I’ve owned both many times but I believe most people who own Rolex want to impress other people and if you wear an omega you impress yourself!

@wristopia4101

Ай бұрын

Yawn O' Clock lol. I impress myself with every watch I own/wear. People impressed with a Rolex I wear are sad Mo Fo's People un impressed by an Omega I wear are equally sad 😂

@outofordersince77

Ай бұрын

'At the end of the day, we all wear watches to impress people, we don't like.' PP

I heard you out to the end. Rational representation of your thoughts. Especially the part about wearing a Rolex for status and consequently having to hide it. I love Rolex for what they have accomplished that a stockholder based company won’t. Omega has the engineering to back it up, are enjoyable to wear and don’t have the status cult attached to them. You’re wearing an Omega because you appreciate the watch not the club. I don’t consider kissing the ass of a retail business selling watches to be a life accomplishment milestone. For this reason the last 4 watch purchases 3 were Omega.

The Omega Seamaster is worn by the chap, the worldly gent and dapper businessman. He is happily married, and a dutiful father. He gives to his community and he is liked by all. The Submariner is worn by his wife’s boyfriend.

Why not have both?

@JustMeTalking

Ай бұрын

Indeed. Flex and Kecks

@wristopia4101

Ай бұрын

He can only get an Omega 😂

@JustMeTalking

Ай бұрын

@@wristopia4101 That wouldn't worry me at all. I wear my Omega's more than my Rolexes... and my G-Shocks even more 😀

@wristopia4101

Ай бұрын

@@JustMeTalking Kind of easy to say when we have all three, but people who cannot get one of them sure seem to get triggered! I 100% understand the frustration, but disagree with how it manifests itself.

@JustMeTalking

Ай бұрын

@wristopia4101 ... indeed. There's too much rivalry between brands, fighting over accuracy, bracelet clasps and prestige. It's like a mental asylum riot while G-Shock owners really know the truth :D

Have both, and very much agreed. Doesn't mean I don't like to wear my rolexes, nor does it mean omegas are better, but yeah, very much agree.

Always enjoy your videos. I will say, spotting an Omega seamaster in the wild is always fun. Says something about the brand. The man who bought it actually thought about that purchase. Respect

Great to see you back mate. I enjoy watching your non biased content as it’s refreshing to listen to comparisons that most are not prepared to make.

@wristopia4101

Ай бұрын

Non biased? Did you watch a different video to me? 😂

Great points.. Own a 2 tone Aqua Terra and got brand new for 45% off retail. The only thing I really don't like about Omega is that they're overkilling the whole Moonswatch thing, which I think cheapens the brand. They should've just stopped after the first round of releases.

Yes omega for me 👍🏻

Good to see you as always...I do love omega but I'm saving for one of the only rolexes I like. 36mm datejust, silver dial

I always love hearing your take @showcase watches!

Showcase, glad you’re back! Still love all watches but I can appreciate both brands (Rolex and Omega).

Great to see you doing a quick video again James. Hope all is well.

I bought my Planet Ocean last year and I wear it way more than I wear my GMT master. The Planet Ocean was from 2012 and didn’t have the modern micro adjust clasp, I brought it to the omega store and they even helped me put on different bracelets, clasps and straps (including ones from modern Seamasters) to try out, the service I got was simply fantastic.

I have 2 Rolexs, but have become an Omega fan boy. I just picked up my 6th Omega. I also have a Tag and a Grand Seiko. But long live Omega!

I am fortunate to have a Sea Dweller and a Speedmaster. Different watches for different purposes and I love them both. Buy the brands/watches that YOU like and think for yourself. Good video, thank you.

I like both, but you are right... I would rather walk around wearing an Omega in public than a Rolex just for insecurity.

I have both. Great video.

I own Omega and Rolex. I find both brands well made, well finished and a delight to wear. I find sticking a Rolex on a rubber b strap a fun way if mixing up my Sub, which is an option already available with Omega. So Omega definitely offers more fun within the brand. I think you get better value for money with Omega nowadays versus Rolex. But hey, first world problems.

A few years ago I had to choose between the Aqua Terra and the Explorer. The Aqua Terra was not only beautiful, but 30% off. It was the one with the vertical lines, not the latest version. The choice was very easy.

@johnprosser5035

Ай бұрын

How is the Explorer? 😊

@mbell7498

Ай бұрын

@@johnprosser5035 I'll never know 🙂 Seriously, it's been almost three years and I would make the same choice again. I got the right watch for me.

@DWilliam1

Ай бұрын

@@johnprosser5035The Explorer is my favorite and one of the most iconic watches that Rolex makes. Had mine since 2015 and it’s my daily beater. Goes with just about everything.

Good to see you !

“Different folks have different strokes”!! And all I want is a reliable, easy to maintain watch. I would love to have either of these watches but unfortunately I don’t belong to the 1%-er club!😮😅😂

It’s ok mate, it’s fine to collect and enjoy both brands

We all learn to compromise and settle. It's a skill we all grow into over time.

@Real_Natural

Ай бұрын

One of the most basic human traits is to want to fit in and belong to a group.

Omega make great watches and at the end of the day buy what you love thats all that matters. Rolex have been bladdered by social media which has caused fatigue especially when its combined with Rolexs conservative design language. Rolex just make a beautiful watch for the money, I think at retail most models are worth every penny. They are comfortable, will last you your whole life and the fact that they typically retain their value and appreciate over time makes it such an attractive proposition

@dinhtran-ld4hz

Ай бұрын

Seem like Rolex buyer are happy and proud to own a Rolex in real life and this is somehow a problem? lol ever met a sad unhappy that they bought a Rolex in real life? Omega on the hand always show up to the party sad and having to explain themselves why they own an omega and not a Rolex.

I own a Seamaster and wear mines daily. Rolex makes you feel like you want to hide it due to fear of being robbed in public. Cheers mate!

Good video , I agree with what you say very accurate, I own a couple of Rolex and I agree they can be a bit boring. Good for resale value (steel sports) . I'm just as happy wearing a citizen or bulova , Casio etc most of the time .

I bloody love Breitling SuperOcean!

@DWilliam1

Ай бұрын

Superocean Heritage.

I wear both Omega & Rolex. In my opinion, both are as good as each other. Omega is easier to wear for me as straps scratch less than bracelets. - Rolex GMT Master 2 "Rootbeer" Stainless Steel and 18k Rolesor Gold (3285 calibre) - Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Stainless Steel and 18k Sedna Gold on brown leather strap (9904 calibre co-axial master chronometer) - Omega Seamaster 300 Chronograph Stainless Steel and 18k Sedna Gold on rubber strap (9900 calibre co-axial master chronometer) All three watches compliment each other and are all built with similar quality. But I also love my Grand Seiko watches... just to mention... ❤😊

I bought my Omega Dynamic back in 1975 from Zelly's in Bishops Stortford, I'm wearing it now. I might have considered a Rolex back then but as the years have passed, they've become less desirable to me. Back in the 60's I would have jumped at having a Rolex, if you gave me one now, I'd say thanks very much and cash it in straight away. I've never regretted buying the Omega, it was the right watch for me, and It'll see me out.

I like 40-42 mm Omega watches and 36 mm Rolex watches. Just my opinion through personal experience.

I believe Ohm-egga is correct, big O and mega not meega, Omicron has small o as in micro. So the O is either mega, ohm or micro, om. This from a qualified linguist I met some years ago.

100%......I don't even consider Rolex - will not play the games. I buy what I like not what somebody says to buy to be in the club. My Aquaterra is the perfect one and done if that is what I wanted to do.

I have a sub bluesy & Daytona and love both of them. Looking at Omega, I would only buy used as they lose so much value. Very nice watches.

I agree my Sea master 300M is bullet proof at a very reasonable price , better value than Rolex

@VicFlange

Ай бұрын

Five grand is reasonable?

@IrishScribbler

Ай бұрын

@@VicFlange🤣🤣🤣🤣 And yet you believe ten grand for a Rolex is perfectly reasonable? You’re funny.

I overall agree. The only Rolex I own is a 34mm OP, largely because I know it's a Rolex but almost no one else does, including thieves. It's also not worth enough to be a major target anyway. - I'd say Omega clearly wins in all bang for buck aspects, even if both are at retail. - For now, I think Tudor offers a very similar level of value to Omega, although this may change. Unless METAS is particularly important to someone, give Tudor a look. I love my BB 54. - one slight disagreement. I would say that any of us buying "luxury" watches have some interest in the prestige, even if it's just for ourselves and not to flex. You could get a "functional, fun, attractive" mechanical watches for a lot less than Omega. But enjoyed your video, and solid analysis!

My first true luxury is an smp300 and it's an absolute tank. I also own a Rolex and it's distinctly underwhelming from purchase through to ownership. Omega any day over Rolex for me. Speedy over pretty much any Rolex.

I am agree everybody buy what he wants,i like omega but i prefer rolex,i own an airking 34mm buy in 2011 and she is always perfect,but i understand rolex can be hated because off the rolexAD who are intolerable

This is a tough one. I like and own both, Rolex and Omega for different reasons. Rolex is a product of nearly a century of refinement. You really feel the quality and balance in the overall build of the watch. The design, love it or hate it, is faultless. Omega, on the other hand, is decidedly not Rolex, and I LOVE IT. It's challenging, forward, and unbothered. Seamaster Heritage is like a Sub, but it is different and has an elegance that the Sub will never achieve. Technically, it is a better watch than the sub; it is more stylish, has better movement, and the finish is nicer. In my opinion, the clasp is better, though uglier. Rolex has magic and has captured my imagination of adventure. Omega is my rebel; challenge me and see if I don't beat the brakes off of you. Omega is like Steph Curry to Lebron; great players, one is considered a GOAT...But, deep inside you can feel it, that lil dude is a beast and got 4 rings the OG way!!!!!

Totally agree with your comments about Omega. I own several Omega pieces varying from 15 - 60 years old. I have no interest in owning a Rolex because I don’t like the image the company has developed. From what I’ve seen the latest Rolex movements are a match for the Omega co-axil movement’s. I think Rolex have been working hard to improve accuracy and power reserve. Without Omega I get the feeling Rolex would just be resting on their laurels

James are you coming to Time London show?

...didn't you give the Rolex AD "double middle fingers" walking by the shop?

Oh no don't let the Pontiph find out about this FMD

Interesting perspective and experience. I love my Planet Ocean, Omega are so much more accessible than Rolex. As much as I admire Rolex I don’t like what the brand has come to represent. Who needs that bs as an average person? My taste in watches continues to evolve and I now find myself looking at other brands like JLC and Glashutte Original. I’m not sure what the next watch will be, I really love what I have right now but the journey is so much more interesting than Rolex versus Omega.

Totally agreed. It is indeed a BIG THING you close the idea of wanting something via completion of the purchase. I love watches and l love Rolex stories, but definitely not to the degree willing to keep my desire open for months until someone from the AD approves it, which in my opinion one of the most ridiculous things in life. I am happy to skip the Rolex and just buy a watch from higher tier and even happier knowing I am not the potential Rolex owner the AD wants to see 😄

Rolex makes excellent quality watches, with time-tested designs. But the brand has so much extra baggage right now; flippers and resell speculation, amd the impossibility to but at retail that results from that; it being the go-to, obvious status symbol brand of the nouveau riche, etc. Omega is free of all that baggage, and the watches are just as good IMO. Also, lyre lugs; Can't beat that.

That gigantic helium escape valve ruins the Omega.

For me, Omega's only benefit over Rolex: you can go into any AD and obtain almost any model at MSRP or lower without waiting. That's it.

Love that 60th anniversary it's a banger. People shit on omega, panerai, and cartier but they are more interesting design wise IMO than Rolex and you can pick up some bargains in the pre owned market which is always good.

At mamacoo it's not just a watch; it's an art piece. Each design is crafted with unique inspiration and craftsmanship. The exquisite production process reveals not just a watch, but a fashionable feast for the senses.

If you need to impress the local real estate agents and bankers get a Rolex. If you’re more into individuality and personal style look at Omega or even the new Glassbox Tag Carrera.

I always hear "Tudor is no Rolex"...but on a technical basis I would love to know just how much better Rolex watches actually are especially for the price difference - I happen to own both in my collection but really dont see a vast difference that warrants a multiple over the Tudor.

I love Omega too…. But as a tool, are they as tough and purposeful as Rolex ?

Where what you want at the end of the day, no matter what yiu are buying into someone’s bullshit one way or another!!! 😂

I believe no man can say no to #amzwatch

That's all well and good. Rollies will retain its value.

@johnbrennan592

Ай бұрын

Yawn

@7.92Gav

Ай бұрын

If you have to purchase on finance and can't risk negative equity, yes, buy a boring Rolex

@IrishScribbler

Ай бұрын

Come here to London and tell everyone how great an investment your Rolex is. Then we’ll see how quickly you lose it whilst walking to your car. Pillock.

It matters that Rolex is a foundation. Rolex do what they feel is rigth . And you can't blame Rolex for the people likes the watches for what ever reason.

i just buy my first luxury watch seamaster 300 in blue ..rolex no thanks buy a watch you go in the store that not intend to buy just to go on a wait list for years for the rolex you wanted

wheres the tracktor vids

Unfortunately, the only thing missing on an Omega is the Rolex logo.

@garyboyle695

Ай бұрын

Oh you poor fool. Buying a watch to impress others, it's really pathetic.

Bought an Aqua Terra on rubber strap and never looked back. Bye bye Rolex.

I thought this guy left KZread

Rolex is the most well known brand and I think because of that people are more interested in them, but there are tons of other brands like Omega that make amazing watches just as good as Rolex and they can actually be bought at an AD.

I feel like Omega has lost it's way a bit these days. Far too gimmicky and the price hikes make many models poor value at retail. They can and hopefully will do better in the coming years

Omega 1000%

ROLEX IS WAAAAAAAY BETTER THAN ROLEX I LOVE MINE LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

4 price hikes in 1 year from omega😂😂

Why do British say A - Mee - Gah ? It's O-MEG-AH! I have 2 Tags as well, it makes me feel good but I want the OMEGA symbol ... not the crown , and it's THE END of the watch hobby at that point.

Buy both........ Oh, sorry, you can't 😢

I would never buy a rolex omega are superior in quality and are a true Swiss company

guess I'm serious😉...

Omega 2254.50 is still The Best.........Omega is for Rich People and Real Watch Lover................Rolex is for the Poor People because they buy Rolex because it hold value

@lonewolfemcquade8133

Ай бұрын

I guess you speak for every single Rolex owner on the planet. That's a big responsibility

@kuanseow7407

Ай бұрын

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 No.........just from Fact..............Same, if Omega also holding value like Rolex, most people will buy Omega.......I am just a Watch Lover

Why omega customers needs to explain themselves…. Just go enjoy your watch. And no need to explain why they don’t like Rolex.

Well, that's stupid. Rolex is the better watch.

@johnbrennan592

Ай бұрын

How so?

@ozicryptoG

Ай бұрын

@@johnbrennan592 Their movements are better. Rolex over Omega, every day. AP over Rolex. RM over AP. PP over RM. It's that simple. Omega is lovely. I own three. I own three Rolex's and will soon own a fourth. Rolex over Omega.

@johnbrennan592

Ай бұрын

@@ozicryptoG movements are better how? For the most part they’re undecorated and not as antimagnetic. I’ll actually stop there just noticed you mentioned RM😂 watch ranking my numbers. Absolute dullard. And no one cares how many you have of each brand.

@7.92Gav

Ай бұрын

I can't wear Rolex because they are too small and shiny. They all look like ladies' jewellery-watches, except for the Deepsea/Deep-sea Challenge.

@CTizer

Ай бұрын

⁠@@johnbrennan592john you sound bitter asf. You asked the man his opinion and then you insult him. Heres my opinion from *hands on* experience… Omega are total dogshit compared to Rolex. Omega are a compromise and the moonwatch is the only decent thing they have going despite the apollo 11 hoax and yes you read that right and no I cba going into one on that. Richard Mille are gratuitously overpriced but if you have ever held one in the hand you would understand they are nothing to scoff at.

I used to love Omega but they fell off. Hair found under the crystal with crazy price hikes and not to mention. They're marketing is straight up embarrassing. I'll stick with my my Rolex Submariner 14060m that's been a faithful companion since 2003 along with my Heuer 981.006 Monnin JUMBO with the olive drab pvd. Omega isn't the great brand they once were. With that said I love vintage Omega. Would love a Omega speedmaster Mark 3 or a Flight Master

@frankv7068

Ай бұрын

Yea that rocket on the moon watch and the dancing Bond did it for me.

@garyboyle695

Ай бұрын

You should go on the forums and read about the many many complaints about Rolex watches, but you won't as it would burst your little bubble.

@frankv7068

Ай бұрын

@@garyboyle695 I can’t imagine Rolex putting an actual corny rocket on a dial, or snoopy riding a rocket 🤣, or the Ultra Deep hidden message “We were here”, I mean we’re grown men for F sake’s.

@JA-mq9ti

Ай бұрын

Rolex is played out and the AD business practice is pitiful TBH.

@frankv7068

Ай бұрын

@@JA-mq9ti How is it played out when it’s top selling watch brand? New and vintage Patek and Rolex are on top, you can’t deny it, just because your antidotal experience was like that doesn’t not account for everyone.

A Rolex will be looking classic in 50 years. An Omega is lucky to get 5 before needing a design overhaul 🤷

@nikhilc8681

Ай бұрын

Have you ever heard of the Speedmaster Professional??? I guess not! Those watches are timeless FYI.

@fj7509

Ай бұрын

@@nikhilc8681 If the Speedmaster was classic and timeless they wouldn’t need to release 300 limited editions!

@nikhilc8681

Ай бұрын

I said the speedmaster 'professional'. There's a difference. No one is forcing people to buy limited editions. You can always go for the standard moonwatch. Way more interesting than any Rolex I can think of.

@fj7509

Ай бұрын

@@nikhilc8681 Yes, the same exact model that was released as a $300 plastic McDonald’s toy 🤣 That POS is an Omega. Love it!!! 😍

@nikhilc8681

Ай бұрын

I love your ignorance

Enjoy that silicon… might as well buy a smartwatch. :)

Omega have better movements than Rolex in terms of accuracy, magnetic resistance and shock resistance. Not to mention the fact that they are readily available and for not crazy money.

@JustMeTalking

Ай бұрын

I'd question some of that. My Rolex GMT Master 2 "Rootbeer" 3285 calibre is more accurate day to day, than my Omega 9900 & 9904 calibre co-axial master chronometer movements. All three are nice watches though and are accurate to COSC I bought all three watches pre-owned with next day delivery on all of them. Overall big savings.

@ABCdotcom

Ай бұрын

@@JustMeTalking the Master Chronometer seamaster and speedmaster superior to COSC.

#mamacoo 's watch really surprises me！

#mamacoo is your partner in young people’s fashion journey

In Toronto canada I buy a super super clone I bring it to a rolex expert he say it was real rolex . Unbelievable. Your super clone look just like mine. You a expert but a regular person like me will never know. Imagine on mamacoo