ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
14 September 2021, 11:03 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: So Cal
Watch: the road....
Posts: 148
|
How does Tudor compare to Omega
I like a couple watches from each brand, just wondering if they are comparable brands?
Heritage Black Bay vs. Seamaster Railmaster. |
14 September 2021, 11:25 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Real Name: Michael
Location: Melbourne, Aust
Watch: Polar 16570
Posts: 1,166
|
Excellent arguments could be presented for both. It really depends on what's important to you as they have different strengths and weaknesses. Which do you like better? If you're not sure, wait.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
14 September 2021, 11:33 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Real Name: Wayne
Location: NC
Watch: 226570
Posts: 3,478
|
Omega is in another class anyway you want to look at it. Movements, build quality, bracelets, history, capability and innovation. Omega is much more expensive as well.
Tudor is a great watch I think for the money. On par with Breitling overall. Both brands use 3rd party and in house movements actually from each other. I think Breitlings quality is a wee better, but most are large and not everyone likes them Where as Tudor has better sizing for most people. Tudor and Breitling are great brands and like them both very much. But not in the same class as Omega. Actually having owned many from Omega and Rolex, my money is spent on Omega. I don't do hype, resale or herd following. I want the best most capable watch I can wear everyday in water, sand, vibrations, impacts and extremely high resistance to magnetism and keeping flawless time, That's a Omega, thats the only brand I buy now after 40 years of wearing watches.
__________________
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club |
14 September 2021, 12:42 PM | #4 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Real Name: Zach
Location: USA
Posts: 1,476
|
I put omega above Tudor, but not by a lot. I probably put Tudor above Breitling.
|
14 September 2021, 12:57 PM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Socal/LA
Watch: 116610LN Ceramic
Posts: 3,205
|
I put omega before Tudor
__________________
♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021 |
14 September 2021, 02:32 PM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Toronto
Posts: 82
|
Tudor doesn’t compare to Omega
|
14 September 2021, 02:56 PM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex & Tudor
Posts: 2,110
|
Frequent opinion is that Omega > Tudor, but I disagree. I just can't get behind the design language of Omega.
I prefer my Tudor BB58 over any of the Omega Seamaster options (diver 300m, planet ocean, etc.). I used to own the Blue Seamaster Diver, the most current ceramic wave-dial diver. Hated the bracelet. Had to wear it on rubber. Watch was also a little on the thick side and I found the bezel and its font just a tad gaudy. Great quality and very tanky watch though. When I got a blue BB58, I found it superior in every single aspect from wearability, to aesthetic, to bracelet, even the movement (70 hrs, just as accurate). The blue Omega went bye-bye very quickly. I find myself far more interested in many of the Tudor offerings. The Tudor GMT, Pelagos, even the Tudor Chrono (especially the older discontinued Big Block and its variants with the Valjoux 7750). Meanwhile, from Omega, the only watch that appeals to me is the Speedmaster, but even then I hesitate because of the bracelet. It seems Omega hasn't gotten the formulate right for their bracelet. |
14 September 2021, 03:12 PM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: LA
Posts: 13
|
I currently own a current SMP300 blue and a blue bb58. Both excellent watches with Omega winning on movement and overall bling. If the bracelet tapered and less thicker, it would be the perfect watch.
The bb58 is more subdued, the bracelet fits absolutely perfect on my wrist, it’s surprisingly more accurate than the SMP, and the 70 hours is a big bunus. It is however, a bit too small. It would be the perfect watch if the size was 41mm. Still deciding if I’m going to sell the bb58 and buy a Speedmaster hesalite 1861 or keep it. Decisions, decisions. Note: I had the BB 41mm and I sold it immediately because it was just too damn thick. |
14 September 2021, 03:30 PM | #9 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: BMF
Location: California USA
Watch: FPJ UTC
Posts: 2,216
|
Yes, they are comparable. Don't know much about either of your two models. Just get them both and give it 6 months to decide which you prefer. Maybe you'll love both equally!
|
14 September 2021, 05:33 PM | #10 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Old continent
Posts: 2,314
|
On the two above I like more the BB58 if this is the exact model in the Tudor line you are referring two.
I will not enter in a versus between brands. You should try both and see who sings for you. |
14 September 2021, 08:28 PM | #11 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 44,325
|
I think both are great brands and it is a little like comparing apples and oranges in design language and branding. In the chrono world I prefer the 1861 or 3861 to the Black Bay Chrono. In the dive world, I prefer the Black Bay 41 to the standard Seamaster. Not the NTTD as it is great but comes in at 9k. Many options from both brands work so well for me though. In my collecting the head to head of Tudor to Omega very seldom comes up.
|
14 September 2021, 10:16 PM | #12 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 35,666
|
Buy what you like. Don't be bothered by unimportant brand position pissing contests. No reason to complicate the hobby w/ unnecessary baggage.
dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
15 September 2021, 02:00 AM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: So Cal
Watch: the road....
Posts: 148
|
Thanks for all the input guys. It looks like the Black Bay 58 has a different movement vs. the Black Bay, seems like an upgrade, but I like the look of the regular BB better. I would love to get a 007 Omega, would be my first choice, but a little more than I want to spend right now. Is it worth the money or just $3000 mark up for the 007 logo?
|
15 September 2021, 04:39 AM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: The Peach State
Posts: 734
|
I also recently contemplated this and decided I’m more of an Omega guy than Tudor.
With Tudor, all of the charm is manufactured. (Gilt dial, aluminum bezels, riveted bracelet, etc). Essentially all faux vintage which I personally feel is kind of tacky. With Omega, you’re getting original designs, truly superior movements, all with a nice to swallow MSRP. (And a discount if you’re lucky). |
15 September 2021, 04:57 AM | #15 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: NYC
Posts: 469
|
Quote:
Omega is in a different league. Anyway, the new Bond is quite expensive when you compare to the regular SMP references. On the other side it is a very nice piece. I thought you were interested in a Railmaster not in a 007. |
|
15 September 2021, 05:10 AM | #16 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: So Cal
Watch: the road....
Posts: 148
|
Quote:
|
|
15 September 2021, 05:28 AM | #17 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Mike
Location: Eastern Shore, MD
Watch: my money leaving!
Posts: 12,808
|
I have both and consider the Omega to be a class above the Tudor. Tudors tend to be more utilitarian, and I don't mean that as a negative. Omega is more in the realm of Rolex. More upscale in the luxury department in my opinion. The Omega just "feels" like a more expensive watch. Both brands are terrific in their own ways.
|
15 September 2021, 06:00 AM | #18 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 Patron
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 42,991
|
Omega has a long history, but it went out of business and has been made by Swatch since the 80's.
Tudor has a shorter history, but a good one, and it's always been made by Rolex.
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member |
15 September 2021, 06:44 AM | #19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: HK
Posts: 4,365
|
While ‘brand’ is hard to measure I think by most any measurements, Omega wins as a brand. At least for now.
Whether the watches are more fashionable…much more discretionary there. I would say on average I’ve been enjoying Diet Rolexes’…I mean Tudor releases more than Omega. |
15 September 2021, 06:49 AM | #20 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,100
|
Quote:
Not entirely clear what you say. Rolex sports models are also very utilitarian Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
15 September 2021, 09:32 AM | #21 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Real Name: Michael
Location: Melbourne, Aust
Watch: Polar 16570
Posts: 1,166
|
Quote:
Omega went out of business? That's a a novel interpretation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
|
15 September 2021, 09:37 AM | #22 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Mike
Location: Eastern Shore, MD
Watch: my money leaving!
Posts: 12,808
|
Quote:
But look at the difference in execution. The Tudor is pure tool watch. No unnecessary bling, or as I said earlier utilitarian - and by utilitarian I mean serving a purpose without unnecessary decoration. This is what I love about Tudor, great tool watches, less show. The Rolex on the other hand goes with the jubilee bracelet, polished center links, shiny ceramic bezel. So although it serves the same function as the Tudor, it does so in a much more showier, decorative fashion. More jewelry than tool. Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk |
|
15 September 2021, 09:59 AM | #23 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Eddie
Location: NY
Watch: Too Many
Posts: 17,810
|
I have two Tudors (A BB with the ETA movement and a 1926 ETA movement also) along with an Omega SMP, an Aqua Terra and a vintage Seamaster.
I love all equally, but must put the Omegas in a higher class than the Tudors. |
15 September 2021, 11:50 AM | #24 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,100
|
Quote:
Indeed, there are some nuances. Regardless, Rolex sports models are mostly designed to be utilitarian. Look at the sub: case as simple as it gets. No beveling, sharp edges, etc. it is so by design Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
19 September 2021, 12:36 PM | #25 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Asia
Posts: 249
|
I think they are definitely comparable.
I own nine Omegas and four Tudors, and don't judge one over the other. |
21 September 2021, 02:39 AM | #26 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: U.S.A.
Watch: SD43
Posts: 3,044
|
How does Tudor compare to Omega
That black bay ceramic looks pretty cool when compared to the omega ceramic offerings
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
21 September 2021, 07:48 PM | #27 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 167
|
Tudor, in my opinion, is a Rolex pretender. For that, and many other reasons, I prefer Omega.
|
22 September 2021, 01:57 AM | #28 |
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Kanata
Watch: Dog
Posts: 815
|
|
22 September 2021, 02:10 AM | #29 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 3,908
|
|
26 September 2021, 04:46 AM | #30 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Florida
Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT
Posts: 6,871
|
Omega is closer to Rolex than Tudor is to Omega.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.