Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mmvsPatek Philippe Aquanaut 5164

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm at true scale

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164 at true scale

Aquanaut 5164

Diameter

41mm

40.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

10.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

60h

highest

45h

MSRP

$15,700

lowest

$71,643

Movement

Omega 8912

26-330 S C FUS

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.8mm
Thickness
13.85mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
21mm
n/a
Material
Bronze Gold
White gold
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Omega 8912
26-330 S C FUS
Power Reserve
60h
45h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,700
$71,643
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm for its comfortable wearability and the comfort of its bracelet and clasp. The retro aesthetic is appreciated, and some owners find the polished center links complement the case well. One owner suggested changing both the hour and minute hands to a broad-arrow style. Overall, owners rate the Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm highly for its comfortable wearability and appreciated retro aesthetic.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164 is widely praised as a comfortable and useful travel tool, with its dual-time zone function described as simple yet brilliant. Owners highlight the watch's exceptional finishing, including sharp brushing and polished bevels, and appreciate the pliant composite strap. The grey-brown dial with a geosphere pattern and white gold indices filled with Super-Luminova are noted as positive features. Some owners find the detailing and finishing to be up to Patek standards, with steel polishing quality exceeding expectations. The watch is considered a great all-rounder, comfortable enough for daily wear, feeling like an extension of the arm. However, the case tends to attract scratches when new, and some owners consider integrated-bracelet-style watches like the Aquanaut a poor choice for rough handling due to the case being integral to the overall appearance. The retail price of the 5164A is noted as significantly higher than some competitors.

From video reviewers

The dual-time zone complication is a practical and valued feature. The $20,000 premium over the 5167 solely for this complication is a significant point of contention.