling... a GP Laureato... but it's out of my budget. I am a man with a varied taste, I like modern and classic, I am a lawyer (so plenty of business casual/suits) but also someone with a sport-casual style, etc.. I tend to travel for work (professional environment) but I also tend to travel for pleasure. My collection has everything from a Speedmaster Mark40 (blue), Omega constellation pie pan and other vintage watches like Cortebert triple date, Polerouters, citizen and Seiko bullheads, to an Amid Digitrend and other jump hour watches... I´m not a slave to a style (but defenitely not looking for a modern dress watch, for that its better vintage)... suggestions?
even CW is comming through the radar... Belcanto!
You did not talk about the Omega Worldtimer. One of the most beautiful dials I’ve ever seen at any price. Central laser ablated titanium plate, giving you a POV of the northern hemisphere from the north pole is absolutely stunning.
Unfortunately, I find most omega seamaster models too chunky for every day wear, even with a 7 1/2” wrist. How many people really need a watch with 300 m or 600 m of water resistance?! Most of us simply want a watch that you do not worry about swimming with it on if you are poolside. To me, a watch with 100m or more of water resistance will do the job just fine.
I will not even bother making the comparison to Rolex as most of us cannot buy one from an AD and I refuse to pay over retail! Therefore, comparing to Rolex is a moot point!
Tudor is now what Rolex used to be, that is an ultimate tool watch. The fits and finishes. IMHO are quite superb on their chronographs and GMTs.
For me, in order to have a watch in the everyday rotation, 14.5 mm thickness pushes the envelope and does work with a lug to lug less than 50 mm.
Bottom line, if you like the omega and it looks good on your wrist, buy it. Most omegas are really cool looking with awesome finishing. Also, the best bracelets in the industry! 😮😮And you will be buying a time piece that will last you the rest of your life and you can pass down to your next generation as an heirloom.
You left the Railmaster out…..😢. I wear these in a rotation. Aqua Terra World Timer Ti, SM NTTD, SM Heritage 300, Aqua Terra Black Lacquer 41mm and the Railmaster.
Buy what you like. I bought my semester at 10k. I could have chosen the sub but I like the semester more. Not an investment/trend thing, just that’s what I like.
Great brand Omega. I like that the AT is really better than the DJ, Explorer 1, GS, because of its specs, COSC, and METAS. They just need to make it thinner and fix the bracelet. I Have the AT small seconds, but the the Summer Blue AT is hot! Omega is a trusted brand, tested quality and has the correct SRP...oh did you know you can buy one with probably no waiting list!
Solid info and excellent advice. I tend to prefer the Seamaster to the Submariner, personally, but it’s hard to argue with your “if you can only have 1 watch” assertion.
My NTTD is one of my favourite dailys. Just beautifully understated. When I'm feeling loud I have plenty to choose from (like the Breitling Super Ocean Rainbow or MAD 1) but the Seamaster and mt Speedmaster Racing are my most worn watches. Exceptional without the *look at me, I own a Rolex* vibe.
I consider myself to be a Rolex and Omega fan equally. In 1997 I purchased both a 2 tone, blue dial Sub and a blue dial SMP 300. I still have both watches to this day. I have been collecting since the mid 90s and I am constantly buying and selling watches in and out of my collection, but these two have never left and as far as I’m concerned never will. That said, I’ll be the first to say, compared to the Rolex (this applies more so to the time I purchased mine) the Omega was better made, ran just as well and was half the price of the Submariner. I tell every new collector I run into that you have to have some type of Omega in your collection to be complete.
Great video.
I’ve owned my Seamaster 300 since 1999. As to why this choice; all of my watch enthusiast friends has Submariners so an alternative and possibly more contemporary diver style watch took me down the Omega pathway. The Brosnan James Bond association was just an added bonus.
Great video! Was hoping for more americas cup love but I agree on the aqua terra, it does so much so well
I tried on the NTTD and it looked and felt so good. I always buy pre-owned and keep checking but it's holding value way better than I hoped it would. I'd have to sell a couple of tudors to justify it to myself and more importantly my wife.
The seamaster 300 is one of Omega’s most outdated designs available today (late 80’s early 90’s design). Their current aqua terra line up is amazing. Especially the 38 mm ones. 🎉❤
Great video, thank you! My version: Pierce Brosnan Bond era, 2007 with sword hands. aka Peter Blake, aka 2254.50. Love it.
Amazing content 😍👏🏻👍🏻 Omega Seamaster still one of the best luxury watches for sure 👏🏻
The Tokyo Olympics Seamaster 300m is the best one with the Peter Blake coming a very close second.
I’m not biased at all.
Great watches. However how Omega organizes it's catalog is a marketing disaster in my opinion.
Love my 75th Summer Blue 300m and my Sub Cermit Mark2 equally!
My 2254 is easily my favourite watch in my collection, wears and looks great - especially when worn on a nato.
My favourite Seamaster is the 50th anniversary GMT 300M
How much many money are you getting. Frome Omega for This terible video
Seamasters are classic timepieces that just never get old. Far more versatile than Rolex imo.
Damn these videos go hard. New favorite watch channel?
I really wish one day Omega will get rid of the helium escape crown and redesign it into a built in valve.
Damn Kyle Mooney really had a glow up
What about the old seamasters from the 50s and 60s?
Love my Seamaster planet ocean Chrono
2254.50 still the best
Loved this video.
Thanks Thomas and team - echo the point about the 2254.50. Nice glasses BTW - where are they from?
Thanks! They’re Warby Parker - the Seiko of the glasses world haha
Great video, I want to buy a summer blue aqua terra. But my wrist it is really thin, should I get the 38mm or the 41mm?
How if you're taller than 5' 7, just get the 41mm
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Thomas, what's on your wrist and what kind of strap?
Hey! That’s a very angular 1970’s Certina Blue Ribbon on a rubber strap
I like this series. But this video is filled with mistakes, and im not even an Omega collector
Feel free to point them out?
@@HRM.H LOL the endless ego of watch collectors
The first rule about buying an Omega Seamaster is don't settle for an Omega Seamaster. Deep down you'll always wish you got that Sub.
Lol what a conceited assumption
Said no one ever
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Seamasters are for watch enthusiasts. Submariners are for poor people who want to appear rich and don't care for watches
@@ivan_nagar Hater
talking about value proposition, u buy Rolex to impress others (whom you don't even know) and I think u will consider purchasing an omega to impress yourself because you really like it.
You buy a Rolex or an Omega for many reasons. I would buy both because I like certain references from both brands.