Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 210.30.42.20.01.001 vs 116600 Dive Watches
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- Contact tmosso@thewatchbox.com for pricing and availability; Either I have it, or I can get it! Shop this Rolex: bit.ly/2L1xMm2
Shop all Rolex watches: bit.ly/2uUNJD9
Shop all Omega watches: bit.ly/2v2XXR9
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller 4000 116600 diving watch features a 40mm stainless steel case with a black Cerachrom bezel surrounding a black dial on a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with folding buckle, Rolex Glidelock, and Rolex Fliplock dive extensions. Functions of this Rolex Sea Dweller include unidirectional rotating dive bezel, 1,220-meter water resistance (4000ft), COSC Swiss chronometer certification, hours, minutes, seconds, date and helium release valve. This Rolex watch also measures 15mm in thickness and 46.3mm from lug-to-lug.
The 2018 Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 210.30.42.20.01.001 dive watch is encased in 42mm of steel surrounding a black dial on a stainless steel bracelet. Functions of this Omega Seamaster divers watch include METAS Master Chronometer certification, unidirectional diving bezel with ceramic insert, 300-meter water resistance, hours, minutes, seconds, date, and helium escape valve. This Omega watch also measures 13.7mm in thickness and 50.1mm from lug-to-lug.
For complete details, watch the full Rolex vs Omega comparison by Tim Mosso!
Please subscribe to our channel for the best luxury watch reviews on RUclips: www.youtube.co...
Visit our website at www.thewatchbox.com for the latest pre-owned luxury watch arrivals and industry-leading value in previously loved luxury timepieces.
In terms of style, class and elegance and functionalities, even the wristband, the Sea-Dweller is miles ahead of the Omega! Not playing in the same league
SD4K- the last true Sea Dweller and the best sea dweller ever made. 40mm with elegant lugs and beautiful case, non-cyclops, matte dial and ceramic bezel …and only produced for least than 3 years
My grail is 116600
I already chose the Omega. Loving it every time I see it on my wrist. Yes, the Rolex have value retention. But I chose the Omega for tech, modern style and a lovely silver dial that I bought. And not to mention it's 3 times cheaper than the Rolex. Good luck selling it back if you could since everyone is trying to buy the Rolex and keeping it for value retention. 😁
Right now, I just find it value for money on the Omega.
I have the Omega and think it’s better looking in every way to the Rolex. That said, I wish the bezel was easier to grip on the Omega.
Agreed. I feel its so slippery, despite larger in size.
Tbh I find this a huge bonus because it's less easy for the bezel to accidentally slip out of the 12 o'clock position and require a full wind back around. I find that I never have a reason to want to turn the bezel anyway.
An easy to grip bezel also gets turned unwanted too. Great comparison.
No comparison at all - the Rolex Sea dweller 116600 SD4K- was the best Rolex sport model ever produced and the last true sea dweller ever made…
4 000$ against 10 000$ there's no hard decision
95% of people who prefer the Rolex do so because of perception and not substance. If the Omega was the one that was hard to aquire and sold for more than retail in the grey market, those same people would be choosing the Omega.
@@SJ-rp1pl I guess you're one of the 5% then. As far as aging gracefully I would agree with you mainly because that has already been proven since to the casual observer, the modern Sea Dweller looks much like the original of nearly 50 years ago!
If my aunty had balls she’d be my uncle
I prefer it because it's a far better looking watch. This new 300m is ugly, and will certainly age poorly. Just look at those awkward looking end-links and the giant cupcake sticking out of the case. The bezel numerals couldn't get any larger and more comical looking if they tried, and the new waves look so gimmicky. Such a downgrade from the previous generations. Sea-dweller without hesitation....fuck me right?
I also strongly prefer the look of the Sea Dweller. The Seamaster never quite did it for me. Is the Omega technically superior? Perhaps. But I'd go with the Sea Dweller for the same reason I did go with a (technically inferior) TAG Heuer over the Diver 300M for my own wrist - I like the look more.
Before even viewing this video, take a look at the dials. Rolex dials are very dull compared to any other brand that employs AR coating. Why won’t Rolex get on board with the rest of the watch industry?
Because that will be their next huge improvement
scratches on the AR coating look like sh...
I'll take the Omega: its thinner, has a display caseback, has a more exciting dial, has a matching black date disc, it's more shock resistant and it's less expensive. Can't you unscrew and detach the helium valve and wear it without the valve on the Omega? Disappointed in Tim's Rolex pick here...he'll probably regret it lol.
I agree with you on all points regarding why the Omega is superior to the Rolex. However, I don’t know who told you the Helium release valve is removable, it most certainly is not. It also shouldn’t be opened underwater, despite what Tim said.
You can get all three color variants of the Omega with money left over for the upcoming white dial Diver 300m for the cost of one SD4K.
You can’t get the SD4K at any AD .. it has been discontinued
Clearer crystal on omega gives it an aesthetic edge.
I have a Seamaster 300 in titanium and a blue submariner. In terms if pure wearability the Omega is hands down better. Its lighter but still substantial at 43mm. The ceramic reflects the sunlight in such a differant and better way, visually its just more stunning. They both have problems, the Cyclops on the Rolex and He on the Omega. Pick your poison there, i wish i had no date on the Sub. I've had the Omega for 3 months, so its pristine and i cant speak to its longevity but the steel of the Rolex (over 4 years old) scratches more easily than ceramic so i imagine the Omega to visually last longer. To a collector of watches both are important, but I worry Rolex isn't tying anymore, whereas Omega took risks these past 2 decades and its starting to pay off.
OMEGA WINS!!!!
Considering the Seamaster Diver 300M has already beaten the Submariner in one of these verses videos, the Sea-dweller has no chance.
The Sea-dweller (especially at 40mm) is basically a thicker and more expensive Submariner. Considering the Submariner’s thickness is it’s main advantage over the SM 300M, and its price was it’s main disadvantage, the SD loses it’s only true advantage, while compounding its main disadvantage.
If you simply can’t bring yourself to get past the Rolex name or resale, then just get a Submariner. It does everything the SD does only 2.5mm thinner.
..except sd date window is better integrated imo . The cyclops lens while always visually interesting , is a bit of a pain at times legibilty wise
Tony Curran True, the lack of a cyclops is a major advantage of the older SD vs the Sub, and if you love Rolex but (understandably) don’t like the cyclops it may be the deciding factor. However, even as someone who vehemently despises Rolex’s cyclops, I’d still probably take the cheaper and thinner Submariner.
Also, consider that an inordinate number of people buy Rolex over other brands (like Omega) purely for its brand prestige and recognisability, the cyclops would probably work it their favour, as it’s so distinctively Rolex, if it is at the cost of some legibility.
I have that Omega same black, I'm thinking of getting the Rolex in the collection.
That sea dweller with no cyclops is just so 🔥 however the omega diver 300m is just as good 👍🏻
This is the Rolex I would buy if I were going to buy a Rolex. The Semaster is arguably the best value in a luxury dive watch out there currently thanks to the fact that Omega doesn't do any marketing. By all rights it should be selling for what the Submariner sells for. Even Breitling tries harder with marketing and they don't have tie-ins with NASA and the James Bond franchise.
Nope,, the Rolex looks old fashioned, compared to the Omega,, imho....
I own the Cameron. Love and own both brands, but it’s Rolex hands down in divers....
But no super case on sea dweller! I have one to love it 🥰
What's happening with the SD end links?
OMEGA
Love the SD4000.. complete tool watch imo.. glide lock, 40mm, ceramic, helium escape.. 4000ft.. best
Rolex is superior. Talking about functionality versus aesthetics. The Rolex wins in terms of functionality and
tool watch ability. Tim is accurate regarding the "i" word as well. Rolex is also a much better investment than Omega, if that is your thing.
Pity about the total mismatch between the end links and the case on the Rolex. Attention to detail?
David Byrne it was done intentionally for a reason ;) do some research
Vadim Don, research on the forums indicates a lot of people notice and dislike this mismatch, with owners in denial and no one able to offer a good excuse. The only reason I point this out is many Rolex fans go on about the 'fit and finish' and criticize other watches on precisely this issue - perhaps they had a good reason too. Still, nothing that a bit of judicious filing can't fix... 😏
Hi Tim, can you do a 40mm Sub vs 39.5 mm Planet Ocean 600m???!!!!!! PLEASE??!?!!?
I agree with all your points. However you must take into consideration the price difference
Your saying that they look the same and do the same things but a used Rolex costs five times more than the used Omega.
For your next post why not compare the Rolex with a Breguit 1622. I'm sure you will think that it's a better buy and investment and it too is only five times more than the Rolex
I own the Sea-Dweller 4000 116600 and it is imho just a better looking and cooler watch than the Omega.
"Or if you live in the old colonies" that made me smile... thanks!! US needs to move on to a non arbitrary system.
Omega, definitely.
Helium escape valves have always made me laugh. Granted a whole one person in the entire world actually dived with this watch I’ve never understood the whole gimmick of these helium escape valve watches. Like, I get it. It’s cool but no one actually takes a watch that expensive diving. And yes, I know I’m gunna get hated on for mentioning it but I guess it’s just never made sense to me in modern luxury watches. These aren’t true tool watches like they used to be. I never make comments on these videos either I just wanted to see if anyone else agrees with me? Cause like I said, I already know a whole bunch of people aren’t going to agree...
I agree, and despite preferring the SMP I'd prefer it more without the He valve. I find it looks better in gold though and Tim did a great review of the yellow gold version. Of course the dirty truth is the concept of the tool watch is obsolete - divers don't depend on dive watches and pilots don't depend on pilot's watches. If they use them they buy them for the same reason as you and me - decoration.
I totally agree, the He valve is useless. That being said, so is any watch with more than 200m WR for 99.99% of people. I think people like them for the same reason they like that the Sea-dweller can reach 1000M, because they want the most capable watch for their money, regardless of if they’ll ever use it.
As regards the Seamaster’s He valve, I honestly don’t mind it (although I can definitely understand why many don’t), because I know Omega included it in the original design to help visually differentiate it from every other Rolex Submariner “inspired” dive watch, even though it isn’t really needed on divers with less than 500m WR. It works too; the Seamaster Diver 300m and PO 600m are at least as recognisable across a room as any Rolex, thanks almost entirely to that second crown.
my money on SD.
Really? They're selling it for $14,450
. It's all yours.
Vs seiko lx?
Both great watches Tim, own them both, love them both, but if I have to choose one then based on wearing them both then I have to choose the Rolex as much as I love the look of the Omega.
Omega ruined this latest seamaster with that hideous looking cone shaped helium escape valve and larger case size. Such a shame since it has such a great movement. I much prefer the previous version though. Sea Dweller hands down.
Great comparison Tim. I have had both on my wrist in the last few days and they each represent something great at their respective price points. The real steal is the previous sea dweller with the aluminum bezel. Not yet in outlandish bubble land.
Actually this was a surprisely very excellent competition. Ali - Frasier type quality . My feeling is that Omega 300 is just technically the better tougher watch in almost every practical wearable way at less then half the price, with excellent value, provenance and history in the watch market. Its truly almost impossible to beat it. Omega my choice as a diver- with a 36 or 39 mm oyster perpetual white dial to scratch my desire for a Norgay like explorer Rolex. All the best Tim. Great program with a truly great community of viewers. ☺
Given the disparity in pricing, perhaps a more appropriate comparison would be with the Diver 300M Chronograph. Oh, you mean Rolex doesn't have a dive chronograph? How disappointing. Talk about dwelling in a bubble...
Omega Seamaster for me please🥇
Tim I think the Rolex Sea Dweller is the winner because the Rolex has a better integrated escape valve, 1200m water resistance a better clapse and a tougher movement. The Omega has a more beautiful dial and hands and a nice display case back. The unnecessary escape valve crown of the Omega makes the watch ugly. The Omega main advantage is the lower $4000 price compare to the Rolex Sea Dweller $14,000.
The Omega is technically far superior and a watch “enthusiast” choice. It also looks more stylish and fresh. The Rolex SD main appeal is its name to the non enthusiast. Rolex is lagging in their watches technical abilities. It gets lost on a sea of black Subs everyone has already owned. Timeless but also boring.
I bought a Planet Ocean Good Planet GMT 600m. Way more bang for BUCK.
Mark K An excellent choice, and arguably a closer competitor to the Sea-dweller than this Diver 300M, provided you can handle the extra thickness, which I’m assuming you can.
Ok easy, military inspired 5512 5513 ....red subs, seadwellers best in the world. Always buy these sport watches by Rolex. I do prefer the vintage Rolex mil subs.....
Omega with skeleton hands.....no comment...I have to be nice.
Omega wins here Tim...sorry.
Omega for the bond wannabe, my vote goes to the Rolex
Andy Yan
The Omega is superior in most objective measures, but it lacks the same brand recognition that Rolex has. So if you want to be bombastic, then it should be Omega for the watch enthusiast and the Rolex for the generic wannabe.
Wrecked Rectum objectively,specific to this post both dive watches , Omega 300m
Andy Yan So, the only thing that you can think of comparing, objectively, two dive watches by is depth rating? So, accuracy, materials, magnetic resistance - hell, even price - are not things that can be compared?
Rolex for the nouveau riche...
The hands on the Omega are ugly.
Very dickheady
I would call them modern. The hands on the Rolex are a bit old-timey.
ROLEX ALL DAY LONG 👍👍
I tried on the “best ever” Seamaster 300m (blue dial/bezel) about a month ago. Terribly unimpressed.
I own a Batman and no, the finishing of the Omega isn’t even close. My Oris diver looks higher quality than the 300m.
I really am disappointed, I really wanted it to be great (walked in with the intention of buying it). But it only took me 30 seconds to decide against.
Rubbish
That Omega is seriously ugly. I would not be caught dead wearing that watch.
Is not even close? Lol the omega looks larger and thicker to me while rolex even if its a bit thicker looks slimmer from the case cause of its clever design. Rolex hands down
My 116600 pisses on the omega!