Rolex vs omega? (which is better made)

There’s a very good argument that Omega makes “better” watches, and I expect others will make it. To me though, it’s just about what you prefer. People think they make choices on stats and numbers, but I don’t think so. I think we all decide which we prefer, then use whatever that does well as the justification.

I really like both brands and own one watch from each. I have a very slight preference for Rolex. Maybe it’s growing up knowing about the brand, or maybe I’m just an attention whore.

Yeah, I think personal preference definitely makes the difference. To me the datejust is the best watch I've ever seen.

One look at the Seamaster’s hands, bracelet and HEV and I know that Rolex is better… for me.

I love both brands equally, cannot part with my stash of older Rolex watches that I collected when I first started. My dad’s steel Rolex OP circa 1960s is a talisman watch that I do not risk wearing. I own 4 contemporary Omegas, they are watches that I rotate with a handful of other similar tier timepieces. I used to think about sourcing a Daytona but might be late to the party. My Daytona wearing friends have already moved on to FP Journe, Moser, Parmigiani, Laurent Ferrier, Czapek. I think Omega is more innovative but Rolex an edge in fit and finish. I guess it depends on how you define “better made”.

As they say "Rolex to impress others, Omega to impress yourself"

Total Omega fan boy here, so tad biased, but I wouldn't think ultimately there's that much difference in terms of build quality - obviously Omega surges ahead on movement,history and innovation tho.

Who do you think makes better movements?

Who do you think makes better movements?

My multi brand ad who sells a lot of different brands including Tudor but not Rolex feels Omega gets the slight edge but it comes down to your own preferences with regards to other factors. The movements are not high horology, good architecture in both.

OMEGA

Metas certified, & 15 times more anti magnetic than Rolex most anti-magnetic watch.

Got my SM300 back from service in March, still running spot on!! 😁👍🏻

Seems odd to me that some of Tudor's new kenissi movements are METAS certified, making them higher than their parent company's products 🤯

Damn that's good to know. Tudor watches are fantastic watches on all parts honestly.

Yes if I was buying to keep I'd choose Tudor over Rolex myself (but chose Omega over both)

I mostly agree on the SMP. I've gotten used to the hands, and the bracelet never bothered me, but that HEV...good lord it's bad. They've got what's very close to the best dive watch out there, but they insist on screwing it up.

Unpopular opinion - I think there may be a ceiling on how "quality" an automatic watch may be.

A lot of the responses are pointing to aesthetic / design aspects because in terms of functionality it's a wash at this level. At a certain point functionality becomes a non-issue, they are both machines subject to the physical world. I dunno, is this cynical?

I have an Explorer ll and a SMP coaxial. I like them both and I don't see much difference between the movements or finish. Except you can see the movement in the SMP. I think the SMP is more common and recognizable on the street than the Explorer ll. The Explorer ll for a Rolex is really low key. People don't recognize it unless you know what is it. I like that. For me both get lots of wrist time and I'm happy with both. I think it comes down to a personal preference.

Love both brands, I own an Omega but with the “unavailability of Rolex” of which I would love to own I cannot justify paying the prices that are currently going for them. One day though I’m sure I will own one.