Another week, another Sunday morning showdown. This week we pit two mid-segment diving watches against each other. But… “Intermediate segments”? Both brands have increased prices and today they put us in a bracket that ranges from 6,000 to 7,500 euros. Is it still in the middle of a segment? Whatever you want to call it, these are two very different watches doing something very similar for a similar price. That’s all you need to do to push them into the ring together!
Dern defends the honor of the new orange Omega Seamaster Diver 300m, and Thomas backs the Tudor Pelagos Ultra. A boy who wants a beautiful fight. Well, let’s go!
But first, last week’s results
Last week, Daan and Mike pitted the Tissot PRX, the popular Tissot PRC 100. The warning is likely to be the fact that we chose the PRX with a standard quartz movement and a solar-powered PRC 100. In fact, many of you chose PRC based on technology.
Still, the comments also covered the design. Although PRX has fans, some readers feel that they simply don’t like the integrated bracelet sports watch genre or should leave it to Royal Oak. The vote was clear in the end. A whopping 62% voted for the Solar Cell PRC 100.
So that’s not getting in the way, pour another cup of Joe and let’s enter into today’s battle.
Thomas: Tudor Pelagos Ultra
Good morning, Darn! Good morning, Fratelli! Today’s contestants may seem very different at first glance, but they certainly compete with each other in the same price range as the diving genre. Daan’s Seamaster costs 6,800 euros for rubber and 7,200 euros for steel bracelets. Meanwhile, Tudor will direct €6,030, including both a bracelet and a rubber strap.
There are also noticeable differences to point out. The sailors are made of stainless steel, while the Tudor is a mixture of Grade 2 and Grade 5 titanium. Omega tries to be a daily dose diver, while Tudor goes for hardcore deep diving.
Still, if you are shopping for one side, you inevitably need to form an opinion about the other person. This is an interesting comparison for us. How much does the brand power weigh? We’re not used to seeing Tudor and Omega in the same segment, but we’re here. I would one claim that Tudor offers are more appealing. Please explain in detail.
Tudor Pelagos Ultra – Conceptual integrity
There is one major reason why I prefer Tudor Pelagos Ultra. That is conceptual integrity. Pelagos Ultra doesn’t cause any confusion as to what it is. This is a hardcore diving watch. It is large, Spartan and is fully designed for ease of use and ultimate readability. There is no decoration or flirtation here. Even small splashes of colour are functionally applied, except for the use of the dial-side.
This makes Pelagos feel like a well thought out and matched product. It does one thing and it works very well. The fully matte dial and large, bright white markers on the bezel make it the best readability in your business. There is a large dial and a bright room. Importantly, you can also get a large redundancy of water resistance.
But Omega is about to become the jack of all trades. It features all kinds of decorations and unnecessary details. From its lyr’s lugs to the grossly slippery scalloped bezels, overdesigned hands, and cumbersome clasps, it all feels designed to impress you aesthetically. It’s all going well and is good for a kind of half-gada diver, but the 300m diver is too clunky. Sophistication has no substance and compensates for its frivolity. This makes it conceptually inconsistent and it ruins it for me.
In terms of specs, Tudor Pelagos Ultra wins
Even if you reduce this fight to a simple comparison of specs, Tudor Pelagos Ultra will win. First of all, it’s more than triple the water resistance of Omega in a rarely large package. This movement may not have Omega’s coaxial escape, but it will narrow down the power protection from the barrel for another 10 hours while meeting the same strict meta demands as Seamaster.
The external mechanism also includes Seamaster Beat. The bezel is much easier to operate and click with the same luxurious solidity. Only the T-FIT Toolless Micro-Adjustable Clasp is a few miles away from Omega’s clunky mesh bracelet. The Pelagos Ultra may look more Spartan, but there are all the improvements we love about the right high-end tool watch.
Well, I’m strict with Omega. I love the Seamaster Diver 300m. However, Fratello tends to be pretty kind to Omega, so I feel that I need to punch a little harder to protect what I think is the underdog here. Darn, I’ll tell you that now. Why is Seamaster a great option?
Dern: Omega Seamaster Diver 300m “Orange”
Damn, Thomas, that’s talking right away. If I had to select one Tudor surveillance to add to my collection, it would be Pelagos 39, but the larger siblings introduced recently are attractive to people with larger wrists. I also love that Tudor offers both rubber straps and titanium bracelets for the watch. These two cover all the bases. If you want to add more, you can always do it. Square hour markers and fat cell phones are cake cherry.
I also agree that Tudor’s Pelagos series feels more authentic due to its utilitarian nature. However, when I got my Pelagos 39 at the recent Redbar Amsterdam event, I knew it would not change to a romantic relationship right away. I put it on my wrist and it actually got quite cold.
Unlike my colleague Nacho, for example, I am not so deeply immersed in a utilitarian clock. But I also felt a little the same as when I sold the Blue Dial Tudor Black Bay 58. The Tudor design is very well put together and looks almost perfect.
The charm of Omega Seamaster Diver 300m
Yes, the wavy bezel of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M is not gripped. The 10 helium escape valve is unnecessarily large, and the watch is worn out more than the 42mm size suggests. Again, looking at its twisted lyre lugs, matching bezel designs, quirky and cool skeleton time and moments, you can’t prefer that overall design over Pelagos’ design. The Seamaster Diver 300m combines 90s eccentricity with today’s specifications and finishes. Certainly, it’s not that much of a match, but it gives it a human touch.
It is also true that there are no good bracelet options available from Omega. This is an absolute shame. But anyway, I wear this new orange version on this new orange orange rubber strap every day. Why do you get this orange version?
Orange accents, nothing else
What I also like about this orange version of the Seamaster Diver 300m is the fact that Omega didn’t go too far. Omega designs can sometimes be a little more if there are too many frills. The new 300m has both the aluminum bezel insert and the dial with a modest, grainy black appearance. There is no wave pattern of any kind. I love the contrast between the matte black and white printing and the Leumet. These elements form a very wonderful and gentle base to add orange detail.
Specifications suggest that these watches are very close to each other, except for their water resistance. I think you can explain that by saying that sailors are more expensive and that Omega is still two big and well-known brands. It’s up to you whether it justifies a higher price. But I prefer that more quirky and clean design language. It’s simply two more lovable watches. What do you think?
Get ready to vote!
You have it – another installment of our Sunday morning showdown. Which watch do you vote for? Is that a match for Rolex’s brother, or are you going to go for the quirky Omega? Vote now and let us know in the comments why you voted the way you did. Also, tune for another showdown next week!
Tudor Pelagos Ultra Vs. Omega Seamaster Diver 300m “Orange”
