Breitling vs Omega:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Omega had more branded searches than Breitling among watch brands in the United States. Omega had about 201,000 branded searches, while Breitling had 74,000. Omega made up 5.2% of all watch brand searches we track, and Breitling accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watch brands, Omega appeared in two of the five answers and Breitling in one. Omega was mentioned before Breitling in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Omega, about 3 searches for every 1 for Breitling
Who does AI mention more?
Omega, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Breitling in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Omega, named ahead of Breitling in 2 of 2 answers
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Top watch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Omega was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Breitling was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Omega was listed before Breitling in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Rolex4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tissot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Casio3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Seiko3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Citizen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cartier2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Omega2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TAG Heuer2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hamilton2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Breitling1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which watch brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best watch brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best watch for men under $500?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“watches”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mens watches”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Is Breitling or Omega more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Breitling and Omega by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 watch brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Omega, Breitling. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rolex | Casio | Seiko | Cartier | Citizen | Omega | Invicta | TAG Heuer | Hamilton | Tissot | Tudor | Bulova | Fossil | Timex | Breitling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.7% | 18.8% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.3% | 22.7% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 5% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.8% | 24.6% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.6% | 25.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5% | 5% | 3.4% | 5% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.8% | 24.6% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.2% | 23.5% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.9% | 20% | 8% | 8% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 21.2% | 19.4% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.8% | 18.4% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 19% | 18.4% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.9% | 20.2% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 21.5% | 20.8% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
How has the Breitling and Omega comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Omega was ahead of Breitling in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Breitling’s share of searches among watch brands in the United States moved from 2.6% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Omega’s share of searches among watch brands in the United States moved from 5.8% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for United States watch brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Fossil overtook Timex and Breitling to rank 13th among watch brands in the United States, with 2.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Omega lost share of searches among watch brands in the United States, from 6.2% to 5.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Breitling in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Breitling’s and Omega’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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