Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean vs Rolex Sea Dweller 4000, 215.30.44.21.01.002 vs 126600 

Who goes straight to the comments whenever there’s a Rolex v Omega comparison? I love the passion. Haha

I had the blue planet ocean on leather/rubber strap and i sold it. Finally got around to buying the same watch on bracelet but black dial this time. It's the best value for money diver out there. Rolex is not worth the crazy premium when this kind of watch is around. Love it

I own both but my Omega is the new Planet Ocean Chronograph Master Chronometer. Honestly, the Omega is a better watch in movement and execution. The new PO design looks and feels more "upscale" than my SD43. Ceramic dial is in another league than how Rolex does their dial printing. .The SD43 feels and looks like a big Sub and that is its selling point when you want a Rolex larger than the standard 40mm Sub. I find the PO more interesting to wear as the black Sub look is everywhere. The Omega "pops" more on the wrist and has more presence. Omega feels like they are constantly improving their watches where Rolex feels like they are coasting a bit in design and features. The sapphire case back on the PO makes the SD43 feel boring and underwhelming. I feel like I paid too much at msrp with my SD43 but feel just the opposite with my Omega. If I had to pick one hard core diver then the Omega would be it.

My Omega Seamaster PO Chrono in Blue is the most beautiful watch I’ve ever owned. It certainly has wrist presence and I get more compliments about this watch than anything else I’ve owned.

We cannot compare retail vs retail prices, because Rolex Sea Dweller is unavailable and cannot be purchased at retail. So the only fair comparison is pre-owned vs pre-owned. A pre-owned Planet Ocean 600M (215.30.40.20.01.001) costs around $4200 vs $14700 for the Sea Dweller (126600). The real question is how can an inferior watch cost 250% more?

Omega all day. I’ve worn both and although you have to respect the Rolex, the Omega truly WOWed me. The Rolex name wows, not the watch. As someone sitting on $10k and willing I bought the PO. Rolled in general no longer drops my jaw unless we are talking about the outside the box style and crystal of the Milgauss GV, or the insane calendar of the Blue Skydweller. Omega all day.

Awesome program Tim - so well presented. As beautiful and classic as the Rolex is - Omega is just blowing me away with it artistic, flowing, texture rich case and bracelet lines and proportions , beautiful very highly visible dial, large visible macho handset and indices and stout bezel / case interface. Not even to mention that movement or the price. Its fantastic.

Omega all the way, 15000 Gauss and a 60 hour power reserve, better tec than the common Rolex.

I just have to say no to anything with a cyclops, unfortunately. The Rolex has some great features but the PO is still my choice as it's a much better value.

Omega's He valve, it adds charactacter to an awesome Rolex beating watch.

The Omega is a better bezel than the Seadweller, from a functional perspective. Tim there is absolutely no backwards play on the Omega - where you set it is where it stays. There is backwards play on the Seadweller yet you don't test for it. I've studied your hand movements - not once do you tug backwards on the Seadweller bezel. Bias? I think you just like the sound of the Seadweller more. That doesn't matter when you're diving.

Own both (SD43 and PO2500C XL), love both. The SD43 is superior but not twice the PO9300, well five times in my case, no way. My PO and I go back to 2005, been through thick and thin, my first serious piece. Rock solid and flawless accuracy at +1.5s/d, not a single issue despite being C, not D. The PO feels like a tool whereas the SD is all about luxury. Don't make me chose between the two, I can't.

I Own the Planet Ocean. . . I prefer the Sea Dweller to the Sub but I'm still an Omega guy. Great Shoot out! Thanks!

Awesome versus episode Tim! In addition I love the smooth winding of the Rolex over the Omega. Did not realize that Lume difference. Kudos to Omega!

SD43 is just perfect in proportion and esthetics.❗️

Omega is just simply more practical. You do make a good point Tim on the gift angle. Nice video as usual .

Sea Dweller 43 mm all the way! For me one of the best Rolexes ever!

This is one of the rare occasions that I completely disagree with the reviewer. Omega not only presents a much better value, it is more elaborately sized watch equipped with work-of-art movement and with modern twist on the classical diver's watch design. Rolex SD 43 looks bloated and uninspired, with totally uneccesary cyclops lens and price that once was reserved only for precious metal models. So, in my book it is Omega all the way.

You didn't mention the anti glare coating which is a noticeable difference between the two. If the choice is between these exact models I would take the Rolex however I prefer other P.O. configurations over this Rolex.

Man. This guy doesn’t miss a bit and sounds like he’s not going off of many notes. No pauses or “uhhs” or “uhms”. I’m impressed. Haha

Tough one but I'm going to say the omega

I think Tim articulated the key point at 14:15 - The Rolex is a better gift. Yes. 100%. If it is a gift for me, Sea Dweller all day. If it is my money, the choice is pre-owned Planet Ocean by an order of magnitude.

Omega: value. Rolex: Money is no object.

Omega is all over a better watch. On top of that Omega doesn't make an idiot out of you, you can walk into Omega store and buy the watch, Rolex will tell you there is a waiting list for the sea dweller, just walk away from Rolex, it's a scam.

I already took the PO.. I think we need to update our comparison way, OMEGA is much better than Rolex in many points.. for example, I’ve tried the bezel in Rolex and found it really vague but the clicking of PO bezel is more obvious and effortless.. the clasp of OMEGA can be adjusted without taking off the the watch, the AR coating of OMEGA is far better than Rolex, rubber in the ceramic bezel is a patent although mine has no rubber because I like it simple, hands of OMEGA is much easier to read & has different lume, Manual Escape Valve is better option because relying on an auto valve for an important issue like “He gas” can’t be assured (open it yourself and assure the escape of gas), lugs of OMEGA is smoother and prettier that Rolex sharp edges lugs, OMEGA dial is bigger enough to make it easier to read than smaller Rolex dial, movement in OMEGA is better and tested by OMEGA, COSC & METAS. OMEGA dial is ceramic as well, 5 years warranty, tested in 6 positions, 15,000 Gauss Magnetic Resistance, reasonably priced so more people can own it and share this joy... when you guys see the crown you just go mad and talk about resale value!! I hate the Cyclops by the way it’s too boring.. all what have been said is my opinion so plz stop trying to convince me Rolex is better.. for me it’s a big Noooooo.. everybody enjoy your watches as long as you love it..

I'm surprised at myself, because the Sea-Dweller is such a timeless icon - but the Planet Ocean is the better looking watch, and the one I'd be most proud to wear.

Omega it is. Tired of the old mans rolex

I've tried on the PO because I like the design but the bezel action was terrible compering to Rolex. You can't tell the difference on the video though. Rolex has a better bracelet as well. Once you handle them side by side you feel the quality is in Rolex, there's no doubt about it. But the travel function is an Omega advantage. For me Rolex all the way.

Did you just say "obtrusive appurtenance"? You are really the most eloquent WIS on the internet, Tim and I applaud you for it.

I own latest planet ocean chrono but SD stole my heart this time.

Good review WBR. In Canada (2022) we're seeing a 55% premium over retail, for a used SD43 on the grey market. A used Omega PO is 20% less than brand new. But even at that, you can have a brand new Omega PO for about 45% less than a new SD43, if you can find one at retail. Omega is a no brainer for the price and you can buy it retail. But the SD43 history and the appreciation wins.

Tim like you I choose the Rolex Sea Dweller because I think the design is classic and timeless. I like the display case back on the Omega but I don't like the orange rubber on the bezel.the bezel of the Omega should have been ceramic.

I own the Sea Dweller 43mm, Omega Ti Planet Ocean 8500 in 42mm, and Omega Ti Planet Ocean 9300 in 45.5mm (both blue). I wear the Ti Planet Ocean 9300 5 out of 7 days a week. Yes it is chunky, but the addition of the chronograph and the dual color lume are a plus for me, as are the luxurious glossy dial and glossy liquid metal and ceramic bezel. Your review didn't even mention that the Planet Ocean bezel with rubber highlights is optional and most are sold with a solid ceramic and liquid metal bezels in blue or black. Liquid metal is just that, metal not glass, where the numbers are permanently bonded to the ceramic bezel. As for the SD 43, I traded my Submariner ceramic no date and a different Omega towards it, with no regrets, but it still feels very plain.

Just my view but I been a Omega fan since way back and even thou its being compared to Rolex, I still pick the Omega !

If Omega made the same watches without the orange accents these comparisons would be one sided. Factoring in the price makes the Omega POs a steal. The most important part is the movement.

OMEGA ALL THE WAY!!!!

The fact that Omega sells the PO in all black or blue - I think one of those models would have made a better comparison versus singling out the PO with the orange accents. Some people like that, some don't. But everyone should be aware that the PO is offered in all black or blue. And I would venture to say that the all black or blue models are the most popular. As for the SD, there is no doubt that this is a classic look that doesn't go out of style. However, the fact that Rolex is 3 times the cost of PO - it seems to be a no brainer that Omega PO wins. And lets not forget (even if you want to pay 3 times the price for Rolex), most people wouldn't have that option anyway now days given the situation with Rolex. I say Omega wins.

There was a guy in New York. Tim probably heard of him. People wanted to invest money with him and they had to be put on waiting lists, he would'd told them "I don't accept any new money, we are fully booked with our current investors" People would beg him so they can invest money with him. The reason was obvious, he would make to the investors 15-20% profit per year! So only those lucky and who had good relationship with him would eventually be accepted to join his fund. His name was Bernie Madoff, he is serving a 150 years prison sentence for scamming investors of $30 billion. So when companies tell you have to be put on the waiting list to buy something, it is a scam! Run away from those who engage in shady business practices. Patek does the same with Aquanauts and Nautilus (they are just copying Rolex) and Richard Mille is doing the same. They are hiding something very hideous from you, turn away from such brands. Push it aside no matter how tempting it is, take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty and wisdom will come to you that way. Peace & Love to you all!

I like the Omega more but I would choose a different version of it, the orange-on-blue GMT for me!

Great video as usual. I own a Rolex submariner 116610LN and a omega seamaster planet ocean GMT 8900. Love both pieces. The omega is no slouch. Lot of bang per buck. Metas certified and more anti magnetic than the Rolex. My only criticism of the omega is the thickness of the case.

The Omega looks better than the Rolex.

Good points but the demographic buying Rolex now is not a advantage if you are a watch enthusiast. Omega PO seems to be for the owner that actually knows about automatic watches and why his watch is made to superior standards. Rolex owners are now commodity brokers that don’t even know their own style. They buy the brand and not the watch. Owning both I feel Omega is the thinking mans watch with prestige that is earned though innovation where the Rolex feels a little lazy and privileged by their name recognition.

The Omega is aesthetically pleasing! Rolex needs to put on its party dress. Come on Rolle! Though I do like 43mm! Let's party! 👍

Another great video, Tim! For me the Omega is an easy choice. It’s the watch for watch lovers.

Tim -- wrt interior clasp finish, it is not necessarily true that matte finish is entry level. The Platona has a matte finish interior clasp. Cheers, thanks for the great videos.

They're both great and both would be fun to own. Overall, the Sea Dweller may be better, but dollar-for-dollar, the Omega bests the Rolex with better technology. I respectfully disagree on your bezel assessment; the platinum inlay(paint) in the Rolex is more expensive, but the Liquid Metal in the Omega is a greater technological achievement and much more durable. Also the Omega bezel is much easier to keep clean. The indentions in the Rolex bezel attract dirt.

I prefer the Seamaster 300 above all of these, but I know that is not in this review. Just so many aesthetics I don’t like for both of these watches that would keep me away. But in a technical standpoint and finishing I give it to omega.

Omega all the way...better watch, better build quality, more accurate...at 2/3 the price of the Rolex. And available! You don't have to wait 3yrs to get your watch!!!

I've been studying watches for many years and got my first watch awhile back, the Omega PO 37.5 (I'm a very slim person with 14.5 mm wrists). But I have to agree with Tim, Rolex is far more superior when it comes to details and resell value. Not mention the case thickness, which is a huge factor after tried my friend's submariner for several days. But if you are not ready to spend somewhere near or more than $ 10k, go for Omega! It's the perfect entry level choice for watch in this category and it's decent enough for almost all occasions. Still, working hard everyday and planing to get a gold & steel 36 DJ in 2021.

Thieves will Always Choose Rolex over Omega...

As a PO owner myself (the 2201.50.00 reference, not this one), pleased to see the Omega support.

I love omega! The new Seamaster crushes the sub but I think this PO needs some work to matchup with the SD. I know Omega will get it right in the future!

Y omega put rubber on the bezel ????

I would take the Rolex because it's better looking (not saying much with it's cyclops, solid caseback, Finnegan's Wake-like dial text amount) but this is the rare case where a Rolex is not mechanically superior to its challenger...Omega brings the tech.

Rolex for its tapered profile

I feel the Rolex has one thing and one thing only over the Omega. That is the resale and that's it.

That planet ocean looks really nice, the sub looks so boring compared

I agree the Rolie is more of an everyday, only one watch. The PO in most liveries is more fun and look at me and let's talk about watches more than the Rolex but that's where the price of it plays nicely. I'm ok with the PO not being as timeless or suitable for every occasion at the price point. Someone will always comment on the PO's looks. The Rolex, yes, but mostly because you're wearing the Rolex, not because of it's sharp looks. Which I personally think it has in spades of course. IMHO. Gimmie that white dial, orange ceramic PO on steel! Cheers Tim!

Since I wear a suit to work, I bought the Omega Planet Ocean for the weekend and the Grand Seiko Cherry Blossom (sbga413) for the work week. Two very nice (and more accurate) watches for the same price as the sea dweller.

PLANET OCEAN ALL DAY LONG

I go for Planet Ocean!

I’m glad Tim called out the WART that is the helium escape valve on the PO. I really like the PO except for the wart.

Omega is better in all segments. Excessive is the popularity of Rolex. Whatever the peasant who sells the field is buying Rolex, in order to make it successful, because he has heard that it has a Rolex status symbol, true connoisseurs will always opt for Omega, because they do not want to identify themselves with the peasants who buy Rolex. Honor exceptions. Just to be understood, Rolex is a quality watch, but nothing has changed for decades, so it's already boring. Omega constantly invests in innovation and development, so it is currently a better quality watch than Rolex.

If you actually hold these two watches in your hand, its not even close. The quality of the Rolex is leagues above the Omega. The bezel action on the Omega is a an absolute joke for a watch costing thousands. The bracelet on the Rolex is far better. I could go on and on. Honestly, I think most of the people on here that post these comments have never actually held most of these watches. They have either decided in their mind that they like Rolex or they like omega, and have never actually held either watch. I am a fan of both brands and I personally own Rolex and Omega. I am in no way trying to bash Omega, but in this comparison, the Rolex is the better watch, hands down.

Tim, you always say you are normally an omega man, but are literally almost never an Omega man!!!

Planet ocean is the only choice!

"Everyone loves Rolex" pfft yeah right. It doesn't even have AR coating, except below the date wart. What a joke. As for the helium escape valve "on the Omega, for some incomprehensible reason". Tim it's not incomprehensible - it's because Rolex and Doxa are the patent holders of that style of valve. Learn your history.

On the clasp point, who really needs more than 10mm on a micro adjustment function? Only if your bracelet isn't at least reasonably sized to you to begin with. And I'd have more confidence in that solid Omega flip out extension than how the Rolex's looks.

Both are superquality, Rolex keeps value better. Great pieces for diving or swimming, but both are too big for everyday wear. So if it's for 10 days a year at the beach or in the pool, then 10K is a bit expensive. My SuperOcean 1500 m does the job for those 10 days a year in the water, I paid 3K. Prefer to spend the money on supervintage, historic pieces that you can wear more often. Also, the manual escape valve - I have a couple of those - is as useless as the cyclops on the Rolex.

Be truthful, if both watches' value remained static would you still choose the Rolex?

In complete contrary to most people's perception of rolex and omega as a brand....I find the PO design too loud and obnoxious whilst the SD much more understated, mature and elegant. SD is a much more versatile watch and is only one you can get away with wearing in the office for a bit desk diving . For real diving neither can displace a dive computer anyway, so im struggling to see what occasion the PO will fit in

I bought a GMT Planet Ocean GMT. I rarely use the GMT function. It's better looking with black and white all-ceramic bezel....No orange. The thing I don't like about it is the excessive thickness. Otherwise, agree with all who love this watch.

The 126600 is not a Sea-Dweller 4000, it's the SD43 (43mm) or SD50 (50th anniversary). The Sea-Dweller 4000 or SD 4000 is the 16600, and the SD4K is the 116600.

Owned the Sub 116610 and the Planet ocean 45.5. Both great watches, sold them both. Rolex bored me, the Planet ocean unwined it's own crown due the absence of crown guards. Yet here i am again, contemplating a new Planet ocean. Besides the crown issues, i also found the 45.5 a bit too big, the back then P.O 42mm too small. Maybe the 43.5 will do the trick. Or maybe ill go for Tudor or a nice Breitling Super ocean. They look sick as well. To many options. Rolex isn't any longer on my list. Great watches and owned several so no hate, but they are boring.

i chose omega pothe chrono version) and i would do it any time

The sedweller fit sucks balls with its non-pivoted solid end links. the Omega aces it with the pivoted end links, which you rightly pointed out. The omega sits a bit high, but you get used to that. What you can not get used to is a badly designed oyster bracelet which is too broad across the wrist.

Of the two I would and one day will purchase the Omega Plant Ocean. The Rolex is a fine watch...but not for what they are charging, it just does not warrant the price.

Omega looks more eye appealing

that 126600 is the best of the best. Sea Dweller all the way.

funny.. earlier in the video the helium escape valve on the Omega was a “beauty mark”...... in the end it became a “tumor”...... love that.. SD43 all the way!!!! best Rolex dive watch...better than a sub....

PO vs pelagos would be very interesting.

I own and love both of these pieces. Actually the Planet Ocean Ti chrono with the 9900. Considering I paid $5600 for the Omega still stickered, the Omega is a lot more watch for the $. No one pays retail for Omega. The SD has a coronet on it. It could cost $20k. It will be worth $20k ten years from now. Buy right with "off" brands and wear what you like.

The Rolex here a winner, but it has to be said, that Planet Ocean is holding its own, considering. Thanks to their terrible depreciation you could pick one up lightly used for one third the price of the Rolex. You could literally buy a pre-owned Planet Ocean and still have change for a new Submariner. I agree on that helium escape valve. I know it is a signature 'look' but it utterly stupid, detracts from the design, and less than 0.1% of customers will ever use it.

How do you give a Rolex as a gift, you cannot buy them!!

New omega professional seamaster over both

For the price difference, you're damn right the rolex should be miles better. But from a technical point it isn't. The co-axial is a game changer and the British origin of the design increases my fondness for it. In terms of the escape valve, omega probably wanted to try and distance itself from the usual rolex design. I mean every other diver has the rolex/doxa design. As for whether it's ugly or not, I must be the only one who complains about the absolutely garish ringlock motif on the deepsea, or the war and peace written on the dials, but I'm not allowed to dislike it because it's rolex. So it's purely down to subjective taste. They're both behind the times anyway when seiko can make a case that doesn't require a valve. The way I see it, the rolex does indeed feel higher quality, as it should do given the price difference. But the tech in the PO makes you ask the question as to why the SD is nearly twice the price when really its not twice as good. That's where a bit of badge snobbery comes into play.

which part in omega states that its indices n hands n logo are white gold? where did you get that information from?

Rolex is for Albania and Romania man.. Omega is for watch lovers

I have owned both, and in the metal Omega feels like more of a kids toy, where the Rolex feels like a A legitimate piece of luxury kit. Omega’s bracelet is sub par, the bezel action is horrible, and that helium escape valve is obnoxious. I guess you could say one has a touch of savant, and the other is savage. I could go on but what’s the point?

Tm, thank you for the comparison. I wonder one thing - how sure you are that Omega hands and hour markers are made out of white gold? Nowhere on the Omega official site does it say that this watch has white gold inside. Also, the titanium variant of PO600 costs more than the stainless steal one, but it has black hands and markers, so what are those hands and markers made of?

The Rolex bracelet is exceptional and well designed for diving.

Both lovely watches. I have the PO and a Sub. You forgot one thing…you’re much less likely to be stabbed for your PO than the Rolex, making it a much safer every day watch choice

Rolex sea dweller hands down. I just bought one though I will also buy the omega later down the line.

maybe not rub the two pieces of sapphire against each other?

For the price, and the detail on movement and ergonomics you mentioned, Omega all the way for me. Rolex is great but for almost twice the price of what you have compared, , nahh!

Tim, you're becoming too predictable. In all but one or two of these Rolex vs. Omega comparisons you're picking the Rolex. Perhaps give more weight to availability and real world prices. If I can get a pre-owned PO for $4500 and a pre-owned SD for $14K consider if the PO is 3 times lesser than the SD. If you think it is then fine but I don't think you do.

Nice to see Rolex has a cyclops for grandpa. It’s like they know only old people wear Rolex 😂

Not comparison at all , the SD43mm is miles ahead from The Omega PO . SD43 is the one you want

I never take off my SD. I beat on it like it owes me money.

If you ever need a cash in the middle of the night there is Rolex