Tudor Pelagos Vs Omega Seamaster
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
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Which dive watch is best, Tudor Pelagos or the Omega Seamaster 300m (SMP).
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I really liked the one on the British watch industry. I’m exited to see what comes out of the 🇬🇧 in the upcoming years
Such a great channel this one. 👍
Thanks a lot Jeff. ☕️
As consumers, we should be thankful to have excellent watches like these that are available.
You are spot on. I’m bored of Rolex and their strategy of making people beg and plead just to get on a waiting list for a watch. The Omega and Pelagos are both available now with a discount too and both are fantastic.
You’re so right - AP, Patek etc are going to lose buyers
@@thegraciefighter102 tell that to the Chinese.
@@toddpacker7058 they are the ones flipping them huh?
@@toddpacker7058 The poor Chinese will be glad to make fake AP, Patek in sweatshops. Whilst rich Chinese will enjoy in investing in the real AP and Pateks.
I enjoyed the comparison. I bought the Pelegos LHD, because I’m a lefty-at least that’s how I rationalized it. It’s “look” is entirely different than the blue one, and just instantly resonated with me. It’s my “daily driver” for 1.5 years now, and it still brings me enormous pleasure.
I have Pelagos from 30.12.2020. I was heading for North Flag, but I tried Pelagos and Black Bay P01. I was surprised at how light Pelagos was, despite his size. I haven't had a titanium watch before. Pelagos is not my type of watch, but something happened. I liked it and with each passing day I like it more and more. This is not a watch like love at first sight. However, it is its simplicity, which you can not get enough of, that makes you like it more and more. It is obvious that it is made according to all the rules of perceptions - reduce to the maximum. What is most impressive, however, is the accuracy of the movement - in the first month it worked with an accuracy of -1.4 seconds. per day. Now he is 5.5 seconds behind for 16 days, regardless of the position in which he lies. Unbelievable.
I feel like I say this every video Adrian but seriously dude your production quality and B roll are top notch
Great constructive review Adrian. I've tried both watches at an AD (the pelagos was an LHD in black) and I really like the Pelagos in blue from photographs but prefer the LHD version in black and for what it is, a tool watch it does all that I'd want. No pizzazz it just does the job incredibly well. The bracelet is incredibly functional and easy to use for us mere mortals as well. The lume of the hands and ceramic bezel it incredible . The in house movement with 70 hours reserve and COSC certification at the price is a real plus also. This watch does what it needs to do for a purpose and it does it really well.
The Omega is something different though, that white dial with the waves is something that you really need to see in the flesh, it's simply a work of art in different lighting conditions, the black skeleton hands, the black ceramic bezel with white inlay is just gorgeous in my humble opinion. The bracelet with the on the fly push to fit is great as well. The Omega is the more versatile watch given the case and lug shape along with that dial with the date at 6. The tooth paste cap at 10 is easily forgotten on the wrist. It;'s a heritage thing at the end of the day.
In summary, if you need a watch to do the job the Pelagos would take my hard earned cash. But if you want something more versatile and have the extra money the Omega would be the one to shrink my bank account. Given a choice I'd want both.
Well said, I'd want both too! ☺️
I have the black dial Pelagos and no joke, that blue is reeeeeaaaaally starting to tug at my heart strings! I feel like having both can be in my future.
I could be persuaded to trade my blue for the black with you...
That blue one looks amazing...I'm picking up the LHD THIS week ..can't wait
Nooo!!! Be Happy with the black!!!!!!!
Somebody called the Pelagos a “poker chip” and that kinda ruined it for me. 😂
as a Pelagos owner, I endorse the "poker chip" comment😂
(it's not a negative to me though)
😂🤣
and you care what someone else said to you.
@@robertsullivan4773 well, they weren’t wrong! 🤣
So true. Can't believe I didn't see it sooner.
I’ve owned a Pelagos and currently have the black dialed Seamaster. I love both, but the Omega is technically on another level with the coax. I agree that Tudor has the better bracelet, but the Omega is still quite good in that regard. I think the Omega is significantly more wearable and flexible. Also, I think you may have missed a trick by not showing either on their respective rubber straps. The Omega is KILLER on its OEM rubber
If you owned both then you know the Tudor is way more accurate. Better bezel function. Better hour reserve. Better bracelet. Better illumination. All Titanium which cost more than Stainless steel. Traded a Seamaster for a Pelagos.
@@911SurvivalIm a silly bondfanboy so I went for the seamaster :)
I swapped the bracelet on my SMP on the 3rd day of owning it. Same with my Tudor, I found a great deal with a used BB with a leather strap and also swapped that.
I own the blue Pelagos -- There is something about the stark simplicity and contrast of the dial and bezel. It also feels rugged and reliable. It's my go-to tool watch. It also keeps miraculously impeccable time. That said, I do admit to checking out the white seamaster videos. I love everything about it - except that helium escape valve at the 10 o'clock position. It's the one visual feature that I can't get past. Also - like you, I'm not a fan of the non-tapering braclet. Cheers - Dennis
Very well put!
However, the 5 lines of text below the pinion breaks from the clean design of the watch. Don't you think?
What about the Lume, there’s a gathering storm of controversy about the Lume durability on the Pelagos?
Even though I have that same Omega AKA THE GREAT WHITE I am planning on purchasing the Pelagos and adding it to my collection of Rolexes and other watches. However, that Helium Escape Valve I agree but from a distance you will tell that it is an Omega so which is lesser of the two evils? That unpaper bracelet I could definitely do without.
How is that titanium Pelagos collecting bigger and smaller scratches?
@@istvantoth7431 It could just be I've been lucky, however, it really hasn't collected any scratches and I wear it pretty regularly. There's only one scratch I notice - it's on the curved vertical side near the crown. It's a great watch and keep very accurate time. Now if Tudor would just make a kelly green Pelagos and Titanium. Better yet a not flat bezel and a sunray dial.
Rewatched this maybe 38 times and still undecided. Love them both!
Put them both on in the same day and go with your heart. The first feeling is always correct.
I'd go with a white Seamaster with a black rubber strap. Love that look.
I totally agree! That’s the watch I love and bought!
I’d like to correct you on just one point if I may. I think we do need watches that slide under the cuff - if they don’t how else can they perform the dual function of a) being able to wear a beautiful new watch and b) hiding it from the wife 🤔
Haha. Very fair point.
Soo true!! 🤣
Embiggen your cuffs. Solved!
@@RabidMortal1 Good word! Yeah, rather that than wait for Omega to unchunky my watch 😆
There is that!
I'd struggle not to pick the Seamaster here even though the Tudor is great.
In my opinion, the Seamaster with a black dial can from beach to tux. With the white dial, it's definitely staying the more casual/sporty realm.
After reviewing the Seamaster it has become a favourite of mine. The quality that is built into that watch truly is something else. Especially when you tend to concentrate of more affordable watches.
The Omega is a real looker. The dial sometimes is shiny, sometimes not. The ceramic details on the bezel really pop, even better than the sub and are flush which is a real bonus. Just an all around more fun watch to look at in different lighting conditions. Let’s face it, we all love to look at our watches and on the front and back, the Omega is just better looking.
I agree with you bud, I love to look at my watch!
you nailed it
Because of your last Pelagos video, I finally made the purchase. This video confirmed how happy I am of my choice.
Thanks for the amazing and impactful work you do.
Great choice mate and thanks for watching. 👍🏻
1. Advantage Pelagos for weight on the wrist (titanium vs. steel).
2. Advantage Pelagos for better integration of the HEV.
3. Advantage Pelagos for better legibility (snowflake vs. skeleton, tho both polarizing).
4. The Pelagos is actually 41mm at the case. You stated such in your review. The 2-liner is also thinner if you can find one. Advantage Pelagos.
5. Not sure why you gave the plus to Omega's 25,200 BPH over Tudor's 28,800 BPH. A higher beat rate AND 15 more hours PR is damn impressive.
6. I think 22mm straps are as ubiquitous as 20mm. 18mm, 19mm, 21mm and 24mm are where you see a tapering off.
Ultimately, I own one of each... although my SMP is the 2230.50 so I get the benefit of sword hands AND applied indices, in a thinner case without sacrificing a COSC movement. Also added the micro-adjustable clasp to the tapering Speedy bracelet, so no loss of usability there.
I choose the white Seamaster as well and absolutely love it. Great video!
I have the black Seamaster 300 and after three years, I still can help, but just look at it. I love my black sub, but it doesn't have the same wearability,. My Seamaster is everything I look for in a watch from beach to office it still says style.
In the beginning of my hunt for a top level watch I was all about the Omega Seamaster but when I first saw the Tudor Pelagos I couldn’t stop thinking of it… Why did I change my mind… frankly, I feel the Pelagos is more of a tool watch than the Seamaster… Plus all Titanium doesn’t hurt either… Soon the Pelagos will be on my wrist and most probably all my other watches will just collect dust…
Both are beast of watches! You can’t go wrong with either one!! I choose the Omega in blue dial on bracelet!!! Believe me, one day I will have the Pelagos in Black (Charcoal gray the new antricite)!!! Great video and straps also!!!
I recommend owning both.
This is correct
You're recommendation is recommended!
I do own both, and also recommend both.
It's like you read our minds then incorporate it into a video. Amazing video sir thanks for your time!
Thanks for watching Robert.
Agreed COMPLETELY! Something so dang charming about the Pelagos. Would love to add one to my collection one day. I freaking love some of the Tudor offerings right now.
The raised markers on the dial seal the deal for me. Love the Seamaster!
Both are great watches indeed. I do prefer Seamater esthetics though.
I’d love to see a comparison between Seamaster and BB58.
Literally tried both of these on last week, albeit the black version of the Pelagos, and undecided so far. Rumours of a new/repeat collaboration between Tudor and Marine Nationale might mean another beautiful piece to add to the decision.
Only recently started taking an interest in watches and I’m Looking at making my first big brand purchase. I’ve found your videos very honest and easy to understand without too much technical talk. Great job. I’m subscribed.
Thank you for your high quality content Adrian. One of the best reviews of the Pelagos on RUclips
Thanks so much mate. 👍🏻
Keep going. I enjoy your work. Personaly I prefer de all mate black Pelagos.
I would go for Pelagos, specially the LHD, the escape knob of Seamaster is just useless and odd looking, also prefer the oyster case and bracelet of Tudor, so hot looking!
I could not decide, so I got both, and happy with both.
I’m going to end up that way too. Both fantastic watches.
I’ve chosen Pelagos LHD over SMP simply because you can se SMP everywhere, it has become so popular that it draws me back from this watch although I love it still. Another thing in Pelagos’s favor is It’s lack of shine that is more my style than Omegas glossiness.
I definitely prefer the black Pelegos over the blue. I have not played around with either, but from videos and Google searches, the blue looks like plastic a bit. Maybe plastic isn't correct, but it doesn't look lux to me. I really like the black pelegos, it is closest to a Tudor Submariner. Great video!
I got the Pelagos LHD, supremely happy my choice.
Same here try it on a grey black nato 👍
@@adrianhall8939 got one in mind to share?
Sorry should have said Bond grey & black 👍
Same here. And love my whatch. Either with the bracelet or a black Isofrane rubber strap.
I have the very same Omega and I have the Pelagos LHD. Love both of them.
I got a pelagos during mid lock down as my first everyday professional watch. Love the materials, price, and simple design. It is arock solid piece and something about wearing a “Tudor” brand on your wrist makes it much easier to wear around daily. The extra price/name with omega makes it more difficult to wear/use to its fullest. Also, the rubber strap that comes with the Tudor almost encourages one to really wear it in all situations.
I agree with you in that I also looked at the Pelagos and omega 300m and went with the Omega because of the movement.
Great video review with a non bias approach. I am an Omega man but really drawn to Tudor since in-house movements. I could sway either way with those two models, the Pelagos definitely has a more Tool watch ego compared to the more stylish in white Seamaster.
If I had to choose between those two models, probably the Pelagos…..but then again maybe not 😂😂🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
I honestly wanted them both but I went with the Seamaster because of those crazy waves and the reflections on them.
I came for the comparison, and bought that sick Grey NATO strap before the end of the video. Nice work.
Haha. Thanks Fred. 🙌🏻
I have the Omega Speedy ( 1861 )
for suits and the LHD Pelagos for Leisure.
I’ve a Speedy and a 2500 PO xl and considering either LHD Pelagos or bb58 as my vintage inspired choice. Would love the Seamaster but that 22mm band just puts me off
great video with lots of insight. I´m not sure which one I like more, if i went with the Tudor I would go with the black dial.
Great review, thank you. I'd go Seamaster. If the Tudor were steel and maybe finished the movement like Breitling does, it might be a different story.
@ 6:30 - beautiful benchmade Mini Bugout with flytanium scales in the background 😀 !
Awesome vid as always ! Thanks for sharing !
I’ve got both, and love both. The Seamaster gets more wrist time. There are definitely more 20mm strap options available (and they’re more versatile across my collection). The Bark & Jack NATOs are excellent. The Pelagos is fun, but definitely wears BIG.
Im sry i missed the part where you compared the two bracelets; which one is more more ergonomic and comfortable? You are quickly becoming one of my favorite watch reviewer. Keep up the good work!
Hi Jonny, thanks for watching. I think the Pelagos bracelet is better. It’s a nicer design, great functionality and it tapers which is more ergonomic.
Seamaster all day long. Though I do love how Tudor integrated a spring into the Pelagos clasp for the perfect fit.
This is wrong, people need to stop saying this. You have three notches of adjustment and that's all. The spring is too tight to comfortably flex around your wrist when it expands. I actually can't get a proper fit on the bracelet, so much so that I consider selling it. I just love the dial, is all. They would've saved money and headaches if they just made it "notches" all the way to the end, basically like a glide-lock.
@@ams914 Agree, I also have a Pelagos and wish the springs were replaced with additional notches. Especially since there are no half links. It took me several weeks to get a fit I was happy with.
@@ams914 are you sure you’ve used it right? I find it unbelievably comfortable on the spring.
I own the black Pelagos and wear it as an outdoor beater. It’s a tank. I’m picking up the white dial Seamaster in a couple of days as an everyday casual wear watch. Both great but two different use cases. Thanks for the video.
The Pelagos in terms of case design and materials is exceptional. However, few brands are showing the technical prowess of Omega’s movements at the price point. You can’t go wrong with either.
I gotta say: that matching door paint makes the room. 😉👍🏼
Haha. Thanks for noticing.
I wish we could go back to the days when we could realistically say: “I’d rather just save up a few more bucks and get a Sub”; because that would be my choice in this scenario.
Funnily enough, this is what I did in 2004, I was going to buy a Seamaster, but happened to walk past my local Rolex AD who had a Submariner 16610 in the window. I had to buy it as I’d always want it even if I’d bought the Seamaster.
I’m now quite interested in getting this new Seamaster
Yea those days are long gone.
I have a submariner. Not my favorite really, I use my turtle way more. I’m thinking of selling it and getting one of these two....and a couple other watches 🤣🤣
@@chriszivoder2650 because people are realizing the Seamaster is as good if not better, way cheaper and actually available?
Great video,
I bought the Seamaster 300m - black face , black Strap.
I’m in ❤️with it x x x
Pelagos for me. Because of the blue color and because of its cleaner design. Its just so contemporary, not trying to be vintage.
The clasp is cool, but i never micro adjust.
Your passion pouring through Adrian; great to hear. Cracking analysis; not putting either excellent Watch down; just emphasising that they play in different leagues. Well put. More comparisons please.
I'd go for the Pelagos! Throw a Planet Ocean in the mix and I'd be singing a different tune.
Excellent review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Working within the oil & gas industry, I would go for the Pelagos every time - it is a pure tool watch that shouts "I mean business" and looks good with my work attire be that flameproof coveralls or shirt and tie (double cuff sleeves folded over of course 😎).
What’s a cuff? Oh man, it’s been a while 😅 Great video!
Haha. It really has. Thanks for watching Brandon. 🤙🏻
Really enjoy your honest videos. Hoping to get myself a black Pelagos for my 50th. I think the flush helium escape valve does it for me, and I prefer a coin edged bezel. In saying that, I think the sea master is an awesome watch too.
I am probably alone in hating the Seamaster bezel. I have the Pelagos,
I hate the bezel. The skeleton hand set. The mole at 10. The bracelet. Nothing i like about it at all. Pelagos for me. Legibility, clarity, light weight. Yep.
Totally agree with your assessment, and love both.Only thing that bothers me about the Omega are the skelentonized hands
If they went to a solid hand it would be almost perfect - in my opinion ..
Both great watches but I went with the Seamaster, blue dial and love it to bits...Enjoyable video, thank you.👍🍻
Same here. The dial of the SMP 300 even beats my Rolex Sea Dweller. Movement is also outstanding.
Same here Stuart. I also bought the blue dial & I'm mesmerized when I check the time. I don't care who sees it or what they think... this is MY watch. and it's awesome!
Good Boy 👍
Top vid mate👍I'm a owner of a black ceramic cased smp300 titanium which I love. Something I've just noticed is that the waves wouldn't twinkle when on the wrist rotating forward and backwards (horizontal). But pointing up or downwards (vertically) would really make the waves sparkle. So now I'm walking everywhere doing a bee gees night fever arm motion just for effect! 😃
I recently bought the Omega Seamaster & love it! Actually I was wearing mine yesterday!👍🏻 I swapped out the bracelet for an Omega rubber strap which is bloody comfortable! I do like the Tudor but personal taste won out.🤤 As for your hair Adrian, just go full blown clippers! I did but we have summer in Australia! Anyway they say it’s only a week between bad haircuts. Mines into week 4!🥴🤣🇦🇺
I tried on both at the AD a couple of weeks ago, both were absolutely stunning , I loved the bracelet on both but the Tudor was a bit nicer, I actually loved the waves on the Seamaster and that is what I'm wearing. I tried to get the model without the Helium escape valve and the salesperson smiled and said it didn't exist. As a first time customer for Omega I would suggest they get rid of that Helium escape valve and make it a bit smaller. I like the fact that Omega was a little busier than the Tudor, Tudor seemed a bit bland for my taste. At the end of the day I love my Seamaster.
Love my Pelly LHD even far more than I loved the standard 5-line black Pelagos I had since March 2016, and I LOVED that last Pelly every day I owned her (she was my daily wear in the office and while diving). Interestingly, the first expensive diver I owned many years ago (mid-90s) was the Seamaster Pro Chrono, which I wore (again as my daily office and dive watch) until 2016 when I moved to the Pelagos. NOW... still LOVE my LHD, but I have to admit I'm sorely tempted to add a Seamaster NTTD (only thing stopping me is the 007 branding on the case back -- oh, and the price!) to the rotation.
I would say that, even if the Tudor cost as much as the Omega, there's a cigarette paper between both watches in terms of quality. It's really down to personal preference.
In terms of the movements, the METAS certification was announced about 6 years ago, and, to my mind, is as much a marketing exercise (as much as anything) initiated by the Swatch group for Omega watches.This is why only Omega watches are METAS certified - because this is (essentially) an Omega certification done "independently" through METAS. Hence, why would any other brands want/be able to do the same.
Brands like Omega, Rolex and Tudor usually test their watches above and beyond COSC level anyway.
Great video Adrian. I had the SMP300 Polar and sold it for the Pelagos 25600TN. I never connected with my SMP, even though I think the movement is fabulous. The tool watch capability and titanium really sold me. The Pelagos is a better fit my active non-dressy lifestyle. Cheers Parker
The white dial of the Seamaster is what makes the difference aesthetically (even among the Seamaster line). it's just stunning. Also, the finish of the dial. The printing on the Pelagos is a bit 'fluffy' - admittedly not very obvious with the naked eye and from more than a foot away, however there is a reason the Omega is pricier.
I tried on a Pelagos last year before I bought the BB58 Black. Can you beleive it, the salesman in the AD said, "those watches are not normally worn by women" ~ true story. So I didn't get it. In fact, I wrote an email to the store the following week telling them of my experience. They called me and offered me a BB58 on the Nato the next day. It wasn't my intension at all other than to say women can rock larger watches.
Funny thing is now I have and wear my Black Omega SMP (technically the same demographic as the Pelagos) more than the BB58 Black :) .
The blue dial on the Pelagos is amazing!! I found he watch, while big, wears a lot lighter than the SMP due to the titanium. Having said that, now I have the SMP I wouldn't swap or trade for a Pelagos.
Thanks Adrian, this was a great comparison video.
Great vid. Love these two watches. I wonder how the Pelagos would do going through METAS testing. Very well I think. I suspect the reason not to put it through is COSC is already a high standard, and the expense it would add to the watch, as it does with the Omega.
My Peli is my fav watch 😁👍🏻
My Pelagos is stunningly accurate, dead on over the last 61 days. I believe Tudor regulates their watches to -3S to +3S a day, so they go beyond COSC and many users report stunning accuracy. My Seamaster Pro is also very accurate, but more like off between 5-10 seconds a month. So quite a bit better than the rating, just not freaky accurate like my Pelagos. I have no doubts that the Omega can handle magnetic fields better than the Pelagos, and the movement is nice to look at through the sapphire case back. Both are great watches.
It would sail through.
Thanks Adrian great video. Bought my Pelagos earlier this week (Blue m25600tb-0001) - absolutely love it. Sits beautifully within my collection; Breitling, Longines, TAG & Rolex. This may be my favourites of my dozen or so Timepiece channels. Big ups to you.
How about both?
I agree. I think I will end up with both.
@@BarkandJack I need to love every watch I wear....
I loved the underwater shot with the mug and the Nato. It had a kind of Da Daaa ! feeling when the Omega appeared. Very clever Adrian. Cheers mate. 👏
Thanks a lot Dave. 👍🏻
@@BarkandJack I dread to think how long it took to clear the bubbles for the shot 🤣 Well executed mate.
Arrrrrrrrrrr yes, been looking forward to this one good sir 🥸
Thanks for watching Rob 👍🏻
@@BarkandJack well... Thanks to you concise breakdown Adrian, I am no closer to deciding which I prefer 😂 great video as always 👌
Relaxed and fun review yet technical, mate, keep up the great work. I rather the Pelagos cause it’s beefier, more simple and more elegant. Greetings from Brazil.
Thanks very much Ulisses 🙌🏻
Had both and chose the Pelagos. As someone who dives frequently with my watches, the Pelagos just functions better as a dedicated dive watch when compared to the seamaster.
Some of the main points(IMO):
1. Bezel is easier to operate when wet
2. Spring clasp allows watch to fit snug at different depths around your wet suit (volume of wet suit actually changes at different depths due to water pressure)
3. Lumed bezel insert helps with night dives
4. Legibility of hands underwater
Overall the seamaster to me is more of a dress diver than an actual diver. Which is why I ended up keeping the Pelagos instead!
Interesting points, good to see you actually use it for diving. The wet suit expands around the wrist, yea makes sense and the Pelagos clasp makes sense.
I have previous Seamaster blue and I love it. It was my grail watch and even though I work from home since months I wear it every day because it makes me happier during this difficult times. Great video. Regards from Poland 😉
Finally getting around to this one. Test driving the Pelagos now (borrowed) from a friend incredibly nice to send it to me. The blue/matte finish seems very divisive but I love it. Need to try on a Seamaster though I don’t love the scalloped edges of the Omega bezel visually even though they serve a purpose obviously. I could easily see that being a very favorable visible attribute to some, however. There’s also something very 90’s TAG about the Omega bracelet design but I may be over thinking it. Haha. Great vid per usual, my man!
Hey Wesley, yeah the bezel is a bit odd on the seamaster, it’s harder than most to interact with.
It’s such a hard choice between these two.
Hey Adrian, I have the Pelagos FXD and Omega diver 300 (green dial). They are both amazing. The 300 probably wins on specs and finish but I don't think the FXD was ever supposed to go against it and of course is cheaper.
Things I would change about the 300: Get rid of the He valve, I play with it and it doesn't bother me, but also not needed and would improve the overall look. I can understand it is part of the watch DNA and that it probably won't ever go. I don't mind the non tapering bracelet and in fact I am used to it now, in a lot of ways it is superior to any Rolex bracelets I have, but I would get rid of the diver extension and have an extra 8 or 9 mm of micro adjustment. I would like the date to go, but that is so well done it also doesn't bother me. The Omega symbol would be nice if it was applied. Increased power reserve. And the only other thing would be quick release bracelet / straps.
I think what Omega are doing is special and whilst I will usually chose Rolex over them, there is a massive case for Omega to claim they are making superior watches.
I have to admit my friend, I disagree with what you said about the availability of 20mm straps vs. 22mm straps. Most companies I’ve had interest in, had 20mm & 22mm in abundance above any other sizes.
Hes just trying to sell his own stuff. Straps come in all sizes but i guess b&j hasnt figured that out
The B&J Straps are available on 20 and 22 mm ;)
Great video. Itd be a tough choice but I would go for the Seamaster Diver 300M.
Thanks for watching Ben.
Fantastic comparison - but while the jewel count can show you the complexity of a watch, it doesn't necessarily function as a good indicator of quality. Manual wind movements tend to have less jewels because they don't have the automatic complication, and hence have less pivots that need to be jeweled. That doesn't mean manual wind movements are inferior to automatics or chronographs though.
Such a great point about the different movements. I should have been more clear about that. 👍🏻
Also I think the Omega movement is double barrel? Technically better consistency through the hours of spring uncoil and probably adds jewels...so in a sense more jewels more complexity and in some cases better movement or more complicated...both great watches for sure
I just got myself a seamaster with a great deal. One thing to consider between the 2 watches: material. In the flesh, one have to love titanium to get a Pelagos. It's a peculiar material, you love it or you don't. Both watches are awesome value for money, and keep great value on the grey market. Check in the flesh before you decide. Great video Adrian 👍🏻😊
this omega is just awesome... simply mind blowing dial, love it!!
It really is great.
@@BarkandJack the videos are looking awesome btw man!! Great shots
I own the black Diver 300, great watch. I have worn it several times with a suit and it works great. I know a lot of people don’t like the scalloped bezel, but it does allow the watch to easily slide under a cuff. I’d buy it again and recommend it to anyone.
As someone who owns an original "Goldeneye" style Seamaster, I can say the helium escape valve looks ridiculously huge on this version. I do like the white dial Seamaster, but would probably choose the Pelagos as it is more immediately legible.
I own that exact Seamaster. I honestly like the helium escape valve, it shows the heritage of the watch actually being used for saturation diving back in the day. It's also a good talking point if you're talking to someone who doesn't know about watches
I vote for the Pelagos, the blue dial is easy to match with casual wear , and because I bought one after watching your review.
Pelagos all day long for me. The flush HE valve, tapered bracelet and non-skelton hand set are the main reasons. Would take a 38.5 Aquaterra over either of these (although not really a diver). Just my 2c worth :-)
Would take a 38.5 Aquaterra (Cal.8500 with adjusting timezone / DST)
Great video as always. Would love to see a Black Bay 58 vs your Seamaster 300 review. I have a Black bay 58 (black dial) on order with my AD currently, but the more and more I see this white face Seameaster, the more I really like it. Thanks and appreciate the great content.
Been looking forward to this one!
Thanks for watching mate.
@@BarkandJack of course!! One of my absolute fave channels!!!
I love my Moon watch and think that it's a versatile watch. I love the esthetics of Omega watches and opted for the Seamaster White dial on a bracelet but will swap different straps from time to time.
Good comparison. I like that Pelagos includes rubber strap along with the bracelet.
I owned Pelagos LHD, been my daily beater watch for 1 year now... love it alot, but will try out the seamaster too
Oméga seamaster for me. I love it and I bought it
Same here
Hello Adrian your videos are just getting better all the time. Since I do not have unlimited cash I have consolidated my collection down to 2 watches both Omega. I have owned 4 Rolex and 4 tudors in the past. now I own a Omega 300 seamster with the 2500 caliber and I have a Seamaster Aqua Terra 41 MM Golf addition white dial caliber 8900 with the orange second hand and the nato 20 mm strap. I bought them from Chrono24 so I paid way under retail for each. After the aqua Terra I don't see what watch could follow this one. 25,200 beats per hour the George Daniels Co-Axiel escapement, what else could I want in this world. I still love watches ,I started with the Alpha and ended with the Omega.
The Tudor is simple and functional, while the Omega is more styled in looks.
The helium scape know ruins the watch.
Thanks for the great video. I was on the fence between the two but went with the exact white dial Omega.. while I like the Tudor, I have quite a few tool Diver watches that look the same and love the style and design of the Omega as well as the movement .
I’ve owned both piece’s, blue pelagos and black sea master. The Pelagos was much more enjoyable to me. I think it came down to the bracelet and wearability. The initial honeymoon with omega was fun with the presentation and certifications/website, but at the end of the day I just never bonded with it. First, the bracelet drove me BONKERS. I didn’t like the aesthetic of it, particularly the railroad appearance and no taper. Granted I had owned the pelagos and several rolex and Tudor watches prior so I think my expectations were high. Second, the skeleton hands. Not for me. Surprisingly, I actually otherwise enjoyed the more jewelry appearance of the shiny ceramic face and bezel which I know is polarizing. The pelagos was a joy of a tool/dive watch, and actually the most accurate of all watches I have owned to this day. My only real knock is the titanium is just soft and prone to bumps and bruises. It was also a bit hard to dress up, particularly in the blue variant. Otherwise great value IMO, with a suppper bracelet. Now that I’ve picked up a bunch of straps and gone away from being almost exclusively a bracelet guy maybe I’ll revisit the omega. I do like what omega is doing with the bracelet on the speedy, as that was another watch where I didn’t love the bracelet.
I put my white SMP on the Omega black rubber strap and I love it. The clunky bracelet is in a baggie never to be worn again.
Hey Adrian! Love your contents and very happy to hear the return of the OG intro music :)
I’d love to see/hear your take on the Seiko SPB143. Specifically, can it be a true one-watch collection?
I love mine!
I love mine and it’s versatile enough to cover most occasions plus it’s solid (in a good way)
@@manuel_winde I have one now and I have to force myself to wear other watches.