Help me decide between BB58 or Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage!

I'd take Tudor any day of the week. Loved this Omega before, but changed my mind. Tudor doesn't yet leave my heart

Both watches are very nice but I would definitely choose the Omega. Due to the popularity of the BB58 we see it everywhere. Good luck!

I own the Seamaster 300.  It's the only Omega still in my collection, and there are a number of reasons for it.  Leaving out design (as that's entirely subjective)...

• The bracelet and clasp are phenomenally comfortable.  It's the only Swiss watch I've ever owned with such a great fitting, comfortable, and robust-feeling bracelet - and I've had like 10 different Omegas, a Rolex, and a few different Breitling
• It's an absolute strap monster!  Get an Artem loopless black sailcloth strap for it, and it's gorgeous.  Put it on a brown leather strap, and the vintage vibes are heightened.  Get an integrated ballistic rubber strap for it, if you wanna do James Bond cosplay

https://www.fratellowatches.com/strap-check-rubber-b-swimskin-ballistic-on-the-omega-seamaster-300/#gref

• Finally, the domed crystal is out of this world.  Omega got it right.  With the polished steel ring that runs the circumference of the glass, you get this incredible effect when light hits the watch from an oblique angle, the entire thing looks smoky and silvery - what you might expect Gandalf's palantir to look like

https://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-seamaster-300-heritage-dive-watch/#gref

Watchmaker of mine talked to me about how Omega can't say this in any of their materials, but when he went in for certification on their co-axial movements, it was widely understood but unstated that with the latest set of co-axial calibers, Omega's intention was to create a movement that literally would last a lifetime without any need for service whatsoever.  Take it with a grain of salt, but the intention was there - only time will tell!

I’m  a sucker for vintage style, and you just can’t beat that Seamaster. 

I think this is a big case of being able to try it on. I have the 58 and it wears Like a dream on my small wrist. I have always had a hard time with Omega divers when I have them on the wrist. Both are great, so whatever feels right, is right imo.

No wrong choice here. I just like the looks of the BB58 a bit more.

Does the Omega have the Co-axial escapement? I like the vintage look too with the numerals.

You are going to love Omega so many things. Looks, functionality, and if this one has open case back, then evermore. If you that the budget, go for #omega seamaster 300m with the wave dial. 

Thanks for the comment! I already have a 300m Nekton addition, love it but looking to add another diver! Omega is hard to beat. 

Love both on wrist and looks! I'm a huge Omega fan and already have a 300m from the diver line. The Tudor is tugging at my heart though. The large price gap doesn't help in favor of Omega. But the Omega bracelet is far superior. 

The Tudor is 39mm and the Omega is 41mm. I’d try them on first because that’s a bigger difference than it seems. Both are great, I prefer the looks of the Tudor. The Omega is technically higher end but also more expensive. 

The Seamaster 300 is the superior watch, but every time I've gone to the AD to try it on wrist, it never really captures my imagination.  Maybe it will yours!  

Conversely, the BB58 is verging on generic in its ubiquity so I keep looking in other places, but every time I try one on it feels easier to own.

Tudor for me in this case...I love Omega but this version looks a little to dressy for me...I think the BB looks a tad more sturdy...both are amazing...I wish I had such decisions to make!

Out of those 2 choices I would buy the Omega as I personally think that it is a better looking watch with the classical lines and style. Vintage seems to be in, marketplace wise so if you fell out of love with it you could always sell it for a decent price probably

If you have the wrist for it, the Seamaster is the one to beat.  Better movement, better bracelet, better dial (and lume) and, subjectively, far more cohesive design.  I'll never be able to get over Tudor's snowflake hands and round markers.

I think the Tudor has a size edge being slightly smaller but honestly the heritage 300 is a vastly superior watch in most respects (and priced like it too so it's understandable).

Wear both and get the one that speaks to you.

You can't go wrong either way.

That being said if you want the tool watch rugged vibe than BB58.

If you want the classy premium look than go with the Omega.

Just look at the bracelets - the Tudor says I'm bulky and chunky - the Omega says I'm smooth and sleek.

So what is the look you are going for?

Although both are classic designs, if you're a really retro type, it has to be the Omega.

Man, you do have a tough choice on your hands! I never thought about the Omega bracelet since so many people are critical of the SMP bracelet but it looks like this one is totally different. I’m sure it’s incredibly well built and I’m a fan of its design.

This makes me wish there was a service where you could rent watches like these for a week or two. I’m sure it would be a nightmare of a business to run, but times like these it would be so helpful. Now you‘re making me curious about the Omega. Luckily, the BB was at the top of my budget!

Another shot since I’m sitting with it at a coffee shop right now. 

Great photo, you're making my tip towards the BB 58 and just buying an aftermarket bracelet such as the Forstner. I raise you one better, here is my SMP 300 in Pasitona 🇮🇹 

Ok, you win this one by a landslide! Looks like a beautiful place. I love that SMP.  That bezel really makes the watch work and I am a fan of how the bezel brings down the overall ‘polish’. The longer I’ve had the 58, the more I’ve appreciated the bracelet. I’m more of a nylon strap guy but this watch is making me change my mind. I am very tempted to get a jubilee for it though! I have a Seiko on a Strapcode jubilee that I enjoy and seeing pictures of the 58 on a jubilee seems to fit the character well. I’m guessing you would go for the oyster, which also looks really great on the 58. I need to look into how well built the clasps are vs the upgraded Uncle Seiko clasp.

Not bad off the bracelet either:

I guess my only other question is where the watch falls into your collection. In my mind, the 58 is more of a stoic daily and the Omega has a little more personality (and would also be a fantastic daily). You‘re current Omega seems like a restrained version of the SMP. Is that your style that you want to stick with (Tudor) or do you want something more lively (Omega)? 

Never easy when going head to head with a BB58.  Faux lume is a no go for me.