Seamaster Planet Ocean vs 300m Diver

[Stevec14]

Beauty. Congrats and enjoy it

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by Pte6000

PO all day the GMT is such a special version and perfect size





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That is really nice. Would you mind letting me know the model number/size?

[Pte6000]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

That is really nice. Would you mind letting me know the model number/size?

It’s been discontinued
Still can be found on certain sites
Planet Ocean 43.5 mm GMT

23230442201001 is the model #

Can be found in the $4K range

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by TimeRookie

I’ve been trying to decide between the same 2 watches. I think the Diver 300 in black will dress up better. The PO is an amazing watch though. I gave mine to my son and I miss it. I’m thinking of replacing it.

PO is superior in every measurable way.

[TimeRookie]

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

PO is superior in every measurable way.

Good! That’s what I ended up buying and I’m very pleased.

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by paneristinewb

And here it is




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What size is this one?

[TimeRookie]

Originally Posted by texasmade

What size is this one?

43.5mm. The model number will say 44 in it.

[Chronokid]

I've owned vintage Seamaster 300's and I just traded the second Planet Ocean that I've owned (don't ask me why). However, both of the PO's I've owned were XL 45.5mm and the early 2500 series movements. Nothing wrong with them at all and I loved both PO's. I plan on getting another PO in the near future that is slightly smaller and housing the newer 8500 series movement.

[FTX I]

I'd get a first edition PO like the 2201.50 or an early SM 300 with 1120 cal and wave dial. Bernard Watch always has some for sale. Price may not be the best but it's a trusted source.

[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

PO is superior in every measurable way.

I hope it is ok to bump an old thread. I am going through this same dilemma now - PO vs Diver 300m. I am very interested in the 43.5mm Planet Ocean with dark blue dial and orange accents, white dial Diver 300m (likely on rubber), or the grey dial Diver 300m on bracelet. Talk about first world problems, but this is a tough choice! I like certain things about each watch. For instance, I like the wave dial on the Diver 300m, but I like that hands on the PO as well as the bezel and it just looks like the overall finish is a bit nicer on the PO. I also like both bracelets, but it looks like the PO has a nice taper whereas the Diver 300m is just one diameter all the way around.

I really need to try them on again, but that is currently difficult to do as boutiques and ADs are still closed.

Thoughts? Why, as quoted above, is the "PO superior in every measurable way"?

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

I hope it is ok to bump an old thread. I am going through this same dilemma now - PO vs Diver 300m. I am very interested in the 43.5mm Planet Ocean with dark blue dial and orange accents, white dial Diver 300m (likely on rubber), or the grey dial Diver 300m on bracelet. Talk about first world problems, but this is a tough choice! I like certain things about each watch. For instance, I like the wave dial on the Diver 300m, but I like that hands on the PO as well as the bezel and it just looks like the overall finish is a bit nicer on the PO. I also like both bracelets, but it looks like the PO has a nice taper whereas the Diver 300m is just one diameter all the way around.

I really need to try them on again, but that is currently difficult to do as boutiques and ADs are still closed.

Thoughts? Why, as quoted above, is the "PO superior in every measurable way"?

The 43.5mm PO's were unwearable on my wrist. They're pretty thick so if you wear tight dress cuffs you'll want to keep that in mind.

[anonymousmoose]

Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

Thoughts? Why, as quoted above, is the "PO superior in every measurable way"?

Originally Posted by texasmade

The 43.5mm PO's were unwearable on my wrist. They're pretty thick so if you wear tight dress cuffs you'll want to keep that in mind.

Opposite for me. I thought it would be unwearable from the written specifications, but when I tried it on it fitted like other 42mm watches.





Saying that; the SMP is more versatile because it's thinner. Makes a better watch to wear with dress shirts etc (if someone care about that).




End of the day, the PO is probably the best [subjectively] looking diver on the market. So it's a tough choice really.