I only got 2 watches: -Seiko SKX007 -Omega Speedmaster As much as I lust over other watch brands, when it comes down to it These two is all I need in life; in terms of watches
I’m a Seiko nut, but really Omega is very underrated, they are in my opinion the best in consumer space, and always were. For me, Seiko, Omega and Rolex are the 3 top league, and everybody else after. That’s excluding high horology of course.
Seiko is the working man's watch for the commoner. While I would love an Omega, it's hard to justify thousands for a watch. Seiko is hard to beat for us plebs
I own Seiko SKX 009, Marathon TSAR 41m and Omega SeaMaster blue dial. I have used my Omega SeaMaster for 10 years as a commercial diver for lobster (crawfish) in the Bahamas. I broke the stem for the helium escape valve, sent it back to Omega Switzerland. They fixed my watch, buffed it, cleaned and oiled the movement. No charge to me. Omega is a solid company and watch.
I really appreciate the strong advantage Seiko has in engendering and R&D, I hope they don’t go into the trap of “limited editoins”, because that’s an omega-similarity everyone would really want to avoid. Although omega seems to learn that lesson. I had few omegas and few Seikos along the way, somehow I attached more to Seiko, omega had nothing wrong. It just how it rolled. The only Seiko I own at the moment is a custom made skx which serves as my hiking watch. Other watches are from different brands which I prefer currently. That’s why it’s the hobby and not another purchase. All the best
JLC is my favorite brand. I am totally taken with the Reverso. I also find their Master Control watches beautiful, elegant and every day useable. When I bought my Reverso in the JLC boutique, they treated me very well. My Reverso has a 7 year warranty. If I contrast that with the aggravation, shennanigans and runaround I have experienced while trying to buy a Rolex, it puts an even finer point on it. JLCs watches are attainable yet obviously not cheap by any measure. They do not hold great value, but that is interesting because I don't want to sell mine. So probably it is best to buy one if you plan to keep it. Yadda yadda yadda. Bottom line, their watches strike me as classic. Timeless even. Thanks, Michael
Knowing what I know now, if I were to start collecting from scratch today, I’d say I would stick with JLC for all the reasons you mentioned. I’m planning my next purchase to be a Reverso.
Yeah, looking to get an ultra thin moon or reverso preowned. The rolex nonsense has introduced me to JLC and Blancpain. Preowned Omega rules. For today's rolex money I would go Lange preowned. Unless you get a retail rolex I struggle to see where it fits now. Too expensive for midrange. The quality and movements aren't there to be high horology and can't compete with the high horology value section(GO). Its a flippers market if you get it at retail, too well know to wear it in safety.
Love your Car and Truck analogy. The Raptor is a nice truck - but I'm a Mopar Guy....but in reality, I like em all! Still lovin' my Seamaster after owning it 7 months now.
Lange.... the finishing, the design, the heritage, the date windows, the beauty. Seriously, what more could you want as a serious watch guy? Forget space travel, forget Cousteau, forget everything, just focus on a timepiece and Lange wins every time IMO!! Loving your work man
Favourite watch brands- Omega (one day) iconic Hamilton (own) quality value Seiko (own a few) cheap but good Cars do nothing for me, but 2 wheel favourites- Ducati (own) Legendary, performance Triumph (owned many) iconic, patriotism (I'm English) 😉
Like you, my favorite brand is Omega... and for many of the same reasons. I love their designs. Most brands I love specific watches, but with Omega there superb catalogue has more watches that I respond to than not. I love their history. I love that they listen to their fans (which is why I love their limited, many fan inspired, edition). I find their prices to be on point. Their movements are incredible. The list goes on and on.
Well ORIENT was my favorite brand because I could not afford more expensive watches maybe. Right now I own an Omega seamaster 300 so that is my most expensive watch and love it but I can’t not say OMEGA is my favorite brand yet, as of 11/08/22 my favorite brand is LONGINES I just love the fact they’ve been making watches for the longest and I haven’t seen any watch on the catalog that I don’t like, they alway come up with amazing pieces.
I love them both! I sell Seiko watches (price/quality absolutly amazing) and beside that I have an Omega Certified Service Center. Greetings from the Watch Doctor Belgium.
Casio, because of the square. A year ago, I’d have never thought that, but an all black combi was the gateway. Now I pretty much rock the stealth wealth black Ti, and have a hard time pulling it off my wrist. Perfect everyday watch, luxury feel, under the radar looks, extremely tough, and water resistant to 200 meters. You can’t go wrong. Plus, it includes every possible complication that you could ask for, and Bluetooth it to your phone never worried about set up again. I guess it’s my one watch reason for my favorite brand, but it makes an incredible case for it. Ti to expensive?, here’s the combi version. That to much, here’s the $99 regular version at full pop retail. Oh, cause I forgot to mention it about the Ti before, SOLAR. Ok, enough gushing from me.
You have just evolved as you have become richer. It's hard to take to a $500 seiko, when you've got rolex and omega in your collection. My grail was a planet ocean, but now I can afford one I am put off by their heft . I still think seiko make great watches, the sbdc051 and spb141 series are more upmarket than the older models so the price is justified. The new Willard is comparable to Swiss watches at that price too. Both rolex and omega has seriously been upping their prices in the last few years , so it's not just seikos. The difference is you can get a decent watch from seiko for around $300, you can't from omega. So most people starting in the journey will collect seikos to start with at least. I have purchased more expensive watches as I've gone on, but I don't really think an omega is vastly superior to a seiko considering the price. Both brands have their place though, and both are great brands !!!
You've shown me another side to yourself. One which I find very easy to get behind 100%. Your love of quality watches & automobiles is a great pairing IMO.
My favorite brand has always been Seiko. It doesn’t matter whether you’re buying something on the more affordable side or the more expensive side you’re always going to get a great product for the money. I also appreciate how the company is vertically integrated similar to Rolex. Their history is legit and their impact on the watch industry cannot be denied. There is something to be said when a company’s entry level dive watch shares a watchbox with 5 and 6 figure timepieces.
Have a Omega seamaster 42 m and Limited edition Captain Willard Like both watches . No attention no street robbery happening wearing the Seiko Captain Willard Attention and the possibility of getting mugged the Omega seamaster Not sure which one i like both are quality pieces Plus thanks 😊 Great video 📹
Omega Seamaster Professional from Brosnan era was my first luxury watch. Sold it when I was studying as I needed the money. When I later got a job and saved some money, I bought the Seamaster with laser etched wave dial in blue. I’m loving it. Although, I might be tempted to trade up towards a no-date Submariner, but I can’t find one at retail. So I’m not even worrying about it.
I love the Seiko MarineMasters and Breitling. Why i Love Seiko? I love the classic tuna style and history. The extreme lume. Great toolwatch. I have also Omega and GS, but most time on the wrist - Seiko Marinemasters
I have a Seiko 5 sport Automatic, Tag Heuer Formula 1, Longines Conquest VHP, Bulova Marine Star automatic and Citizen Eco Diver. All great watches and none cost over $1,000.00 bucks. Favorite is the Longines Conquest. Would never buy Omega or Rolex because I am too cheap and I don't think they are worth it for me.
These are my two favorites, good choices. I just bought a Bucherer though and I’m really impressed with the company. I’d like to venture into JLC one day.
My absolutely favourite are Blancpain, I own two and they are staying in my collection, number two is Longines who makes extremely nice and good watches for the price, they are amazing.
You land some really good points. Personally I wear a seiko almost every single day because currently I work two jobs and sometimes don’t get off till around 10 or 11 o’clock at night making it very difficult for me to see my watch if I’m wearing my Citizen eco drive or my American aviator watch(yes the one that was advertised by the guy from pawn stars. It’s not a bad watch just not the best). I would wear my G-Shock more for this but it was damaged when I was trying to change the battery. A job I’m going for requires me to go through metal detectors almost every single day, and I don’t wanna magnetize my watch as it’s very expensive to repair that if I have to do it multiple times. So for me the omega makes more sense because it’s protected against magnitization and Omega has a way to afford new watches fairly easily with their payment system through Affirm. Considering I donate plasma regularly the omega Seamaster 300 realistically would only cost me about $400 to $500. Edit didn’t notice all the typos when I first posted this. Was using speak to text
I understand what you mean about Seiko. The majority of my collection is Seiko, however they are considered older models now. I have all the SARBs and a SARG and since those have been discontinued now I doubt I will let them go. But my hang up with Seiko now is all the Limited and Special Editions. This just jacks up prices and causes the FOMO impulse buys. I don't because I'm aware of it. So to answer the question I don't know what my favorite watch brand is currently. Perhaps its time to get a Rolex??? :) . I am waiting a little longer to get a Willard , hoping the price drops sub $1k
Omega - gorgeous watches, with fresh designs. My favorite: Seiko Spring Drive, followed by Citizen HAQ, Grand Seiko HAQ: all to me represent extremely good value for money spent.
Can I have two favorite brands? Probably not, but let me say my two favorite brands are Omega and Glashütte Original. In their respective tiers, both represent amazing design AND value. I'm fortunate to own both, but I did something that at first would seem out of character...I just bought a Grand Seiko quartz (SBGN005). I truly love watches, and even have a warm place in my heart for my modded Vostok's! Bruce, thank you for asking the question, and thank you for all of your amazing videos.
I must admit I find myself an Omega fan, I just bought a vintage chrono with a Lemania 5100 (I may have a problem), making it six Omegas in my collection
Omega is mine. I like the designs and color use. The prices are good, too, as is the value. Also, they are expensive enough to make me work to save to get one I like, which adds to the personal satisfaction...but not so expensive that I’d regret spending that much money for what I’m getting. I just gravitate to Omega
Yet another great video, Bruce, thanks. Ugly truth: my favorite brand is Patek Philippe. I've never owned one, but when I walk into the store and see them, they have a presence about them that's other-worldly. A shimmer. No other watch, FPJ, AP, BP, AL&S... EXCEPT maybe Vacheron Constantin does that to me. If an eccentric billionaire suddenly said Scott I'll buy you one watch to keep for life- I'll think I need easy to read dial, great lume, great water resistance.... but my mouth will say "Patek Philippe, please".
Fishing, hunting, Bush craft, diving, seiko all the way through! Loose it break it no problem buy another, I've had my seiko x solar 5 years and done everything
I had a difficult relationship with Seiko as well. Used to love them and owned many of their watches, but last year I got fed up with their QC, denounced them and sold all my Seikos, lol. This year, however, I could not resist to the new SBDC101 and bought it the minute it was available. Beautiful, well-built watch, everything aligns perfectly. But again - why the higher price? And what's with the new 6R35 movements? They have worse results then the previous 6R15. And what is actually new in it? Has Seiko communicated it? No, or at least I haven't heard it. They lack with their communication to the customer and marketing in general A LOT imho. Do I still love them? Yes, probably
My favorite brand right now is Damasko. They make quality watches at prices average people can afford. I also like that they are a small independent brand, rather than a massive corporate behemoth. Personally I don't care about brand history when it comes to watches. I don't like the notion of pretending my watch has some historical significance, when it's just another mass produced consumer good.
I started wanting to buy a SARB017, but then switched my sights to SPB185, there is something rugged outdoorsy but still vintage and classy about it. But I am concerned about the quality control issues. Any alternatives I should look into for a 7 inch wrist? There are some microbrand divers with SEIKO movements, sapphire crystal and ceramic bezels that may offer greater value for the money, but I am a newbie and it will take time for me to navigate. Many thanks!
I have several Seikos. Would love Omega. But the analogy of like going from Seiko to Omega is like Dodge to Ford. Um no. More like Dodge to Porsche. There is quite the difference in prices between the two brands. I’m not talking Grand Seiko of course. I appreciate Seiko for the different types of watches they produce but as you mentioned, their quality control is lacking.
Don't Believe the Hype Seiko do quality pieces just as good as Omega. And History look up Seiko Tuna History a real dive watch ⌚ The Seiko Tuna dive watch ⌚ Come back to me after you look it up 🤔
@@greenerick I would say Grand Seiko has as good a quality and better in many cases. Seiko, whom I love, does not. That’s just reality. Their finish, movements, materials, QC... etc... are not close.
Owner of both here, but Omega is the clear favorite now. Their base models are beautiful, innovative and good value, however their limited editions are just money grabs. On the other hand, Seiko is getting more expensive, while other brands are offering more affordable alternatives with much better specs. Grand Seiko is actually very good, but that's a small part of Seiko. They need to update their lineup, because some of their current features are just unacceptable (i.e. bracelets)
Pheew, that's a tough question! I actually have a list of my favorite brands in my mind that I also recommend to other watch newbies. But picking THE most favorable watch brand is not easy... Three brands that always come to my mind are Seiko, Hamilton, Sinn. Three brands, three countries, different price points. But I think all of them have a very diverse offering and have great quality for what they cost. But my favorite watch brand in terms of admiration is of course A. Lange & Söhne. I don't think I have to explain why :P But if I really would have to pick just ONE it would be... Omega! Yes, Omega as well. Imho they are innovative, have a great history, great and diverse offering and the quality for the price is just excellent! I think their positioning and brand recognition is just as good as the things described before. All the best from Germany!
It is very difficult to choose a brand, because out there there are so many amazing watch brands, but if I have to choose only one, I would say Omega. The heritage and the history of this brand are unique, they produce amazing watches with some of the best movement available on the market.
There are so many great watch brands that it is really hard to say which one is THE favorite one. But to me it sounds rather strange that someone who recently bought a VC Overseas and also owns a Hulk to names Omega and Seiko his favorite brands. My favorite brand is of course the one that I own most of the models of. Otherwise it wouldn't be my favorite brand. By the way, the best cars in the world come from Germany of course: BMW, Audi, Porsche and of course from the inventor of the automobile, Mercedes. That one is pretty easy to decide! :-)
I am stuck between Omega and Seiko. I love my SMP 300, my first grail watch when I made it somewhere at 28. But I have been wearing my King Turtle for the longest time. Now I am suckered into getting an Emperor Tuna and even a Grand Seiko. Wanted to offload my Presage Arita Porcelain, but man when I wear it again, felt like I fall in love with it again. I am definitely gonna keep my Seikos for now, and hopefully add an Emperor Tuna and a Grand Seiko in 2021.
I believe it's a natural evolution of a watch enthusiast. Seiko introduced me to the hobby, automatic movements in particular, and I've owned twenty of their divers. But they are all gone now from my collection, which has been reduced to just a Planet Ocean, a Seamaster Diver 300M, and a Speedmaster. Is Omega "better" than Seiko? I think it's simply an appreciation of what incremental quality comes while moving up the price ladder. My Seiko experience has led me to better understand my tastes as well as trained me to see how to see the differences in movement build, accuracy, and finishing. So no hard feelings for Seiko -- they still offer many interesting watches in the affordable category -- but they also can infuriate the owner with indifferent quality control and the rather ho-hum performance of the 4R and 6R movements. The latter is very hit-or-miss, in my experience.
Bought the aqua terra worldtimer last month, imho it's the most versatile watch ever, dressy on bracelet, sporty on rubber, casual on leather. Damn beautifull do everything go everywhere watch.
I can validly state that Seiko is my favorite mainstream affordable watcher, Omega my favorite mainstream luxury watchmaker, and Breguet as well as Patek Philippe are my favorite upper line luxury watchmakers and not be dishonest in making the statement.
Am I weird for loving almost everything in Omegas lineup EXCEPT the Speedmaster? That one I am indifferent to and were it not for its history as a moonwatch I would have forgotten that Omega even has it in its portfolio.
CitizenHans you and me brother. I like to admire it from a distance but it does nothing for me emotionally unlike the Seamaster Planet ocean back in 2005-2007 and the current iteration!
I love both, You pay what you get, pay more get more happy and less issues, the pleasure create from the price, not the brands, for me, a Seiko 5 still can be fun sometimes , but not as last as Omega. In the meantime, I am happy with my accuracy Citizen eco drive, as it speaks to me : humble, practical, and trouble free .
Seiko is a great brand I own a seiko and love it but I think I’ll stop there. To many awesome brands I only have one of each brand in my collection. Every time I get a watch I want to experience a new brand so I don’t miss out. I’d buy a grand seiko to sit next to my seiko though !
To hell with loyalty, we’re paying customers that derserve the best value for our money. At the moment I think Vostok is the best value, so quirky and fun, and theres no fear when tossing them around. Affordable, mod-able, russian tanks!
For me, Damasko is honestly the best watch brand at the moment. Technically perfect at a fair price. Of course Damasko doesn't have the history of Seiko, Sinn Omega etc. but that doesn't count for me either. I wear watches here and now. Design, workmanship and innovation at a good price are important to me. I have 5 new Seikos and a Speedy but in the above mentioned points they lose to Damasko.
No Seiko 😳 Say it isn't so Bruce. For me Omega is the Porsche of the watch world 😊 Great video, thank you Bruce. I love (and have) both Seiko and Omega 😊👍
I've enjoyed many Rolex's including Sea Dweller's and Daytona's' over the last 3 decades. While I love their over engineering and quality they are no longer affordable. I have a couple of Seiko turtles and although there's an obvious quality and execution difference I'm still enjoying them. Seiko offer something for all budgets and I like them for that. A company that can continue to create affordable products that can put a smile on one's face is a winner in my view I get just a much pleasure looking at the matte black dial of my turtle 777 as my GMT master ll.
For me, Breitling and Omega are the best mainstream luxury timepieces. Navitimer and Speedmaster are fantastic watches, each having its heritage and history... must own pieces in every collection, big or small.
I only got heavy into watches in 2015. Seiko was my favorite for what you got for the money but right now I do not have a favorite brand. Seiko prices has put me ofd them. Love the ones I own but it is not my favorite anynore. My favorite watch (and grail) is the Datejust which I own. So no fav brand right now.
Seiko is my favorite brand, because they truly have a passion for watch making and produce the most complete range of watches if any brand from affordable Seiko 5’s to the Marine Master, Grand Seiko, Credor and Beyond. They are not obsessed with profit shares, status, and artificially controlling perception and value. Rolex and Omega would never make an entry level $1000 watch much less a $100 watch because lord forbid they water down their status and profits share. Long gone are the days when Omega made affordable Seamaster Professionals, let alone quartz options. They have gone the way of Rolex and it is going to get worse. Tudor is also running on the same koolaid as Rolex these days and the bs smoke blowing is getting repulsive. So what is the new Rolex/Omega, I say Oris. Seiko and Oris are my favorite bands.
I loved Seiko, but every one I owned had an issue - Samurai (poor alignment), Turtle (loose bezel), Solar Chrono (died long before it should). I've moved on to Longines and Sinn. I'll get to Omega one day.
@@adenval7 Maybe. You'd hope for 4k+ that Omega would figure that out, but there's always a chance of a lemon. Oddly enough, I've had 2 of the lower priced 5KX and have zero QC issues with them - perfect alignment, bezel, etc. Why can't Seiko meet that standard with the more pricey Samurai's and Turtles
@@dougroddy6045 honestly bezel alignment doesn't bother me much, but the models I've got, I've noticed they are gotten much better with aligning them.......maybe I'm just lucky, but then again, it doesn't even bother me those that don't align perfect. no one will ever notice anyway.. What matters to me is the awesome reliable movement, great value/style, and much more. Seiko is amazing brand regardless of the complains I hear, people still buy them, they are worth the $
I too used to be a Seikoholic and now love Omega. Their whole collection is spot on. I own a bond SMP300 (Brosnan) but love the Speedmaster, Planet Ocean, Aquaterra, and even their dressier pieces like the Constellation. That's not to mention all the great vintage stuff! Seiko is just well...Seiko. Love the older designs, lume, and affordability (Monster gen2, alpinist, sarb033, skx, etc) but have never had good luck with the movements. No way I'm paying their new prices to get QC issues and movements that are not accurate.
Lol, false choice. Omega vs Rolex, I would prefer Omega Wider range of designs, very accessible preowned, best pound for pound in terms of quality, usability, movements and a positive brand rep. Rolex has a few classic designs but the sub and its variants are too common, the brand is extremely well known but there is a negative connotation with regards to showing off wealth and now the way they treat their clients. Definitely worth putting your name on a rolex list as you could always flip it for a profit, but if you keep it then beware of theft.
Give or up for Seiko for doing their part, they have a strict rule to only hire blind people to line their chapter rings & bezels. 😜 (I'm wearing one right now but I had to pop out the aluminum insert and replace it with a ceramic one to realign.)
For me, I keep gravitating to omega personally. Having a moonwatch and Seamaster, just fulfills my watch needs. Special shout out to Tudor!
Just bought a sea master should be here today I’m
Pumped up
Congrats, very cool 👍🏻
You will love it
Very cool!
I only got 2 watches:
-Seiko SKX007
-Omega Speedmaster
As much as I lust over other watch brands, when it comes down to it
These two is all I need in life; in terms of watches
Hahah man, all I got is a SKX009 and a SMP Diver 300m, I feel you
The answer is not what you need in this hobby but what We want! That’s way we got so many.... hahaha
Omega is the brand that has the best value. For me, at least. Thanks for giving your honest opinion. Yeah, we do care about alignment!😄
I’m a Seiko nut, but really Omega is very underrated, they are in my opinion the best in consumer space, and always were. For me, Seiko, Omega and Rolex are the 3 top league, and everybody else after. That’s excluding high horology of course.
Great video I just purchase the Omega planet ocean grade 5 titanium 43mm and I love the detail and quality of this watch
🔥 great watch, just bought a omega Seamaster 300 . It should be here today
Bruce you are prolific! Great stuff! Keep them coming! Cheers, Jock
Seiko is the working man's watch for the commoner. While I would love an Omega, it's hard to justify thousands for a watch. Seiko is hard to beat for us plebs
I'd say Citizen is more a working man's watch in my experience. Most non-watch people I know who own something other than a digital, own an Eco-Drive.
@@Furniture121 I agree with you but I guess we can say for those that do know about watches and like mechanical watches, Seiko is that brand for many.
Maybe now Orient. Much More value on a 150 kamatsu than a 400 skx or a 180 Seiko 5
I own Seiko SKX 009, Marathon TSAR 41m and Omega SeaMaster blue dial. I have used my Omega SeaMaster for 10 years as a commercial diver for lobster (crawfish) in the Bahamas. I broke the stem for the helium escape valve, sent it back to Omega Switzerland. They fixed my watch, buffed it, cleaned and oiled the movement. No charge to me. Omega is a solid company and watch.
I really appreciate the strong advantage Seiko has in engendering and R&D, I hope they don’t go into the trap of “limited editoins”, because that’s an omega-similarity everyone would really want to avoid. Although omega seems to learn that lesson.
I had few omegas and few Seikos along the way, somehow I attached more to Seiko, omega had nothing wrong. It just how it rolled.
The only Seiko I own at the moment is a custom made skx which serves as my hiking watch.
Other watches are from different brands which I prefer currently. That’s why it’s the hobby and not another purchase.
All the best
Seiko have already gone down the trite endless limited edition path. Where have you been?
@@jimmymack1079
True. But repentance and redemption is always right around the corner
JLC is my favorite brand. I am totally taken with the Reverso. I also find their Master Control watches beautiful, elegant and every day useable. When I bought my Reverso in the JLC boutique, they treated me very well. My Reverso has a 7 year warranty. If I contrast that with the aggravation, shennanigans and runaround I have experienced while trying to buy a Rolex, it puts an even finer point on it. JLCs watches are attainable yet obviously not cheap by any measure. They do not hold great value, but that is interesting because I don't want to sell mine. So probably it is best to buy one if you plan to keep it. Yadda yadda yadda. Bottom line, their watches strike me as classic. Timeless even.
Thanks,
Michael
Love my polaris
Knowing what I know now, if I were to start collecting from scratch today, I’d say I would stick with JLC for all the reasons you mentioned. I’m planning my next purchase to be a Reverso.
Yeah, looking to get an ultra thin moon or reverso preowned.
The rolex nonsense has introduced me to JLC and Blancpain.
Preowned Omega rules.
For today's rolex money I would go Lange preowned.
Unless you get a retail rolex I struggle to see where it fits now.
Too expensive for midrange. The quality and movements aren't there to be high horology and can't compete with the high horology value section(GO).
Its a flippers market if you get it at retail, too well know to wear it in safety.
Love your Car and Truck analogy. The Raptor is a nice truck - but I'm a Mopar Guy....but in reality, I like em all! Still lovin' my Seamaster after owning it 7 months now.
Lange.... the finishing, the design, the heritage, the date windows, the beauty. Seriously, what more could you want as a serious watch guy? Forget space travel, forget Cousteau, forget everything, just focus on a timepiece and Lange wins every time IMO!! Loving your work man
Favourite watch brands-
Omega (one day) iconic
Hamilton (own) quality value
Seiko (own a few) cheap but good
Cars do nothing for me, but 2 wheel favourites-
Ducati (own) Legendary, performance
Triumph (owned many) iconic, patriotism (I'm English)
😉
Like you, my favorite brand is Omega... and for many of the same reasons. I love their designs. Most brands I love specific watches, but with Omega there superb catalogue has more watches that I respond to than not. I love their history. I love that they listen to their fans (which is why I love their limited, many fan inspired, edition). I find their prices to be on point. Their movements are incredible. The list goes on and on.
Well ORIENT was my favorite brand because I could not afford more expensive watches maybe. Right now I own an Omega seamaster 300 so that is my most expensive watch and love it but I can’t not say OMEGA is my favorite brand yet, as of 11/08/22 my favorite brand is LONGINES I just love the fact they’ve been making watches for the longest and I haven’t seen any watch on the catalog that I don’t like, they alway come up with amazing pieces.
I love them both! I sell Seiko watches (price/quality absolutly amazing) and beside that I have an Omega Certified Service Center. Greetings from the Watch Doctor Belgium.
Casio, because of the square. A year ago, I’d have never thought that, but an all black combi was the gateway. Now I pretty much rock the stealth wealth black Ti, and have a hard time pulling it off my wrist. Perfect everyday watch, luxury feel, under the radar looks, extremely tough, and water resistant to 200 meters. You can’t go wrong. Plus, it includes every possible complication that you could ask for, and Bluetooth it to your phone never worried about set up again. I guess it’s my one watch reason for my favorite brand, but it makes an incredible case for it. Ti to expensive?, here’s the combi version. That to much, here’s the $99 regular version at full pop retail. Oh, cause I forgot to mention it about the Ti before, SOLAR. Ok, enough gushing from me.
You have just evolved as you have become richer. It's hard to take to a $500 seiko, when you've got rolex and omega in your collection. My grail was a planet ocean, but now I can afford one I am put off by their heft . I still think seiko make great watches, the sbdc051 and spb141 series are more upmarket than the older models so the price is justified. The new Willard is comparable to Swiss watches at that price too. Both rolex and omega has seriously been upping their prices in the last few years , so it's not just seikos. The difference is you can get a decent watch from seiko for around $300, you can't from omega. So most people starting in the journey will collect seikos to start with at least. I have purchased more expensive watches as I've gone on, but I don't really think an omega is vastly superior to a seiko considering the price. Both brands have their place though, and both are great brands !!!
Such great topics. Quickly becoming my favorite channel. Keep up the fantastic content.
The Sarb035 has made me love and appreciate Seiko. I’m not a big spender when it comes to watches so my favourite brand within my budget is Oris.
I love and own Omega and Seiko. Just waiting for my Formex Reef to ship. I'm excited for that one.
You've shown me another side to yourself. One which I find very easy to get behind 100%. Your love of quality watches & automobiles is a great pairing IMO.
Awwe you got rid of the Marinemaster. I just got one and love it!
My favorite brand has always been Seiko. It doesn’t matter whether you’re buying something on the more affordable side or the more expensive side you’re always going to get a great product for the money. I also appreciate how the company is vertically integrated similar to Rolex. Their history is legit and their impact on the watch industry cannot be denied. There is something to be said when a company’s entry level dive watch shares a watchbox with 5 and 6 figure timepieces.
Grand seiko. Spring drive movement is light years ahead of its time....
I'm a huge fan of Orient. Maybe not my absolute favorite brand but I'm a huge fan of most of their offerings.
Have a Omega seamaster 42 m and Limited edition Captain Willard
Like both watches .
No attention no street robbery happening wearing the Seiko Captain Willard
Attention and the possibility of getting mugged the Omega seamaster
Not sure which one i like both are quality pieces
Plus thanks 😊 Great video 📹
Seiko and Omega are my favorite brands. I love their designs and history while being bang for buck.
Omega Seamaster Professional from Brosnan era was my first luxury watch. Sold it when I was studying as I needed the money. When I later got a job and saved some money, I bought the Seamaster with laser etched wave dial in blue. I’m loving it. Although, I might be tempted to trade up towards a no-date Submariner, but I can’t find one at retail. So I’m not even worrying about it.
I love the Seiko MarineMasters and Breitling. Why i Love Seiko? I love the classic tuna style and history. The extreme lume. Great toolwatch. I have also Omega and GS, but most time on the wrist - Seiko Marinemasters
I have a Seiko 5 sport Automatic, Tag Heuer Formula 1, Longines Conquest VHP, Bulova Marine Star automatic and Citizen Eco Diver. All great watches and none cost over $1,000.00 bucks. Favorite is the Longines Conquest. Would never buy Omega or Rolex because I am too cheap and I don't think they are worth it for me.
These are my two favorites, good choices. I just bought a Bucherer though and I’m really impressed with the company. I’d like to venture into JLC one day.
My absolutely favourite are Blancpain, I own two and they are staying in my collection, number two is Longines who makes extremely nice and good watches for the price, they are amazing.
You land some really good points. Personally I wear a seiko almost every single day because currently I work two jobs and sometimes don’t get off till around 10 or 11 o’clock at night making it very difficult for me to see my watch if I’m wearing my Citizen eco drive or my American aviator watch(yes the one that was advertised by the guy from pawn stars. It’s not a bad watch just not the best). I would wear my G-Shock more for this but it was damaged when I was trying to change the battery. A job I’m going for requires me to go through metal detectors almost every single day, and I don’t wanna magnetize my watch as it’s very expensive to repair that if I have to do it multiple times. So for me the omega makes more sense because it’s protected against magnitization and Omega has a way to afford new watches fairly easily with their payment system through Affirm. Considering I donate plasma regularly the omega Seamaster 300 realistically would only cost me about $400 to $500.
Edit didn’t notice all the typos when I first posted this. Was using speak to text
It must be quite tricky to keep a milk pudding on your wrist all day.
@@alistairsandilands1358 lol yea didn’t notice the typos when I first posted that
I understand what you mean about Seiko. The majority of my collection is Seiko, however they are considered older models now. I have all the SARBs and a SARG and since those have been discontinued now I doubt I will let them go. But my hang up with Seiko now is all the Limited and Special Editions. This just jacks up prices and causes the FOMO impulse buys. I don't because I'm aware of it. So to answer the question I don't know what my favorite watch brand is currently. Perhaps its time to get a Rolex??? :) . I am waiting a little longer to get a Willard , hoping the price drops sub $1k
Agree with everything you said
Omega - gorgeous watches, with fresh designs. My favorite: Seiko Spring Drive, followed by Citizen HAQ, Grand Seiko HAQ: all to me represent extremely good value for money spent.
Can I have two favorite brands? Probably not, but let me say my two favorite brands are Omega and Glashütte Original. In their respective tiers, both represent amazing design AND value. I'm fortunate to own both, but I did something that at first would seem out of character...I just bought a Grand Seiko quartz (SBGN005). I truly love watches, and even have a warm place in my heart for my modded Vostok's! Bruce, thank you for asking the question, and thank you for all of your amazing videos.
Do you still have your seamaster? I dont see it around much anymore
I must admit I find myself an Omega fan, I just bought a vintage chrono with a Lemania 5100 (I may have a problem), making it six Omegas in my collection
My favorite brand is Doxa. This is solely due to my love of Dirk Pitt books by Clive Cussler. One day I will get a NUMA edition Professional.
Just got my Sub 300T Searambler a couple weeks ago, and I love it. The lum is not nearly as good as on my Darth Sumo though...
Omega is mine. I like the designs and color use. The prices are good, too, as is the value. Also, they are expensive enough to make me work to save to get one I like, which adds to the personal satisfaction...but not so expensive that I’d regret spending that much money for what I’m getting. I just gravitate to Omega
Yet another great video, Bruce, thanks. Ugly truth: my favorite brand is Patek Philippe. I've never owned one, but when I walk into the store and see them, they have a presence about them that's other-worldly. A shimmer. No other watch, FPJ, AP, BP, AL&S... EXCEPT maybe Vacheron Constantin does that to me. If an eccentric billionaire suddenly said Scott I'll buy you one watch to keep for life- I'll think I need easy to read dial, great lume, great water resistance.... but my mouth will say "Patek Philippe, please".
Fishing, hunting, Bush craft, diving, seiko all the way through! Loose it break it no problem buy another, I've had my seiko x solar 5 years and done everything
I had a difficult relationship with Seiko as well. Used to love them and owned many of their watches, but last year I got fed up with their QC, denounced them and sold all my Seikos, lol. This year, however, I could not resist to the new SBDC101 and bought it the minute it was available. Beautiful, well-built watch, everything aligns perfectly. But again - why the higher price? And what's with the new 6R35 movements? They have worse results then the previous 6R15. And what is actually new in it? Has Seiko communicated it? No, or at least I haven't heard it. They lack with their communication to the customer and marketing in general A LOT imho. Do I still love them? Yes, probably
Get rid of it, buy Rolex or Omega. Splurge a little and enjoy your beautiful Swiss Made watches, win win
My favorite brand right now is Damasko. They make quality watches at prices average people can afford. I also like that they are a small independent brand, rather than a massive corporate behemoth.
Personally I don't care about brand history when it comes to watches. I don't like the notion of pretending my watch has some historical significance, when it's just another mass produced consumer good.
I started wanting to buy a SARB017, but then switched my sights to SPB185, there is something rugged outdoorsy but still vintage and classy about it. But I am concerned about the quality control issues. Any alternatives I should look into for a 7 inch wrist? There are some microbrand divers with SEIKO movements, sapphire crystal and ceramic bezels that may offer greater value for the money, but I am a newbie and it will take time for me to navigate. Many thanks!
Yeah my AQ and planet ocean are pretty much the only ones I use these days. Just solid watched that look and work great.
I've got an SNK809 and an SKX009, I love Seiko. But I love my NY0040-17L as well. I wish I had Omega money.
I have several Seikos. Would love Omega. But the analogy of like going from Seiko to Omega is like Dodge to Ford. Um no. More like Dodge to Porsche. There is quite the difference in prices between the two brands. I’m not talking Grand Seiko of course. I appreciate Seiko for the different types of watches they produce but as you mentioned, their quality control is lacking.
Seiko for 1000 usd forget it, max 400 usd for any seiko. İf i am gonna pqy 1000 usd i will just go and buy omega
Yep
Don't Believe the Hype
Seiko do quality pieces just as good as Omega.
And History look up Seiko Tuna History a real dive watch ⌚
The Seiko Tuna dive watch ⌚
Come back to me after you look it up 🤔
@@greenerick I would say Grand Seiko has as good a quality and better in many cases. Seiko, whom I love, does not. That’s just reality. Their finish, movements, materials, QC... etc... are not close.
Owner of both here, but Omega is the clear favorite now. Their base models are beautiful, innovative and good value, however their limited editions are just money grabs. On the other hand, Seiko is getting more expensive, while other brands are offering more affordable alternatives with much better specs. Grand Seiko is actually very good, but that's a small part of Seiko. They need to update their lineup, because some of their current features are just unacceptable (i.e. bracelets)
Pheew, that's a tough question! I actually have a list of my favorite brands in my mind that I also recommend to other watch newbies. But picking THE most favorable watch brand is not easy... Three brands that always come to my mind are Seiko, Hamilton, Sinn. Three brands, three countries, different price points. But I think all of them have a very diverse offering and have great quality for what they cost. But my favorite watch brand in terms of admiration is of course A. Lange & Söhne. I don't think I have to explain why :P
But if I really would have to pick just ONE it would be... Omega! Yes, Omega as well. Imho they are innovative, have a great history, great and diverse offering and the quality for the price is just excellent! I think their positioning and brand recognition is just as good as the things described before.
All the best from Germany!
Favorite watch brand I own, could be Rolex or Omega. Don’t own, Patek Philippe. Tried on several pieces and oh my I get the hype 😍.
It is very difficult to choose a brand, because out there there are so many amazing watch brands, but if I have to choose only one, I would say Omega. The heritage and the history of this brand are unique, they produce amazing watches with some of the best movement available on the market.
yeah mustang gang🤟🏼
There are so many great watch brands that it is really hard to say which one is THE favorite one.
But to me it sounds rather strange that someone who recently bought a VC Overseas and also owns a Hulk to names Omega and Seiko his favorite brands.
My favorite brand is of course the one that I own most of the models of. Otherwise it wouldn't be my favorite brand.
By the way, the best cars in the world come from Germany of course: BMW, Audi, Porsche and of course from the inventor of the automobile, Mercedes. That one is pretty easy to decide! :-)
I am stuck between Omega and Seiko. I love my SMP 300, my first grail watch when I made it somewhere at 28. But I have been wearing my King Turtle for the longest time. Now I am suckered into getting an Emperor Tuna and even a Grand Seiko. Wanted to offload my Presage Arita Porcelain, but man when I wear it again, felt like I fall in love with it again. I am definitely gonna keep my Seikos for now, and hopefully add an Emperor Tuna and a Grand Seiko in 2021.
Keep being a omega fan, cause I like ur videos about them
I believe it's a natural evolution of a watch enthusiast. Seiko introduced me to the hobby, automatic movements in particular, and I've owned twenty of their divers. But they are all gone now from my collection, which has been reduced to just a Planet Ocean, a Seamaster Diver 300M, and a Speedmaster. Is Omega "better" than Seiko? I think it's simply an appreciation of what incremental quality comes while moving up the price ladder. My Seiko experience has led me to better understand my tastes as well as trained me to see how to see the differences in movement build, accuracy, and finishing. So no hard feelings for Seiko -- they still offer many interesting watches in the affordable category -- but they also can infuriate the owner with indifferent quality control and the rather ho-hum performance of the 4R and 6R movements. The latter is very hit-or-miss, in my experience.
Great Video Bruce! Cheers from "Deutschland" ; -)
Bought the aqua terra worldtimer last month, imho it's the most versatile watch ever, dressy on bracelet, sporty on rubber, casual on leather.
Damn beautifull do everything go everywhere watch.
I have a love/hate relationship with seiko. Omega for some reason doesn't cut it for me. I have and Aqua Terra but looking to sell it now.
my head tells me to get a SeaMaster
my heart tells me to get a Prospex LX
Tudor at the moment because of the vintage look with modern movements and great value love them
I can validly state that Seiko is my favorite mainstream affordable watcher, Omega my favorite mainstream luxury watchmaker, and Breguet as well as Patek Philippe are my favorite upper line luxury watchmakers and not be dishonest in making the statement.
Bruce, I'm waiting for your 62maX and Willard X review, brotha!
Love the new Seamaster
Am I weird for loving almost everything in Omegas lineup EXCEPT the Speedmaster? That one I am indifferent to and were it not for its history as a moonwatch I would have forgotten that Omega even has it in its portfolio.
CitizenHans you and me brother. I like to admire it from a distance but it does nothing for me emotionally unlike the Seamaster Planet ocean back in 2005-2007 and the current iteration!
My 6 favorite watches that I own: 1. Breitling galactic 41. 2. Omega Speedmaster , 3. Hamilton Maestro Chrono, 4. Steinhart GMT titanium, 5. Squale 1540 Smurf Blue , 6. Seiko solar chrono
I love both, You pay what you get, pay more get more happy and less issues, the pleasure create from the price, not the brands, for me, a Seiko 5 still can be fun sometimes , but not as last as Omega.
In the meantime, I am happy with my accuracy Citizen eco drive, as it speaks to me : humble, practical, and trouble free .
Seiko is currently taking over my life 🙂
Seiko is a great brand I own a seiko and love it but I think I’ll stop there. To many awesome brands I only have one of each brand in my collection. Every time I get a watch I want to experience a new brand so I don’t miss out. I’d buy a grand seiko to sit next to my seiko though !
To hell with loyalty, we’re paying customers that derserve the best value for our money. At the moment I think Vostok is the best value, so quirky and fun, and theres no fear when tossing them around. Affordable, mod-able, russian tanks!
my fsvorite is omega and JLC.. my aqua-terra is my daily driver and i am very pleased with it
For me, Damasko is honestly the best watch brand at the moment. Technically perfect at a fair price. Of course Damasko doesn't have the history of Seiko, Sinn Omega etc. but that doesn't count for me either. I wear watches here and now. Design, workmanship and innovation at a good price are important to me. I have 5 new Seikos and a Speedy but in the above mentioned points they lose to Damasko.
No Seiko 😳 Say it isn't so Bruce.
For me Omega is the Porsche of the watch world 😊
Great video, thank you Bruce. I love (and have) both Seiko and Omega 😊👍
Really nice video;), why don't you add a blue Seiko cocktail with the blue sunburst dial;)
I've enjoyed many Rolex's including Sea Dweller's and Daytona's' over the last 3 decades. While I love their over engineering and quality they are no longer affordable.
I have a couple of Seiko turtles and although there's an obvious quality and execution difference I'm still enjoying them. Seiko offer something for all budgets and I like them for that. A company that can continue to create affordable products that can put a smile on one's face is a winner in my view
I get just a much pleasure looking at the matte black dial of my turtle 777 as my GMT master ll.
Can the Aquis compete against the mm300 and the Omega... In my opinion the Oris Aquis is the best value out here...
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My favorite brand Is Omega. Because my father had an Omega when i was a kid. Simple
breitling for its brave moves
For me, Breitling and Omega are the best mainstream luxury timepieces. Navitimer and Speedmaster are fantastic watches, each having its heritage and history... must own pieces in every collection, big or small.
My only Seiko is a first-gen spring drive
You bet !!! You are the best watch man !!!
i love omega and zenith you made me buy zenith defy21 and i own same seamaster like yours
I use to collect multiple brands but I only buy Seiko now. I'm a Seikomaniac.
I only got heavy into watches in 2015. Seiko was my favorite for what you got for the money but right now I do not have a favorite brand. Seiko prices has put me ofd them. Love the ones I own but it is not my favorite anynore. My favorite watch (and grail) is the Datejust which I own. So no fav brand right now.
Seiko is my favorite brand, because they truly have a passion for watch making and produce the most complete range of watches if any brand from affordable Seiko 5’s to the Marine Master, Grand Seiko, Credor and Beyond. They are not obsessed with profit shares, status, and artificially controlling perception and value. Rolex and Omega would never make an entry level $1000 watch much less a $100 watch because lord forbid they water down their status and profits share. Long gone are the days when Omega made affordable Seamaster Professionals, let alone quartz options. They have gone the way of Rolex and it is going to get worse. Tudor is also running on the same koolaid as Rolex these days and the bs smoke blowing is getting repulsive. So what is the new Rolex/Omega, I say Oris. Seiko and Oris are my favorite bands.
I loved Seiko, but every one I owned had an issue - Samurai (poor alignment), Turtle (loose bezel), Solar Chrono (died long before it should). I've moved on to Longines and Sinn. I'll get to Omega one day.
I've heard to issues with Omega water resistance, at and at $4k vs a $300 seiko without that issue.
@@adenval7 Maybe. You'd hope for 4k+ that Omega would figure that out, but there's always a chance of a lemon. Oddly enough, I've had 2 of the lower priced 5KX and have zero QC issues with them - perfect alignment, bezel, etc. Why can't Seiko meet that standard with the more pricey Samurai's and Turtles
@@dougroddy6045 honestly bezel alignment doesn't bother me much, but the models I've got, I've noticed they are gotten much better with aligning them.......maybe I'm just lucky, but then again, it doesn't even bother me those that don't align perfect. no one will ever notice anyway.. What matters to me is the awesome reliable movement, great value/style, and much more. Seiko is amazing brand regardless of the complains I hear, people still buy them, they are worth the $
I too used to be a Seikoholic and now love Omega. Their whole collection is spot on. I own a bond SMP300 (Brosnan) but love the Speedmaster, Planet Ocean, Aquaterra, and even their dressier pieces like the Constellation. That's not to mention all the great vintage stuff! Seiko is just well...Seiko. Love the older designs, lume, and affordability (Monster gen2, alpinist, sarb033, skx, etc) but have never had good luck with the movements. No way I'm paying their new prices to get QC issues and movements that are not accurate.
Sinn > Rolex > Omega > Christopher Ward > Seiko
Seiko is my #1 brand at pretty much any price.
Casio also has hand crafted watches at 5000$
Review a Vostok Amphibia
dude what happened to the Marine Master? You sold me on that watch and now you don't have lol.
Lol, false choice.
Omega vs Rolex, I would prefer Omega
Wider range of designs, very accessible preowned, best pound for pound in terms of quality, usability, movements and a positive brand rep.
Rolex has a few classic designs but the sub and its variants are too common, the brand is extremely well known but there is a negative connotation with regards to showing off wealth and now the way they treat their clients.
Definitely worth putting your name on a rolex list as you could always flip it for a profit, but if you keep it then beware of theft.
Give or up for Seiko for doing their part, they have a strict rule to only hire blind people to line their chapter rings & bezels. 😜 (I'm wearing one right now but I had to pop out the aluminum insert and replace it with a ceramic one to realign.)
Seiko dropped off my list of favorites with their aggressive price hikes and ever diminishing quality control.
Current favorites are Omega and Rolex.
Omega and Rolex are chick magnet! Wait until the service bill turn up!
For me the Seiko catalog is a mess, I can’t buy any seiko with the size of their catalog and the lack of published specs