Grand Seiko vs Omega - Round 3 of 5 (SBGE257 or 300m?)

Omega 300M
210.30.42.20.10.001
42.2mm case
13.6mm thick
49.8mm lug to lug
20mm lug width
Call. 8800 w/ 55 hours power reserve
300m water resistance
197.4 grams
$5,900

Grand Seiko SBGE257
40.5mm case
14.6mm thick
48.5mm lug to lug (50.8mm w/ endlinks)
20mm lug width
Cal. 9R66 Spring Drive w/ 72 hours power reserve
200m water resistance
169.7 grams
$6,200

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[BRMIV]

I like the Grand Seiko here, though the stingy lume is almost enough to make me change my mind. But I do love all those exquisitely polished surfaces! It's good to have comparisons of watches such as these that aren't exactly comparable.

[shchino]

I gotta say, whoever invented that Wave pattern on the dial of the Seamaster diver is a genius 👌!!!!
It's just stunning!! Such a brilliant design 👏, I swear I don't want to spend the money on more watches but if omega would do that green dial in a Two Tone Seamaster I'll have to get it!!!!
Come on Omega do it in two tone with 18k yellow gold

[steveclay]

I own both of these watches. (Philadelphia Eagles green!) They are both gorgeous, but the Grand Seiko seems to get more time on my wrist for some Omega dial is

[exvan]

Omega. Along with Watch Advisor and He Who Shall Not Be Named, the best watch channel on the Toobs.

[brentmillertime]

Well, this one wasn't even close. I tallied 21 votes Omega to 5 votes GS after a week of being up. Round 4 will be uploaded on Sunday this week.

[jaredmotopnw]

I really like that spring drive Grand Seiko has. And just love some of their more original aesthetics. Especially that power reserve indicator.

[mikefunderburk]

Wave pattern definitely beautiful but the bumpy bevel kind of drives me a bit nuts on the seamasters. Between that and being a pinch too big on the wrist I go GS here. Both beautiful really well executed watches, can’t really go wrong.

[ohroonoko]

As a long time owner of an original Seamaster 300M Professional since 2001, I really love the Omega but I would pick the Grand Seiko "Super Hulk" without hesitation. It is a more finely crafted and engineered watch and visually striking. Anyways, the Seamaster 300M to get is the blue one.

[MpSSpeaker]

Thanks a lot for the video: Chance will have it I was looking for a green watch as a "gada"-watch a local dealer has both, the Omega and the GS used. Your video was perfect for making a decision (it will become the GS)

[scottwexlin]

Omega for the win. This was an easy one!

[seanm]

It is impossible for GS to beat SMD300 green.

[MisterGolda]

A... A... A tapered bracelet on a GS?! Thought I seen it all.

[David-ftxz]

The wave dial is hideous. I couldn’t buy that Seamaster. The Grand Seiko is a bit too tubby for me. I’ll pass on both.

[briankenny]

A better comparison would have been the Grand Seiko SLGA023 “Ushio” from the Evolution 9 collection.

[michaelostassr.]

Aesthetic only, the GS looks like it’s asleep in your lights.

[robertlock]

Hi Brad, if you'd selected the SBGM245/7 to pit against the Omega I'd have gone for the Grand Seiko. As it is I'll take the Omega please. Have a good weekend, 🍻🍻🍻

[cossack]

What’s the best watch I can get for under $1000?

[Koishishibaman]

As a GS fan I would give this one to the omega. I don't care for gmt dials. Not a fair comparison though. You need two divers.

[TheChilu]

I love GS, But in this case, I'd go for omega.

[jasonhernandez]

Omega, I don't even need to watch the video.