I’m new to watches and I wanted my first to be an Omega. I like them because of immature reasons like the moon thing and the James Bond thing, but after looking into them for a couple of days I see that they have low reserves compared to other brands. Rolex Submariner has 70 hours, and even the much lower-priced Tudor Black Bay has 70 hours, while Speedmaster and Seamaster come in at 50-55 hours. It seems like that’s an indication of worse design and engineering. Or, if not, what am I missing?
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You are missing co-axial caliber quality.
I think this is the one aspect where omegas are kind of behind. They are leading on magnetic and water resistance and accuracy.
I believe they were the first to introduce the METAS certification. Also the only brand that officially means their water resistance (officially stating 30m water resistance means you can swim and dive with it).
I was wondering what their strengths are, thank you.
The Omega movements were developed before longer power reserves became super popular.
Omega movements are just as good as Tudor movements. Rolex movements are nicer, but only in ways that matter to watchmakers, the end user won’t notice it at all.