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Steel vs Titanium at the $5K Level
The Omega Seamaster 300M ($5,500) and Tudor Pelagos ($4,475) are the two best dive watches between $4,000 and $6,000. The Seamaster offers METAS certification, wave dial, and James Bond heritage in 316L steel. The Pelagos offers Grade 2 titanium (40% lighter), 500m depth rating (on the 41mm), and Tudor in-house movement. Same mission, different materials.
| Spec | Seamaster 300M | Pelagos 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Case | 42mm, 316L steel | 39mm, titanium |
| Weight | ~165g | ~95g |
| Movement | Cal. 8800 (METAS, 55h) | MT5400 (COSC, 70h) |
| Magnetic | 15,000 gauss | Silicon-based (~500 gauss) |
| WR | 300m | 200m |
| HEV | Yes | No (Pelagos 39; yes on 41) |
| Bezel | Ceramic + liquidmetal | Ceramic |
| Retail | $5,500 | $4,475 |
Seamaster for: METAS antimagnetic, Bond heritage, wave dial, HEV. Pelagos for: titanium lightness (40% lighter!), 15h more reserve, $1,025 savings. Both at Omega and Tudor at DR.WATCH.