Rolex VS Omega: The World's Deepest Dive Watches (Deepsea Challenge & Planet Ocean Ultra Deep) 

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Hi there. Wonderful video - thank you for producing it! Just a few corrections or amplifications if I may. - The Omega Ultra Deep went to 10,925 meters on April 28th, 2019, as certified by multiple instruments and sonar readings; the Rolex watch went down to 10,908 meters which is what James Cameron reported as his maximum depth on his dive in 2012. - The Rolex was certified to 12,000 meters, the Omega to 14,000 (and it was tested to that depth in a pressure chamber) - The Omega Ultra Deep did *not* go to the bottom of all five oceans. It was only ready in time for the Challenger Deep/Mariana Trench dive and only went to that Deep. I didn't even make formal contact with Omega until after we had already dived the Puerto Rico trench (deepest point in the Atlantic). Inside the pilot capsule, I did always wear an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronometer (titanium). That particular watch has been to the bottom of all five oceans, and many other places on the seafloor. - Three Ultra Deeps were made. Omega kept two, while I (the pilot of the sub) was allowed to keep one of them - The Ultra Deep that stayed on the bottom for two days was actually attached to one of three robotic landers - not the sub - which is how it was able to stay down there for so long. It actually got stuck on the bottom temporarily, and the sub went down two days later and jostled the lander free. It was the deepest marine recovery in history (or ever will be, since the lander was in the deepest spot of Challenger Deep). - The titanium for the Ultra Deep was actually from the "cut offs" (excess material) from the titanium sphere that made up the submersible Limiting Factor's pressurized pilot capsule - The three Ultra Deeps ready in 2019 all made one journey to 10,925 meters - the very bottom of the ocean. However, in June 2020, I took down my Ultra Deep (again, outside the pilot capsule, and exposed to 8 tons of pressure per square inch) -six- more times. No other watch had ever been to the bottom of the ocean multiple times. My Ultra Deep has now been to the bottom of the ocean seven times (I personally have been eight times). The watch continues to perform flawlessly. Anyway, just some added color. Thanks again for making such a nice video. Victor Vescovo Pilot, DSSV Limiting Factor and Founder, Caladan Oceanic/The Five Deeps Project

You know out there somewhere is a guy afraid to take these watches into the shower.

I can see it now. The first watch on Mars. It would have a red dial and the brand ambassador would be Matt Damon.

The omega is more appealing for my taste. Its something fresh and I like the idea with the two steel bars for the Nato strap

Both ridiculous, both impressive. Omega takes it for me aesthetically. Cheers 👍🏻

These are both amazing. I do hope Omega makes a version for retail sales.

Two astonishing watches which both (regardless of Cameron’s gripes about whether or not the Omega really went deeper than the Rolex) brilliantly achieved their technical design objectives. As for aesthetics, such as they are, the Omega nicks it by a small margin. Great video.

I think the dial, and especially the handset, on the Omega work better with such a rugged case than those of the Rolex do. It's great to see a no-date version of the PO dial too!

Legacy: it’s a draw. Design: Omega.

Very impressive pieces, to be sure. If Omega scaled the Ultra Deep down to 42mm, still in titanium, that would be an awesome daily wearer! I love the use of blues on the various elements.

Comparing my Seamaster 120M to the Ultra Deep is like standing a 10 year old next to a super heavyweight sumo wrestler.

Omega has already been to the moon and is the only flight certified watch with NASA for all of its astronauts. Sorry Rolex 😏

really cool topic, did not expect this one!

Great comparison thx! I would imagine companies are already trying to be the first on Mars as Space X is planning a manned launch in 2024. As a Martian day is slightly longer than earth time, there could be some interesting dual planet time watches, maybe day night indicators.

My video has finally arrived! Thank you very much sir! I’ll spread this video around.

At 20mm lug width, still good with pairing with many aftermarket nato and leather straps. 👍 Thanks as always IDGuy.

Nice vid. No unnecessary intros. You went straight to the point. I love it. What accent is that? It sounds like you're from Kensington.

you ended this very well...I was thinking the only thing left to test is deep space. Outstanding video...two great pieces highlighting what the brands can accomplish very well...

Here's a challenge, keep them capable of reaching the deepest depths in the world but make them not more than 41mm diameter and not more than 14mm thick.

can someone find out if the the green letter "DEEP SEA" are painted green from the exact green batch of paint they used on the submarine. Because that would be AMAZING. or is it just a close color combination

Another fantastic vid! You and Nico are my favourite watch RU-vidrs!

That blue font on the Omega...

I would really love to see the retail version of omega ultradeep!

Clocks in a box. Just armored cases. Though I daily wear DS44. 😬👍

As always great content and a very interesting topic!

I'll take the Omega, I have a Seamaster 300m Pro. They would make the Alpha and Omega of my watch collection.

I like the look of the omega more, they need to do more with their planet Ocean 39 line

What a fascinating eye opener of a comparison you have delivered here IDGuy! A Rolex with a crystal that is 14mm thick! I have Watches that are thinner than that! Both The Deep Sea Challenge and The Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional look immense. True “because we can” Watches. I agree that the Planet Ocean could be easier to actually try and wear. The fixed bars and option to use a fabric strap would make it a lot more comfortable! Truly educational stuff here my friend. Hats off as always! ✊

I am a owner of a Ploprof, but i must say this Omega prototype, has all the right technology , to be used in a future Planet Ocean release, impressive !

Cool watches but will they be OK to shower with?

Another great video man. I can honestly say I'm a true fan of your channel my brother. Currently waiting for my explorer 2 to complete my collection: Nomos ahoi, omega globemaster, lange 1 and explorer 2. Anything else you would recommend adding?

Interesting video Mr. IDGuy! I like how they still have the 15 minute markers on the bezels, so very unnecessary. They are both wonderful though I prefer the Omega, there's a bit too much text on the Rolex. - Han

Omega finally makes their deepest watch WITHOUT the 10 ‘o’clock wart!!!

What would be impressive is a watch you could actually wear doing this

Seiko needs to make one of these. Would be interesting to see how deep their watches can really go.

It doesn’t have the same rating, but I’ll call Marinemaster. I’m clearly a peasant at heart.

🤯39730ft.!? Hellooo!...seiko!? Are you paying attention?! Wow!!🤯👍i kinda like that omega! Beautiful time piece!

The Omega is more aesthetically pleasing.

Great video as always IDGuy

I don't get why this one has written on the dial 12'000m and can actually go down 12k metres, while the Sub can't go down 300m. How come?

Omega is very nice designed. That Rolex is quite ugly

6:55 it managed to keep perfect time for 2 days... What about the 3rd day? Honestly just curious

Not that is matters of course, but neither of them even close the depth achieved by H2O for a fraction of the $, and Sel Instrument, hand made in the US, makes those watches look wimpy, far less $. I was interested in the DSSD from pics, but on the wrist, it looked terrible. Not seen the Omega in person, but it looks great, I find the "ultra deep" a bit cheesy and clearly chasing the Rolex. Personally, while it "only" goes to 1000m, the JLC compressor dive a far better watch all around in my view.

I would be interested in your opinion of the Longines hydroconquest ceramic black. It seems incredible good value for an all ceramic watch. The only comparison I can find is the Blanc Pain 50 Fathoms ceramic which is more than three times the price. Longines, in my opinion is a Company that is doing everything right at the moment.

IDGuy, the first watch that calculates Mars' time already exists. It is the Konstantin Chaykin Mars Conquerer. It may or may not become the first watch on Mars cause it would make sense if it is.

Totally unnecessary feature for a dive watch being able to go that deep. It's just marketing.

2:53 kilograms are forces, not pressures

Great video my friend 👍🏼

anyone noticed that there is a notch on the bracelet of the deepsea challenge ?

And both fit under a cuff... if you're a wizard

No depth gage? Gas valve? A decent saturation diver 1000m is more than adequate.

Somehow I feel bad that the "normal" Omega divers have helium escape but these beast do not need them...

What will be next? Hopefully a watch that will - FINALLY - tell time accurately... i.e. +/- 0 seconds PER YEAR.

ooooh great.. now how about a coffee machine that can operate at 12,000 meters deep, pretty please

Great video.

The Omega Ultra Deep craps all over the Rolex Deepsea Challenge. Far more technically advanced in every way!

How many do divers are out there? How big is this market?!

No crown guard?

Is this a Rolex, Invicta collab???😅

Rolex..... always no 1. Omega always trying to catch up.....

Wow great video and good sources, thank you very much. I love Omega and I think Omega will be the first on Mars. Maybe the name of the Omega that lands on Mars is: Omega Speedmaster Mars Watch. Omega will surely stay true to your image or invents something completely new. Omega is known for this. After all, Omega won through the exact calculations and achievements of the astronauts due to their accuracy, the success in the failure of the Apollo 13 mission for the safe landing in the Pacific Ocean and exactly on the spot when I did I'm not mistaken. Omega won the highest Ace award from NASA, the Snoopy Award. That's what I call performance in both water and space. Omega stands for spirit of adventure. The watch comes from Louis Brandt. His sons did not choose the name Omega for nothing for the clock, the last letter of the ancient Greek alphabet that stands for perfection

But can they survive a door jam knock?

Even though I, most likely, will never buy these, wish that Omega had date, but then who checks the date at 12K meters. :) For now I am enjoying my PO 8500 42mm and deepest I have gone in 10 years is about 15 meters.

Congratulations for the video I would like you to review the h2o kalmar 2 10 miles model a grade 5 titanium sub with a unique bezel and strap a sub tested at 25300m made in germany ... I as a love of extreme divers could not resist and the I bought!!

Check out the H2O Kalmar 2 25000mtr…..leaves both of these standing……

So... which one breaks first and at what depth? THAT is what we wanna know, not all this 10 min bla bla.

Do you really need to see the date under that much water?

Omega for the win!!

WTF.....2 monsters of the deep😱

Using 12000m dive watch inside a submarine is unnecessary..200m dive watch is enough

I thought your comment, paraphrased "it's amazing that in the 1960's the technology existed to build a watch capable of diving to these depths..." when we put men on the moon around that time. And ironically humans have not traveled beyond the moon let alone to it since. *Sigh. Ps, Omega for style points and would love to see it in a more manageable size.

I still like my Seiko SKX 009 better than either of them. It has better styling than either of them, it goes deeper than anyone will ever dive, and it's affordable.

Omega for me 👍👍👍👍

First watch on Mars should have dual time for Earth and Martian days.

I know I'll be in the minority with my comment, but give me the Deep Sea Challenge or the Deep Sea-Sea Dweller which I have. The Deep Blue (James Cameron) is a beautiful timepiece.

Bought my Rolex datejust over 25 years ago, wear it every day, in the rain, in the shower and swam in a number of seas and oceans around the world, a couple of metres in depth is fine I’m more concerned about the damage to my body of deep water then to my watch.

I have a deepsea and a 600 planet ocean chrono.....ref these two companies, I would say Omega has a better movement. There is a reason NASA has used Omega watches for over 50 years.

Just yesterday I saw a video when some Russian fellows put inside a pressure chamber an oil-filled cheap 50 dollars watch and it went all the way down to 3000m, yep, 300ATM! And came back asking for more LOL

No, i still keep my humble Sinn UX...

Those aren't watches. They're blunt weapons on wrists

I wonder if any pro diver can afford or trust a rolex or omega. One sea dweller costs like the whole diving gear. These wathches are good for office divers who dive at pool parties. You dont need to submerge the watch into the Marianna's trench to pressure test it. What a marketing fluff!!! You can use a simple hydraulic pump to make 120 bar pressure equivalent of 1200 meter depth on your desk.

ULTRA DEEP PROFESSİONAL ARE BEST

Couldn't finish this one. Absurd. They look like something Roger Moore's Bond would wear, tongue in cheek. Better yet, Austin Powers.

first watch on mars cool :)

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Rolex Deepsea challenges basically what would happen if Rolex was to make an invicta. If they actually produced and sold it, every invicta fan with money would buy it hahahahaha

Hulk Buster

One watch is more affordable, actually wearable, you can walk in to the shop buy one and wear it the same day, and has an actual record to its name, the other one is the Overrated Rolex.

The Deep Sea Challenge gets way more panties wet.

Aaah see, they don't need a helium escape valve. Please Omega, release a line of smaller than 40mm Seamasters. Make them your version of the Yachty, slimmer, sleeker and more wearable

ETA VS ETA😂😂

Nice Omega but Rolex still better for details and design ..

Rolex... All the way Omega just wants to copy

Best Rolex ever! 💪🏽 eat your vegetables midgets 🤣

NO HELIUM CROWN!!!! WIsh Omega made their other Seamaster Pro lines without that ugly bump. Looks like it could be easily knocked off.

Lol whats next well omega went to the moon so there's that

Omega ☝️

can someone find out if the the green letter "DEEP SEA" are painted green from the exact green batch of paint they used on the submarine. Because that would be AMAZING. or is it just a close color combination