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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M vs Rolex Submariner Date

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M has a 2.3 mm longer lug-to-lug than the Rolex Submariner Date (49.9 mm vs 47.6 mm).

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M has a 1 mm larger case than the Rolex Submariner Date (42 mm vs 41 mm).

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M has a 1.1 mm thicker case than the Rolex Submariner Date (13.6 mm vs 12.5 mm).

On our fit model the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M suits 7"–8.25" wrists and the Rolex Submariner Date 6.75"–8", so the Rolex Submariner Date is the better choice for a smaller wrist.

Lug widths differ (20 mm vs 21 mm), so straps don't swap.

At US retail the Rolex Submariner Date costs $4,650 more ($11,350 vs $6,700).

On your wrist

Omega Seamaster Diver 300MIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 49.9 mm
Rolex Submariner DateIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 47.6 mm

Side by side

Omega Seamaster Diver 300MRolex Submariner Date
Reference210.30.42.20.01.001126610LN
Case diameter42 mm41 mm
Lug-to-lug49.9 mm47.6 mm
Thickness13.6 mm12.5 mm
Lug width20 mm21 mm
Water resistance300 m300 m
MovementOmega 8800 (automatic)Rolex 3235 (automatic)
Power reserve55 hours70 hours
Crystalsapphiresapphire
StyleDiveDive
Retail (US)$6,700$11,350