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Adam Savage, the maker, former MythBusters co-host and star of Tested’s One Day Builds, is most often reported to wear an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean with a co-axial movement. Enthusiasts also say they have seen him in a Seiko SKX diver, but Savage has not published a watch list, and every identification below is secondhand.
Quick answerProbably an early co-axial Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean as his main watch, with a Seiko SKX “Pepsi” reported as a more recent sighting. We found no confirmation from Savage himself or from a major watch publication, so treat both as likely but unproven.
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What the evidence actually says
The most detailed public discussion is a thread on Omega Forums titled “Adam Savage (Mythbusters) – My Omegas have been Lemony.” In it, one member calls the Planet Ocean his “main watch” and says Savage was an early adopter of the co-axial calibre 3313 version. Another member says Savage has mentioned dropping the watch and needing several services. The original poster says Savage owns two Omegas, but the thread never names the second one.
The same thread says a member saw him wearing a Seiko “Pepsi” SKX recently. Separately, a 2025 blog post about modifying an SKX mentions a video in which Savage and Michael Stevens talk about watches. According to that author, Savage pointed out the community of modders who replace nearly every part of the SKX. That tells us he knows the SKX scene. It does not tell us which watch is on his wrist.
Some forum members also claim Savage has worn imitation Speedmasters or a non-genuine Seamaster as part of costumes. These claims are inferences from video, nobody has verified them, and they would not be surprising for someone who builds props and costumes for a living. We do not count them as part of his real collection.
| Watch | Status |
|---|---|
| Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (early co-axial, reportedly calibre 3313) | Reported by forum members as his main watch; exact reference not confirmed |
| Seiko “Pepsi” SKX diver | One forum member’s recent sighting; unconfirmed |
| Second Omega | Mentioned in the thread but never identified |
| Costume or imitation watches | Claimed, unverified, and not a collection piece |
About the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
The Planet Ocean is Omega’s chunky, modern dive watch, launched in the mid-2000s as a larger, tougher sibling to the Seamaster Professional 300M. The earliest examples are generally 42mm in steel with a rotating bezel, a helium escape valve, 600 m of water resistance and a co-axial automatic movement. Later generations changed case sizes and movements, which is why the exact reference matters, and why we are not putting specifications or a price on Savage’s watch. Pre-owned early Planet Oceans usually sell for a few thousand dollars, though prices vary by size, bracelet and condition.
About the Seiko SKX “Pepsi”
The SKX, often called the SKX009 in its red and blue “Pepsi” bezel form, was Seiko’s affordable automatic diver for roughly two decades. It has 200 m of water resistance and a hardy automatic movement, and it became a favorite base for modders. Seiko discontinued it, so prices on the pre-owned market have drifted well above the original retail price. The attraction is simple: a watch you can wear at the bench without worrying about it.
Why these watches would suit a maker
If the reports are right, both watches fit his work. Savage spends long hours at a workbench, in a shop or on location, and a dive watch survives knocks, dust and water. The SKX is the classic beat-up tool watch, while the Omega is a well-built step up that happens to need servicing when it is dropped. Neither choice is flashy, which matches the practical, hands-on image he cultivates on screen.
How much weight should you give forum reports?
Forum threads are useful leads, because collectors often notice details on screen that mainstream outlets miss. But they are also where rumors spread. In this case, the Planet Ocean claim appears from two separate members, which makes it more credible than a single comment, yet neither cites a dated video or photo. If Savage names his watch in a Tested Q&A or an interview, that would settle it, and we will update the page.
Get the look for less
- Seiko 5 Sports SRPD series: Best for an SKX-style diver look at a low price. Pros: automatic, tough, available in a Pepsi-style bezel. Cons: 100 m water resistance and simpler finishing than the SKX. Roughly $250 to $400.
- Modern Seiko dive watches: Best for a true 200 m tool watch. Pros: robust and easy to service. Cons: larger and heavier than the SKX. Prices vary by model.
- Planet Ocean-style divers: see our Omega Seamaster homage roundup for lower-priced alternatives in the same spirit.
More options are in our best dive watches guide and homage watch guide. For another character known for practical, hands-on problem solving, see MacGyver’s watch.
FAQ
What watch does Adam Savage wear?
Forum members report an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean as his main watch and a Seiko SKX Pepsi as a recent sighting. Savage has not confirmed either in a source we could find.
Does Adam Savage wear an Omega?
That is the most commonly reported answer, but it rests on forum discussion rather than a major watch publication.
Does Adam Savage wear fake watches?
Some forum members claim he has worn imitation watches with costumes. This is unverified, and costume pieces are common in prop and costume work.
What is a Seiko SKX Pepsi?
It is a discontinued Seiko automatic diver with a red and blue bezel, popular as an inexpensive, hard-wearing tool watch.
Sources
- Omega Forums: Adam Savage (Mythbusters), my Omegas have been lemony
- Into the Blue: What Adam Savage Made Me Do to My Watch
- WristWatchReview: The watch video rewind for May 3, 2015