Omega Planet Ocean...

[nick_j007]

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaster/planet...

Just had this on my wrist today and I think I'm in love. Any views or comments would be welcome please.

Thanks.

Nick

[white90]

I have had mine for just over a week and I am over the moon with it
Mines the 45.5mm version
pics in
wrist check 2010

[CommanderJameson]

I have a big orange one on the steel bracelet.

It's lovely, it's accurate, it's comfy, it's heavy.

Been my daily wearer for 18 months, pretty much.

It's also practical; tough, lume lasts all night, clear dial, has a date.

[Fume troll]

My wife bought me one of these and I've been wearing it daily for over a year. Love it.

Cheers,

FT.

[nick_j007]

Thanks guys. I discounted the bigger one as it was a bit too big for my medium wrist.

I actually handled the Rolex Explorer today and I was left quietly disappointed by the look, feel, weight, package. In fact, I have always liked Rolex's, but today I was bowled over by the Omegas on my first 'try on' day at the Bull Ring B'ham.

[Stu R]

Very nice, but it needs moar orange!

[nick_j007]

Fume troll said:

My wife bought me one of these and I've been wearing it daily for over a year. Love it.

Cheers,

FT.

That's super. I am a bit addicted to the stainless look, so it'll be stainless whatever come the end!

Edited by nick_j007 on Tuesday 24th August 19:36

[Fume troll]

nick_j007 said:

Fume troll said:

My wife bought me one of these and I've been wearing it daily for over a year. Love it.

Cheers,

FT.

That's super. I am a bit addicted to the stainless look, so it'll be stainless whatever come the end!

Edited by nick_j007 on Tuesday 24th August 19:36

Thanks! I don't have particularly large wrists; it's worth trying a big one if you haven't already.

Cheers,

FT.

[nick_j007]

What's the general view on Omega compared to Rolex please?

Which watch has the better mechanics?

[white90]

Yes it is big but I love it and I can see it clearly at all times.
I had the chance of a Rolex or an Omega I have always wanted an Omega though and I was lucky as my wife had surprised purchased the PO for me, I had to go back with it the AD to remove a few links for me to be totally happy with mine,it has been on my wrist since.

Edited by white90 on Tuesday 24th August 20:25

[CommanderJameson]

nick_j007 said:

What's the general view on Omega compared to Rolex please?

Which watch has the better mechanics?

Rolex, generally speaking, although the co-axial movement found in the PO has much to commend it.

[nick_j007]

Commander Jameson said:

nick_j007 said:

What's the general view on Omega compared to Rolex please?

Which watch has the better mechanics?

Rolex, generally speaking, although the co-axial movement found in the PO has much to commend it.

Thank you Commander. Today was my first day trying a few on. I used to own a Rolex Oysterdate, but sadly lost it a couple of years ago (sighs...)

I was certain I would get another Rolex, but I was actually feeling more absorbed and emotionally involved with the Omegas today. This left me surprised and funnily enough a bit disappointed on the Rolex front.

I also like the Sinn's having read about here, but can't see how I can easily get a few on to try first?

I think a budget of 2-3k feels 'acceptable' and can live with myself when I come to hand it over! Anything more I begin to think I could trade up on my car!

[Scockers]

I have a Rolex Submariner which I love, but it has hardly been worn since my Planet Ocean arrived.

Get one and you won't be disappointed.

[nick_j007]

Scockers said:

I have a Rolex Submariner which I love, but it has hardly been worn since my Planet Ocean arrived.

Get one and you won't be disappointed.

Thanks. I think I'm going that way!

Where did you buy yours please?

[Tiggsy]

The big PO is not all that big...in fact, my next watch will be bigger as I don't feel e PO looks very....err...big, on me (though I am big to start with)

[KP328]

I hope this makes sence since i have had a few drinks tonight,
my mate has a bi metal blue rolex sub, and after trying it on i can honestly say i prefer my PO, i get a feeling of accomplishment and working hard and saving up was well worth it.

[CedGTV]

Got that exact one a little while ago and still think it's the nuts.

I got the 42mm one as the bigger one just looked a little bit "panto" for me.

In fact mine suits my wrist - which isn't small by any stretch of imagination.

Mine too is on the wrist check 2010 page 17 in the most posts per page format.

Lovely watches, Rolex was for me a little cold in comparison if you know what I mean.

[CommanderJameson]

CedGTV said:

the bigger one just looked a little bit "panto" for me.

Oh no it doesn't!

[nick_j007]

Help me clarify these two please:

Both Seamaster P O's, but one is I believe a liquid metal type which only had a run of 1,948 relating to its year of origin.

I (of course!) prefer the one which I think is the liquid metal s.e.

I can't seem to tell from the Omega web site which is which as it does not make it clear.

I prefer the one with the Seamaster written in red.

They are both here:

1) Red lettering (liquid metal type?) http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaster/planet...

2) Regular PO? http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaster/planet...

Thanks if you could tell me which is the liquid metal I'd be grateful.

Nick

[nick_j007]

Ok. Think I've answered my own question, and that the red lettered face IS the liquid metal variety.

Need to try and establish a price for it now.