OMEGA Seamaster PLANET OCEAN review

[JJ Irani]

Okay guys,

Here's a watch that may or may not appeal to all. Believe me, the pics don't do it even 25% justice....you really need to see it for real.

Watch: Available in 2 sizes - 42 mm and 45.5 mm. Both are COSC certified and are available with a black or orange bezel. Also available with bracelet, rubber strap or orange leather strap (with orange bezel).

Weight: Massive 222 grams (for the 45.5 mm model) with all links on.

Bracelet: Impressive and very powerful with all solid links: 14½ links all up. The ½ link is very important for final adjustments, but this is where we have a big drawback - the bracelet can only be resized by a jeweller.....too tricky, clumsy and tough to do it yourself unless you've had enough practice and have the right tools. Clasp is thick and very strong. Unfortunately, no holes for fine adjustments.....that's where the ½ link comes in very handy. Beautiful embossing of selected words at the back of the clasp.

Movement: 2500C Co-axial COSC movement, 27 jewels, 25,200 A/Hr. The slightly slower beat rate has given a much higher Power Reserve (I got a phenomenal 51 hours with mine from start to finish) and super-duper accuracy.

Accuracy: On the wrist: spot-on, ZERO deviaiton during an entire normal day's wear.
Crown UP: -0.5 sec./12 hrs.
Crown DOWN: +1 sec./12 hrs.

The caseback is very impressive with its beautiful Seahorse logo and the words PLANET OCEAN embossed in bold print. Very thick watch at 15.05 mm.

All in all, a very satisfying experience and a real eye-catcher. I'd recommend that anyone with a 7"+ wrist go in for the larger 45.5 mm model. Less than 7" would be comfortable with the 42 mm.

NOTE: I've actually placed the 42 mm version next to a 40 mm Sub and the Sub looks bigger. That's because the Rolex bezel overflows the perimeter of the case. With the PO, it's the other way around. The bezel is well within the confines of the case perimeter giving it a smaller appearance.

Some pics....

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/PO852fromdown.jpg



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/SuperbPOClasp.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/POmycaseback.jpg

[JJ Irani]

A look at the Planet Ocean in profile....a rather solid 15.05 mm in thickness....won't exactly fit under a shirt cuff, but then I wouldn't recommend this watch as a dress watch. :chuckle:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/POprofile.jpg

[padi56]

Yes JJ. I like it a lot,think the orange bezel and numerals,give it the wow factor.If I
would nitpick,not sure with the double arrow hands,but a great looking watch.

[Rockrolex]

I must commend you, JJ. For you, that's a very restrained set of pics. Well done. :biggrin:


One nit to pick. That's an awefully small date window for such a massive watch. I think it needs a cyclops to look right. :clap:

[JJ Irani]

I know you're kidding, Ed, but seriously that date is very clear. Omega have designed the small window to merge in well with the rest of the dial and a cyclops would just ruin the whole look.

Also remember, I'm near-sighted, so have no problems with the tiniest of script or details.

JJ :chuckle:

[Rockrolex]

I know you're kidding, Ed, but seriously that date is very clear. Omega have designed the small window to merge in well with the rest of the dial and a cyclops would just ruin the whole look.

Also remember, I'm near-sighted, so have no problems with the tiniest of script or details.

JJ :chuckle:

You're right, JJ.I forgot to add a J/K to my post. :banghead:

Sorry about that. The pics are nice but it's not a watch I would wear. It's the orange color that I'm not really crazy about. But, hey, that's why the man makes 28 flavors. :cheers:

[Uncle-AJ]

You're right Ed, the colour is a bit off.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ajdh/pumpkin-9.jpg
:clap: :chuckle: :clap:

[Rockrolex]

Much nicer color, Adrian. I agree. :lol: :naughty:

[JJ Irani]

You guys are the most lovable wankers a friend could ask for.....but WANKERS, nevertheless!! LOL! :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Rockrolex]

You guys are the most lovable wankers a friend could ask for.....but WANKERS, nevertheless!! LOL! :chuckle: :chuckle:

There's just something about you, JJ, that brings out the wanker in us. LMAO!! :cheers:

[JJ Irani]

LOL! Yeah, yeah, blame it all on poor ole' JJ!! :chuckle:

[Rockrolex]

JJ, I'm in Las Vegas this week and today I did some watch shopping. One of the places I stopped into had a wonderful collection of Omegas, incluing 3 different Orange Monsters, from small to gargantuan. I tried on the 43 mm model and concluded that it is not for me. It's heavier than I like and I confirmed for myself by eyeballing it that the date window is too small (kind of on the order of the SD, which I also don't like). It's also very bulky, somewhat like my GP ww.tc. It definitely did not fit under a shirt cuff.

But I'm glad you enjoy it and I am confident you will wear it proudly until you trade it for the next great watch that you would never think of parting with. ROTFLMAO!!! :clap: :cheers:

[JJ Irani]

Funny you should say that, Ed, but what really seems to bug Zemina is not so much my buying a new watch, but trading off the one she likes.

Believe me, she wasn't very happy when I knocked off the TT Blue Sub....but was somewhat pacified by the sheer beauty and exquisiteness of this baby...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/YM819.jpg

She also likes my Ommie, so I'm pretty confident now that these two will stay with me....besides, they are both very new watches. The YM is a D-029xxx which means it was manufactured probably in April 05 and the Ommie is very, very new too.

So there you are....hope I've sounded convincing. Yeah, right!! :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Uncle-AJ]

So there you are....hope I've sounded convincing. Yeah, right!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Exactly. :chuckle:

[Rockrolex]

So there you are....hope I've sounded convincing. Yeah, right!! :chuckle: :chuckle:

You've convinced me that, at the very least, the YM will be gone before the end of 2006, if not sooner (and more likely sooner). :agree:

Just remember, you heard it here first, folks. :lol:

[Uncle-AJ]

.........and probably the pumpkin. :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

I wish you two wankers would go away! LOL! Just kiddin', my friends, that would be the LAST thing I'd ever want!! :chuckle: :chuckle:

[AVS]

wow, I love it! The colour is absolutely stunning!! good choice!!! :thumbsup:

[JJ Irani]

Which one are you talking about, John?

This one...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/224poster.jpg

or this one?
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/YM152.jpg

Shhhh....just another lousy excuse to post my pics!! LOL! :chuckle:

[AVS]

Which one are you talking about, John?

This one...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/224poster.jpg



hahaha both are very nice!! but the colour of the Seamaster has won my heart !!! :agree:
:cheers:

P.S. - I really have to try taking some better pics :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

Thank you, John. That orange does catch a few glimpses along the way.....you should see the major pile-ups I cause on the motorway. LOL! :chuckle:

[AVS]

Thank you, John. That orange does catch a few glimpses along the way.....you should see the major pile-ups I cause on the motorway. LOL! :chuckle:

LOL, you know that i'd probably do the same thing as those motorists!! :chuckle: :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

:chuckle: :chuckle:

[BruceS]

I just got around to reading this. Well done! I like the large PO alot, but I like the black one the best. I was quite impressed with it, both as a good looking watch and as what looks like would be a very good REAL dive watch.

I've dived with the Bond Seamaster and found it useless as the bezel is almost impossible to rotate when wet. Vis is great, but without being able to mark time, I found it very lacking.

At the time I owned two watches...the SMP and a Tag 2000 quartz. I opted for the Tag as a dive watch for awhile, until I got a Citizen Aqualand Duplex which is a GREAT dive tool!

Anyway, the PO looks to have solved the problems of the SMP and probably improved on readability as well. It's a great choice for divers IMO!
Cheers,
Bruce

[JJ Irani]

You're right, Bruce. SMP bezels were in fact very difficult to turn. This PO bezel is not only easy but has very definite CLICK stops which make it easy to even "Feel" the clicks in the dark.

JJ

[Rockrolex]

You're right, Bruce. SMP bezels were in fact very difficult to turn. This PO bezel is not only easy but has very definite CLICK stops which make it easy to even "Feel" the clicks in the dark.

JJ

If you have to feel the clicks in the dark, how are you going to read the bezel? 'Splain that to me, Lucy!:thinking:

[dman]

Ed, please stop making sense, LOL!! :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

Daren,

About the only time Ed makes sense is when he's making nonsense!! :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Alan From New York]

Just curious, JJ.

Do you still have the watch?

[JJ Irani]

Just curious, JJ.

Do you still have the watch?
No, Alan....it got sold off a while ago only to be replaced by this...:thumbsup:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/Expontherocks.jpg

[Rockrolex]

And believe me, Alan, he made a very wise choice with that exchange. :clap: :thumbsup: :rofl: :lol:

[Alan From New York]

And believe me, Alan, he made a very wise choice with that exchange. :clap: :thumbsup: :rofl: :lol:

I chose the other way by getting a Seamaster GMT instead of an Explorer II.
(Of course, I already had a GMT Master II, so it seemed a good choice.)

[worktolivelife]

I REALLY like this watch especially on the leather/ deployant clasp! and this strap!:thumbsup:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/worktolivelife/planet3.jpg

steve

[Rockrolex]

I REALLY like this watch especially on the leather/ deployant clasp! and this strap!:thumbsup:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/worktolivelife/planet3.jpg

steve

Et tu, Steve? :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[BruceS]

I REALLY like this watch especially on the leather/ deployant clasp! and this strap!:thumbsup:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/worktolivelife/planet3.jpg

steve
I really like the orange dial and strap. I love orange. It's my favourite, especially 'cause it DRIVES ED NUTS!! :rofl: :rofl: :justkiddi :banme:

[Rockrolex]

I really like the orange dial and strap. I love orange. It's my favourite, especially 'cause it DRIVES ED NUTS!! :rofl: :rofl: :justkiddi :banme:
I will be happy to take you up on your offer, Bruce, you scumbag!!! :rofl: :rofl:

[JJ Irani]

Knock! Knock! :dummy: :dummy: Hey, Ed....you still there after sighting three pictures of that orange thingy?:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Rockrolex]

Knock! Knock! :dummy: :dummy: Hey, Ed....you still there after sighting three pictures of that orange thingy?:lol: :lol: :lol:
No. I'm going on strike and ignoring this whole thing until it blows over.

Bah, humbug. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[Alan From New York]

No. I'm going on strike and ignoring this whole thing until it blows over.

Bah, humbug. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Don't go on strike, Ed. I just did and it weren't no fun.

[clogz]

Any change JJ you could fix the missing pics? And possibly provide comparison shots with sub? :agree:

Argh, too late I noticed you sold the watch..

[JJ Irani]

Any change JJ you could fix the missing pics? And possibly provide comparison shots with sub? :agree:

Argh, too late I noticed you sold the watch..

...and sold the replacement Exp-II black dial, which was then replaced with the current Sub-date 16610.:lol:

JJ

[mailman]

...and sold the replacement Exp-II black dial, which was then replaced with the current Sub-date 16610.:lol:

JJ

Come on JJ, let's see a pic of the orange PO. :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: Pleeeease. :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

Come on JJ, let's see a pic of the orange PO. :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: Pleeeease. :chuckle:

WHAT???:banghead: Ed's finger is like a quarter of an inch above the BAN button!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[mailman]

WHAT???:banghead: Ed's finger is like a quarter of an inch above the BAN button!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

He can't do it until I remove the anti-JJ ban button. So go ahead. :chuckle: :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

He can't do it until I remove the anti-JJ ban button. So go ahead. :chuckle: :chuckle:

What the heck? Here goes nothing!! :dummy: Guys, if I'm banned, you can blame it all on Paulie!! :dummy: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/150.jpg

[Goodwatch]

What the heck? Here goes nothing!! :dummy: Guys, if I'm banned, you can blame it all on Paulie!! :dummy: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/150.jpg


Still haven't got a clue why you ditched it JJ :thinking:

[mailman]

He's testing you Ed. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[JJ Irani]

Still haven't got a clue why you ditched it JJ :thinking:

Well, Frans, if I could have afforded to keep it, I probably would have. It sat well on my large wrists and I quite liked it.:cheers:

However, being the two watch guy that I am, I decided...what the heck!! Rolex only from now on. And, as you know, TWO Rollies are better than just one Rolex and one of another.....as far as I'm concerned!! :thumbsup:

[mailman]

I decided...what the heck!! Rolex only from now on. :thumbsup:

Hmmm, didn't you buy the fartwind after saying this? :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Rockrolex]

Any change JJ you could fix the missing pics? And possibly provide comparison shots with sub? :agree:

Argh, too late I noticed you sold the watch..
He would be banned if he fixed the missing pics of that orange POS, clogz. He was forced to get rid of that thing after the rest of us nearly beat him to death with it. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Rockrolex]

What the heck? Here goes nothing!! :dummy: Guys, if I'm banned, you can blame it all on Paulie!! :dummy: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/150.jpg
That's it.
I AM NOT SPEAKING TO YOU AGAIN, YOU TOSSER. YOU HAVE TESTED THE LIMITS AND FAILED. YOU ARE HISTORY WITH ME, YOU SHEEPSHAGGER.

:dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy::dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy:


















































:justkiddi :justkiddi :banghead:

[clogz]

http://clogz.pelaaja.info/group.jpg

Sorry for lousy photo. Spotted from AD window at the airport. 42mm with bracelet and 45,5 with orange leather strap. On the right original 300M black SMP.

Large version looked much better to my eye, again. Even that leather wasn't so bad to see live ;)

[Perdu]

Interesting and helpful review JJ. Do you still have the same thoughts now, after another couple of months.

[daunwaun]

jj owned an omega????

[JJ Irani]

jj owned an omega????

Daun,

I have owned at least 10 OMEGAs in my lifetime...including the famous Aqua Terra with a BLACK dial.

I have also owned at least 5 Longines, including the famous VHP Conquest with the Thermocompensated quartz movement.

With at least 30 years of wheeling and dealing under my belt, I have finally come to the ONE conclusion - ROLEX ONLY!! :thumbsup:

[directioneng]

Nice review and some pix JJ, but other pix are coming up 'not available'?

[JJ Irani]

Nice review and some pix JJ, but other pix are coming up 'not available'?

Sorry, Ed.....that's 'cause I deleted a few to create more room in my Photobucket account.

JJ

[nightlog]

Daun,

I have owned at least 10 OMEGAs in my lifetime...including the famous Aqua Terra with a BLACK dial.

I have also owned at least 5 Longines, including the famous VHP Conquest with the Thermocompensated quartz movement.

With at least 30 years of wheeling and dealing under my belt, I have finally come to the ONE conclusion - ROLEX ONLY!! :thumbsup:

+1 for Rollies.

I almost walked out of the jewler's with a Planet Ocean on my wrist. What changed my mind was when the watch's crown fell off as I was adjusting the time. :OMG: I picked-up a Submariner instead and I'm very happy now.

[joe777]

To: JJ IranI: That an great looking Omega JJ, Yes i 'll vote for then
Omega does make a fine Watch. very inpressive; good Eye cather..

[frostie]

JJ i never knew that you were an omega owner.

[JJ Irani]

JJ i never knew that you were an omega owner.

OMEGA make a superb watch - excellent value for money. But resale on them sucks.

Owned several over my watch wheeling and dealing years!! :agree:

[frostie]

yeah i know that you are a big flipper. Actually i thought that omega had good resale value. I do like them as watches a lot. The only watches i would wear except rolex watches are omega and panerai

[JJ Irani]

yeah i know that you are a big flipper. Actually i thought that omega had good resale value. I do like them as watches a lot. The only watches i would wear except rolex watches are omega and panerai

Except for Rolex, resale value on virtually all SWISS watches out there sucks....unless you happen to have a very rare vintage model.

JJ

[explodingtaco]

Except for Rolex, resale value on virtually all SWISS watches out there sucks....unless you happen to have a very rare vintage model.

JJ

Or the right Patek :thumbsup:

[frostie]

I totally agree with you guys. Pateks have good resale value

[leopardprey]

Would agree, the resale value on Patek's Aquanauts and Nauticas are better than Rolex. At least that is what I saw in Asia.

Also, some of the Panerai models have very good resale value.

The other thing to consider is this as well, many other Swiss Watches, you can buy at 25% to 40% off retail. Where as with Rolex, 10% is about as good as you can get.

But generally overall, Rolex watches will sell easier. This I think has to do with the general public acceptance and knowledge of Rolex being the best in their minds. There are many other watch companies that make far superior watches compared to Rolex, but unless you are a WIS, you will not recognize this - thus a smaller portion of the population as potential buyers.

[The Engineer]

JJ The 45 orange goes great with a orange Ralph Lauren polo and blue jeans. Its a fantastic watch well worth the cost I've gotten a lot of compliments on mine.

[JJ Irani]

JJ The 45 orange goes great with a orange Ralph Lauren polo and blue jeans. Its a fantastic watch well worth the cost I've gotten a lot of compliments on mine.

Yes, it certainly is a well-engineered watch. The orange may or may not appeal too all and sundry....but it's one helluva superb watch.

Very heavy though....at a massive 222 grams with all links intact!!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/PO852fromdown.jpg

[Perdu]

I really like this watch, although I prefer the black bezel version. The 45.5mm watch becomes light when you put a leather or rubber strap on it. Most of the weight is in that metal bracelet.

[Perdu]

OMEGA make a superb watch - excellent value for money. But resale on them sucks.

Owned several over my watch wheeling and dealing years!! :agree:

True JJ, but if you shop around you can get up to 30% off from an AD, so the actual money you loose is about the same.

[frostie]

:OMG: 30% is way too much. Never heard of such a discount

[JJ Irani]

True JJ, but if you shop around you can get up to 30% off from an AD, so the actual money you loose is about the same.

Thanks, but no thanks.....I'll stick with Rolex ONLY!! :agree:

:OMG: 30% is way too much. Never heard of such a discount

It is not only possible, but a desperate AD will go as high as 40% on a NOS model which simply refuses to sell.

JJ

[frostie]

Thanks, but no thanks.....I'll stick with Rolex ONLY!! :agree:



It is not only possible, but a desperate AD will go as high as 40% on a NOS model which simply refuses to sell.

JJ

Probably the next watch that i am going to buy after the GMT II C is going to be the seamaster.

[TARDIS]

Probably the next watch that i am going to buy after the GMT II C is going to be the seamaster.

Like this one?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/BondCoAxGMT979x718.jpg

or this one maybe?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/Planet%20Ocean/MyPO1.jpg


Cheers
Steve

[bodybump]

JJ i tried the watch 3 days ago..it was a chronograph with an orange bezel black strap on it..and i really like it..but my wife just kinda hesitant about omega...she said just buy another Rolex....haahahahah the price i saw was $5k for the chrono

[JJ Irani]

JJ i tried the watch 3 days ago..it was a chronograph with an orange bezel black strap on it..and i really like it..but my wife just kinda hesitant about omega...she said just buy another Rolex....haahahahah the price i saw was $5k for the chrono

I would go with your wife's advice. Stick with Rolex for that kind of money!!:thumbsup:

[RandyS]

Like this one?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/BondCoAxGMT979x718.jpg

or this one maybe?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/Planet%20Ocean/MyPO1.jpg


Cheers
Steve

which of the two has more noticeable AR coating on the crystal? what model # is that blue one?

[stusrt]

I wear a Planet Ocean - Super Avenger - and now a GTM-II (among many others) - just thought this shot would be good for everyone to compare.

I find the rolex very small and light - but looks great and is classic, and I don't always want something heavy.

the breitling is HUGE and draws A LOT of attention. So I don't wear it often, but sometimes I am in the mood to.

The 44mm Planet Ocean is the perfect in-between for me. But many of my friends think it's too large/heavy for them.

[asadtiger]

I wear a Planet Ocean - Super Avenger - and now a GTM-II (among many others) - just thought this shot would be good for everyone to compare.

I find the rolex very small and light - but looks great and is classic, and I don't always want something heavy.

the breitling is HUGE and draws A LOT of attention. So I don't wear it often, but sometimes I am in the mood to.

The 44mm Planet Ocean is the perfect in-between for me. But many of my friends think it's too large/heavy for them.

great comparative shots brother!...thnx forr sharing..the PO is very beautiful..Omega is a great brand to go with..:thumbsup:


p.s. I think you got the size wrong at 44...you meant 45.5 but even that is in-between those two others you got so its a very good comparison pic :clap:

[stusrt]

yes, you're right
45.5 MM

the breitling is 48.5 and about twice as thick.
I always say if someone trys to steal it, I'll knock 'em out with it!

[WJGESQ]

Funny you should say that, Ed, but what really seems to bug Zemina is not so much my buying a new watch, but trading off the one she likes.

Believe me, she wasn't very happy when I knocked off the TT Blue Sub....but was somewhat pacified by the sheer beauty and exquisiteness of this baby...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/YM819.jpg

She also likes my Ommie, so I'm pretty confident now that these two will stay with me....besides, they are both very new watches. The YM is a D-029xxx which means it was manufactured probably in April 05 and the Ommie is very, very new too.

So there you are....hope I've sounded convincing. Yeah, right!! :chuckle: :chuckle:

That is one good looking Rolex---even for an Omega fan like me. Is it crazy priced?

[SeekerOfJustice]

Hate to bring this old thread back to life but I love the orange bezel on that PO JJ. Great looking watch and nice review. I am a big fan of Omega.

JJ

[Foneguy]

Thanks JJ for the great review !! I'm a big fan of yours
this was going to be my next purchase

[datejust1]

JJ had an OMEGA?! :OOOOO

[TheLino]

I was thinking of trading up the 2254 when these came out, but I just can't part with my 2254.

I guess I'll just have to add to the stable...

[autofiend]

--error--sorry

[HoustonGoldExchange]

JJ - Here is my PO Chrono 45.5mm. Absolutely love it.

[fongpi]

Thanks, but no thanks.....I'll stick with Rolex ONLY!! :agree:



It is not only possible, but a desperate AD will go as high as 40% on a NOS model which simply refuses to sell.

JJ

Hey JJ
What does NOS mean?

FP

[Mockingbird]

Hey JJ
What does NOS mean?

FP

New Old Stock. Basically that watch that's been sitting in the display case for six years.

[Hooper]

Yes JJ. I like it a lot,think the orange bezel and numerals,give it the wow factor.If I
would nitpick,not sure with the double arrow hands,but a great looking watch.

I agree totally !!

[TARDIS]

I used to own this one which appeared small on my wrist:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/Planet%20Ocean/Dial1.jpg

This one however, is just right!:thumbsup:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/Planet%20Ocean/P1010004.jpg