Incoming 8500 PO

[-dustin]

So back in like 2010, I called up Feldmar and ordered myself a 2500 Planet Ocean. Black bezel, orange numeral, black rubber strap with orange stitching. Ref 2901.51.82. This was my first real big boy purchase that wasn’t a vehicle. A few not so great memories with it, but one awesome one - I wore it when my wife and I got married. Fast forward to 2013 or so and wifey had some very, very expensive dental surprises. And this was after a very, very expensive shoulder surgery. I decided to sell the watch knowing I’d regret it.

For the past couple of years, I’ve kept my eye out for another 2500 to replace the one I sold. I loved that watch. It checked all the boxes. Nothing ever came around that caught my eye. Finally, after having my blue Pelagos for a week, I found this 8500 PO that wasn’t outrageously overpriced, had all the trimmings, and came with a bracelet. So, I quickly traded off the Pelagos for this fellow. And now I feel almost complete. Still not the 2500, but to be honest - when I ordered my 2500, it was right when the 8500 was being released and I had no idea which I was getting. I just knew black bezel, orange numerals, and rubber strap.

Regardless, I’m super stoked to have this in my grubby little hands.