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robfxlr · 17 May 2007, 11:45 AM

I am looking at both watches, Bond Edition..the planet ocean is a bigger watch, 45mm compared to 41 mm. Does anyone have an opinion which is nicer looking???

kingblackbolt · 17 May 2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by robfxlr

I am looking at both watches, Bond Edition..the planet ocean is a bigger watch, 45mm compared to 41 mm. Does anyone have an opinion which is nicer looking???

Seamaster over Planet Ocean for me everytime...

Shiny · 17 May 2007, 12:00 PM

It's my feeling that the 007 logo on the watch is merely advertising for the film studio. It does nothing for the value, aesthetics or function of the timepiece itself.

kingblackbolt · 17 May 2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiny

It's my feeling that the 007 logo on the watch is merely advertising for the film studio. It does nothing for the value, aesthetics or function of the timepiece itself.

Quite right it does affect the price of course... The PO there is a 007 on the second hand and an engraving on the back of the watch... the SMP has a swirled dial a 007 on the second hand and an engraving on the back of the watch.
Just aesthetic differences over the regular versions of both, movements are the exact same... but if you are a bond fan then you'll pay the premium right?

dman · 17 May 2007, 12:16 PM

I actually quite like both because of the differences. Both have many good qualities about them and few that I don't like. Sorry I am no help at all, LOL!

roadcarver · 17 May 2007, 12:21 PM

Neither... I'm not a fan of the 007 branded waches ie. 007 on the second hand.

Both standad PO and SMP 2531.80 are great watches. The SMP 2531.80 is a bit more dressier than the PO. The PO is a much heftier watch... unless you have a wrist > 7.5", I won' go for the big size 45mm ver.

The orange highlights on the PO are really attractive while the wave dial on the SMP is elegant.

Either way you can't go wrong.

Alex Stylianou · 17 May 2007, 09:38 PM

I can't decide , they are both great

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charles · 18 May 2007, 12:01 AM

I love my Bond Smp GMT - matter of fact I dumped the PO for the GMT.

Olyckan · 18 May 2007, 02:22 AM

I like them both, but I'd go for the 42 mm Planet Ocean. I think this design will last a lifetime, just like the Submariner.

tchase1000 · 18 May 2007, 10:54 AM

I would get the planet ocean but on stainless steel without the 007 and larger size.

Sam · 18 May 2007, 11:02 AM

After having two 2254.50s, two 2531.80 Bond SMPs, a white GMT, and a PO....the only ones I have left are the 2254.50 and 2531.80 Bond. If you can snatch either of those up before they're completely gone and go co-ax, I'd go that route. They are all great watches though. Just my 2 cents.

mailman · 18 May 2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

I actually quite like both because of the differences. Both have many good qualities about them and few that I don't like. Sorry I am no help at all, LOL!

I'm with Daren on this one

The strap gets me on the PO and the red writing on the dial of the SMP is what stands out on it for me.

TARDIS · 19 May 2007, 04:48 PM

My favourite is the 2535.80.00. This Seamaster is the quiet achiever, having a co-axial movement and the more traditional Seamaster case. Also has a GMT function. Is is such a nice looking watch.

Planet Ocean is nice in all black.

You can keep the 007 versions. I think it demeans the brand to have it comemorate some Holywood epic IMHO.

JJ Irani · 19 May 2007, 04:50 PM

Planet Ocean. Prefer the solid hands over the skeletal ones!!

leopardprey · 19 May 2007, 05:42 PM

Smp.

mike · 19 May 2007, 09:01 PM

Man, tough call!

I've had the standard Bond version and the PO.
The Bond was the more comfortable for me, but the POs sword hands and bezel were the more practical.
Accuracy was a wash, both mine were +1.

I do think the 42MM size is better for everyday wear.

Like Sam, I finally went with the 2254. The hight, bracelet and gladiator hands work best for me.

Either is a great watch.

charles · 21 May 2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

My favourite is the 2535.80.00. This Seamaster is the quiet achiever, having a co-axial movement and the more traditional Seamaster case. Also has a GMT function. Is is such a nice looking watch.

Planet Ocean is nice in all black.

You can keep the 007 versions. I think it demeans the brand to have it comemorate some Holywood epic IMHO.

Randy · 21 May 2007, 03:04 AM

Planet Ocean would be my choice! Which one smiles back at you? Buy It!

finance21 · 23 May 2007, 05:22 AM

I have owned a few Omega watches and I do love Omega (I anm wearing my 2254.5 right now). Make sure that you PO first with a work shirt that you will wear on a daily basis. I found the PO to be a great watch but the bracelet and the raised bezel were just too big for me to get used to.

TARDIS · 23 May 2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by charles

That's a lovely photo of the movment Charles. Is that the 2535.80.00?

Rubenonfire · 23 May 2007, 02:28 PM

Planet Ocean, all the way. I prefer the hands and the overall design better...plus that touch of orange is so cool. Is Rolex reading this? THAT'S how you do orange...

charles · 24 May 2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

That's a lovely photo of the movment Charles. Is that the 2535.80.00?

Yes, thanks...the Bond SMP GMT.

Tools · 25 May 2007, 10:37 AM

I prefer the looks of the PO. It is a classier style

The SMP swirley dial seems a bit tacky and cheapens the overall affect.

17 May 2007, 11:45 AM	#1
robfxlr Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: florida Posts: 61	Omega SeaMaster or Planet Ocean??? I am looking at both watches, Bond Edition..the planet ocean is a bigger watch, 45mm compared to 41 mm. Does anyone have an opinion which is nicer looking???

17 May 2007, 12:16 PM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I actually quite like both because of the differences. Both have many good qualities about them and few that I don't like. Sorry I am no help at all, LOL! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

17 May 2007, 12:21 PM	#6
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Neither... I'm not a fan of the 007 branded waches ie. 007 on the second hand. Both standad PO and SMP 2531.80 are great watches. The SMP 2531.80 is a bit more dressier than the PO. The PO is a much heftier watch... unless you have a wrist > 7.5", I won' go for the big size 45mm ver. The orange highlights on the PO are really attractive while the wave dial on the SMP is elegant. Either way you can't go wrong. __________________ I'm just a cook...

18 May 2007, 10:54 AM	#10
tchase1000 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 50	i would get the po I would get the planet ocean but on stainless steel without the 007 and larger size.

19 May 2007, 04:50 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Planet Ocean. Prefer the solid hands over the skeletal ones!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 May 2007, 12:00 PM	#3
Shiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 25	It's my feeling that the 007 logo on the watch is merely advertising for the film studio. It does nothing for the value, aesthetics or function of the timepiece itself.

17 May 2007, 09:38 PM	#7
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	I can't decide , they are both great #700 , About Bloody Time , 300 More !!

18 May 2007, 12:01 AM	#8
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	I love my Bond Smp GMT - matter of fact I dumped the PO for the GMT.

18 May 2007, 02:22 AM	#9
Olyckan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: Sub no date! Posts: 69	I like them both, but I'd go for the 42 mm Planet Ocean. I think this design will last a lifetime, just like the Submariner.

18 May 2007, 11:02 AM	#11
Sam Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Watch: Yes...too many!!! Posts: 426	After having two 2254.50s, two 2531.80 Bond SMPs, a white GMT, and a PO....the only ones I have left are the 2254.50 and 2531.80 Bond. If you can snatch either of those up before they're completely gone and go co-ax, I'd go that route. They are all great watches though. Just my 2 cents.

19 May 2007, 04:48 PM	#13
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	My favourite is the 2535.80.00. This Seamaster is the quiet achiever, having a co-axial movement and the more traditional Seamaster case. Also has a GMT function. Is is such a nice looking watch. Planet Ocean is nice in all black. You can keep the 007 versions. I think it demeans the brand to have it comemorate some Holywood epic IMHO.

19 May 2007, 05:42 PM	#15
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Smp.

19 May 2007, 09:01 PM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Man, tough call! I've had the standard Bond version and the PO. The Bond was the more comfortable for me, but the POs sword hands and bezel were the more practical. Accuracy was a wash, both mine were +1. I do think the 42MM size is better for everyday wear. Like Sam, I finally went with the 2254. The hight, bracelet and gladiator hands work best for me. Either is a great watch.

21 May 2007, 03:04 AM	#18
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Planet Ocean would be my choice! Which one smiles back at you? Buy It!

23 May 2007, 05:22 AM	#19
finance21 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A Posts: 362	I have owned a few Omega watches and I do love Omega (I anm wearing my 2254.5 right now). Make sure that you PO first with a work shirt that you will wear on a daily basis. I found the PO to be a great watch but the bracelet and the raised bezel were just too big for me to get used to.

23 May 2007, 02:28 PM	#21
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Planet Ocean, all the way. I prefer the hands and the overall design better...plus that touch of orange is so cool. Is Rolex reading this? THAT'S how you do orange...

25 May 2007, 10:37 AM	#23
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,053	I prefer the looks of the PO. It is a classier style The SMP swirley dial seems a bit tacky and cheapens the overall affect.

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