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Love, love Omega. I love the 150+ year history, but even more, I love you can actually walk into an AD and there are watches to buy. Not empty cases and waiting lists…….
Some brands make their products harder to obtain just to hold on to that "high end" status and it appears Rolex is doing that same game. Glad to see companies like Omega standing on it's quality and merits not marketing tricks. Great video and keep'm going.
be that as it may, they need to step in and mandate how their AD's allocate watches. They don't care what I say or anyone else though and they're selling every watch they produce. But their "retail pricing" is laughable. What's the point of it. Why even have a dealer network. Auction every watch to the highest bidder. The arrogance for me is that they pretend they are a traditional manufacturer but their go to market strategy is broken. They shouldn't pretend like they have dealers.
Their resale values are extortion. I don’t think it’s at the fault of the AD and sort of understand the need for an interview to join their waiting list. The AD would be writing you a blank queue as well as handing over the watch at retail, you walk out the shop and double your money on the used market. It’s a know fact organised crime we’re using Rolex to wash their cash and come out with a profit. So who is to blame, us for buying one n the used market for silly money because of need or Rolex for limiting supplies to keep them in demand.
I think Omega and some other top tier companies are geniuses because they offer a watch that not only rivals the quality of Rolex but they create absolutely beautiful works of art. Not to mention the miraculous engines that power their watches. They’ve identified a market price point that has been somewhat ignored and appears to be growing. I’m of the group that doesn’t look at watch collecting as an investment. First of all I’m not rich so I concentrate on what value the watch gives to me. BTW Omega and Tudor are among my very favorites with Rolex running a distant 10th.
I got the same watch, but with the white dial, yesterday. I went in to my AD planning to get the black dial like yours. I tried on both black dial and white dial both on rubber. To me the white dial was more legible and the dial color just popped so I walked out with it.
I first bought the current Rolex Submariner last year. A few months later I bought the Omega Seamaster 300m with white dial and bracelet. Since then I almost don't wear my Rolex at all. If you own both watches, put them side by side and compare them....then you immediately notice that the Omega is significantly higher quality and more elaborately finished. The Subariner looks super boring and simple in direct comparison. You get the impression that the 300m was significantly more expensive than the Submariner, although it was significantly cheaper than the Rolex. That's when it became clear to me what kind of brainwashing is taking place in terms of Rolex hype. Everyone wants a Rolex, although Omega makes the higher quality & better watch here. Not only technically, but also from the processing and the materials used. And the best thing is: I can go to an Omega boutique at any time, get a super nice, friendly and warm welcome and can buy any watch immediately without waiting. And if a variant is not available, it will be ordered. And in a week at the latest, I have my desired watch, without being humiliated like at Rolex, having to kiss the salesman's xxx to maybe get my overpriced boring Rolex in X years. When I realized that, I only bought my watches from Omega (now 3 pieces) and would never go to an arrogant Rolex AD again.
My husband and I love watching your videos together (both audio and watch). We love your honesty and humor. So thank you for that, and we hope there are many more videos to come!
Great review of the Omega Seamaster. I have always considered Omega the best watch for the money. Most people can save up and afford one and they have been around for over 150 years.
its not pretend if you cant get one and you have to make a 15 minute video about how it makes you angry and trying to convince yourself an omega is making you happy
I can't afford either. My wife bought me a seiko skx 013 when we started dating as a Valentine's Day present. I wear it whenever we go on vacations or I'm travelling without her. They cost like a thousand bucks now so I'm going to call it a massive win.
I went on a Rolex waiting list two years ago. I gave up on waiting, and now I kind of resent them. Like you, I also bought a Tissot (SeaStar automatic) - which I love - and a Davosa Ternos ceramic (also very nice), but I still longed for a ‘worked my arse off for 35 years’ watch. I’ve decided that watch will be the Seamaster Diver 300M in either black and yellow gold or black and white (can’t decide) - with the rubber strap. Have already bought an Uncle bracelet for it. I’m so glad I’m over my Rolex dream.
I share your sentiment @ 13:40min mark. So much so two weeks ago I sold my Rolex Explorer 2 and bought a Seamaster 300m and a rad mountain bike. Rolex lost me and would rather spend my hard earned dollars elsewhere.
Just subscribed - great content. I only have two watches and love them both - the 3861 Hesalite Speedmaster Moonwatch and the diver 300 Seamaster white dial on the rubber strap - pretty much has me covered… for now
The bezel is designed to accommodate fingertips under pressure, where you press down to increase grip and the fingers sit in the smooth scallops. Not super practical, but it works for timing pasta.
Agree 100%. In regards about being pissed off by Rolex, you should see what is going on here in Tokyo. Boutique staff standing like some sort of guards behind a rope, and no one is allowed to enter the boutiques without appointment. I repeat: You can`t enter the shop to look around, the entrance is blocked. And this, inside a mall!!! Not even a private building. I have never ever seen anything like that in my whole life, and I even wonder if it is legal.
This black seamaster is STUNNING, way better looking than the Submariner. Beats it any day. I have the black SMPC no waves dial, and the white dial 300m. Such a joy to wear them. Got them both preowned, 35% less than retail price, im a happy man
I have this as my grail watch. I have about 12 homage Submariner pieces which means all I really want is the sub. Exactly to your point though, I was faced with having to buy used to get one. Out of my 112 watch collection, it's a rough guess to say 40% of those are bought as used on eBay or Chrono24. I am not opposed to buying used, but at this price point, I do want new. I want the scratches to be my stories and not something I look at and think it's all that was available. I love this watch, it wears amazing. That strap is the best in my entire collection. I still would take a new sub over this watch if I could make that swap. I don't regret getting this one even though it meant I would not get the Sub in the next 10 years. I actually like the Aqua Terra and some Breitling Avenger options next vs saving for a Sub. Your statement about wanting one, saving for it and then not being able to obtain one was spot on for me personally. I don't want to reward that business practice.
I’m one hundred percent with your last paragraph. And for the other negative commenter I only have four AliExpress Pagani homages - they are a lot of fun when I’m out using my hands and grafting. I don’t have to worry too much about damage on those.
Omega Seamasters are great EXCEPT... They put AR coating on the outside of the crystal. In 3 months, I had a bunch of visible scuffs on my crystal. Not one of my rolex watches had this issue. Hopefully Omega addresses this in the future
What an interesting video. I posted something similar yesterday as I also bought the same Omega. Also tired of the crap around Rolex. It’s an unlimited production watch which is made to look scarce 😂 btw - I really recommend the rubber strap on the deployment clasp. Perfect fit.
I sold mine. Here are my cons. 1.Double AR Coating. I hate it with a passion. That thin layer of reflection smudge drives me nuts. 2. The helium escape valve is ugly on bracelet but works on rubber strap. Weird 3. The bezel turn action is choppy. I prefer 120 click over what feels like 60click. Those were the reasons I sold mine.
Bought my LAST Rolex back in the late 90’s. Own a vintage Seamaster Deville 18c gold, Seamaster 300, older Speedmaster, and an older AquaTerra. Omega rules…Rolex sucks!! And that’s just the way it is.
I purchased an omega sea master. Only dislike was the bracelet. I hardly take it off and it’s coming up on 22years old. I have the black dial as well sometimes I wish I got the blue.
I bought one of these the other day for my 50th Birthday, to celebrate 50 years on this planet 🌍, super chuffed with it. So proud that I have managed to buy one for myself…. I’m not materialistic, I just like nice watches & I love this for sure. Will pass it down to my Children, they can fight over it ! Ha ha !.
If you buy the watch with the bracelet, you save money from buying the bracelet separately. I think it retails for over $1000. People gripe about the bracelet, but you will appreciate it more with some time. I personally like the bracelet, it's very unique. The end links and each individual link are made from 9 individual pieces of SS.
Fully agree. I got my black smp on rubber and ended up paying like $600 for a used bracelet. Learned my lesson. Ended up falling in love with the bracelet and it was nice to have along with the oem rubber.
the time in my life I should have purchased a Rolex was 1987. they sold Rolex at the navy exchange in Hawaii. if I hadn't been such a crappy poker player, I would have had the $1500 they wanted for a basic stainless submariner . I don't hate on Rolex though. what other company in their position stays privately owned and non-profit?
I purchase my Omega Seamaster last year and I’m with you. Loved, loved and loved. I hear you talking about the rubber strap, I did order a Titanium band I noticed how much enhanced my watch looks. You should look into you may like it. Good job on your videos I really enjoy your videos.
Love that watch you got, it is beautiful…I may have to follow suite and put some $$$ to the side for that one…Thanks for you hard work making your awesome CWM and CAM videos…Stay Blessed my Friend….
I agree with what you said about Rolex. I am 71yo and want to buy a Rolex Submariner. I was a SCUBA instructor for many years, so a Submariner is the Rolex for me. I want a keepsake to pass down to my son-in-law when I am gone, but with the unwritten sales antics of Rolex, in hand with the grey market I will be long gone before getting a call from the Rolex AD. I refuse to pay the inflated price to a flipper for a Rolex, or be extorted by a Rolex AD. I am buying an Omega.
You hit the nail on the head when you said Rolex are “arrogant” I’ve always thought that and to hear it out loud makes me smile and at least pleased that I’m not the only one thinking in that way.
Thanks for the awesome channel. I own an Omega 300M Quartz (Reference 2541.80.00), the original Bond Seamaster. Yes, it is quartz, but it also has so many benefits. Apart from its cinematography significance, at 41mm is slightly smaller than current mechanical Seamasters, mulch lighter and cheap as chips to maintain. It is more than keeping its value, yet still somewhat affordable to purchase on the used market. It is gorgeous and, hands down, is the watch that gets the most compliments from my non-nerdy coworkers. It looks as good as the day it was purchased in 1999 and has killed any wish for expensive mechanical watches for me. I think the exorbitant maintenance costs alone play a part in why there are so many Omegas on the used market. Rolex owners are most probably not concerned by maintenance costs, yet for the average person wanting to buy a nice watch and keep it long-term, the cost of maintaining all these fancy in-house movements with silicone this-and-that could kill the joy of owning such a nice watch in the first place.
Sold my sub years ago and never looked back. I’m about to buy my grail, Marine Master 300…once people see Rolex for what they are, you discover watches and brands that are better…the planet ocean is my fav…good video….
I did have the planet ocean sold it.u are right beautiful but case thickness too big now the 300 it’s something different u don’t see in lots of watchs simple and classic design and it has history …. A classic simple design never goes away just not too much not too less just perfect
Love my 2014, 300m Ceramic with the blue gloss dial. It's a better fit for smaller wrists. The bracelet is wonderful feeling but no micro adjust. Omega makes a good timepiece. Good luck with yours.
agreed completely, the state of Rolex is absolutely ridiculous. I still love the look of the submariner but I'd much rather buy anything else than to support a company that's this pretentious
Rolex needs to rein in their ADs ... they're a big part of the problem. Happy to see the prices crashing to earth, and the flippers getting killed as every day they hang on and refuse to sell at a loss, they end up looking at a bigger loss the next day. Warms my heart, it really does. I suspect that if you're on a waiting list, the flippers on the list ahead of you are going to start dropping out as the profit motive vanishes.
Randy......next life event.....go get yourself a Grand Seiko with a spring drive, you have the option of dress watch, dive watch, GMT....you won't be sorry. That said, Omega IS a fine timepiece and the co-axial escapement is a modern wonder, keeps great time and they say extends between service times.
Great Video. I own both Rolex Submariner & Omega Seamaster 300 42m blue on a Serious note l would buy the Omega Seamaster all day long better timepiece for the money and time keeping if you can't get the Rolex Submariner at retail go for the Omega Seamaster.
Rolex is over rated. There is a lot of better and cheaper watches out there. It's all branding, really. Rolex hasn't updated their styles in like decades,... That's why most models look like your grandpa's watch,... They're very cheesy and the one with precious metals and stones, are the worse,... The Seamaster is a PHONOMENAL watch! Great choice Randy. Enjoy it in good health, buddy! Cheers!
My original rolesium Yacht-Master 16622 is on consignment and I loved that watch completely. Someone will score big time on that watch. Less money than a new sub. That said I have the hots for a Planet Ocean.. Though they are definitely a thick watch.
To me the Omega SMP is the most absolutely beautiful watch out there. Period. My own aspiration aka grail watch is the Omega SMP in Summer Blue. I can't think of any other watch that I can appreciate as much. I also like the standard blue one and if I could afford it I would definitely get both. I thought the black one would be too ordinary because I really liked the white one but when I tried it on for some reason I didn't like it. It was the opposite with the black one. Too "ordinary" but then when I tried it, absolutely loved it. Can't have a full collection of Seamasters though hehehe. They also make the green one and haven't seen it for real yet but I got a Longines Hydroconquest that my mom gave me, which is green, so that scratches the green watch itch. In my ideal "win the lottery" case, I would get the black, blue and summer blue SMPs. As it stands, a few years and only the summer blue. This is the first video I see from you, so I don't know how many watches you have. I only have two, the green Longines and a Tag Heuer Aquaracer quartz so actually the Longines was my first automatic. Ideally I want the new Tag Aquaracer Date (with chronometer certified movement) which costs half of the SMP for my black watch after I get the SMP summer blue. Like you I have the Sub Starbucks on my list but as time passes on I want it less and maybe I'll end up with a Tudor BB Burgundy instead. Of course this is a multi year journey :)
I'm not interested in playing a lottery, or sitting on a waitlist for a watch. I'll simply buy what someone wants to sell me that I like and can afford.
I am a watch fanatic and I noticed your nice watches on your Cheap Audio Man channel and I was thinking about writing you and giving you the idea to start a watch channel, but there you go, you already have it, congrats!
I do the same, I buy a watch for my birthday (usually)! This year it was the Timex T80 x Pac-Man, hardly splashing the cash but it made me happy :) I think Omega have more interesting designs than Rolex. I always say you should buy a watch to impress yourself, not others, no matter how much it costs or what it looks like.
I never did hear the price for the watch. From what I can tell from a little research, it's $5,000 +. Is that the approximate price for that Omega watch?
Have the same watch from a Sub. I am glad I switched. Here is the tip… spend the $199 and get the Zealande rubber strap from the Omega Seamaster. Softer and feels luxurious compared to OEM. Made it my daily driver.
I called Rolex AD to buy submariner there response was like I am wasting their time, this is after buying Rolex OP from the same store couple of years earlier. I went on to buy omega sea master exact same watch I really love it. Will never even think to buy Rolex.
Me too, I hate the bracelet of that because it doesn’t taper. There are a lot of aftermarket steel bracelet for that. That seamaster is very beautiful!
I wanted to set the record straight: If you have saved really and honestly all your life, to achieve this goal and the A.D. knows about that, you will get you Rolex within two weeks and it doesn't matter the model. But if you are new to the game, trying to jump the investment hype train, you will gonna wait till your eye lashes ( fake ) turn grey. ish
I bout brand new SEAMASTER DIVER 300M 41.5 MM, STEEL ON STEEL Chronograph 22258000 with a ss bracelet. Then I acquire ISOFRANE rubber strap. This strap revives the watch from classics. The watch is perfect. The strap + watch is unbelievable package.
Great video Randy. Congratulations on hitting 100,000 subscribers and buying this fantastic watch. The Co-Axial movement is an engineering marvel, and taken for granted by many. It was developed by the watchmaking genius George Daniels. This movement is more accurate, robust, and lasts longer than a typical lever escapement.Swatch purchased it and put it in many of its Omega watches. if Rolex or other high-end brands would have purchased the rights to this movement, they would’ve charged much more than Omega did. The only reason it goes unsung is because that many watch buyers eyes would glaze over if they got an explanation of its qualities.It’s a game changing piece of watch making technology in an “affordable” watch. Keep up the great work!
Great review, thank you 🙂👍. In depth like showing the bezel quality. I keep thinking I'm going to sell my DJ36 to get one, but never seem to. Bought it from a mom and pop store that was a Rolex AD for FIFTY years before Rolex dropped them. Like they don't know how to serve Rolex customers, right? Instead, they keep some ADs that.. Sorry, going down a dark road. Anyway, nice watch, congrats, may be joining you soon- black dial bracelet👍
I bought this exact SMP 300 (black dial black rubber strap) brand new about 2 months ago. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! Like you, it was a total bonus getting it on the rubber strap because not only was it cheaper than the bracelet one, but I personally think it looks much better too! The next watch I’m considering is the Breitling Avenger 43 with the blue dial. I’ll probably get that one on the bracelet since my SMP is on the rubber strap. Any chance you can do a review of that one? 😊
I am between Tag Heuer gmr pepsi and this Omega. Omega black black is looking great and very light , also very comfortable on my wrist. Perfect fit and wieght. I think inam closer to Omega but love how look Tag heuer gmt pepsi
Congratulations!! Totally with you in regards to your comments about Rolex! I love my SMP300 as well. Also black dial. What a beautifully engineered watch!
If Omega was thinking like Rolex, that works. Keep 42mm version, make 40mm version, better bezel grip, tapered bracelet, remove the wart, reduce thickness = Mega profit. They would get a lot more people who want classic but capable watch, that choose Submariner over Seamaster. I would to, Sub on first looks better, even tho Omega has better hands and dial.
Recently went in to my local AD to look at the black one but came out with the green. It’s so much better in the flesh - much darker subtle green than the marketing photos, almost black in some light. Looks the business!
You are absolutely correct about pictures and videos not allowing you to see the true beauty you get with viewing it in person. they are so beautiful in person. I have the grey dial with blue accents, and you should see it in the sunlight.... WOW! I found the Omega SMP and AT as the perfect everyday watches. when you look at all that is in the Omega manufacture process and the tolerances of the finished product. they are underrated.
Been watching your audio channel for years, so it took me a second to realize this was different. Love the video and sentiments. Happy for you that you got your watch - Im saving for a speedy pro. #someday
I just found your channel and I love it. It reminds me of the way I feel about watches. Looking at you getting your aspirational watch was great. Mine, by the way, is on order. Not an Omega because I'm not at that level just yet, but a Tag Heuer Aquaracer.
Congratulations on your new channel!! I was an early subscriber. The Tudor black bay pro looks amazing… as does the Black Bay Bronze with blue. Hope to jump on the zoom soon! Take care!
You're trying to convince yourself that you made the right choice... Deep down you know it in your heart the watch you want is that ceramic submariner. Go get it.
I have this exact model. Class act - brilliant timepiece. Would I get a Rolex Sub? Sure (this is fictitious, of course, since I cant get one). But as time goes on, I want the sub less. Bravo Omega - and congrats on your purchase :)
I’ve been watching for about three weeks now. I started my watch Journey a month ago. I love your approach to these reviews! Keep up the awesome content!
Check out the Urban Gentry & Just One More Watch & if you really want to learn about Horology check out Bill Sanders channel . Good luck with the journey it's fascinating & addicting . I have no idea of how many watches i have 😳
