Omega Planet Ocean

[Mitchmachine]

Hi all, I'm considering the purchase of one of the lovely orange bezeled Planet Ocean's.

Now the new one model number 232.32.46.21.01.001 which is the big size with orange strap appears to pitch in at £3,600. However, the older model number 2908.50.38 comes in at £2,700.

Is there any good reason for the circa £1,000 disparity in price as not a huge deal seems to have changed between models.........

[audidoody]

I have a Mk 1 PO and paid £2,080 for it from an AD a year ago. IMHO the new one is rather over-priced even with its in-house movement, ceramic bezel and see-through back, none of which make much difference to the 'user experience'. I was also interested in the Orange bezel but went for black once I had tried both on. You can wear the black most every day with suit and with jeans. The orange doesn't go so well with a suit (IMHO). Unless money is no object I would suggest hunting out a pre-owned Mk1 PO from a reputable site (e.g. watches.co.uk. watch finder, or blowers). I would also suggest buying one with the S/S bracelet and adding the Orange strap If you wanted the S/S bracelet afterwards it will cost around £500.

Edited by audidoody on Tuesday 10th January 14:39

[volks al]

The new one has a full co-axial movement, the 8500 is a great movement and exceeding the required cosc standard by a long way. I guess your paying for that, and depending on your taste the orange is a little different in colour on the new one.

[Riff Raff]

volks al said:

The new one has a full co-axial movement, the 8500 is a great movement and exceeding the required cosc standard by a long way. I guess your paying for that, and depending on your taste the orange is a little different in colour on the new one.

I have the older PO with a caliber 2500 in it, and a PloProf with an 8500 in it.

There is sod all difference in accuracy between the two. The 8500 has a greater power reserve, which is largely irrelevant in real life.

Me, I wouldn't buy a new PO. WOFM.

[Ikemi]

volks al said:

The new one has a full co-axial movement, the 8500 is a great movement and exceeding the required cosc standard by a long way. I guess your paying for that, and depending on your taste the orange is a little different in colour on the new one.

The MK1 PO with the 2500 movement has a co-axial escapement and is COSC certified ... The 2500 is based on an ETA 2892 movement, whereas the 8500 is in-house with twin barrels. There isn't much in it in terms of time keeping. I'd opt for the 2500-based MK1 PO (which I did ) and follow Audidoody's advice; Go second hand and buy it on the bracelet, even if you prefer a leather/rubber strap

[bing]

I too have a MK1 PO mine is orange with the SS bracelet

[Mitchmachine]

Some good advice thanks chaps. Kind of backs up my thinking. Go for the MK1.

Sounds like the metal bracelet is the way forward as well, a good point taken onboard.

Had been thinking about it for quite a few years and was considering one of the Tissot T-Touch Experts as a daily wearer for a while. However, after getting a few bad reviews regarding reliability I've decided to up the stakes somewhat and go after what the heart wants.

[gareth h]

You won't regret it, and 2nd hand they can be had for circa £1500

[audidoody]

Make sure you buy from a reputable source. Many replicas have fake boxes and warranty cards and are of such high superficial quality it takes a trained eye to spot them.

[RobM83]

The bracelet is one of, if not the most comfortable you'll find on any watch. I'd definitely recommend trying it out, but definitely buy with it as a lot of people will expect you to have it come resale time.

Cracking watch

[Lunablack]

gareth h said:

You won't regret it, and 2nd hand they can be had for circa £1500

There's one on TZ at £1475 today. 45mm with orange numerals, black bezel, & on a bracelet..

[Futureologist]

gareth h said:

You won't regret it, and 2nd hand they can be had for circa £1500

I would sell mine for a little more than that. Orange bezel, steel strap

[drybeer]

All the swiss watch co. have put their prices up in the last 12 months also. They can sell them at this higher rate in Asia, and so we don't matter as Europe is such a small market for them now.

Also the new Co-Axial as in the new liquid metal and titanium P.O.s is meant to be better - but I'm sorry Omega - you've priced yourself out of the market for me - at the money of the new P.O. Titanium with bracelet (£5kish) I could almost have a new model Submariner or GMT Master II.

I have the original P.O. large size with orange bezel and hour indices, on bracelet. It's a great watch although the orange is harder to fit in with formal wear compared to the black.

I fancy getting a pre owned "Casino Royale" or Quantum of Solace" edition from Blowers so I've got a black bezel model for work.

[Mitchmachine]

And bought. Will post pics tomorrow.

[hebangsthedrums]

Can anyone advise if there is any difference between the black bezelled PO that has orange numbers, and the one that has white? I've seen the one witrh orange numbers in a jewellers pre-owned at £1600 and am tempted, the new one the have has white though, so not sure if this is an older model?

[Ikemi]

hebangsthedrums said:

Can anyone advise if there is any difference between the black bezelled PO that has orange numbers, and the one that has white? I've seen the one witrh orange numbers in a jewellers pre-owned at £1600 and am tempted, the new one the have has white though, so not sure if this is an older model?

The MK I Planet Ocean came in a range of colour options:

-Black bezel, white numerals
-Black bezel, orange numerals
-Orange bezel, orange numerals

There is no difference in specification between the above watches A pre-owned PO at £1600 will be the MK I with Calibre 2500 movement. This watch retails at £2800. The latest PO (MK II) has the new in-house Calibre 8500 movement and is £3800.

[V40TC]

New model PO and old one in box
I have had both the new one has been far better
the original went back 3 times for accuracy that was way off.

Edited by V40TC on Sunday 12th February 04:58

[Jaged]

V40TC said:

New model PO and old one in box
I have had both the new one has been far better
the original went back 3 times for accuracy that was way off.

Edited by V40TC on Sunday 12th February 04:58

I am going to own up and say I have over the last two years been through quite a few "Homage" watches.

The reason was simple, I wanted to treat myself to a quality watch, but just wanted try out the ones I like the look of first.

As has been said the PO stainless is such a comfortable wear and I find easy to read watch I have at last decided on the large PO.

I'm going to get the exact same one as you have with the 8500 movement.
Could I ask owners to give some more of your views, on daily wear etc..

But are there deals to be made?

Edited by Jaged on Sunday 12th February 11:20

[Ikemi]

Jaged said:

I am going to own up and say I have over the last two years been through quite a few "Homage" watches.

The reason was simple, I wanted to treat myself to a quality watch, but just wanted try out the ones I like the look of first.

As has been said the PO stainless is such a comfortable wear and I find easy to read watch I have at last decided on the large PO.

I'm going to get the exact same one as you have with the 8500 movement.
Could I ask owners to give some more of your views, on daily wear etc..

But are there deals to be made?

Edited by Jaged on Sunday 12th February 11:20

I don't have the 8500-equipped PO, but I do have the previous version and it is a fantastic for day to day wear; It fits nicely under a shirt sleeve, but also looks good with jeans and a t-shirt. Accuracy is consistently well within COSC standards of -4/+6 per day (Mine can be spot on for several days!) and it's weighty enough to remind you it's there. I love it; It's a definite keeper for me



I'd speak to Dom H on here first ( http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...) ... Many of us have bought and sold watches through him and he can obtain some hefty discount on Omega watches. Rule of thumb is at least 10% off RRP (if you just walk into an AD), but Dom H will most likely be able to better that

[DukeDickson]

Ikemi said:

I'd speak to Dom H on here first ( http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...) ... Many of us have bought and sold watches through him and he can obtain some hefty discount on Omega watches. Rule of thumb is at least 10% off RRP (if you just walk into an AD), but Dom H will most likely be able to better that

Good call, or there are other places/routes that will do something similar, without having to go down the grey route.

I'd have thought that 10% is absolute bargain basement discount. I got the VAT to disappear from mine & I'd be expecting the same now. Get some official discounts through work for a host of things and Goldsmiths were offering 20% via that route recently as a short term offer, so that would be my aim TBH.

The other option might be Clubcard vouchers if you can source enough of them.


Having said all that, Dom would seem to be an excellent source. Many, many recommendations on here.