Omega PO 2500 review

[Rolex time is money]

Hello guys, I been having the Omega Planet Ocean 2500c for about 1 week now, this is a short Review.

Always been a Rolex kind of guy, so when I traded for the Omega using a GMTc II as part of trade there was a "what the hell are you doing" kind of moment, but I still did it.

When I received the Omega, initially I was dissapointed, my Eyes was used to the Rolexes and so the Omega was something else, I quickly flipped the Omega for a Submariner TT.

But as the Days Went by, I started to looking at the Pictures I took when I had the Omega, start Reading more about the Omega Planet Ocean 2500 and the Co-Axial movement and its history I realize something, the Omega 2500c is something I must have, so flipped flopp I traded back the Omega.





1. The looks:
As brand I will Always choose Rolex over Omega, if its between any other Planet Ocean 2500 and the Submariner or the GMTc II I will also go with the Submariner or the GMTc II.
But the Gold PO2500, there is just something about it :) I Always love the look of gold, red, rose or yellow gold on rubber/leather strap, I mean look at the Pictures.
Some people hate the helium valve screwdown just like they dislike the date bubble on Rolexes, I love the bubble date and I also love the helium vale. It give the Watch character and IMO make it looks cool.
The bezel is not as good as the Sub but what I like about it is the better minutes/triangle lineup over the Sub.
I Think case also look better on the PO over the Sub as the twisted form near the lugs really make it look cool.

2. The dial:
Because of the double AR coating on both side of the sapphire glas most of the time I dont see the crystal at all, as if the dial is visible without a glas in between. Because of the AR there is a blue tint when looking at certain light, I like the raised Omega logo on the dial and the open 9 and 6 give it more character. Its not a busy dial and Reading the time is very easy. I would like it to have some color but ohh well :)



3. Deployant and band:
When I take off the Watch I can really feel the gold weight which is Heavy! but I can barely feel anything when its on my wrist :) originally coming with a leather strap but its on a rubber band now which is something I love since I like rubber more than leather ;) I had the hirsh deployant Before on some Hirsch band, while it was good the Comfort was not 100%. The Omega deployant however is super comfortable along with its OEM rubber strap.



4. Movement:
Not trying to make a war here but the Co-Axial really works and so far the 2500c movement have been better than all the 31xx movement I had in term of accuracy. I dont know if I been unlucky or something, but regulated or not, brand new or used all of the Rolexes I had have been a few seconds too fast or too slow per 24 hours. The Omega however have been -0.5 after 5 Days! it would not surprise me if I Wake up tommorrow and its spot on again after being off my wrist since that is what I been experience the last few Days, it somehow reset itself after a good night "sleep" :D

Summary: I will one day come back to Rolex since it was my first love, but if I stick with this Omega for a long time it would not surprise me at all, it has almost Everything I want. I Think this is the second best Omega PO2500 out there, the best would be the one Michael Phelps is wearing, with all gold links and all. But given the choice I would still go with rubber strap since all gold is too much for my taste.



Im sure I missed out alot of things to do in a Review but mehhhh

Thanks for Reading guys

[Urosfan]

Nice review all that matters is what makes you happy

[HogwldFLTR]

Lovely looking PO; I've worn my SMP Bond now for a couple of days and it's great. I'm certain though I'd feel a lack without a Rolex. Nice review however.

[tkerrmd]

nice watch and review, bet the omega forum would like it as well

[cop414]

Great review and great looking Seamaster!

[azguy]

It's an amazing watch

I always laugh when someone says "I'm a Rolex kind of guy"...what the heck is that anyways

[Rolex time is money]

Originally Posted by azguy

It's an amazing watch

I always laugh when someone says "I'm a Rolex kind of guy"...what the heck is that anyways

Just mean I prefer and like the brand Rolex :D just like Im a whisky kind of guy which mean I mostly drink whisky over tequila or brandy or something like that.

[bigwatchman]

It's a stunning watch. I too traded a Rolex for mine. Sold a quartz Seamaster (and others) to get the Sub. Traded the Sub to get the PO. I have never looked back. I do miss the quartz Seamaster today though.

[fdm79]

Amazing PO !! I love my SMPc blue !

[Rashid.bk]

I love the PO 2500. I sold mine and dearly regret it. I will eventually get one again. Awesome review but prolly needs to go down two blocks, make a right when you see the Mcdonalds and there you'll see the Omega Section. Go up to the door, knock twice, pause then three times. Thats the secret code and the'll let you in.

[Wesley Crusher]

Wow, a gold PO. Now that's a watch you don't see every day!

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Wow, a gold PO. Now that's a watch you don't see every day!

Agreed. Very nice PO

[Friar]

It is a stunning watch! Just stunning!

[Maxtor]

Nice watch and a nice review. Thanks.

[ck1109]

Nice looking watch! Quite rare to see gold POs.

[pacific17]

Nice watch! Nice Review! Just wish that when you wear it, it gives you a M.Phelps six pack.

[Rolex time is money]

Originally Posted by pacific17

Nice watch! Nice Review! Just wish that when you wear it, it gives you a M.Phelps six pack.

Screw the six pack, now Im gonna swim as fast as him with the Watch on

[Eric Chan]

Thank you for a great review.

[garymyman]

The watch looks incredible in gold.

[Rolex time is money]

Originally Posted by garymyman

The watch looks incredible in gold.

Thanks man :D

[sea-dweller]

Great review!

[oldman2005]

Have been wearing my Planet Ocean 2500 almost everyday for 8+ years. I barely wear my Sub and GMTIIC. The PO is solid! I'm planning to get another PO 8500 to wear as daily wearer.