Rolex vs Omega
How the current Rolex and Omega ranges compare on price and specs, from each brand's published data.
The short answer
Rolex and Omega are the two Swiss luxury brands buyers cross-shop most. On price, the median Rolex we track lists at $28,850 and the median Omega at $10,700.
The two brands in numbers
| In our data | Rolex | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Parent company | Rolex SA | Swatch Group |
| Current references we track | 101 | 179 |
| US list prices | $6,200–$181,700 | $5,100–$71,800 |
| Median US list price | $28,850 | $10,700 |
| Case sizes | 28–50 mm | 26–55 mm |
| Movements | Automatic 100% | Automatic 69%, Manual-wind 17%, Quartz 14% |
| Sapphire crystal | 100% | 99% |
| Rated 200 m or more | 9 of 101 | 27 of 179 |
| Certified chronometers (COSC or METAS) | 101 of 101 | 154 of 179 |
Counts cover current references on each brand's site that we track; they are not full catalogues.
Which should you buy?
Lower median US list price ($10,700 vs $28,850).
A larger share of its current range carries COSC or METAS certification, per the brand pages.
More of its range is 38 mm or under (37% vs 20%).
A larger share of its range is mechanical rather than quartz.
Model-by-model comparisons
- Rolex Submariner vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M
- Rolex Daytona vs Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
- Rolex Datejust 41 vs Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
- Omega Constellation vs Rolex Datejust 36
Browse both ranges
All Rolex collections · All Omega collections · Rolex price list · Omega price list
Questions
Is Rolex more expensive than Omega?
Usually yes: in our data the median current Rolex lists at $28,850 in the US and the median Omega at $10,700. Ranges overlap, so compare specific models.
Are Rolex and Omega owned by the same company?
No. Rolex belongs to Rolex SA and Omega to Swatch Group.
Where does this data come from?
From current references on each brand's own website that we track, summarised in our own words. We haven't tested these watches.
Watch.co is independent and not affiliated with any brand. We haven't handled these watches for this page: everything here comes from brand-published specs and our own analysis. Brand names are used only to identify products.