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14 November 2014, 08:42 AM | #91 |
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It looked goofy on my wrist with the extra links, made no sense to try and balance it while messing with my phone. If it had a brushed bracelet and no faux patina I would have walked out of the store with it that day. I didn't like the longer than normal lugs but that's not a deal breaker. The Boutique in Natick has had it for two weeks and no sales. They still have the first model they sent me an e-mail on. Kind of surprising...
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Not my pic, but loving the 2 tone
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So you want a Planet Ocean in a different shaped case That wouldn't be a new watch, just a new Planet Ocean, it wouldn't really take Omega anywhere much. Don't you think this is a better looking watch than a PO?
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15 November 2014, 02:39 AM | #95 |
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Nope.
The PO 8500 is one of the best looking dive watches out there IMO. The case dimensions mostly due the sapphire case back leave something to be desired. The lack of a micro adjustable clasp is also a big miss. I'd personally like to see more of a streamlined approach where there is a 300m version of the PO (in terms of similar design) which would be Omega's competitor to the Sub and the 600m version would be Omega's DSSD. The best things about the Seamaster 300 are the size and the clasp. The PCLs are ridiculous for a dive watch. I am indifferent on the vintage line issue but think there should at least be an applied logo. I'd also like to see a date version. |
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17 November 2014, 09:34 AM | #98 |
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I received mine about two weeks ago. I had thought about brushing the center links, but so far I haven't had an issue with them and have gotten nothing but compliments on this piece. I love it and can't seem to wear anything else! This was a birthday gift from my wife (and myself for picking it out months ago haha) and the perfect milestone (30) present I could ever imagine.
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I went to Finks in Charlotte NC yesterday, Rolex, Omega and Cartier all under one roof. That Seamaster was beautiful however not my cup of tea so to speak. Finks is a great place, all very professional and would not hesitate to purchase from them. I was like a kid in a candy store looking around! Al
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17 November 2014, 09:31 PM | #100 |
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Went back to the boutique to pick up a strap they ordered for me.
The same one I tried on, their original, was still there. It's apparwvtly been in about 3 weeks. I'm genuinely surprised it hasn't sold yet.
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Will take pics when my SMP comes back from service. Finks is great!
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24 November 2014, 07:23 AM | #104 |
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It is better in it's movement materials. This watch is completely anti-magnetic. It also has less moving parts which can make for a more robust watch. This also has an arguably better material in the liquid metal bezel vs the ceramic in the PO. It also wears smaller/thinner which many prefer.
I would actually argue this is a better "watch" in design, but the PO is the better all arounder with more water proofing, He valve and date. In the end it's not really a "this watch was made to replace or be better" than the PO. It's just a another watch added, and a reboot at that, of a particularly popular model. |
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Not sure as to price delta, but I am more of a PO fan, by far.
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30 November 2014, 07:01 AM | #106 |
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I was at an Omega Boutique today and saw this piece in stainless, titanium, and the two-tone gold. It looks better in pictures than it did on my wrist.
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Saw the Blue Titanium at an Omega Boutique. This is a pretty interesting piece. It's NOT what your typical "tool watch" watch forum guy will be seeking...in the sense that it's dressy with the PCLs and the hour markers aren't huge in your face. Overall, pretty subtle for a diver. But, that's what I like about it! It's a relatively dressy diver with the added uniqueness of the orange contrasting with the blue.
It's also extremely comfortable and light due to the titanium. I had an older Planet Ocean ( 2500 movement with the thinner case as opposed to the new 8500 PO) and this actually wears thinner than the old PO, even though the thickness specs are about the same. IMO, it's a watch for those that want a dressy diver that's not too "tool" (i.e. a diver with large markers and brushed bracelet). The dial is a matte subdued blue...not as sparkly/shiny as the new Titanium Blue Speedy Coaxial, which is stunning in a different way. |
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Hi! As a member of this forum I am not new, but this is my first post.
I know that this thread isn’t about the OMEGA Seamaster 300 master co-axial VS the ROLEX Sub C, but I am torn between the two timepieces since I am planning on buying one of them in the near future and would like to share my thoughts with you guys. I have read reviews, forum posts, tried on both watches, spoken to various AD’s and of course thought a lot about it myself which has boiled down to those thoughts. Rolex Submariner Brand: Rolex has more prestige to the brand and is overall the stronger brand (at least in the average Joes eyes). Design: Is timeless and more conservatively designed, is the “original” divers watch and it appears by its ascetics to be a bit more rugged and toolish. Quality: Has excellent finish, durability, quality in materials and excellent fit. Progressiveness: Is conservative in terms of size and design, has had the same type of movement since the 80s, but the newer ones is off course updated. Icon status: Is a truly icon Omega Seamaster 300 Brand: Has gained their prestige in recent years and is considered as a high end luxury watch brand. Design: Timeless/classic with modern elements/expressions, I consider it to be more of a jewelryish type of watch than a rugged toolish watch. Quality: Has excellent finish, durability, quality in materials and excellent fit. Progressiveness: Has interesting technology and is more advanced from a technological perspective. Icon status: Is a classic, but its legacy is unknown to the masses My personal conclusion For me it all comes down to two things, the brand VS the technology. Rolex has the most prestigious brand and Omega has the more interesting and advanced technology. I find these two timepieces extremely beautiful. As I mentioned earlier I have tried both of them, but I find the Omega very hard to capture on photo so I wouldn’t post any here. It just looks a lot better in real life, for example the lume isn’t as yellow as it appears in photos it’s more white/yellow. What do you all think of this debate? All the best! /C |
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Welcome to the forum! I would agree that brand awareness goes to Rolex. There is no doubt.
I also think you're correct that the 8500 movement is more advanced and, in "most instances" and generally speaking, keeps better time. ( I've had many Rolexes and Omegas and if you search the internet, the 8500 movement owners trumpet the incredible accuracy. Of course, every watch is different ) In the end, they are both very high quality. I think you have to determine what's most important to YOU. For me, at THIS LEVEL, looks are most important. I try not to let "brand prestige" influence how I think a watch looks--especially when both watches are high quality and have their pros and cons. Which one do you like better in terms of looks? That's the one you should get. Good luck with your choice! Quote:
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Design wise, I'd go for Omega.
Quality, reliability, re-sale value, prestige, I go for Rolex |
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Really tempted by the steel one of these. Is it too similar to my 214270 explorer though? It would be my second decent watch.
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9 December 2014, 11:08 PM | #115 |
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FWIW.....I saw the new SM 300 in the Omega Boutique in Vegas last week. It was down to the PO 42mm and the newer SM 300. Tried on the SM300 and with the longer lugs on the case it really didn't sit right on my wrist, sorta rocked back 'n' forth....very strange.
If with the thicker case of the PO 600M it just sat better on the wrist. I was bummed because I really want to get the newer version of the SM300, but the lug design (for my wrist) was a deal breaker. |
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I just tried one on in person. Before going to the boutique, I thought the polished center links on the bracelet would ruin the watch for me, but I found the bracelet to be pretty attractive. However, the thickness of the case ruined it for me...sits very high on the wrist.
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Awesome watch, much more compelling than some of Rolex's current offerings.
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14 December 2014, 09:22 PM | #118 |
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With the success of the PO series, what is the point of reissuing the Seamaster?
Is there any advantage to a Seamaster over the POs? Yeah, I asked this above but was hoping someone could explain this. |
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Besides it isn't about better or replacing. It's just another watch, another choice. Choices are good and so is this watch. I like that it doesn't have an He valve though, cleaner profile. As far as the point of reissuing the watch.....a lot of folks out there like the older Seamaster so now they can have it in a modern more reliable package. Omega didn't have a basic no date diver in it's line up, something many more people wanted, the Seamaster provided a good platform for that and for the new movement. |
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A trusted seller in Amsterdam already offering one.
http://www.jkwatchstore.nl/store.php?wid=1011&offset=1 |
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