Tudor BB Chrono v. Omega SM Diver 300

[samson66]

Originally Posted by rich-96db

I own both and I like them both equally. If there is any advantage, it's that the Omega clasp has a tool-less adjustment.

This shows how the little things matter the most. Look how Omega made the hands black rather that SS color and included black surrounds on the indices. Makes all the difference. The hands and markers stand out on the Omega. On the Tudor they sort of blend in to the background giving a washed out look. If Tudor would just make that small change I'd love the white chrono.

[rich-96db]

Originally Posted by samson66

This shows how the little things matter the most. Look how Omega made the hands black rather that SS color and included black surrounds on the indices. Makes all the difference. The hands and markers stand out on the Omega. On the Tudor they sort of blend in to the background giving a washed out look. If Tudor would just make that small change I'd love the white chrono.

I think the difference is that Tudor was trying to make a watch that looks like a Daytona, so they kept the hands and indices surrounded in metal rather than black. The SMP is just being itself.

[Oyster Sauce]

From a looks standpoint, I think the Tudor Chrono is more versatile and classic looking. As a one and only, I’d go Tudor. If you are adding to a collection, the Omega is an option. Best wishes

[Rashid.bk]

Omega all day, without a thought or doubt.

[Carroll]

Personally love the Omega more than Tudor.

[danwang0520]

I would go with Seamaster……for its classic diver’s watch and great addition to any collection

[OrangeSport]

I don't think that the Tudor is trying is trying to be a Daytona (in fact I prefer it to the Daytona, certainly modern versions), but I do agree that some people will think that.

I actually prefer the Omega though: aesthically, functionally and technically.

Would be a no-brainer for me.

[yesnaya]

There are a lot of ways this comparison can go... tudor vs omega, chrono vs diver, and then the whole personal taste. Between tudor and omega i personally would take omega all day. Between a chronograph and a diver, I prefer the business of the chrono, but appreciate the simplicity of a diver. You can always time things using the dive bezel and if you dont need things accurate to the second, the diver will get the job done.

Now the personal taste. I had the seamaster and sold it. Hated the He valve, hated the bezel (impossible to grip when hands are wet or have something on them like maybe sun screen residue), hated the lack of bracelet taper (uncomfortable), and it was a chunky watch as well, almost like a younger brother to the planet ocean. Loved the display caseback. Loved the color (mine was the all blue one). Loved the micro-adjustment on the clasp. Loved the build quality as it felt very well-made. Overall too close to justify keeping it.

Regarding the Tudor the look of the bracelet alone with the fake rivets makes it a deal-breaker for me (think fashion as opposed to utility). Screw-down pushers are also annoying. Thickness is not appealing. Snowflake hands with round markers make no sense. 45-min chrono sub-dial... why is this ok? Even the dive bezel gets to 60 minutes.

Pass on both. Save your money for something objectively better that also appeals to your style.