Omega Speedmaster VS Seamaster | Which One Should You Choose?

Are you trying to decide between the Omega Speedmaster and Seamaster? After finally acquiring both watches, I have learned many things. In this video, I will provide information to hopefully help you make the right choice for yourself.

00:00 Start
00:36 Sizing
02:05 Bracelets
03:08 Glass
04:18 Bezels
05:13 Dials
05:52 Lume
06:17 Movements
07:06 Winding
08:07 Final Thoughts

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[Rammstein]

I used to wreck 2 - 3 watches each year working with steel gas cylinders until I bought a Seamaster, the bracelet does not break, the glass does not have a scratch and I have been wearing it for over 20 years.
I have is serviced now and then and I am still in love with it. Its like a Mack truck, simple and strong.

[marty]

I held both in my hands and chose the Seamaster. The auto movement, date and sapphire crystal was what did it for me

[bryansimmons]

I have one of both. Both are great in their own right. New bracelet on the 3861 speedy makes it the winner. Seamaster is in great need of an updated bracelet.

[aayushbhatt]

I bought 1861 Speedmaster in 2019. When I went to buy it, I saw blue Seamaster in the shelf and I loved it. So, slowly started saving for it and 2021 when I went to AD to buy Blue Seamaster, I saw White dial Seamaster in shelf and it was love at first sight. Came back with White dial and its really a fun watch.
However, Speedy with hesalite is still and always will be my first love ❤️. Its one watch which has everything - heritage, history, looks and versatility. ❤️

[victorgnegrin]

I just got the 3861 Speedmaster couple weeks ago in Munich. I have to say (coming from a Tissot) that this watch is "the one and only" for life.
So be careful if you want to start a watch collection, because this one has all: finesse, heritage, METAS-certified movement and a timeless design.

[rissasaur]

After watching this, seems like everyone should just be buying one of each haha

[scott]

These are two very different watches. I would say the Speedy is the more versatile choice in terms of fitting smaller wrist sizes. The lug-to-lug difference does matter, more so than case size. That being said, I have an average wrist size so either watch works fine for me. To me, the Speedy is a more understated watch, particularly if we are talking about the Hesalite crystal version. It's also important to note the Seamaster 300m is an automatic wind versus the Speedy being a manual wind. That matters to some people. I like both for different reasons.

[Jeanfriendly]

Thanks for your video! And you are right. I purchased last year the speedy first. It's just more versatile, it can be casual and also more dressy. Until I recently bought the seamaster 300 in white dial. I highly recommend the rubber strap if you have small wrist. Definitely look more casual but that was my intention!

[greycats]

In 2019 I bought my Speedmaster (1861) and I was in a waiting-list for a Rolex Sub as a diver watch. Soon after I got the Sub and I still have both watches, however I simply love the looks of the Seamaster and I was tempted many times of buying one.. but I always decided against this as I simply do not want to have 2 very similar watches in my collection (Sub and Seamaster).

[rjg]

Thank you for syncing both watches to the second prior to the review!

[CraigThomasLive]

My first choice was the Speedster (sapphire) however soon after I began to love the white dial Seamaster so I got that too. Now I am done, I love them both and love the fact that they are very different.

[danieldotter]

I have the 2012 model SMP 300 and most recently an Speedy Sapphire Sandwich with 1863 movement. Love them both. Wore the speedy for nearly 10 years daily before sending it in for service, and it was still keeping nearly within COSC specs.

[escanor]

That's precisely my dilemma !😁 The Speedy is iconic but the Seamaster seems better suited to handle "every day life"...
This is why i understand people who absolutely want both ! 😂

[martinkaplan]

Nice, thorough analysis. I have them both, and luckily didn’t have to choose between them. They suit differ moods and, naturally, purposes.

[driller]

Bought my Speedmaster a year ago and never regretted it.

[jamescraft]

Bought my first Omega in early 2000's, Speedy w/ hesalite crystal and sapphire display back, then in 2020 bought Seamaster Planet Ocean. Love them both but the Speedy has more of a
nostalgic feel to it.

[SLOHProductions]

Both look great. Can't decide. Seamaster, people say the antireflective coating makes it look like the sapphire gets scratches, I am on and off when it comes to the look of the bracelet. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don't, but when people put it on their wrist it does look good. And the helium escape valve, sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't.
Speedmaster, looks amazing, but very expensive, and no glide lock on the clasp. It is possible to buy a clasp from a different omega watch (can't remember which one) that fits well and has glide lock, but it costs over 200 USD. I've also heard that the bracelet pulls on arm hair when moving the arm and the watch moves slightly from side to side. I don't know if you have noticed it, but it seems like it is different from person to person.

[brentonl]

I have both of these, I tend to wear the Speedmaster for more formal occasions and Seamaster for casual. My Seamaster 300 has the grey dial and still works well with my dark blue suits but find the Speedmaster just looks more formal in my opinion.

[AP_]

I just bought my speedmaster professional hesalite glass and i absolutely love it.

[zevongrie]

I have both (hesalite Speedy and blue Seamaster 300M). Both are fantastic even though very different. Telling which one is my favorite is like asking me which of my children is my favorite. I love both of them equally even though they are very different.
From your video, I would say you feel the same way. Cheers!