Omega Seamaster VS Rolex Submariner- A detailed comparison

There comes a time when professionals look at their material and conclude it’s time for an upgrade. And a diving watch is no exception in this regard. This article will weigh the pros and cons of choosing from two luxury watch brands that offer the most popular diving watches: Omega Seamaster VS Rolex Submariner.

• Omega Seamaster

Omega Seamaster comes from a prominent and long-established Swiss watchmaker. Let’s check its pros and cons:

PROS

1. Functionality

An outstanding choice for a diver’s watch and is used by diving professionals across the globe.

1. Antimagnetic

The new Seamaster Diver 300m Co-Axial Master Chronometer has been experimented to withstand magnetic waves up to 15,000 Gauss or 1.5 Tesla.

1. Legibility

More legible under dark circumstances

1. Helium Escape Valve

This watch features a helium release valve which is effective when a diver resurfaces.

1. Style Options

The Seamaster boasts a great collection with multiple style options

1. Price

It is nearly half the price of a Rolex Submariner

 CONS

1. Brand Recognized

The Omega is a very prestigious brand with about 70% brand recognition worldwide but doesn’t have the same 100% global recognition as Rolex. 

1. Resale Value

The Omega brand usually has a lower resale value but this mostly depends on the watch

1. Accuracy & Precision

The movement is not as perfect than the Superlative Chronometer

Rolex Submariner

In terms of fame, the Rolex brand is, bar none, the most recognizable watch brand out there with about 100% brand recognition globally while Omega watches is closer to 70%.

PROS

1. Resale Value

Rolex watches usually have a higher resale value than Omega watches but this is not a cover statement it oftentimes depends on the watch

1. Brand Prestige

Rolex has several brand recall and is more internationally recognized brand than Omega.

1. Precision & Accuracy

The Rolex Superlative Chronometer designation indicates that the precision of the movement is first tested by COSC.

1. Anti-Reflective Coating

The Rolex Submariner, the anti-reflective coating is on the interior which protects it from scratched off.

CONS

1. Style Options

It does not have as many style options as the Seamaster Diver series mentioned here.

1. Price Tag

Higher price tag 

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