Is this a Planet Ocean

[KENZ]

http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/product/6198/omega-s...

[KP328]

Yes, it looks like a Seamaster Planet Ocean Chrono.

[Ikemi]

Yep, it's a mark 1 Planet Ocean Chrono

[hilly10]

Still think the PO 45mm non Chorno is a classic really sharp and clean looking

[KENZ]

That seems a good deal to me, but having seen the mark1 and mark2 side by side. Mark2 blows it away. Thoughts? or should I go for a second hand Rolex?

[Ikemi]

KENZ said:

That seems a good deal to me, but having seen the mark1 and mark2 side by side. Mark2 blows it away. Thoughts? or should I go for a second hand Rolex?

Price is about right. You should be able to obtain 20% off most Omega models, so don't jump at the Beaverbrooks offer if it's not the colour combination you're after (Black bezel/Orange numerals). I personally think the MK1 non-chrono is better looking than the MK2 non-chrono, whereas the MK2 chrono is better looking than the rather busy MK1 chrono ... That's just my opinion though

Omega or second hand Rolex? That's a tough one! I'd go for an Omega, but only because Rolex doesn't particularly interest me as a brand. You could argue that the Rolex has an in-house movement, but then again you could opt for one of the MK2 PO models with in-house movement and co-axial escapement. Also, the display back on the PO is rather nice! (Not sure if the chrono variant has a display back?)