Tudor Pepsi or Omega 300 white dial on rubber?

[Tqmb79]

Hi all,

Trying to decide between the Tudor Pepsi on bracelet or an Omega 300M white dial on rubber. Very different watches , but both around the same price. What would you go with?!

Finally saw the Tudor Pepsi in person (although on brown leather). It’s looks better in person and really like the matte dial.

I have not visited my AD In over 2.5 years. Not sure if my advisor even recognized me. Went to Longs in Braintree, MA. Either way, those guys are top notch. We had a great convo on the watches and also on the explorer 2 white dial. Big fans of the exp 2 white dial over there. I do want to add one of these to my collection at some point also! This AD sold me my beloved rootbeer last I met with them. Love love love that watch. Just have had a lot going on personally to be able to visit until now (new baby, lost job inbetween , Covid). All is good now and I’m looking to get 2 watches this year. One of the 2 mentioned here and another Rolex hopefully (maybe the explorer 2 white dial as I’ve been thinking about since I left the dealer!).

[interestedwatcher]

LHD pelagos is great.

[Hkspwrsche]

Omega of those two. Tudor and Rolex fan but, it’s not sounding like you are comparing for lots of travels and time jumping. Plus you have a root beer and may add the explorer II.

[SudiYunus]

Tudor Black Bay Fifty - Eight 925 in Silver case.

[Strat25]

Or, Tudor Pepsi on rubber...IMG_7506.jpg

[Tqmb79]

Thanks all. It’s tough to decide! Saw the Tudor and loved it. I like the Pepsi bezel. The omega is also really sharp when I tried it on a while back. Kinda like the idea and feel of the rubber on the omega. Was super comfortable from what I recall

[Strat25]

Originally Posted by Tqmb79

Thanks all. It’s tough to decide! Saw the Tudor and loved it. I like the Pepsi bezel. The omega is also really sharp when I tried it on a while back. Kinda like the idea and feel of the rubber on the omega. Was super comfortable from what I recall

Putting the rubber strap on the Tudor was a game changer for me. Super light and comfortable. I probably throw on the ss bracelet for it again at some point, but since putting on the rubber strap it rarely comes off.

[md3113]

I had a SMP 300 (albeit blue dial), and have a Tudor Pepsi. Both are large watches, I prefer the Tudor. After a while the SMP felt like a toy with the shape of the case, it fell out of favor with me after about 9 months. It was on rubber, as I think the SMP steel bracelet is awful.

I have also have a blue BB 58 which is on a blue Rubber B - can’t say enough good things. The Pepsi is still on the bracelet, but agree that putting it on rubber would be my recommendation over the Omega.

[samson66]

Owned both of those watches in those exact configurations. Two very different watches as you point out. You are comparing a diver to a GMT. So, the first thing you should probably ask yourself is which function is more important to you. The Tudor can be taken diving, and the bezel can act as a timer. However, the SMP does not have the ability to act as a GMT.

Now, if you don't care about the specific function the watch was designed for, having owned both, to me the Omega is the better watch. It's more premium on terms of movement and materials. The Tudor is the more workman like of the two. The Omega just really looks and feels like the more premium watch of the two.

As for wearing them. My experience was that the Omega on rubber is the FAR more comfortable of the two to wear. It's slimmer, hugs the wrist, spreads the weight around wonderfully on its 42mm frame. It was a real pleasure to wear. And the thickness it has is better concealed than the Tudor with its big slab case sides.

Really enjoyed both watches but to me the Omega is just really out front of the Tudor. PM me if you have any questions I can help you with. Like I said I owned both for several years.

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[MJ EXPLORER]

I really like both of these watches you are considering. The Tudor Pepsi is my brother's favorite watch. I've worn it and the thickness bothered me a little bit, but that's personal preference. I have the black dial of the Omega diver on rubber. I absolutely love that watch. The rubber strap gives it a very casual vibe.

Both will pair nicely with your root beer....I guess I'd give a slight lean to the Omega. That dial is mesmerizing and the rubber strap gives it a fun casual sporty vibe.

[1William]

I own both watches and like them both. The Tudor Pepsi is the one that I would keep if I had to move one along. I have both the bracelet and rubber strap for the Omega and both work well. I also have the bracelet, NATO and Leather for the Tudor. I find the Tudor to have a semi-retro look and the leather strap is great. No wrong decision here on choices. If your AD is not discounting then look on DavidSW website as he has both of these watches on there for less than retail. Call him up and have a conversation with him and get his take on it. Pay and have your watch tomorrow by lunch and start the ownership experience. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

[7enderbender]

I prefer the heritage series for Tudor since I’m not a fan of the “snowflake” hands. Big plus though (over Rolex GMT) is the lack of a cyclops. Classy watch.
I would lean towards the Omega between these two. White dial on rubber looks great. I think Omega has an edge these days.

[johnjm]

Originally Posted by Tqmb79

Hi all,

Trying to decide between the Tudor Pepsi on bracelet or an Omega 300M white dial on rubber. Very different watches , but both around the same price. What would you go with?!

Finally saw the Tudor Pepsi in person (although on brown leather). It’s looks better in person and really like the matte dial.

I have not visited my AD In over 2.5 years. Not sure if my advisor even recognized me. Went to Longs in Braintree, MA. Either way, those guys are top notch. We had a great convo on the watches and also on the explorer 2 white dial. Big fans of the exp 2 white dial over there. I do want to add one of these to my collection at some point also! This AD sold me my beloved rootbeer last I met with them. Love love love that watch. Just have had a lot going on personally to be able to visit until now (new baby, lost job inbetween , Covid). All is good now and I’m looking to get 2 watches this year. One of the 2 mentioned here and another Rolex hopefully (maybe the explorer 2 white dial as I’ve been thinking about since I left the dealer!).

Omega


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[Krash]

Omega


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[Rrpdc]

Op - Do you want your date to work? If so, avoid the Tudor. Tudor does not even admit there is a problem even after people have hate date wheel issue 2 and 3 times.

[Know1isgod]

Have both on bracelet. No bad decision.

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Op - Do you want your date to work? If so, avoid the Tudor. Tudor does not even admit there is a problem even after people have hate date wheel issue 2 and 3 times.

My understanding is that the date issue has been resolved.

OP: I own the Tudor and love it. A definite keeper. I enjoy the overall wrist presence and feel of the watch. I’ve never had that Omega, so couldn’t tell you which might be a better overall watch.

Ideally, you’d try them both on and pick the one that makes you smile the widest!

A few pics:








The last pic shows the watch from the side - I never understood the whole “side slab” criticism tbh.

Good luck with the choice and enjoy the hunt.


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[Tqmb79]

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Op - Do you want your date to work? If so, avoid the Tudor. Tudor does not even admit there is a problem even after people have hate date wheel issue 2 and 3 times.

Hah! I hear they have fixed this issue. But yes def a concern!

[Tqmb79]

Thanks all for the feedback. Very valuable especially from folks who own both or either.

I’m going to go with the Omega. I don’t have a white dial watch so it will fit in nicely. Also have 2 gmts (root beer and the Batman) so a diver makes more sense (I have a PO also but that’s a different feel from the 300).

Now I have to see where to get one. Not sure if AD will discount, will ask. I like buying all my stuff from Longs from in general. Really great group there. Stinks the location I prefer doesn’t sell Omega anymore but other locations do. Will keep you posted once I get !

By the way, I checked DavidSW. He has only the black dial.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Tqmb79

Thanks all for the feedback. Very valuable especially from folks who own both or either.

I’m going to go with the Omega. I don’t have a white dial watch so it will fit in nicely. Also have 2 gmts (root beer and the Batman) so a diver makes more sense (I have a PO also but that’s a different feel from the 300).

Now I have to see where to get one. Not sure if AD will discount, will ask. I like buying all my stuff from Longs from in general. Really great group there. Stinks the location I prefer doesn’t sell Omega anymore but other locations do. Will keep you posted once I get !

By the way, I checked DavidSW. He has only the black dial.

There aren't a lot of them out there right now. I see a couple on Crown & Caliber and also Jomashop sells them.

But at those prices I would suggest just going to a couple Omega ADs and seeing what kind of discount you might be able to get. Even if they just give 10% it's not far off from what the greys are charging and you get a brand new watch in the process.

It's a great watch. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

[OrangeSport]

The SMP is stunning!

[William.L.]

I own the Tudor, and I've never been happier with a watch. To me it is the perfect tool watch that handles an extra time zone. I use it daily for work and love it.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Tqmb79

Thanks all for the feedback. Very valuable especially from folks who own both or either.

I’m going to go with the Omega. I don’t have a white dial watch so it will fit in nicely. Also have 2 gmts (root beer and the Batman) so a diver makes more sense (I have a PO also but that’s a different feel from the 300).

Now I have to see where to get one. Not sure if AD will discount, will ask. I like buying all my stuff from Longs from in general. Really great group there. Stinks the location I prefer doesn’t sell Omega anymore but other locations do. Will keep you posted once I get !

By the way, I checked DavidSW. He has only the black dial.

Great decision.

I have the Blue Dial version. I love it. I'm wearing it right now as I type this.

[ap1]

Smp in this matchup

[norcalctr]

Omega SMP. Great watch at a good value. I got the black dial with no regrets.

[Walster]

Omega. Easy decision.

[Romeojk]

Omega! It would have been my recommended choice. Glad you're going toward it. Let's see what you bring home. Good luck.


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[Marco Panti]

Good choice OP

You might look into getting the new deployant clasp rubber strap.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/new-...loyant.134255/

Marco

[JPBlackBay]

Omega is the right choice. Good luck and enjoy!

[Dougiebaby]

Omega — not even close


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