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Title: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on January 06, 2021, 09:53:34 PM
I owned 3 Stainless Steel watches, 3 G Shock & 1 Nylon Strap watches.
The next target would preferred leather/rubber strap watches.
Please give some advice, thank you
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: pleasuresaurus on January 07, 2021, 06:44:23 AM
Budget wise they shouldn't be too far apart, the baseline Seamaster would cost a bit more than the Tudor (not sure if u mean BB or BB 58) n I think if u r considering between the 2, it isn't an issue. I guess whats left is aesthetics and specs la. Start by going to AD n try them out. Which piece in particular really appeals to u, look at specs, look at possible maintenance cost n interval, power reserve etc. The seamaster has a clear case back, which displays its nicely finished 8800 cal movement which is a plus point vs the BB. Go to AD and try bro, thats ur best bet. u might find one to sit more comfortably than the other, or a bit thicker than the other, or some other factor that would ultimately clinch the deal. I would advise for these level of watches, get the ss bracelet option la better, then u can opt for the strap if u want. Makes it more sellable in the future when u decide to free up ur watchbox for another piece.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: G.MAC on January 07, 2021, 08:02:13 AM
Between the two, I like the Black Bay more for its aesthetics and fit.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: faizall on January 07, 2021, 08:38:55 AM
I'm currently eyeing either the Seamaster300 or Tudor pelagos. Almost the same spec..for now Pelagos is winning with the matte colour and titanium. Not yet buy..so still have time to cont evaluating. Haha.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on January 11, 2021, 09:47:27 PM
Budget wise they shouldn't be too far apart, the baseline Seamaster would cost a bit more than the Tudor (not sure if u mean BB or BB 58) n I think if u r considering between the 2, it isn't an issue. I guess whats left is aesthetics and specs la. Start by going to AD n try them out. Which piece in particular really appeals to u, look at specs, look at possible maintenance cost n interval, power reserve etc. The seamaster has a clear case back, which displays its nicely finished 8800 cal movement which is a plus point vs the BB. Go to AD and try bro, thats ur best bet. u might find one to sit more comfortably than the other, or a bit thicker than the other, or some other factor that would ultimately clinch the deal. I would advise for these level of watches, get the ss bracelet option la better, then u can opt for the strap if u want. Makes it more sellable in the future when u decide to free up ur watchbox for another piece.

Thanks, you got the right analysis of the situation. Your advice are favorable to me, but still. Should i consider which hold the best resell value? or just buy the one i like the most?
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on January 11, 2021, 09:51:08 PM
Between the two, I like the Black Bay more for its aesthetics and fit.

I cant disagree with your statement, i like blak bay too. But somewhat Tudor already been rated as “shadow of rolex”. I just dont like how they call it.

When it comes to Omega, at least its a competitor of Rolex, and the specs vise, i just think Omega had more R&D at it.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on January 11, 2021, 09:55:28 PM
I'm currently eyeing either the Seamaster300 or Tudor pelagos. Almost the same spec..for now Pelagos is winning with the matte colour and titanium. Not yet buy..so still have time to cont evaluating. Haha.

We are almost comparing the same watch, yea Pelagos has titanium case, but do we really need it to be that light weight? Another considerations to me, lack of ceramic bezels. Unless you wanted it to be matte????

Omega has beautiful ceramics dial and ceramic bezels, but i just dont like the stainless stell bracelet.
What a dilemma to me. By the way, what is the Pelagos retail price?
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: faizall on January 12, 2021, 07:38:18 AM
I'm currently eyeing either the Seamaster300 or Tudor pelagos. Almost the same spec..for now Pelagos is winning with the matte colour and titanium. Not yet buy..so still have time to cont evaluating. Haha.

We are almost comparing the same watch, yea Pelagos has titanium case, but do we really need it to be that light weight? Another considerations to me, lack of ceramic bezels. Unless you wanted it to be matte????

Omega has beautiful ceramics dial and ceramic bezels, but i just dont like the stainless stell bracelet.
What a dilemma to me. By the way, what is the Pelagos retail price?
Exactly, the matte in pelagos is very captivating. The retail price for pelagos is around rm14k on bracelet. The Seamaster heritage line is quit intrigue too. So for now I’m not yet make any decision. PKP first. Haha


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Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: dpkong on January 12, 2021, 10:17:41 AM

Thanks, you got the right analysis of the situation. Your advice are favorable to me, but still. Should i consider which hold the best resell value? or just buy the one i like the most?

If you are always flipping watches, then value first unless money is no object.

Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on January 12, 2021, 12:40:55 PM

Thanks, you got the right analysis of the situation. Your advice are favorable to me, but still. Should i consider which hold the best resell value? or just buy the one i like the most?

If you are always flipping watches, then value first unless money is no object.

Treat it as a collection, hence i think i could keep it for a lifetime most probably. You made my mind clearer than before, thanks.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: dpkong on January 12, 2021, 12:47:04 PM

If you are always flipping watches, then value first unless money is no object.

Treat it as a collection, hence i think i could keep it for a lifetime most probably. You made my mind clearer than before, thanks.


My method is always simple...

Try the different watches on at a shop or AD but tell the salesperson that you're not going to buy today. Take a wrist shot.

Go back and browse for information or reviews and read owner's comments.

Wait a few weeks and see which watch you're always thinking of and which wrist shot you're always looking at then that's the one that sings to you.

Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: pleasuresaurus on January 12, 2021, 01:16:49 PM
Very sound advice  :thumbsup: nothing beats being able to try the stuff on the wrist and be able to assess it physically and objectively. Also, the "inquire then walk away" routine is also kinda useful especially when you happen to be a looking at less popular brands and models that moves slowly at the AD. If you happen to drop them ur contact and ask for best price mana tau, they migh get back to u with a better offer.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on January 12, 2021, 01:36:30 PM

If you are always flipping watches, then value first unless money is no object.

Treat it as a collection, hence i think i could keep it for a lifetime most probably. You made my mind clearer than before, thanks.



My method is always simple...

Try the different watches on at a shop or AD but tell the salesperson that you're not going to buy today. Take a wrist shot.

Go back and browse for information or reviews and read owner's comments.

Wait a few weeks and see which watch you're always thinking of and which wrist shot you're always looking at then that's the one that sings to you.

Sounds like thats the way  :)
Thank you~~
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on January 12, 2021, 01:38:50 PM
Very sound advice  :thumbsup: nothing beats being able to try the stuff on the wrist and be able to assess it physically and objectively. Also, the "inquire then walk away" routine is also kinda useful especially when you happen to be a looking at less popular brands and models that moves slowly at the AD. If you happen to drop them ur contact and ask for best price mana tau, they migh get back to u with a better offer.

Another knowledge added in mind ;)
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: dspayre616 on January 17, 2021, 03:59:25 PM
I owned 3 Stainless Steel watches, 3 G Shock & 1 Nylon Strap watches.
The next target would preferred leather/rubber strap watches.
Please give some advice, thank you

Between Omega and Tudor is indeed a hard choice, but it goes back to what are you looking for in a watch?
A. Design? For me, and again, its my own opinion but I don't really fancy the Omega Seamaster design as the helium escape value looks like another crown, versus the Tudor. Kinda breaks the symmetry with a additional crown jutting out.
B. Resell value? Generally, Omega suffers a huge cut when compared to Tudor?
C. Power reserve? I would choose Tudor as it offers 72Hours when compared to Omega 55 Hours. Longer power reserve is helpful for an automatic watch
D. Brand? Totally subjective as some prefer Omega and some prefer Tudor (poor man Rolex)
E. Warranty? I think they are the same now? As both Omega and Tudor offers 5 year
F. Materials used? I think Omega uses more fancy materials when comparing to Tudor. Tudor only has titanium in the Pelagos but the Omega has Sedna gold
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on January 18, 2021, 02:46:09 PM
I owned 3 Stainless Steel watches, 3 G Shock & 1 Nylon Strap watches.
The next target would preferred leather/rubber strap watches.
Please give some advice, thank you

Between Omega and Tudor is indeed a hard choice, but it goes back to what are you looking for in a watch?
A. Design? For me, and again, its my own opinion but I don't really fancy the Omega Seamaster design as the helium escape value looks like another crown, versus the Tudor. Kinda breaks the symmetry with a additional crown jutting out.
B. Resell value? Generally, Omega suffers a huge cut when compared to Tudor?
C. Power reserve? I would choose Tudor as it offers 72Hours when compared to Omega 55 Hours. Longer power reserve is helpful for an automatic watch
D. Brand? Totally subjective as some prefer Omega and some prefer Tudor (poor man Rolex)
E. Warranty? I think they are the same now? As both Omega and Tudor offers 5 year
F. Materials used? I think Omega uses more fancy materials when comparing to Tudor. Tudor only has titanium in the Pelagos but the Omega has Sedna gold

I appreciated for your meticulous analysis, i actually had something in my mind, i just want to get more opinion from watch collectors. i found myself lack of the love to Pelagos, despite its made of titanium. Instead i was consider about Black Bay 36/41mm

And the Seamaster 300m, i like the design even its with the escape valve. The black dial had a busy face, might be my own problem because i cant read the time well every single time i look at it.

By the way, i like the IWC Top Gun you wrote in your blog. :)
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: dpkong on January 18, 2021, 10:00:23 PM
I owned 3 Stainless Steel watches, 3 G Shock & 1 Nylon Strap watches.
The next target would preferred leather/rubber strap watches.
Please give some advice, thank you

Between Omega and Tudor is indeed a hard choice, but it goes back to what are you looking for in a watch?
A. Design? For me, and again, its my own opinion but I don't really fancy the Omega Seamaster design as the helium escape value looks like another crown, versus the Tudor. Kinda breaks the symmetry with a additional crown jutting out.
B. Resell value? Generally, Omega suffers a huge cut when compared to Tudor?
C. Power reserve? I would choose Tudor as it offers 72Hours when compared to Omega 55 Hours. Longer power reserve is helpful for an automatic watch
D. Brand? Totally subjective as some prefer Omega and some prefer Tudor (poor man Rolex)
E. Warranty? I think they are the same now? As both Omega and Tudor offers 5 year
F. Materials used? I think Omega uses more fancy materials when comparing to Tudor. Tudor only has titanium in the Pelagos but the Omega has Sedna gold

I appreciated for your meticulous analysis, i actually had something in my mind, i just want to get more opinion from watch collectors. i found myself lack of the love to Pelagos, despite its made of titanium. Instead i was consider about Black Bay 36/41mm

And the Seamaster 300m, i like the design even its with the escape valve. The black dial had a busy face, might be my own problem because i cant read the time well every single time i look at it.

By the way, i like the IWC Top Gun you wrote in your blog. :)

I've always liked the Pelagos with the blue dial. Nice feel to it, large but not heavy and the spring loaded clasp is probably more practical than the Submariner's Glidelock system. Good lume on it too. Just can't accept the snowflake hands and don't know why. Someday will come across a pre-owned one with an acceptable price to try to grow some love.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: pleasuresaurus on January 20, 2021, 04:57:28 PM
Yeah that snow flake design can be really polarizing la kan? Its almost like one of those things that has no middle ground - either like it or not.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: dspayre616 on January 20, 2021, 06:22:45 PM
I owned 3 Stainless Steel watches, 3 G Shock & 1 Nylon Strap watches.
The next target would preferred leather/rubber strap watches.
Please give some advice, thank you

Between Omega and Tudor is indeed a hard choice, but it goes back to what are you looking for in a watch?
A. Design? For me, and again, its my own opinion but I don't really fancy the Omega Seamaster design as the helium escape value looks like another crown, versus the Tudor. Kinda breaks the symmetry with a additional crown jutting out.
B. Resell value? Generally, Omega suffers a huge cut when compared to Tudor?
C. Power reserve? I would choose Tudor as it offers 72Hours when compared to Omega 55 Hours. Longer power reserve is helpful for an automatic watch
D. Brand? Totally subjective as some prefer Omega and some prefer Tudor (poor man Rolex)
E. Warranty? I think they are the same now? As both Omega and Tudor offers 5 year
F. Materials used? I think Omega uses more fancy materials when comparing to Tudor. Tudor only has titanium in the Pelagos but the Omega has Sedna gold

I appreciated for your meticulous analysis, i actually had something in my mind, i just want to get more opinion from watch collectors. i found myself lack of the love to Pelagos, despite its made of titanium. Instead i was consider about Black Bay 36/41mm

And the Seamaster 300m, i like the design even its with the escape valve. The black dial had a busy face, might be my own problem because i cant read the time well every single time i look at it.

By the way, i like the IWC Top Gun you wrote in your blog. :)


Thanks for the kind words. Its my first blog ever, so thanks! There will be a part 2 of the IWC! Coming soon.. :) And also I will be doing a review on the tudor pelagos.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: faizall on January 20, 2021, 06:37:13 PM
I owned 3 Stainless Steel watches, 3 G Shock & 1 Nylon Strap watches.
The next target would preferred leather/rubber strap watches.
Please give some advice, thank you

Between Omega and Tudor is indeed a hard choice, but it goes back to what are you looking for in a watch?
A. Design? For me, and again, its my own opinion but I don't really fancy the Omega Seamaster design as the helium escape value looks like another crown, versus the Tudor. Kinda breaks the symmetry with a additional crown jutting out.
B. Resell value? Generally, Omega suffers a huge cut when compared to Tudor?
C. Power reserve? I would choose Tudor as it offers 72Hours when compared to Omega 55 Hours. Longer power reserve is helpful for an automatic watch
D. Brand? Totally subjective as some prefer Omega and some prefer Tudor (poor man Rolex)
E. Warranty? I think they are the same now? As both Omega and Tudor offers 5 year
F. Materials used? I think Omega uses more fancy materials when comparing to Tudor. Tudor only has titanium in the Pelagos but the Omega has Sedna gold

I appreciated for your meticulous analysis, i actually had something in my mind, i just want to get more opinion from watch collectors. i found myself lack of the love to Pelagos, despite its made of titanium. Instead i was consider about Black Bay 36/41mm

And the Seamaster 300m, i like the design even its with the escape valve. The black dial had a busy face, might be my own problem because i cant read the time well every single time i look at it.

By the way, i like the IWC Top Gun you wrote in your blog. :)


Thanks for the kind words. Its my first blog ever, so thanks! There will be a part 2 of the IWC! Coming soon.. :) And also I will be doing a review on the tudor pelagos.
That’s nice! I’m really rooting for this Pelagos. Looking forward for your entry.


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Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: dpkong on January 20, 2021, 06:57:17 PM
Yeah that snow flake design can be really polarizing la kan? Its almost like one of those things that has no middle ground - either like it or not.

kan??
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Gentlemen101 on January 22, 2021, 07:01:20 AM
BB looks more elegant compared to seamaster 300.. it has got more vintage looks..
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: pleasuresaurus on January 22, 2021, 07:59:04 AM
After checking out Bimmerman's railmaster, I'm pretty much sold on it being the vintage/modern go-to Omega for me. I think even my bb58 doesn't stand up to it in the vintage look department. But elegance wise, yeah, the bb58 definitely.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: r3kahsttub on January 22, 2021, 10:25:35 PM
Not everything that people like will suit your wrist. I had the impression that the BB58 blue would be great on my wrist too, but in reality, its the SMP300 white that gets wrist time. While the BB58 felt nice at first, I found out that it just wears too small on my wrist. Aesthetically not pleasing for me.

In this price range, perhaps you should factor out "resale value" -- just buy the watch that calls out to you most. It's likely going to be the one you wear most often.

(https://i.imgur.com/y8MHDQGh.jpg)
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: dspayre616 on January 23, 2021, 04:02:42 PM
I owned 3 Stainless Steel watches, 3 G Shock & 1 Nylon Strap watches.
The next target would preferred leather/rubber strap watches.
Please give some advice, thank you

Between Omega and Tudor is indeed a hard choice, but it goes back to what are you looking for in a watch?
A. Design? For me, and again, its my own opinion but I don't really fancy the Omega Seamaster design as the helium escape value looks like another crown, versus the Tudor. Kinda breaks the symmetry with a additional crown jutting out.
B. Resell value? Generally, Omega suffers a huge cut when compared to Tudor?
C. Power reserve? I would choose Tudor as it offers 72Hours when compared to Omega 55 Hours. Longer power reserve is helpful for an automatic watch
D. Brand? Totally subjective as some prefer Omega and some prefer Tudor (poor man Rolex)
E. Warranty? I think they are the same now? As both Omega and Tudor offers 5 year
F. Materials used? I think Omega uses more fancy materials when comparing to Tudor. Tudor only has titanium in the Pelagos but the Omega has Sedna gold

I appreciated for your meticulous analysis, i actually had something in my mind, i just want to get more opinion from watch collectors. i found myself lack of the love to Pelagos, despite its made of titanium. Instead i was consider about Black Bay 36/41mm

And the Seamaster 300m, i like the design even its with the escape valve. The black dial had a busy face, might be my own problem because i cant read the time well every single time i look at it.

By the way, i like the IWC Top Gun you wrote in your blog. :)


Thanks for the kind words. Its my first blog ever, so thanks! There will be a part 2 of the IWC! Coming soon.. :) And also I will be doing a review on the tudor pelagos.
That’s nice! I’m really rooting for this Pelagos. Looking forward for your entry.


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Just posted my review on the Tudor Pelagos but its the LHD version. :P
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: zoltan on April 14, 2021, 06:12:54 PM
I owned 3 Stainless Steel watches, 3 G Shock & 1 Nylon Strap watches.
The next target would preferred leather/rubber strap watches.
Please give some advice, thank you

Between Omega and Tudor is indeed a hard choice, but it goes back to what are you looking for in a watch?
A. Design? For me, and again, its my own opinion but I don't really fancy the Omega Seamaster design as the helium escape value looks like another crown, versus the Tudor. Kinda breaks the symmetry with a additional crown jutting out.
B. Resell value? Generally, Omega suffers a huge cut when compared to Tudor?
C. Power reserve? I would choose Tudor as it offers 72Hours when compared to Omega 55 Hours. Longer power reserve is helpful for an automatic watch
D. Brand? Totally subjective as some prefer Omega and some prefer Tudor (poor man Rolex)
E. Warranty? I think they are the same now? As both Omega and Tudor offers 5 year
F. Materials used? I think Omega uses more fancy materials when comparing to Tudor. Tudor only has titanium in the Pelagos but the Omega has Sedna gold

I appreciated for your meticulous analysis, i actually had something in my mind, i just want to get more opinion from watch collectors. i found myself lack of the love to Pelagos, despite its made of titanium. Instead i was consider about Black Bay 36/41mm

And the Seamaster 300m, i like the design even its with the escape valve. The black dial had a busy face, might be my own problem because i cant read the time well every single time i look at it.

By the way, i like the IWC Top Gun you wrote in your blog. :)


Thanks for the kind words. Its my first blog ever, so thanks! There will be a part 2 of the IWC! Coming soon.. :) And also I will be doing a review on the tudor pelagos.
That’s nice! I’m really rooting for this Pelagos. Looking forward for your entry.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just posted my review on the Tudor Pelagos but its the LHD version. :P

Good review
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: teckliang on May 27, 2021, 11:20:17 AM
im considering between these 2. After tonnes of youtube and sites, i still prefer seamaster over tudor bb.

- movement and transparent backcase of seamaster is sweet
- ceramic bezel looks good
- both resale value more or less the same
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Mushroom Boy on May 27, 2021, 11:43:34 AM
Why not have both?  :angel:
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: pleasuresaurus on May 27, 2021, 02:51:31 PM
Different price point with different finishing levels la kan? I would say just get one or the other, both watches are excellent in their own right. Personally I would actually opt for an AT or even a Heritage 300 over the Diver 300.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: rolexland on May 27, 2021, 05:14:45 PM
Personaly will go for Omega Seamaster because it is the main brand and Tudor? in my mine Tudor still under Rolex ...... with this price I will go with Omega SM except I already own Omega then difference story la ....my 2 cents
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on May 31, 2021, 01:43:26 PM
im considering between these 2. After tonnes of youtube and sites, i still prefer seamaster over tudor bb.

- movement and transparent backcase of seamaster is sweet
- ceramic bezel looks good
- both resale value more or less the same

Yeah! Glad we're aligned.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Varma8 on May 31, 2021, 02:50:05 PM
I have a Tudor harrods but still a blue seamaster is itching to me. I like the wave pattern dial and the rubber strap. Only thing is that both a divers , so my logical self is stopping me from pulling the trigger. Haha
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Mike9191 on May 31, 2021, 04:56:26 PM
I owned 3 Stainless Steel watches, 3 G Shock & 1 Nylon Strap watches.
The next target would preferred leather/rubber strap watches.
Please give some advice, thank you
Blackbay


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Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: BOBOWONDERLAND on May 31, 2021, 09:30:07 PM
omega has better image/branding, better movement (METAS & COSC Certified & clear caseback) , ceramic bezels.
TUDOR BB most probably has better resale value compare to OMEGA.

go try out the watch first, see which watch wears better and comfortable on ur wrist
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: SHL on June 08, 2021, 10:11:44 PM
I still prefer SM300 diver even BB58 still in honey moon... Anyway go to AD try all the watch and buy a watch u love it...At the end your are the one enjoy your own watch(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210608/c2b21f0b3ec72c49252c7e58c3ef9d99.jpg)

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Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on June 18, 2021, 12:00:45 AM
Not everything that people like will suit your wrist. I had the impression that the BB58 blue would be great on my wrist too, but in reality, its the SMP300 white that gets wrist time. While the BB58 felt nice at first, I found out that it just wears too small on my wrist. Aesthetically not pleasing for me.

In this price range, perhaps you should factor out "resale value" -- just buy the watch that calls out to you most. It's likely going to be the one you wear most often.

(https://i.imgur.com/y8MHDQGh.jpg)

Do you plan to switch the SMP300M rubber strap to nato? Thats my plan when i own one????
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Champ66 on June 20, 2021, 04:11:35 PM
The rubber strap or nato wouldn't be my preference though
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: thewatchmalaysia on June 27, 2021, 12:50:24 PM
I'm currently eyeing either the Seamaster300 or Tudor pelagos. Almost the same spec..for now Pelagos is winning with the matte colour and titanium. Not yet buy..so still have time to cont evaluating. Haha.
Seamster 300 is good pick

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Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Champ66 on July 04, 2021, 11:08:33 PM
I would collect both
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: thewatchmalaysia on July 05, 2021, 04:05:25 AM
I would collect both

not a bad idea ~ if can afford ~  :Cheers:
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: r3kahsttub on July 06, 2021, 08:54:07 AM
Do you plan to switch the SMP300M rubber strap to nato? Thats my plan when i own one????

Sorry for the late response; but no I do not. I don't actually like NATO straps (with the exception of the BB NATO which I have used on occasion). Specifically to the SMP, I did not like the bracelet design, so I opted for the rubber. Its still the watch that arguable gets strapped on the most (even at home) these days.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: teckliang on August 13, 2021, 04:42:10 PM
pulled my trigger on SMP300. Waiting Zealande to restock their black rubber strap
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: bulletnos on August 13, 2021, 04:47:33 PM
pulled my trigger on SMP300. Waiting Zealande to restock their black rubber strap

Congratulations on yr catch! Looks amazing!
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: dexson on August 15, 2021, 06:58:44 PM
pulled my trigger on SMP300. Waiting Zealande to restock their black rubber strap

Excellent choice ! Wear with good health !
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: r3kahsttub on August 15, 2021, 10:16:01 PM
The SMP300 also happens to be quite a looker on the other side:

(https://i.imgur.com/o8yAi06l.jpg)
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: hanteong on August 31, 2021, 09:46:29 AM
Nice tudor is hot now by ladygaga n beckham
Title: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: bulletnos on December 27, 2021, 04:56:19 PM
Got my very first Omega today - the SM300 White dial!

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Reallly really value for money this watch…i love the quick extender too…! Gives the glide-lock a run for its money!


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Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: pleasuresaurus on December 27, 2021, 05:31:18 PM
Got my very first Omega today - the SM300 White dial!

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Reallly really value for money this watch…i love the quick extender too…! Gives the glide-lock a run for its money!


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Nice one, and right at the very edge of the year! ;D It really does look quite beefy sitting next to the 58.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: bulletnos on December 29, 2021, 07:07:32 PM
Thanks bro…yes, it does wear bigger, cant really compare side-by-side as both has its own allure. But the good part is - both have 20mm lug measurements ie. strap sharing! Haha js ordered a couple….miahaha
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Henry T on December 30, 2021, 08:43:13 AM
One of the best divers.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: kram45 on February 07, 2022, 05:30:08 AM
Both watches are incredibly awesome, I would go with the Omega though.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: yinho on February 09, 2022, 02:12:48 PM
Omega - Shiny, in your face kind of watch, flashy, top quality build, but chunky non tapered steel bracelet

Tudor Black Bay - Tool watch, understated, legendary cushion case, wears well on smaller wrist

Tudor Pelagos - Ultimate tool watch, understated but bold coz larger watch. Soft titanium easy cause fine scatches (can be polish slighty by ink eraser, or just leave it) non shiny greyish finishes, lightweight, super beautiful bezel lume.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: jf98 on February 26, 2022, 09:04:45 AM
At today's full retail prices, the Omega is now 50% more expensive than the Black Bay 41. I would say bang for buck still lies with the Tudor, especially movement spec wise with the BB having 70 hours PR vs the Omega's 55.

In terms of how they wear, i have a small 16.5cm wrist. Having worn a BB41 on bracelet in rotation for the past 3 years, i always found it to be slightly top heavy for me. When Tudor switched over to the MT5602 movement, case sizes for the BB41 got thicker as well. Maybe the older slimmer ETA version would have been more suited to my wrist.

As for the SMP300, never owned one before so can't comment on wearability. Lug to lug size seemed similar to BB41 when i tried it on at boutique, but I could feel it was still less chunky than the Tudor. However, bracelet does not taper on the SMP300 as compared to the Tudor and SMP300 has micro adjustment while BB does not.

In summary, i think as long as your wrist is 5cm or wider then the BB41 would suit you well. For smaller wrists like mine, BB58 should be the way to go unless you don't mind a bit of overhang.

Maybe what I'm trying to say is, if budget permits then go for the Omega  :Laughing_on_floor:

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Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Squirty on March 01, 2022, 08:31:52 AM
i would go for the BB58, the blue,black or red you can get it for below retail price. i feel its a steal as its made and owned by the same factory  that produces Rolex sport watches.
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on March 02, 2022, 11:58:02 AM
At today's full retail prices, the Omega is now 50% more expensive than the Black Bay 41. I would say bang for buck still lies with the Tudor, especially movement spec wise with the BB having 70 hours PR vs the Omega's 55.

In terms of how they wear, i have a small 16.5cm wrist. Having worn a BB41 on bracelet in rotation for the past 3 years, i always found it to be slightly top heavy for me. When Tudor switched over to the MT5602 movement, case sizes for the BB41 got thicker as well. Maybe the older slimmer ETA version would have been more suited to my wrist.

As for the SMP300, never owned one before so can't comment on wearability. Lug to lug size seemed similar to BB41 when i tried it on at boutique, but I could feel it was still less chunky than the Tudor. However, bracelet does not taper on the SMP300 as compared to the Tudor and SMP300 has micro adjustment while BB does not.

In summary, i think as long as your wrist is 5cm or wider then the BB41 would suit you well. For smaller wrists like mine, BB58 should be the way to go unless you don't mind a bit of overhang.

Maybe what I'm trying to say is, if budget permits then go for the Omega  :Laughing_on_floor:

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Hi, i am happy that you willing to make such details comparison of this 2 watches. We have the same opinion, SMP bracelet is a deal breaker for me, and i like BB58 true to my heart. Also your green BB is crazy, love it!

Do you use instagram?
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: ambrose0422 on March 02, 2022, 12:00:22 PM
i would go for the BB58, the blue,black or red you can get it for below retail price. i feel its a steal as its made and owned by the same factory  that produces Rolex sport watches.

I can tell from your comment that you value Rolex quite alot  ;)
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Squirty on March 02, 2022, 12:51:11 PM
i would go for the BB58, the blue,black or red you can get it for below retail price. i feel its a steal as its made and owned by the same factory  that produces Rolex sport watches.

I can tell from your comment that you value Rolex quite alot  ;)

of course, whats there not to like ? :) besides the absurd prices grey dealers are charging for one haha
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: jf98 on March 03, 2022, 09:25:14 AM
At today's full retail prices, the Omega is now 50% more expensive than the Black Bay 41. I would say bang for buck still lies with the Tudor, especially movement spec wise with the BB having 70 hours PR vs the Omega's 55.

In terms of how they wear, i have a small 16.5cm wrist. Having worn a BB41 on bracelet in rotation for the past 3 years, i always found it to be slightly top heavy for me. When Tudor switched over to the MT5602 movement, case sizes for the BB41 got thicker as well. Maybe the older slimmer ETA version would have been more suited to my wrist.

As for the SMP300, never owned one before so can't comment on wearability. Lug to lug size seemed similar to BB41 when i tried it on at boutique, but I could feel it was still less chunky than the Tudor. However, bracelet does not taper on the SMP300 as compared to the Tudor and SMP300 has micro adjustment while BB does not.

In summary, i think as long as your wrist is 5cm or wider then the BB41 would suit you well. For smaller wrists like mine, BB58 should be the way to go unless you don't mind a bit of overhang.

Maybe what I'm trying to say is, if budget permits then go for the Omega  :Laughing_on_floor:

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Hi, i am happy that you willing to make such details comparison of this 2 watches. We have the same opinion, SMP bracelet is a deal breaker for me, and i like BB58 true to my heart. Also your green BB is crazy, love it!

Do you use instagram?

Hey buddy, cheers. The Harrods BB is a keeper for me. Hope my sharing helped a bit.
I'm on instagram @wornbyjf
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Dantbk on March 05, 2022, 07:56:45 PM
tudor may hold up its value better
Title: Re: OMEGA Seamaster 300m or Tudor Black Bay?
Post by: Ckyap on June 25, 2022, 10:35:43 AM
Go and have a real try at AD side,then your heart will tell you which to go for :D