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jvo300 · 30 October 2010, 12:08 AM

Yes, quite the dumb move I know. I didn't realize how much I would miss it! I rationalized the sale by telling myself that I would get something better and that the PO was too similar to my other watches (Rolex Sub, GMTIIc, SD). The fact is that this watch is near perfection. Hopefully, I'll have more sense this time around and keep it in the stable! Here's a photo of my old PO (I hope to pick up my new one after work):

poppydog · 30 October 2010, 01:34 AM

Good on you mate. I've got several watches (all divers) by Breitling, Omega and Rolex, but the ones that get worn the most are the POs (I have two) and my Sub'. Is it the same as in the picture?

asadtiger · 30 October 2010, 04:17 AM

the planet ocean is pure class

spuds · 30 October 2010, 04:59 AM

Can't say I blame you mate....

I'll be adding a PO to the collection right after the cLV!

(so that'll be about 2019 I reckon!)

gaopa · 30 October 2010, 05:07 AM

Yep, a PO is an Omega to own! I don't have one yet, but will one day. Enjoy your new one! Cheers, Bill P.

jvo300 · 30 October 2010, 08:35 AM

Steve, yep it's the same design (though not exact same watch)!

Feels so good to have this back on my wrist:

esm · 30 October 2010, 08:44 AM

Great decision mate. Congrats.
Was it the 45.5mm in the first pic and the new one is a 42mm?

jvo300 · 30 October 2010, 08:50 AM

Thanks Eric. Both are 42mm. It might just look huge in the first picture because my wrist is small!

TARDIS · 30 October 2010, 04:23 PM

This has been done by others as well, so don't feel you are the odd one to do it.

I did it as well. I went PO 42mm, Sea Dweller and back to PO 45mm. The model is superb and the big size fits great on my 7.5 inch wrist.

xjeeunitx · 30 October 2010, 09:11 PM

I sold my PO couple of months ago so I know how you feel. I bought a DJ with the money but I do have to admit; I miss the way the watch curves around your wrists. Even though it is a heavy watch, it felt pretty comfortable on the wrists.

jvo300 · 1 November 2010, 10:40 PM

Hanging out with my buddy Joe .... Cup of Joe! I love having the PO back! I considered the LM for a time, but you just can't go wrong with the original for 1/3 the price (pre-owned).

bcacncnc · 1 November 2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

Yes, quite the dumb move I know. I didn't realize how much I would miss it! I rationalized the sale by telling myself that I would get something better and that the PO was too similar to my other watches (Rolex Sub, GMTIIc, SD). The fact is that this watch is near perfection. Hopefully, I'll have more sense this time around and keep it in the stable! Here's a photo of my old PO (I hope to pick up my new one after work):

I've been wearing my new Panerai lately, but that picture brings back really fond memories of my PO (its been off my wrist for the last few weeks).

Time to slap the PO on my wrist again.

openwheelracing · 2 November 2010, 10:23 AM

welcome to the club

Perdu · 2 November 2010, 10:40 AM

It is one of the best looking divers out there.

fishrising · 11 November 2010, 12:54 PM

Did the same, had the 45.5 orange bezel, got rid of it, and had another 45.5 back in my stable in under 9 months. This time with black bezel and orange numbers.

1watchaholic · 12 November 2010, 10:16 AM

I'm feeling you mate. I sold mine a few months ago, and have started my PO fund ever since. PO's are simply a must have in every collection. So I am awaiting a PO 45.5 Black w/Orange Markers on SS bracelet.

orangejuicy · 12 November 2010, 11:20 PM

In a similar boat. Sold mine and now I'm debating getting it back, but perhaps one with an orange bezel. My biggest problem with the PO was it's weight (I code and cook and play guitar, so I need something that isn't too heavy) and the way it looked in certain light (weird, I know). But when I see pics of it now, phew, I miss it.

jvo300 · 12 November 2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by orangejuicy

In a similar boat. Sold mine and now I'm debating getting it back, but perhaps one with an orange bezel. My biggest problem with the PO was it's weight (I code and cook and play guitar, so I need something that isn't too heavy) and the way it looked in certain light (weird, I know). But when I see pics of it now, phew, I miss it.

It is quite a chunk isn't it!? I like the feeling of heft, but understand the desire to want something light on the wrist. Did you ever try putting a strap on it? The watch head is still quite heavy, but removing the bracelet in favor of rubber or leather makes a huge difference in weight.

orangejuicy · 13 November 2010, 04:17 AM

I put it on a nato for a while, but (and much to my surprise) I turned out to be a bracelet guy so there wasn't much escape from the weight. But orange bezel with an orange strap... that might convert me.

fishrising · 13 November 2010, 05:57 AM

I don't think the PO is heavy or chunky at all, and actually quite streamlined. It's fits me and my 6'7" frame with nearly 8.5" wrist fine. Now my PAMs and the Deepsea get chunky, but only from a thickness perspective.

jvo300 · 13 November 2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fishrising

I don't think the PO is heavy or chunky at all, and actually quite streamlined. It's fits me and my 6'7" frame with nearly 8.5" wrist fine. Now my PAMs and the Deepsea get chunky, but only from a thickness perspective.

Haha! It's all relative, right? Imagine the Deepsea on someone like me who is 5'9" with 6.5 inch wrists!

Speed · 14 November 2010, 07:40 PM

I did this drill with a Speedy Pro. Won't be selling it again. At least I sold it to a good WIS buddy...and got a new one at a great AD discount!

clint501 · 15 November 2010, 01:34 PM

I did the same thing with the black bezel 45mm PO- thought it was too similar to my Rolex Submariner and Rolex Deepsea. I missed it too much and bought another 45mm but with the orange bezel/orange #'s and love it- wont be parting with this one again

darwen · 15 November 2010, 10:57 PM

There's definately something about the PO - I love mine.

I have a GMT Master IIc but can't seem to stop wearing (and admiring) my PO.

I have seen a lot of them 'in the wild' which does put me off a bit though...

Doesn't stop me from thinking how great a watch it is though.

Darwen.

thepurze · 17 November 2010, 03:47 PM

Whats the average price for aused p.o. I havent seen any for sale the purze

jvo300 · 17 November 2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thepurze

Whats the average price for aused p.o. I havent seen any for sale the purze

Keep an eye on the For Sale section. They come up regularly and usually for about +/- $2k.

45autoslim · 20 November 2010, 12:23 AM

Hope you don't ever want your SMP back because I've hardly taken it off since I bought it from you! A little scratched up around the clasp, but it's a tool to me. BTW...Jackson is a great guy to deal with on watch sales.

Jeff

jvo300 · 20 November 2010, 12:52 PM

Jeff,

I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the Seamaster. Truth be told, I do think fondly of that watch. I think I need to stop selling watches. Too bad there is always another one tempting me (and I need the cash to move on to that next thing)! Here's some pictures I love to look at of my .... I mean your watch!!!

sea-dweller · 28 December 2010, 03:43 PM

Very clean Omega!

dieseldragon · 28 December 2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by orangejuicy

In a similar boat. Sold mine and now I'm debating getting it back, but perhaps one with an orange bezel. My biggest problem with the PO was it's weight (I code and cook and play guitar, so I need something that isn't too heavy) and the way it looked in certain light (weird, I know). But when I see pics of it now, phew, I miss it.

Try it on a mesh if you are not a strap guy, they look quite chunky but are fairly light in comparison to the bracelet and are fantastically comfortable.

30 October 2010, 12:08 AM	#1
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I Sold It (PO) and Bought It Back! Yes, quite the dumb move I know. I didn't realize how much I would miss it! I rationalized the sale by telling myself that I would get something better and that the PO was too similar to my other watches (Rolex Sub, GMTIIc, SD). The fact is that this watch is near perfection. Hopefully, I'll have more sense this time around and keep it in the stable! Here's a photo of my old PO (I hope to pick up my new one after work):

30 October 2010, 04:59 AM	#4
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Can't say I blame you mate.... I'll be adding a PO to the collection right after the cLV! (so that'll be about 2019 I reckon!) __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

30 October 2010, 09:11 PM	#10
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	I sold my PO couple of months ago so I know how you feel. I bought a DJ with the money but I do have to admit; I miss the way the watch curves around your wrists. Even though it is a heavy watch, it felt pretty comfortable on the wrists. __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

2 November 2010, 10:23 AM	#13
openwheelracing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glendora Posts: 215	welcome to the club __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 42mm 2201.50 Rolex Submariner 16610LV

2 November 2010, 10:40 AM	#14
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	It is one of the best looking divers out there. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

30 October 2010, 01:34 AM	#2
poppydog Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: Rolex Seadweller Posts: 253	Good on you mate. I've got several watches (all divers) by Breitling, Omega and Rolex, but the ones that get worn the most are the POs (I have two) and my Sub'. Is it the same as in the picture?

30 October 2010, 04:17 AM	#3
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	the planet ocean is pure class

30 October 2010, 05:07 AM	#5
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Yep, a PO is an Omega to own! I don't have one yet, but will one day. Enjoy your new one! Cheers, Bill P.

30 October 2010, 08:35 AM	#6
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Steve, yep it's the same design (though not exact same watch)! Feels so good to have this back on my wrist:

30 October 2010, 08:44 AM	#7
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Great decision mate. Congrats. Was it the 45.5mm in the first pic and the new one is a 42mm?

30 October 2010, 08:50 AM	#8
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Thanks Eric. Both are 42mm. It might just look huge in the first picture because my wrist is small!

30 October 2010, 04:23 PM	#9
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	This has been done by others as well, so don't feel you are the odd one to do it. I did it as well. I went PO 42mm, Sea Dweller and back to PO 45mm. The model is superb and the big size fits great on my 7.5 inch wrist.

1 November 2010, 10:40 PM	#11
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Hanging out with my buddy Joe .... Cup of Joe! I love having the PO back! I considered the LM for a time, but you just can't go wrong with the original for 1/3 the price (pre-owned).

11 November 2010, 12:54 PM	#15
fishrising "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ben Location: New England, USA Watch: Sub, Pam164, PO-XL Posts: 383	Did the same, had the 45.5 orange bezel, got rid of it, and had another 45.5 back in my stable in under 9 months. This time with black bezel and orange numbers. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

12 November 2010, 10:16 AM	#16
1watchaholic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub Serti Posts: 551	I'm feeling you mate. I sold mine a few months ago, and have started my PO fund ever since. PO's are simply a must have in every collection. So I am awaiting a PO 45.5 Black w/Orange Markers on SS bracelet.

12 November 2010, 11:20 PM	#17
orangejuicy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jordan Location: New York City Watch: less for now Posts: 556	In a similar boat. Sold mine and now I'm debating getting it back, but perhaps one with an orange bezel. My biggest problem with the PO was it's weight (I code and cook and play guitar, so I need something that isn't too heavy) and the way it looked in certain light (weird, I know). But when I see pics of it now, phew, I miss it.

13 November 2010, 04:17 AM	#19
orangejuicy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jordan Location: New York City Watch: less for now Posts: 556	I put it on a nato for a while, but (and much to my surprise) I turned out to be a bracelet guy so there wasn't much escape from the weight. But orange bezel with an orange strap... that might convert me.

13 November 2010, 05:57 AM	#20
fishrising "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ben Location: New England, USA Watch: Sub, Pam164, PO-XL Posts: 383	I don't think the PO is heavy or chunky at all, and actually quite streamlined. It's fits me and my 6'7" frame with nearly 8.5" wrist fine. Now my PAMs and the Deepsea get chunky, but only from a thickness perspective. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

14 November 2010, 07:40 PM	#22
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	I did this drill with a Speedy Pro. Won't be selling it again. At least I sold it to a good WIS buddy...and got a new one at a great AD discount!

15 November 2010, 01:34 PM	#23
clint501 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 45	I did the same thing with the black bezel 45mm PO- thought it was too similar to my Rolex Submariner and Rolex Deepsea. I missed it too much and bought another 45mm but with the orange bezel/orange #'s and love it- wont be parting with this one again

15 November 2010, 10:57 PM	#24
darwen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scaro, UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 120	There's definately something about the PO - I love mine. I have a GMT Master IIc but can't seem to stop wearing (and admiring) my PO. I have seen a lot of them 'in the wild' which does put me off a bit though... Doesn't stop me from thinking how great a watch it is though. Darwen.

17 November 2010, 03:47 PM	#25
thepurze Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CALIFORNIA Watch: rolex ex. sub gmt Posts: 61	Whats the average price for aused p.o. I havent seen any for sale the purze

20 November 2010, 12:23 AM	#27
45autoslim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: texas Watch: SMP 2054.50 Posts: 2	Hope you don't ever want your SMP back because I've hardly taken it off since I bought it from you! A little scratched up around the clasp, but it's a tool to me. BTW...Jackson is a great guy to deal with on watch sales. Jeff

20 November 2010, 12:52 PM	#28
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Jeff, I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the Seamaster. Truth be told, I do think fondly of that watch. I think I need to stop selling watches. Too bad there is always another one tempting me (and I need the cash to move on to that next thing)! Here's some pictures I love to look at of my .... I mean your watch!!!

28 December 2010, 03:43 PM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very clean Omega! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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