Rolex Submariner VS Omega Seamaster 300M — Rolex vs Omega Deep Dive Comparison
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Few archetypes of watch draw as much attention or take up so much space in the heads of watch collectors as the dive watch. Simple, utilitarian, and fit for all parts of life, dive watches are the ultimate expression of sports watches and have found a home on the wrists of countless collectors and enthusiasts over more than seven decades.
Today, Tim compares two of the finest examples on the market today — the Rolex Submariner Date and the Omega Seamaster 300M. Though both watches are decidedly modern, they each draw from an esteemed history. In fact, each watch has, at various points, appeared on the wrist of James Bond.
In this Versus comparison, Tim dives deep below the surface to break down the choice between these two icons, if there even is one at all.
Whether you know is as the “Kermit,” the “Starbucks,” the “Cermit,” or simply as “the Sub with the green bezel,” there is no denying that the 126610LV is one of the most popular options in the Rolex Submariner lineup.
Released in 2020 as part of the redesigned (and, at the time, controversially re-sized) Submariner lineup, the 126610LV was introduced as the successor to the previous generation’s “Hulk” and as a reimagining of the aluminum-bezel 16610LV — known as the “Kermit” for its use of the Muppet’s signature shade of green.
With a 41mm case and a new movement, the 2020 Submariner was a true update to the classic dive watch — and one that cannot be dismissed.
The 126610LV got a mid-cycle refresh in 2023, with a shift to a slightly different shade of green ceramic, but the original 126610LV remains a strong option, and, potentially, a rare one.
An icon of the 90s, the Seamaster 300M proves that technical capability and good looks don’t have to be far apart. Worn by the likes of James Bond, this fully spec’d dive watch will easily take you from the deck of a dive boat to the lobby bars of the world’s finest hotels.
Few names in modern watches are as recognized as that of the Seamaster. From the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench to the poolside bars of Lake Cuomo, there is a Seamaster for every occasion.
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