Is Tudor BETTER Than Omega?
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IS TUDOR BETTER THAN OMEGA?! This is a comment I’ve been seeing a lot in my comment section: “ugh omega isn’t better than Rolex… it’s not even Better than Tudor!!” And you know, when I first saw this, I was sooo surprised. Omega always seemed a cut above omega to me. But let’s talk about it! Let’s really dive into it - is Tudor better than omega?!??
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I love Rolex but I also love Tudor and Omega - can we not love all three?
🤣 of course we can! I love all 3! But it’s fun comparing things! 🙈💕
For the price of a Gray-Market Rolex, why not get both a Tudor and an Omega 😃
There’s no money in just loving all three though 😂
@@melondocOr just get a list price Rolex 😉
@@BrittPearceWatches I agree I love compassion videos
Omega needs to update the bracelet on their 300m - looks like it was designed in 1987.
Indeed!! That’s the only reason I don’t like the 300.
The bracelet on the seamaster diver is great in my opinion. The non-tapered design keeps wristcels seething and that's what's great about it. It's a watch that's not for cucks.
Omega is one of my favorite watch brands. Their prices increases really hurt the last few years. I work hard for my money and can’t just throw it away. It wasn’t that long ago that one could go into an AD and easily get 20% off an Omega with little negotiation. Too much greed.
I measure everything expensive in Omegas. I went to a wedding in Thailand from the UK. That cost 0.5 Omegas. Costly but worth it.
Great vid as usual Britt! I never ask for content, but I would love to see additional info on Longines. I have only recently taken a longer look at their history, innovation and current watches and I think they are very under-appreciated. A heritage Swiss brand producing excellent designs, great quality and pricing as well.
Sorry to say so, but I don't agree. I own a Black Bay 58 blue and a Seamaster Diver 300 and I did exactly as you asked and kept them both in my hands side by side. The omega doesn't feel any better than the BB58. The only noticable difference is, that the Omega loses an average of +0.5 to +1 second per day while the Tudor loses an average of +1.5 seconds to sometimes, if left untouched for 1 day, -1 second per day. So the Omega movement is better.
The Tudor costs signigicantly less and in my opiniom has a more universally appealing and timeless design. In addition the new bracelets and claps from Tudor are better than the genrally too bulky Omega one.
In my opinion Tudor has gotten better than Omega but I still love them both and I will definitely buy other Omegas and Tudors in the future.
Thanks again for the awesome content!
Greetings from Switzerland!
Totally agree. Tudor is a great watch without any doubts. But putting it in the same level as Omega is at least too early. I wish good luck to Tudor in that long way but Omega is far higher right now. And Omega's going forward too, making new movements, experimenting with new materials and trying to enter high horology world. Finally, good luck both of them.
Err NO.
Too early? When I bought my explorer 30 odd years ago there was a very nice Tudor on the next stand in the shop about the same price and I was torn which way to go.
@@philspencelayh5464 I chose between Aquaterra and Burgundy BB. But it doesn't matter that Tudor as a brand is on the same level as Omega. Not yet.
@@SIZZO76 Poor mans Rolex? Curious how many of the so-called Rolex owners wearing FAKE watches. Every day I see them. Better have genuine Tudor than fake Rolex. Or have Rolex and stay broke.
We are two peas in a pod!! I couldn’t agree more! I don’t think it’s fair to compare Tudor to omega… omega is next level! But it’s also next level price tag! 😝 Tudor, appreciating it for what it is… is awesome! It’s ok that it’s not the same level as omega - it’s awesome for what it is! I choose my Tudors over my Rolexes most days! 🙈
I love the Tudor with the crimson bezel that you had on your wrist in the video.
Love both. Would say my Omega Constellation 41 is a higher finish and better movement than my Pelagos and Tudor GMT opaline, but love all 3 for different reasons
I have owned watches from both brands (Omega Speedmaster and Seamaster and Tudor Pelagos FXD and Tudor black bay chronograph) and can vouch with absolute certainty that Tudor watches are better than Omega brand watches in many ways. Accuracy and solidity, for talking about objective issues and not going into subjective aspects, such as aesthetic issues. In fact, the Omega watches from my collection have been sold. Today my everyday watch is the magnificent and beautiful Tudor Pelagos FXD.
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Love listening to you, Britt, as it brings me nack home to Canada. I, too, am an expat Canuck, living Down Under in Sydney. I'm also a huge Omega and Rolex fan with 10 of the former and 7 of the latter.
I have several Omega watches including one from 1950 (my birth year) Recently found your channel and enjoyed your content and your voice.
I agree. You discussed the topic with a spot on perspective. They do not compare, Tudor is a good value proposition with a very satisfying one trick pony (BB vintage style diver). Omega has a catalogue with much more depth. A different point would be to compare a specific model of each. Then things can be more even depending on which one model we are talking about.
Love the video! A quick bit of feedback: I notice you edit on Final Cut and you’ve really grown. Once you’ve synced up the camera mic with your external audio, pull down the audio level on the camera footage. Otherwise in certain sections I notice an overlapping tinging sound when listening with headphones. Listening via a phone speaker is not noticeable. Hope this helps!
Hi Britt, this review is very timely for me. 3-4 months ago I had a mindset that I would never buy a Tudor because I felt that it would fit like a hockey putt. I have a Omega 2255.80 and a 2531.80 and love them. They are so comfortable and classy. To my surprise A few months ago I tried on a BB 41 burgundy and fell for it like I did for my wife many years ago. I am now the owner of a BB 41 burgundy and now a BB reverse panda. I consider them as good as my seamasters, just different. I have learned not to judge a watch until I personally try them on. I love chocolate ice cream but won't turn my nose up on vanilla. We need to just appreciate what we have available.
First video of yours that I watched - and certainly enjoyed it. Fully agree on the core premise btw, even though the PO chrono is the only Omega I genuinely like.
I gave up on both brands and bought a Longines Ultra-Chron. Superb watch for the money.
I love the ultra-Chron, interesting history and high beat movt too, cool stuff
It’s great to see how this channel grows and become more and more interesting.
I have 6 Omega's (De Ville, Speedmaster Racing, Speedmaster Pro, Seamaster 300 Diver, Seamaster 300 Heritage, & Aqua Terra). These are the generic models you can buy readily so I was able to get a 20-30% discount each on the gray market. The local AD I have great relationship with sells Tudor too, but said they cannot discount them at all. I bought the new BB41 Burgundy that's METAS certified at retail and tax so slightly shy of $5K. That was a bit more than what I paid for my Aqua Terra. My nearly a decade old De Ville which is only COSC certified gains 1 second a day where as the new BB41 gains about 2-3 seconds a day (yes, still within METAS specs), but it got beat by a watch that's 10 years older that's never been serviced.
Omega is on a different level for sure. That being said, I sold my blue SMP300 and got the BB58blue. Not the same finish, but waaaay better fit. I still acknowledge Omega quality for sure, but forgetting you are wearing the watch counts so much more that specs. Who cares about Co-axial??? Give menthe ultra thin cal.1120 from the nineties. We love Cartier even with a quartz because it fita like a glove. Omega is greaat, So much so that if their watches were better fitting, they would dominate Rolex.
I couldn’t agree more with all of this! You can have the best specifications in the world, but if the fit isn’t right… what’s the point?! 🙈✨
@@BrittPearceWatches this is why the BB58 is all the rage and no one talks about the regular 41mm. 41mm is not oversized, but the proportions of the larger BB are not as good. I go to the Omega store close to my house often, and the watches gleam and look superb. But then you put them on, and know you will not wear it like and old sweater. I still keep my PO liquid metal, because it is so gorgeous. But I wear it in short bursts, while watches like the Santos, Yachtmaster and even my cheap Seiko Arnie get the daily long wears.
Do omega's fit bad/uncomfortable? Looking at an aqua terra at the moment.
@@keefw361 i can only speak to the models I tried on. The 300m was ok, not great. Regardign the aqua terra, I found the 38mm very nice to wear. I have 7 inch wrists and found the 41mm a bit thick and since the watch is all dial (no bezel) it looked a bit big for me. The 38mm is lovely on bracelet, rubber strap and leather. In fact, I think the 38mm aqua terra might just be the best thing in the Omega catalog.
@@Bornia1982 thanks Bornia
I think this is you best video, can you please keep doing videos like this one with independent brands?
Another great video it, Britt. Treated myself with a blue PO 39.5mm in 2017, deliberately avoided SMP. It is my first expensive watch post couple of Seikos, Longiness and a Tissot V8. And many a times, inspired after watching watch nerds love for Tudor, I tried a few Tudors (BB, Pelagos, Pro) but just couldn't convince myself. The finishing of Omega is far better than Tudor. Or is it the Tudor snowflake hand? not sure but it felt the watch lacks something.
Love your expression at 3:30, which reflects what most of us think about that monstrous carbuncle.
Thanks for mentioning the Tudor Pelagos! It’s been my favorite for years now. 🥃
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Hope you have a fantastic weekend Britt 🙌🏻
OUU HOOOOO, IT'S THE WEEKEND! Let's gooooo! I hope you have a great weekend too lovely!
I would like to see more on breitling, as they are making some great watches. A breitling and omega comparison would be fun to watch.
I recently traded in my Omega 300M for a Tudor BB58. I grew tired of the weight and heft of the Omega. I do have to say I love everything about the BB58.
I agree, Tudor is ambitious and compared to what you are paying, you are getting a lot of a watch. But as you said the omega is on another level, the heritage, recognition, resale value, movement technology, finishing are all far ahead on Omega's side.
Right?! Man! Omega is just so dang GOOD! I think you can appreciate things for what they are even if they aren’t “better” than something else. You know?!
Agree except resale value. I find that Tudor holds more value for resale than Omega.
Resale value ??? Absolutely not.
Hello Britt, what do you think about Tudor Royal? It will be my first "serious" watch and I would love to hear your opinion
It doesn't matter which watchbrand is better. It's about which watch I'm willing to spend my money on. You buy the image as much as you buy the product itself.
Great video !!! And both Tudor and Omega make some fantastic quality watches but they just are “different”.
And I must share something with you. Today I was in a Rolex AD and got the opportunity to buy a submariner…. So I did 🤩
It was an absolute wonderful experience and very different to what you hear most of the time. I’m over the moon right now 😎
Were you on a waitlist? Or they just had it in stock? Were you a known customer?
@@Jungleman707 Not on a waitlist, no previous buying history. Just my second visit in that store. Coming in the store for a Datejust but had my doubts and all of a sudden the salesman pulls out the sub.
@@edwintreffers Well done! It seems that the supply and demand situation seems to be balancing out.
U are absolutely right! Love this video.
I bought an Omega before I bought a Tudor, a speedmaster mk40, so an old watch. When I got my bb58 I thought it was the greatest thing, until I got my smp.
I really like Tudor, and I do thing that one does not need an Omega, or anything above Tudor.
But when people say Tudor > Omega, I just thing about the current ceramic diver both offer. When you take a look to the bb41 ceramic you can clearly see the difference between the two brands. Different price points, different approaches to watchmaking.
Really good insight - it's true that (mostly Tudor) fans love to make this comparison but it's pretty meaningless to the brands themselves, who play in different leagues. Let's be honest, if Tudor were in serious competition with Omega then it would probably also be competing with Rolex, which is not likely to be the Foundation's intention for them.
To paraphrase Jules from Pulp Fiction:
Tudor isn't better than Omega. It isn't in the same ballpark. It isn't even playing the same fucking sport.
Yes - I have owned both. My Tudors ran more accurate, smoother sweep (Coaxials are tuned down), and now are less chunky. Also more classic designs (SMP tired on me quickly), simpler catelogue, better bracelets. I have the new BB41 Champagne on jubilee, it looked way more classy than any Aqua Terra at AD. Omega should be great but they don’t seem to listen to what collectors want.
Obviously it's pointless to argue over personal tastes, but objectively a BB41's finishing cannot hold a candle to an Aqua Terra.
@@BalazsKertesz couldn't agree more
@@BalazsKertesz I think you haven’t seen the new BB 34, 36, 39, 41s, totally different from the previous generation, the 2023s are finished every bit as nice as a Rolex Explorer or DJ, curvy case, T-fit Jubilee, which IMO top the Aqua Terra. More classic style - no ugly busy teak and I like the no date. Basically a no date DJ, or OP on Jubilee. Rolex is bringing it to Tudor, only bad thing is whereas the AD offered me discounts on the AT (had a case full of them), only had 1 2023 BB41 left, they are leaving the store as soon as they arrive.
@@mkyhou1160Respectfully disagree. I have personally tried all of the new tudor models you have mentioned plus the new blackbay pro . When I went to the ad I was wearing my zulu time. And when I tried them on I was surpised how poorly the dials on them were finsihed. Hecck, even my zulut time has a much better finished dial than the bb pro.At the 4 k range you should not be able to see badly painted handsYes ı agree the new the fit is fantastic and the bracelets are super nise as well but the rest of the finishing is -especially the dial- is dissappointing. I think it’s more fair to compare longines with tudor.Because rolex and omega are totally on another level.
Right on Britt, Tudor is the value measuring stick. I chose a Pelagos blue over a Seamaster 300 and I am super happy. I dislike the helium escape valve on the SMP. I prefer the muted Tudor look all day
Agreed, I arrived at the same decision, I choose the Pelagos 42 black over the 300m, for me it was the cleaner more modern lines, not even the cost, to me the 300m is looking dated, like a watch from the 90's, especially the bracelet, and don't get me started on the helium valve... but I'm sure I'll get a speedy one day, so nothing against Omega.
@@GM-ii8gs agreed with all that you say. I also own a 3861 Speedy ;)
well you can always chose the Seamaster 300 if you hate helium escape valve or bezel grip on SMP300
I hate that huge ridiculous wart. I don’t like the shinyness of Omega and 70 hour power reserve is now my minimum. Omega just can’t get there.
@@ardiansyahnugraha9688 Thanks, but nah, I don't like the look of that either, I've fallen for the coin edge bezel, the clever clasp, even down to the ceramic ball bearings in the clasp and I'm really getting in to titanium. I wear it more than my 126610 sub, it's more comfortable.
Love how you describe watches. Horological ASMR
Absolutely not, omega is on others levels. Better about what? Movements? No😂. Models offering?no😂 History, heritage? No😂 finishing? No 😂 marketing? No😂
You are trying to push somethings that simply isn’t it. Tudor is a good value for the money, that’s it. Anyway nice video as usual.
I completely agree with this! I think you can appreciate Tudor for what it is. But it isn't quite Omega level
I tried on the Omega World Time today. Anyone who thinks Tudor is in the same league is smoking some dank sticky icky.
I think the question is more which is better, Rolex or Omega?:) thanks for a great video, I am also a huge Tudor fan.
I have a black bay 58 that I love but personally I will eventually get an Omega Speedmaster Aqua Terra with the small second hand. It’s nicer. As for Rolex sorry but if I can get the Aqua Terra now why wait unknown months for the Oyster Perpetual.
I love Tudor, I’ve had four and still have one, it’s my top choice for GMT watches. They may well be a better value than Omega, but I wouldn’t say they make a better watch. But because they’re such a great value (as much as anything can be in the world of luxury watches), they definitely have become a yardstick for me as well. For example, when I look at a brand like IWC or Panerai, I do wonder what they offer over a comparable Tudor for much less. But when you talk about the art of watchmaking, Omega is on another level. Whether you value that at the same price Omega does, that’s a different story. But as an owner of Rolex, Omega, and Tudor, I love them all. I think Tudor represents the best value, and while my 114060 is my most worn watch, Omega is my favorite.
I find Omega to be better
Thank for you work Britt!
I think Tudor wants to fill the hole that Omega leaves behind.
1. Omega tries to become the new Rolex.
2. And Tudor goes where Omega was many years ago. (Much more toolwatch, much less price.)
3. So, maybe it would be fair to compare old Omega to Tudor and new Omega to Rolex. :) But that's stupid, becaus the watches are so much different, so this comparison isn't possible.
PS: Tudor is doing a very good job, because there is a place in the market where Omega once was!
I think the pricing reflects correctly where these brands both sit.
My BB58 is nice, but nowhere near as nice as my SM300 and Speedy.
Tudor is missing a GMT looking GMT in the smaller case.
Hey Bond Girl, wish you a happy weekend 😎 Hm... I own the Tudor BB58 41mm and an Omega Moonphase Speedmaster. Somehow I like the Tudor better, for whatever reason. The Omega is several classes better in many ways, but I just like the Tudor :) Which is better now, you can talk about it with pleasure all day long. Technically and in the execution, finishing, the Omega is obviously much better.
Agreed that these two shouldn’t be compared… they play in two different price points. But if you consider price differential, I would say that the incremental quality you get for the price with Omega would personally not be worth it for me. I think that’s why we have seen such success in Tudor over the last few years.
I love both.I own a Peli 39 and will be buying a Speedy next 100%.
Britt: what do you think about the Omega Railmaster Denim? Why someone should or shouldn’t buy one? I am not sure if I want or don’t want one.. I tend to trust your opinion more than some other online opinions, you tend to think with heart than cold logic
I own both Omega and Tudor. I would say that Tudor does fit the tool watch category and Omega just looks and feels like a better made watch. The question I would like to pose is this. If Tudor did not have their relationship with Rolex would they still be part of this discussion?
Spot on
The reality is that the brand on the dial has a huge impact when it comes to watches, we all are influenced one way or another by it. That being said, I think Tudor quality is very good even without the Rolex relationship. Would it be worth the price though? Hard to tell, some things like the bracelet feels very premium to me, but if you look from a logical point of view pretty much no watch is worth its price tag after $500.
I am lucky in that I own both. I have a speedmaster, 1863 movement, a green Seamaster, a Black Bay Pro, and literally two days ago had the opportunity to get a Pelagos FXD. I will say that the finishing on the Omegas is hands down better. The high polish on the case of my speedy is excellent. The dials on the omega are also more complex, the pie pad type dial on the speedy and the laser cut wave dial on the omega. The Tudor, at least mine, are very high quality. However, they are both 100% firmly rooted int eh tool watch category. So, less polish on the case, but they both feel like I could take them to the ends of the earth, beat them to the point my wrist is permanently damaged, and they would just shrug it off and ask for more.
I think it's hard to compare the two brands because they are offering something slightly different. I will say I love them all and wear them all. you really cant go wrong with either brand in my humble opinion.
How’s the 1863 movement? I’ve been eyeing a speedy with that movement.
Excellent video Brittany. At the end of the day they are both superb time pieces and it is horses for courses. We all have our own opinions but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Excuse the cliches but if we all loved the same things it would be a bloody boring world 😢
This was a very thought provoking video. Feels like watch nerds spend too much time trying to decide which brand or watch is objectively better in their mind, knowing full well that it is a mix of objective and subjective criteria. I don’t think Omega, Rolex, and Tudor should be compared as brands, because they are doing very different things! Whether you want a sub v SMP300 v Pelagos has little to do with the specs ultimately; it is almost completely about emotion and what each makes you feel when you put it on. The price comes last as a limiting factor to your desire, but even then it’s just a number that tests how patient you can be. The value prop really comes into play when you like two watches pretty much evenly, but one is much cheaper. My Omega was twice as much as my Tudor, but I wouldn’t say I like it or wear it twice as much. 🤷🏼♂️
I've owned four watches from each brand. I've had better QC luck with Tudor no question. Always felt like every Omega I had skipped some sort of finishing step. SMP Bracelets had sharp edges. Misaligned bezels too. Winding felt rough on my Speedy. The Tudors I've owned have always felt more refined. That might not be the experience most people have, but that was mine
The Tudor I had the hour marker fell off…
@@BFit25 yeah I've heard of that happening. Luck of the draw I guess
Had the complete opposite experience. Had to send two of the four Tudors I’ve owned back for service within two months of ownership. Took 17 weeks to get back.
More refined? That’s a straight up lie lol.
@@TheSkatereel YMMV. As I said in my comment. I've had microbrand bracelets that don't have the sharp edges that crappy SMP bracelet has. Unacceptable at that price imo
ohhh damn. Brett really going for it now.
Hi Britt. I noticed your TYT watch roll, is this the best one to buy? Maybe you could review watch rolls and other watch accessories (?) just a thought
Omega needs to step it up with their bracelets.
I have both the exact watches in the thumbnail (and a Rolex seadweller). I think they are all great. Sure they have similar design and ridiculous depth ratings but they all have their own personality. I look forward to wearing each one when they come up in rotation.
Given the choice, and between the two, I'd go for Omega every time.
If Tudor releases a Blue Pelagos 39, BB58 Navy with Tudor Pro bracelet, or a Blue 54 with or without date windows then it's game over for me 😎👍🥇Of course I say that wearing my Gray Omega AT 😂Both is usually my watch answer. Right now Tudor FXD and BB58 Navy are my favorites. Everything else is either too thick or wrong color for me
During my last watch purchase I went from the Omega case to the Tudor case, back to Omega, and then purchased a Tudor BB58 blue. I have owned 1 Omega and 2 Rolex sport models. Tudor is the Rolex of 2007 pre-ceramic. Pretty much identical to those Rolex except actually probably better.
You always leave me with something to think about and this video was no exception. I have 25 year old Omega Seamaster 300 and a Tudor GMT. I like them both but I can’t get over the thickness of the Tudor. It doesn’t stop me from enjoying it but it has made me hesitant to add another. The Omega has a bracelet that does not taper. I would prefer otherwise but my experience with this 25 year old watch has been excellent. No watch is perfect. I really enjoy your explanation of the pluses and minuses.
Well, I just bought my dream watch the blue dial Aqua Terra teak dial 38 mm in May. Soon after this purchase I got the call from my AD in July to pick up my Black Bay 54. Well, after 1 week of wearing the BB54 I noticed a little bubble in the saphire cristal right between the triangle and 12 hour marker. Had to send it back to TUDOR and it will take up to 5 weeks to fix the problem. Now I’m enjoying my time with my Aqua Terra. I mean such things can happen but built and quality wise OMEGA is far superior compared to TUDOR. Nevertheless I do enjoy the BB54 and can’t wait to have it back.
I own both brands. As a collector, I buy the model, not the brand. Point being you cannot pick one single brand as being better. You should enjoy the journey, enjoy wearing what makes you smile, and adjust as your tastes change over time!
yes !!!
Nice vid but Would’ve been good to compare pelagos and SMP300 side by side in hand lookswise , given you said the pelagos was a closer comparable than BB54.
❤ another awesome video ❤ Stylistically speaking the Tudor wins for me. Mechanically speaking the Omega wins, I love both brands equally but that being said I currently own 2 Tudors and sold my Omega watches. Currently own the BB58 blue and the Tudor Glamour date 36mm in silver dial. 😊
Canadian watch monkey is HERE!!! 💕 I so agree with all of this and I totally relate!
I suppose before "finishing" comparison we should compare movements: 70 hrs Tudor against 55 hrs Omega SMP. About craftmanship of Omega I should say if modified ETA on Valijoux is craftmanship it means that Baume&Mercier B2893 and Longines L888.3 is also craftmanship:) Ovreall Tudor is more elegant and fit for all kind of dressing. If I have better movement and solid matt bracelet I can afford to Omega has better bracelet and case finishing.
Have owned four Tudors and 3 Omegas - one of which was brand new. Never had Omega issues and finishing was far superior to Tudor. Two of the four Tudors had movement failures within 1-2 months. Sold them all off but did pick up the 54 when it dropped and the bezel feel and sound is horrible. Considering taking it in to be looked at.
Love both, owned from both brands. As a member of the Itty Bitty Wrist Committee they are even quality-wise but I particularly love Vintage Omega as much as I do Modern Tudor. History though, will admit that Omega has done some truly amazing things. I don't use either to measure other watch brands in that 'oh this is two or three Tudors worth' kind of way, for that I have Cartier lol. Is my bias showing? Haha! Truly, both brands on discussion are great but for different reasons. Choosing one over the other is largely an exercise in choosing your favorite child, it just depends on the situation.
Some folks like to bring up the whole “in-house” argument when talking about Omega and this is such a bizarre topic because it seems to only exist with watches and no other products. An Apple iPhone is an Apple product, no one cares that it’s components are physically manufactured by a 3rd party. All cars are made of various components that are made by many different manufacturers. Yet no one asks if their car’s engine is made “in-house”. Some components might be, but most are not. Mahle for instance makes many of the worlds pistons. Rolex claims in-house movements, but how is that defined specifically? Are the CNC machines that cut the bridges under the same roof as their marketing department? Under same roof as the CEO’s office? What if it’s a separate building across the parking lot, is that still in-house? Swatch group owns Omega and owns ETA, the world largest and possibly greatest movement manufacturer of all time. And if ETA, a sister company manufacturers the Omega movement to Omega’s design and specifications, under Omega’s supervision, and that movement doesn’t exist in any other watch in the world, is that in-house? It’s not “off the shelf”. So what is it? ETA and Omega can be viewed as divisions of the same overall company, Swatch, ultimately under the same top leadership. Now if that ETA made movement in the $6000 Omega was also inside a $900 Hamilton, that would be a very different story. But that’s not the case. The movements inside Omegas are Omega movements, they are made in a separate building that has a different logo on it, but that literally doesn’t mean anything. And those Omega movements manufactured by ETA are objectively better than Rolex’s “in-house” movements given their more sophisticated escapement, better anti-magnetism, and higher levels of finishing.
Point is, we need a new way to define this concept more precisely and it should be based on that which matters. Because the term “in-house” is thrown around without much meaning as to why it matters and how it’s precisely defined.
I personally prefer Omega, but I really do have a soft spot for Tudor. I especially LOVE the Tudor 1926 and I really do like the Pelagos, but with all that said, I would give the edge to Omega. The Speedmasters and the Seamasters are just on another level for me, especially due to there in house movement and the co-axial escape valve. I love both brands a lot, but Omega just has a larger place in my heart than Tudor does.
Hi Britt, I can agree with you 100% Tudor make absolutely phenomenal timepieces for the price point, but Omega are in a completely different league , and are much more a superior brand imho.
Great content & keep it coming. Wills 🇬🇧
Owning both the blue SMP 300M and the Black Bay Pro, I can say both are absolutely amazing and love them equally. It comes down to what you are truly looking for in a watch from either brand. The blue SMP is my favorite dive watch and I prefer the characteristics and design language over the black bay 41/58, etc. But the Pro is amazing for a steel bezel flyer gmt, and I prefer that tudorized explorer 2 design language over the omega GMTs. Tudor is deff upping their game with getting metas certified on the BB41 and I'm sure the rest of the fleet to follow. As with anything, comes down to preferences, price points, and what people think is best value for money. With omega price increases, tudor is probably looking more appetizing to people.
I agree Tudor is better both my Blue and Black Pelagos 42 are way more Accurate than my Blue and White Seamasters 300M.
The idea of Tudor better than Omega is a joke to me. Note, I owned 2 Tudor but still dream of having my first Omega :D.
Tudor is great, sure! But don't overrate it, just leave it as it's good ! Thank you, Britt!
Tudor is obtaining their movements from Kenissi, their joint movement manufacturer with Chanel and Breitling. Omega gets their movements from, for lack of a better word, Omega. They make their own. Nothing wrong with either one, but suggesting that the movement comparison is a wash is inaccurate at best.
Maybe its just me but i just bought a blackbay 36 (new but the old smileyface that is now discontinued) and i know that i should have bought a second hand omega instead if i wanted the better watch but i just love almost all rolex sports models and tudor is of the same style just not that as expensive. Someday i will own an explorer 36mm since that is the watch i really wanted but this was 2nd on the list while omega wasnt on the list at all really
Depends which Tudor and which Omega I would have thought.
Hello. Could you make a review of the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon ceramic Vintage Black?
Rolex is like BMW/Mercedes, Omega is AUDI, and Tudor is like BMW Mini. Different price ranges and markets.
Okay but the black bay chrono is 200m WR with screw down pushers and one of the best column wheel vertical clutch movements inside.
For north of 4K USD, the Pelagos could have some hardening treatment. RZE does it for watches in the 600 USD range.
I am an Omega Fanboy and used to appreciate Tudor. I still dont have a Tudor but have been really impressed with them of late. They are a more vintage look and that is OK. Two brands with two styles and two price points. That is ok!
I’ve had both… And in my humble opinion, Omega wipes the floor with Tudor. Other than the Black Bay line(which is awesome), and the Pelagos Tudor has a lot of ho-hum watches, IMO. Omega seems to always have better finishing, better bracelets, and cohesive original designs. I have a Black Bay 58 and I love it but if I’m being honest, it does seem like a homage to a vintage Rolex Submariner
💯. As soon as you hold it in hand it’s just a more unrefined watch
you had me until 'better bracelets'. The SMP 300 bracelet is trash
@@SIZZO76 probably a VC fanboy first and foremost
@@SIZZO76 are you ok ? I don't understand why people like you bother.
I put Tudor little higher than Longines and Oris’ but lower than Omega. Omega have vast collections (Maybe too much in my opinion). Omega also have high horology pieces like l tourbillon, worldtimer, minute repeater, etc.
I love my Tudor but I also own a Omega speedmaster pro and a vintage Omega and even owned a seamaster pro ( 2500 cal ) which I sold and totally regretted it, I even picked the Tudor BB over the Omega seamaster ( Tudor was more old school diver ) but Omegas are definitely better then Tudor.
Tudor is like what omega was before they did the improvements from the red boxes ( that fell apart over years ) to the wooden style ones of today , the in house co axial movements and then the ceramic dials/bezels. the case finishing on the Omegas are more refined. Tudor have definitely made a name for itself over the past years esp from the marketing department and use of in-house movements esp the specs on those movements.
The sea master looks giagantic next to that smaller bb54
You forget one thing the coaxial is just another ETA based and marketing hyped movement,it doesn't have the sturdiness nor the durabilityof the tudor MT 5621 movement which is in house. I have some vintage Omegas from the 30's till the early70's which were quality watches. Omega isn't manufacture anymore but just casing modified ETA in their watches . Tudor is what was Rolex 10 years ago and is offering a much better constructed and a much more sturdy product than Omega. I would rather have a Tudor Black Bay over a Semaster with a manual helium valve at 10h.
Britt do a video on the history of the 2254.50!
THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO RECOMMEND IVE EVER RECIEVED! I would absolutely LOVE TO!!!
Adding it to my gringa idea log NOW!
@@BrittPearceWatches a double reply? wow I'm honored! I have a 2231.50 myself and I think its the best of all of sword hands family of Seamasters.
I’m slightly biased just now but 5 lume markers have just fallen out of the bezel on my classic titanium Pelagos. There seems to be a reason Tudor are exceptional value vs Rolex & Omega. They are made worse.
It depends on what you mean by 'better'. Better what? Accuracy? Build quality? Looks and aesthetics? Residual value?
agreed and at last the ''pelagos '' spelled correctly.
yes im greek .
thanks...
A reductive question really. I don't think Tudor is even competing with Omega as such. As you say.
As an aside most Tudor models including the Chrono are available at my AD, the only waitlist is for the 54, my AD says their getting locked in a hype marketing model that worries him. Demand for the 54 is already dying down as waitlisted customers go grey and then he gets lumbered with back orders. He's got 6gmts (only two on bracelets) and has had for some time. Also wtf is the GMT so close in price to the BB?
Omega is a choice watch brand. Tudor is a testing ground for Rolex.
Comparing the two is irrelevant. The spec sheet checks all the boxes, but I have to agree the finish of Omega is up there.
I guess in relative terms they are both highendish sports watches so I then think it becomes what’s better for you . Have a couple of omega in my collection and have owned quite a few Tudor .. My preference is probably tudor
Aesthetically, I like Tudor design more - would rather wear bb58 than SMP300 thats for sure.
Rolex snobs really put me off the brand a bit as much as I like a lot of their classic and restrained designs. On a technical level omega is often better than Rolex, never mind Tudor. I do love how Tudor has become what Rolex used to be and they are handsome watches as well. Folks should enjoy things for what they are rather than trying to put down stuff to make them feel better about their purchase
Rolex and Tudor bracelet game is unbeatable in the watch world. None of those butterfly clasp bs just reliable and solid oysterclasp.
Nicely done, and … good eye. But I feel the need to ask: What difference does any of this make?
None. 👍🏽
😂 I wonder this myself. But people love talking about it!
LOL, exactly what the other commenters said.... ABSOLUTELY NO DIFFERENCE ahha! Just something dumb to talk about! ;)
@@BrittPearceWatches I don't think it's dumb. As is often the case pursuing a thought, at some point one has to revise the question in order to proceed usefully. (Sorry, I teach this stuff.) Working to see what is there to be seen always can be profitable.
Would you recommend the iwc mark xx or the Tudor blackbay heritage with red bezel?