Thank you for the very balanced and objective review. As a watch enthusiast on the Omega camp, I appreciate the perks that makes the Sub more easily accepted as the "better" watch. It is thinner, lighter, has a more comfortable bracelet. Most wearers would prefer thinner, lighter watches on a more flexible bracelet. Most wearers, esp if they only have 1-2 watches, will not put a luxury diver on a rubber or sailcloth strap. So for mass appeal, the Sub takes it. As a matters of personal preference, I have never found issues with thicker, heavier, bigger watches. The heft doesnt put me off - I know that I can easily adapt to the wearing experience. Will i prefer to not adapt? I'm not sure - because I do find it discomforting thinking that "the watch isnt there". Having said that, these are personal preferences. Due to my professional capacity, wearing a watch with such brand cache can be rather sensitive. Ranging from ppl thinking its a fake, to ppl thinking that I am trying to stick it their faces. Dealing with such issues can get emotionally draining when you wish to just enjoy your watch in your life. So on a personal note, I will always keep my SMP 300M (white dial). It isnt a Sub - and doesnt get associated with unnecessary assumptions. It isnt trying to be a Sub, which is awesome, because the SMP 300M truly have a character of its own. In that way, it is unique and different - and I like it that way. So often have I seen a diner across the aisle with a standard black Sub, and I count my blessings that Omega gives us SMP options in 7 different dial colours. Which is just fantastic because I like having options. Final note. In assessing preferences, I suppose we also need to take into account availability. With the SMP 300M, its just about finding the time to walk into an AD and have it on your wrist once you walk out. If you are a new buying looking to get a Sub, well the games have only just begun. And do pack a much larger budget because you will need to "help your AD" clear off his old / unwanted inventory before he/she "rewards" you with a Sub, years later.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Great thoughts. I agree, the SMP 300M is "more accessible" and "wearable" in the contexts you have said above and there is a lot to be said for being able to walk into a store and just buy what's in stock.

I have that same ceramic Omega Seamaster Pro 300m. It's an absolute beauty, and i still enjoy it as much now as the day I bought it in 2021. The wrist presence of the Omega is so much greater than the Sub. The only thing I'm not wild about is the skeletonized handset and rather poor lume. I wish Omega would make a white dial no date variant with ceramic case.

First time seeing one of your videos. I quite enjoyed it. Please keep them coming. Cheers,

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏

I like the Omega Planet Ocean 600 m with the Orange/Red Bezel myself.

I have had a Submariner Date for just over 30 years and it is my one watch daily wearer. Only had it served once and still works and looks perfect.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

If you keep the snob aside, always a Seamaster and love how its so practical on a rubber band

@AussieWristWatch

6 ай бұрын

The rubber band is great! I’ve got it on a sailcloth Artem strap right now which is also pretty good.

Enjoyed this. Thank you!

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Pleasure!

I haven't seen a video from you in a while. Happy to watch again.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Saw this coming. The clash of the titans. A topic of much controversy. The battle of lion versus hyena. Well done on an unbiased, honest, balanced review. Got to respect both brands for their contribution to horology. I recently visited both boutiques & had a completely different experience. Rolex asked me questions about my job and what I already have in my collection. It was like a job interview! Omega just put watch after watch in front of me to try on. The only question they asked me was why do you prefer to buy a Rolex? I think I answered all the Rolex questions correctly but I failed the Omega test.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Commenting b4 i finish the vid. Thanks for the comparison! What's your wrist size again? Sending ✌️ from Melb

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

I think 17.5, I'd have to dig out the measuring tape. Hello to my fellow Melbournite!

Great video. I enjoy both Omega and Rolex. I am picking up a 300m Green hopefully this weekend. It's a large watch for my small wrist but I don't care 😄. I have anywhere from 36mm to 42mm.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Very exciting, enjoy!

@michellep2682

Жыл бұрын

@@AussieWristWatch thanks

Definitely in the Omega camp

Nice video Jess. Except I would suggest one watch is just a watch, it is never a 'collection'. :)

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes true.

Great video! New subs! 🙌👍👌

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

The seamaster it's my favorite watch 💪great content 👌 thanks

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video. Have been looking forward to it. My thoughts are, yes, they are too different to compare (especially your Omega). Tachymeter? Rolex is -2+2 which is way above COSC specifications. Social circumstances do not change the watch itself. Not being able to wear a watch because of fear or work is a secondary consideration, as is availability. The Submariner is easily the ultimate one watch for life watch, but reality is that a lot of people would have another, so get a……. Planet Ocean 😂 Cannot believe you do not have a planet ocean or maybe an UltraDeep 😈

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

haha, maybe one day - sop many watches to look at! thanks for your comments.

Similarly different and differently similar! I own the Omega but long for the Sub... one day!

You stated that you had the Omega Seamaster 300 Ceramic Titanium since 2016/2015 ,however this watch was released I'm 2019 ! How come ? Or did I miss something in the video ?!

@AussieWristWatch

9 ай бұрын

You’re right. I just checked my receipt and I got it 2019!! Classic example of feeling like I’ve had it way longer!! I keep forgetting it’s 2023!

May i ask please how heavy is the sub?

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Not sure on mass, but it does not feel heavy on.

@anthonyonline4740

Жыл бұрын

@@AussieWristWatch thanks. Next time you are your wife are in the kitchen cooking up a storm, weigh it for me? (Pls) Surely you could do that for your favorite local Sydney fan. I've a ss 42mm smp300, it's around 155g -160g. I think the Rolex is around 10g lighter, if not less than that. But not sure... Weight makes a difference to me. Even though not much.

@m4ttyp4nts

4 ай бұрын

@@anthonyonline4740 i weigh all of my watches. i NEED to know the lug-to-lug, thickness, and weight. it's crazy how difficult these specs are to find!

Completely agree with everything you mention! My favorite watch is my speedmaster racing coaxial. It doesn’t have the same notoriety as either the submariner or the original moon watch, but I absolutely love it and prefer it 95% of the time. I recently got sucked into the Rolex game for the “value” reasons, and I have to admit that it’s a terrible reason to base a decision on a watch. Sure, it will retain value, but I just don’t love it like my other watches. I’m forcing myself to wear it, in hopes that I get there and bond with it, but it’s just a slower process than I was hoping for. Also, forget about traveling with the Rolex. I still recall walking down Las Ramblas in Barcelona, and that really showed me how focused pickpockets around the world can get with Rolex watches. I wore a gshock to Antarctica, but that probably makes sense. 😂. I will admit, the 12mm thickness of the submariner does feel really nice in comparison to some of the thicker watches I’ve had. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. Glad I found your channel and subscribed.

@AussieWristWatch

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts. Ah the Rolex value argument, to be honest I have steered clear myself on that reason, if I was into that I would have just bought a bunch by now that an AD would offer in the hopes of one day getting A Sub, GMT or Daytona, but I just can't do that. I do love some Rolex watches now for sure, but I also still love others. And yes, I would definitely not risk a Rolex run down Las Rambla! That place is so much fun but I was genuinely worried every moment I would get pickpocketed. thanks for watching.

Both are great. The Omega is outstanding!

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

It sure is!

Only one is iconic and it ain't the Seamaster

@anthonyonline4740

Жыл бұрын

Meh. I actually much prefer the smp300 to be honest. Omega is far above in innovation.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

To each their own!

Cool watchs . But why are people paying these prices , adjusted for inflation these brands cost considerably more than they did back in the 1950s or 60 s . Wont fall for the hype at these prices .

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

They are definitely not cheap.

@julienfroidevaux1143

Жыл бұрын

@@AussieWristWatch Truth they are expensive . When the market crashs will Rolex follow suit ? One can hope . It's getting ridiculous at almost all levels most brands are over inflating their prices in recent years .

I was a purely Rolex sub guy but I have to say I am gravitating more and more toward the seamaster.

@AussieWristWatch

11 ай бұрын

Oh interesting, I still think they are both very solid options.

@driller7714

11 ай бұрын

@@AussieWristWatch That’s the problem. The Sub isn’t an option for a lot of people.

I own both a modern Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster Nekton. The Nekton has a better movement, and is far more visually interesting than the Sub. That said, the Submariner is iconic and an excellent watch in its own right,with a better bracelet. I’d rate the Seamaster a 9.7 out of 10, and the Submariner a 9.8 out of 10.

I got a Seiko SKX007, SKX009, SARB035 and SRP307. They would all fetch 50-100 percent more than what I paid for them about 5 years ago if I sold them. I think i paid 185 CAD for one of the SKX and I see thek selling for 500.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Nice one!

A lot of vids comparing these two watches look at history, form and function, but never the brand. Which I think is odd because the brand's at least 2/3rds of the value of the watch. So comparing the brand's values (as perceived by watch muggles) imo Omega says: sigma - educated and very capable but understated. Rolex says: investment banker or vacuous celebrity. Would be interested in your take on the brand's values, and whether or not you care 😊, rather than the watches. Keep smiling; love the channel.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Well let's see, I'm double degree educated and have the Omega and Rolex... I am definitely not an investment banker (although I've at times wished I was so I could own that 911) - but am a lawyer so maybe I straddle both of your camps? I don't necessarily care re value, but as I touched on briefly in the vid, the Rolex does win there on pure "investment" and retention of price. I can't buy a watch based on this and this alone, but I won't lie having a few in the collection that are worth the same or more than the purchase price is kinda nice and you don't feel as guilty when you buy them, with respect to that buyers guilt I always have when I spend a large sum of money regardless of the item or whether it's actually needed or not.

@laurencehogg6010

Жыл бұрын

@@AussieWristWatch Lawyer is good. If you'd said 'estate agent', that would have been different 🙂. Just to be serious for 2 mins if I can manage it (thanks for taking the time to reply so extensively btw), I was asking about the brands' values (the intangible things a brand says about those who engage with it - mainly to the 99% of people outside the 'watch bubble' in this case), but I used deliberately stupid examples like sigma person and banker. IMO Rolex's most astonishing achievement is brand recognition; most people outside the watch bubble wouldn't know (or care about probably) a Pagani from a Patek, but everyone knows Rolex. Depending on how you view the world, this has a downside because, to the same 99% of people, Rolex has become associated with values like wealth and status. Usually if a person engages with a brand, it's a signal that it's values are important to them - all this happens subconsciously and it's the main difference between the two watches (these are luxury items; more than half the equity in them is brand, the rest is materials, manufacturing, marketing etc). NKKK85 touched on this in their comment - they talked about Rolex's brand cache and people thinking they're 'sticking it in their faces'; it's a great comment. You're open, grounded, educated and happy - basically someone it would be nice to have a beer with and talk about watches and stuff. It doesnt feel like status is important to you (maybe it isn't generally, but it's useful when you're with a client?) - so I was asking if you had thought about any of this or if you cared. I suspect you don't care (respect to you); I sometimes wish I didn't but there it is. Love and peace from the UK.

The Omega is just the better-engineered watch. No anti-magnetic feature for the Rolex, no anti-reflective coating, no helium valve release, lower reserve power. The only reason why you went for the Rolex is because of the hype. Also, why are you listening to that bezel sound? I am sure 99% of the time you won't be using that. I think you are just being biased but of course that is fine, it is your watch and your channel so you can be biased. But just don't say that the Rolex is the better-made watch because it is objectively not true. cheers

@coronetmag

4 ай бұрын

Wow. As Mark Twain once said, 'It's not what we don't know that gets us in trouble. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so'. Power reserve is higher on the Sub. The Omega only has 55. She has the 41mm Sub, meaning the power reserve is 70. The Omega is anti-magnetic at 15,000 gauss. Rolex doesn't publish the anti-magnetic rating of its blue Parachrom equipped watches like the Sub, but testing published in patents show to reach 25,000 gauss. The Rolex has the same depth rating as the Omega without needing a Helium escape valve (Rolex tests its divers at 25% more than its advertised rating). I love both brands but Rolex is the better engineered watch. But I do love her Omega, and its lightness and comfort on wrist. Looking to buy the same 👍

It is complicated. There's collection, and then there's daily wear. In my collection, I have a 1967 5513 Sub, the top icon diver in fabulous condition, with its patented screwdown crown at the time. But then I also have a 1963 165.024 Seamaster300, way more beautiful, in fabulous condition, but not as iconic in status as the 5513. I don't wear them much, both are too sacred. For diving, it is the Omegas 2254 on rubber and 2232 full titanium that I wear, it will not be modern Sub (I don't care for modern Subs), but I may add another SMP, the 2231 full titanium black. And then, outside the water, I wear another 1963 165.024 Seamaster300, it was water-damaged and repaired with service parts, so is not worth much, but looks out of this world.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Great collection and yes, it’s complicated.

I tried on the NTTD Seamaster recently. It was too large for normal wrists. Why bother with titanium. Just make the watch thinner & 2mm smaller. Also that ugly HEV wort growing out at the 10'oclock, you don't need it for 300m. Rolex Sub is more refined. We don't like to speak of investment in money terms but how about investing in good timeless design. Rolex wins. Form follows function.

I've owned my omega smp300 for 2 years and bashed it worn it every day with basically no marks. I've owned a Rolex for 2 months and it's got scratches on it. It'll be my last Rolex. Love it but it's but worth the hype....

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Yeah interesting, thanks for sharing.

You’re comparing two great watches but 99% of the entire time it’s your very-not-great FACE that occupies the screen.

@AussieWristWatch

10 ай бұрын

Beauty in the eye of the beholder I guess. Love that you took the time to make the effort to comment with that of all things.

The bezel on your submariner does not have a “tachymeter” lol. You are absolutely clueless.

@AussieWristWatch

8 ай бұрын

As clueless as I may be, even I know you're right on that - so if I did in deed say that, it was a slip and totally wrong...

You have a wife ?

@laurencehogg6010

Жыл бұрын

I have a wife as well; I find them generally quite useful things to have around.

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Laurence, you are on fire today and making me laugh out loud in a great way! Thanks and keep it up!

@AussieWristWatch

Жыл бұрын

Yep and I count my blessings everyday!

@SunRise-ul7ko

Жыл бұрын

Jess, I have a question: My girlfriend of 7 years, lives at her own appartment & I live in my own house. I find making them your wife, makes them a legal liability. Just go your own way if it don't work out. Statically we have a 50% chance of divorce in our society & commonly divorce is not our choice. So why put up with being an indebted financial slave paying alimony after divorce. Would you jump out of an aircraft if the parachute only had a 50% chance of opening. So Jess,, just curious, why is it important for you to have the government sleeping in the matrimonial bed.?

@whereRbearsTeeth

8 ай бұрын

That is the disgusting, perverted world we live in. God will eventually judge all sin.

Looks really bad on your wrist. That's for men. I mean real men

@AussieWristWatch

3 ай бұрын

So not you then!? 😂😂😂

yeah duhh its a mens watch! why not wear women watch

@laurencehogg6010

Жыл бұрын

A lot of men wear womens watches (anything below 40mm). A lot of women wear mens watches (proper watches like those featured on this channel). I dont think theres a distinction any more; they're just watches.

@yarossnydertime6225

Жыл бұрын

Just because pigeons fly doesn’t mean chickens should fly 😑

@yarossnydertime6225

Жыл бұрын

@@laurencehogg6010 I beg to differ, on the website, it clearly says men’s and women’s. Modern take is not a thing YET

@laurencehogg6010

Жыл бұрын

Hmm... Its the word 'should' that gives rather a lot away. Is that a banjo I can hear?

@yarossnydertime6225

Жыл бұрын

@@laurencehogg6010 #triggeredsomeone I hear 😂

Whatever. All of these are men watches and don’t fit an elderly lady at all 🤷‍♂️. #facethetruth

@AussieWristWatch

5 ай бұрын

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