Omega Planet Ocean

[Chipchap]

So I sold my beloved 16613 Sub Mariner that I owned from new. Bought June 1996 ! Now I fancy something that I can wear as a daily "beater".

Choice is between Omega Planet Ocean with Orange bezel or perhaps an Omega Seamaster Divers Chrono.

Any one with experience of either of these. Looking to spend c£1,500


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[MattOz]

Both great watches Al. The PO is physically larger and heavier than the Seamaster. Plenty of both available for your £1500. My Seamaster is 11 years old now and hasn't missed a beat. Great watch. A number for sale on TZ at the moment.

[Chipchap]

Matt I think its easier to get into the Masons than on to TZ. I have given up, also you need to have posted lots allegedly before you can see the FS section ?


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[Ikemi]

I'd try both models on before making a decision, especially the Planet Ocean, where you have a choice of different diameters, different dial/bezel/numeral colour combinations, and the choice between the ETA powered MK1, or the in-house movement equipped MK2.

I love my PO ... Definitely a keeper! TZ requires 50 posts to view the Sales Corner, then another 200 posts to post a topic/reply. If you're looking for second hand, check out www.chrono24.com or www.chronollection.com or the Blowers Jewellers website.

Alternatively, if you're looking to buy new, talk to Dom Hackett (A PHer!) at www.hackettwatches.com ... Top bloke to deal with! Loads of us have bought watches through him and he can provide some fantastic discount on Omega watches!

[Chipchap]

The fable of "Jack & The Beanstalk" strikes again. Went to the bank to put the Rolex money in the house buy fund, it was still 20 mins to opening time. So had a McDonalds breakfast and right opposite was a Beaverbrooks.

Thought that I would waste a bit of their time by trying on a 41.5mm Divers Chrono, a 45mm Planet Ocean Orange bezel and a Breitling Navitimer. Well the PO just felt right and it was the new for 2012 dual co-axial movement too.

So I bid them stupid on the PO at £900 off list and they said no but if you come up a bit we could have a deal. So from a list of £3700 lets just say £3k and some "Magic Beans" and it was on my wrist.

Of course I had to explain at home that it was a big boy that made me do it and he ran away after making me part with the money. By Monday I will be forgiven I'm sure.


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[Ikemi]

Congrats! Excellent purchase! Be sure to post up some pics on the WristCheck thread!