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JJ Irani · 28 June 2005, 04:49 PM

Okay guys,

Here's a watch that may or may not appeal to all. Believe me, the pics don't do it even 25% justice....you really need to see it for real.

Watch: Available in 2 sizes - 42 mm and 45.5 mm. Both are COSC certified and are available with a black or orange bezel. Also available with bracelet, rubber strap or orange leather strap (with orange bezel).

Weight: Massive 222 grams (for the 45.5 mm model) with all links on.

Bracelet: Impressive and very powerful with all solid links: 14½ links all up. The ½ link is very important for final adjustments, but this is where we have a big drawback - the bracelet can only be resized by a jeweller.....too tricky, clumsy and tough to do it yourself unless you've had enough practice and have the right tools. Clasp is thick and very strong. Unfortunately, no holes for fine adjustments.....that's where the ½ link comes in very handy. Beautiful embossing of selected words at the back of the clasp.

Movement: 2500C Co-axial COSC movement, 27 jewels, 25,200 A/Hr. The slightly slower beat rate has given a much higher Power Reserve (I got a phenomenal 51 hours with mine from start to finish) and super-duper accuracy.

Accuracy: On the wrist: spot-on, ZERO deviaiton during an entire normal day's wear.
Crown UP: -0.5 sec./12 hrs.
Crown DOWN: +1 sec./12 hrs.

The caseback is very impressive with its beautiful Seahorse logo and the words PLANET OCEAN embossed in bold print. Very thick watch at 15.05 mm.

All in all, a very satisfying experience and a real eye-catcher. I'd recommend that anyone with a 7"+ wrist go in for the larger 45.5 mm model. Less than 7" would be comfortable with the 42 mm.

NOTE: I've actually placed the 42 mm version next to a 40 mm Sub and the Sub looks bigger. That's because the Rolex bezel overflows the perimeter of the case. With the PO, it's the other way around. The bezel is well within the confines of the case perimeter giving it a smaller appearance.

Some pics....

JJ Irani · 28 June 2005, 04:59 PM

A look at the Planet Ocean in profile....a rather solid 15.05 mm in thickness....won't exactly fit under a shirt cuff, but then I wouldn't recommend this watch as a dress watch.

padi56 · 28 June 2005, 06:28 PM

Yes JJ. I like it a lot,think the orange bezel and numerals,give it the wow factor.If I
would nitpick,not sure with the double arrow hands,but a great looking watch.

Hooper · 24 December 2010, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes JJ. I like it a lot,think the orange bezel and numerals,give it the wow factor.If I
would nitpick,not sure with the double arrow hands,but a great looking watch.

I agree totally !!

TARDIS · 24 December 2010, 03:02 PM

I used to own this one which appeared small on my wrist:

This one however, is just right!

Rockrolex · 28 June 2005, 10:25 PM

I must commend you, JJ. For you, that's a very restrained set of pics. Well done.

One nit to pick. That's an awefully small date window for such a massive watch. I think it needs a cyclops to look right.

JJ Irani · 29 June 2005, 04:32 AM

I know you're kidding, Ed, but seriously that date is very clear. Omega have designed the small window to merge in well with the rest of the dial and a cyclops would just ruin the whole look.

Also remember, I'm near-sighted, so have no problems with the tiniest of script or details.

JJ

Rockrolex · 30 June 2005, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I know you're kidding, Ed, but seriously that date is very clear. Omega have designed the small window to merge in well with the rest of the dial and a cyclops would just ruin the whole look.

Also remember, I'm near-sighted, so have no problems with the tiniest of script or details.

JJ

You're right, JJ.I forgot to add a J/K to my post.

Sorry about that. The pics are nice but it's not a watch I would wear. It's the orange color that I'm not really crazy about. But, hey, that's why the man makes 28 flavors.

Uncle-AJ · 30 June 2005, 01:59 AM

You're right Ed, the colour is a bit off.

Rockrolex · 30 June 2005, 02:42 AM

Much nicer color, Adrian. I agree.

clogz · 24 July 2006, 02:19 AM

Any change JJ you could fix the missing pics? And possibly provide comparison shots with sub?

Argh, too late I noticed you sold the watch..

JJ Irani · 24 July 2006, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clogz

Any change JJ you could fix the missing pics? And possibly provide comparison shots with sub?

Argh, too late I noticed you sold the watch..

...and sold the replacement Exp-II black dial, which was then replaced with the current Sub-date 16610.

JJ

mailman · 24 July 2006, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...and sold the replacement Exp-II black dial, which was then replaced with the current Sub-date 16610.

JJ

Come on JJ, let's see a pic of the orange PO.

Pleeeease.

JJ Irani · 24 July 2006, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Come on JJ, let's see a pic of the orange PO.

Pleeeease.

WHAT???

Ed's finger is like a quarter of an inch above the BAN button!!

mailman · 24 July 2006, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WHAT???

Ed's finger is like a quarter of an inch above the BAN button!!

He can't do it until I remove the anti-JJ ban button. So go ahead.

Rockrolex · 24 July 2006, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clogz

Any change JJ you could fix the missing pics? And possibly provide comparison shots with sub?

Argh, too late I noticed you sold the watch..

He would be banned if he fixed the missing pics of that orange POS, clogz. He was forced to get rid of that thing after the rest of us nearly beat him to death with it.

clogz · 1 August 2006, 11:38 PM

Sorry for lousy photo. Spotted from AD window at the airport. 42mm with bracelet and 45,5 with orange leather strap. On the right original 300M black SMP.

Large version looked much better to my eye, again. Even that leather wasn't so bad to see live ;)

Perdu · 5 September 2007, 11:04 AM

Interesting and helpful review JJ. Do you still have the same thoughts now, after another couple of months.

daunwaun · 5 September 2007, 11:22 AM

jj owned an omega????

JJ Irani · 5 September 2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daunwaun

jj owned an omega????

Daun,

I have owned at least 10 OMEGAs in my lifetime...including the famous Aqua Terra with a BLACK dial.

I have also owned at least 5 Longines, including the famous VHP Conquest with the Thermocompensated quartz movement.

With at least 30 years of wheeling and dealing under my belt, I have finally come to the ONE conclusion - ROLEX ONLY!!

nightlog · 12 September 2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Daun,

I have owned at least 10 OMEGAs in my lifetime...including the famous Aqua Terra with a BLACK dial.

I have also owned at least 5 Longines, including the famous VHP Conquest with the Thermocompensated quartz movement.

With at least 30 years of wheeling and dealing under my belt, I have finally come to the ONE conclusion - ROLEX ONLY!!

+1 for Rollies.

I almost walked out of the jewler's with a Planet Ocean on my wrist. What changed my mind was when the watch's crown fell off as I was adjusting the time.

I picked-up a Submariner instead and I'm very happy now.

autofiend · 14 August 2010, 03:00 PM

--error--sorry

Andad · 5 September 2007, 06:27 PM

Nice review and some pix JJ, but other pix are coming up 'not available'?

JJ Irani · 5 September 2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Nice review and some pix JJ, but other pix are coming up 'not available'?

Sorry, Ed.....that's 'cause I deleted a few to create more room in my Photobucket account.

JJ

RLXSTR · 22 October 2010, 06:37 AM

JJ - Here is my PO Chrono 45.5mm. Absolutely love it.

joe777 · 1 October 2007, 11:18 PM

To: JJ IranI: That an great looking Omega JJ, Yes i 'll vote for then
Omega does make a fine Watch. very inpressive; good Eye cather..

frostie · 2 October 2007, 05:43 AM

JJ i never knew that you were an omega owner.

JJ Irani · 2 October 2007, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

JJ i never knew that you were an omega owner.

OMEGA make a superb watch - excellent value for money. But resale on them sucks.

Owned several over my watch wheeling and dealing years!!

Perdu · 23 November 2007, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

OMEGA make a superb watch - excellent value for money. But resale on them sucks.

Owned several over my watch wheeling and dealing years!!

True JJ, but if you shop around you can get up to 30% off from an AD, so the actual money you loose is about the same.

frostie · 2 October 2007, 06:25 AM

yeah i know that you are a big flipper. Actually i thought that omega had good resale value. I do like them as watches a lot. The only watches i would wear except rolex watches are omega and panerai

28 June 2005, 04:49 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	OMEGA Seamaster PLANET OCEAN review Okay guys, Here's a watch that may or may not appeal to all. Believe me, the pics don't do it even 25% justice....you really need to see it for real. Watch: Available in 2 sizes - 42 mm and 45.5 mm. Both are COSC certified and are available with a black or orange bezel. Also available with bracelet, rubber strap or orange leather strap (with orange bezel). Weight: Massive 222 grams (for the 45.5 mm model) with all links on. Bracelet: Impressive and very powerful with all solid links: 14½ links all up. The ½ link is very important for final adjustments, but this is where we have a big drawback - the bracelet can only be resized by a jeweller.....too tricky, clumsy and tough to do it yourself unless you've had enough practice and have the right tools. Clasp is thick and very strong. Unfortunately, no holes for fine adjustments.....that's where the ½ link comes in very handy. Beautiful embossing of selected words at the back of the clasp. Movement: 2500C Co-axial COSC movement, 27 jewels, 25,200 A/Hr. The slightly slower beat rate has given a much higher Power Reserve (I got a phenomenal 51 hours with mine from start to finish) and super-duper accuracy. Accuracy: On the wrist: spot-on, ZERO deviaiton during an entire normal day's wear. Crown UP: -0.5 sec./12 hrs. Crown DOWN: +1 sec./12 hrs. The caseback is very impressive with its beautiful Seahorse logo and the words PLANET OCEAN embossed in bold print. Very thick watch at 15.05 mm. All in all, a very satisfying experience and a real eye-catcher. I'd recommend that anyone with a 7"+ wrist go in for the larger 45.5 mm model. Less than 7" would be comfortable with the 42 mm. NOTE: I've actually placed the 42 mm version next to a 40 mm Sub and the Sub looks bigger. That's because the Rolex bezel overflows the perimeter of the case. With the PO, it's the other way around. The bezel is well within the confines of the case perimeter giving it a smaller appearance. Some pics....

28 June 2005, 10:25 PM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,508	I must commend you, JJ. For you, that's a very restrained set of pics. Well done. One nit to pick. That's an awefully small date window for such a massive watch. I think it needs a cyclops to look right. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

30 June 2005, 02:42 AM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,508	Much nicer color, Adrian. I agree. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

5 September 2007, 11:04 AM	#18
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Interesting and helpful review JJ. Do you still have the same thoughts now, after another couple of months. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

5 September 2007, 11:22 AM	#19
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	jj owned an omega???? __________________ DAUNWAUN

28 June 2005, 04:59 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	A look at the Planet Ocean in profile....a rather solid 15.05 mm in thickness....won't exactly fit under a shirt cuff, but then I wouldn't recommend this watch as a dress watch.

28 June 2005, 06:28 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,266	Yes JJ. I like it a lot,think the orange bezel and numerals,give it the wow factor.If I would nitpick,not sure with the double arrow hands,but a great looking watch.

24 December 2010, 03:02 PM	#5
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	I used to own this one which appeared small on my wrist: This one however, is just right!

29 June 2005, 04:32 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I know you're kidding, Ed, but seriously that date is very clear. Omega have designed the small window to merge in well with the rest of the dial and a cyclops would just ruin the whole look. Also remember, I'm near-sighted, so have no problems with the tiniest of script or details. JJ

30 June 2005, 01:59 AM	#9
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	You're right Ed, the colour is a bit off.

24 July 2006, 02:19 AM	#11
clogz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Helsinki Posts: 85	Any change JJ you could fix the missing pics? And possibly provide comparison shots with sub? Argh, too late I noticed you sold the watch..

1 August 2006, 11:38 PM	#17
clogz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Helsinki Posts: 85	Sorry for lousy photo. Spotted from AD window at the airport. 42mm with bracelet and 45,5 with orange leather strap. On the right original 300M black SMP. Large version looked much better to my eye, again. Even that leather wasn't so bad to see live ;)

14 August 2010, 03:00 PM	#22
autofiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 276	--error--sorry

5 September 2007, 06:27 PM	#23
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,800	Nice review and some pix JJ, but other pix are coming up 'not available'? __________________ E

1 October 2007, 11:18 PM	#26
joe777 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: new york Posts: 5	To: JJ IranI: That an great looking Omega JJ, Yes i 'll vote for then Omega does make a fine Watch. very inpressive; good Eye cather..

2 October 2007, 05:43 AM	#27
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	JJ i never knew that you were an omega owner.

2 October 2007, 06:25 AM	#30
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	yeah i know that you are a big flipper. Actually i thought that omega had good resale value. I do like them as watches a lot. The only watches i would wear except rolex watches are omega and panerai

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