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The Mid-Range Dive Watch Championship
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M ($5,500) and Tudor Black Bay 58 ($3,575) are the two most-recommended dive watches between $3,000 and $6,000. The Seamaster has James Bond, METAS, and the wave dial. The BB58 has Rolex DNA, vintage charm, and GPHG award. $1,925 apart.
| Factor | Seamaster 300M | BB58 |
|---|---|---|
| Case | 42mm × 13.6mm, 316L | 39mm × 11.9mm, 316L |
| Movement | Cal. 8800 (METAS, 55h, co-axial) | MT5402 (COSC, 70h, silicon) |
| Magnetic | 15,000 gauss | ~500 gauss |
| Bezel | Ceramic + liquidmetal | Aluminum (patina-able) |
| WR | 300m (HEV included) | 200m |
| Heritage | James Bond since 1995 | 1958 Tudor Submariner tribute |
| Retail | $5,500 | $3,575 |
Seamaster for: METAS 15K gauss, Bond heritage, 300m + HEV, larger presence. BB58 for: $1,925 savings, vintage aesthetic, slimmer 39mm, in-house movement with 15h more reserve. Both at Omega and Tudor at DR.WATCH.