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N_Swe · 21 August 2008, 02:59 AM

Just thought I would give you my first impression of this watch.

Planet Ocean is loyal to its history - the design is in many ways similar to the classic Seamaster 300 from 1957. It could be worse...

The watch is substantial with its 42mm, and 15mm thickness and... 185 grams weight. It feels solid in every way (although its a bit to Rolex when it comes to feeling).

The movement is great. -2 sec per day is just fine by me, and the Co-Axial makes the watch even more sturdy (the guarantee is due to this three years, compared to the ordinary two years).

One of the most impressive things about this watch is that its so comfortable. Although its size and weight, it fits the arm perfectly. And the crown thats used to irritate the skin doesnt do so with the PO. Top score in the departement in other words.

The family is together - and smiling.

Thanks for looking.

toph · 21 August 2008, 03:10 AM

great - thanks for the review
also your pics are amazing!!!!

haakon59 · 21 August 2008, 03:59 AM

Omega does a great job with design--they seem like "friendly" watches if you can say that about a watch. Regardless, I am happy you are enjoying yours. Good luck with your Planet Ocean.

ROGERB · 21 August 2008, 04:09 AM

I had never noticed the connection to the original before... thanks for the info!
R

jm433 · 21 August 2008, 04:14 AM

very nice looking watch. Thanks for sharing. Do you know if they make a white or silver faced version?

Teofilo · 21 August 2008, 05:41 AM

N Swe, good review and great pictures......I just love Omega..

Perdu · 22 August 2008, 09:02 AM

Congratulations, that looks a fabulous watch.

Letsgodiving · 22 August 2008, 10:11 AM

That's a beauty for sure. Very nice!

Ken Cox · 24 August 2008, 07:24 AM

Beautiful photos, from which two aspects of the Planet Ocean immediately appear to my eye.

First, the band seems very "human friendly" with its subtle contours and softened edges.

Secondly, the crown has just enough of a "guard" to keep a sharp edge or wire from getting underneath it and damaging it; and, at the same time the guard leaves enough of the crown exposed for user-friendliness and convenience.

The Omega folks think these things through.

Mike B · 24 August 2008, 07:31 AM

That's one excellent looking watch ! Lot's of luck with it, I know I'm loving my Seamaster Pro !

JJ Irani · 24 August 2008, 07:40 AM

Nice solid watch. My ex....45.5 mm!!

Perdu · 24 August 2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jm433

very nice looking watch. Thanks for sharing. Do you know if they make a white or silver faced version?

Only black

Perdu · 24 August 2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Cox

Beautiful photos, from which two aspects of the Planet Ocean immediately appear to my eye.

First, the band seems very "human friendly" with its subtle contours and softened edges.

Secondly, the crown has just enough of a "guard" to keep a sharp edge or wire from getting underneath it and damaging it; and, at the same time the guard leaves enough of the crown exposed for user-friendliness and convenience.

The Omega folks think these things through.

For some reason Omega bracelets are especially comfortable.

Ken Cox · 25 August 2008, 02:30 PM

I like something else about this watch, particularly, and one can see it very clearly in JJ Irani's beautiful photos.

Most watches of this type that have a date window at the three o'clock position either minimize the three o'clock hour marker or omit it all together.

However, on this watch, the 12, 9, 6 and 3 o'clock hour markers all match each other in size, thus making the dial face symmetrical.

Additionally, and I especially like this, the background color of the date in the date window matches the dial face color.

A coaxial movement certified chronometer with a very readable date (and no cyclops lens), helium escape valve, and waterproof to 600 meters; all for less than $3,000 (with discount).

Very nice all around.

DSJ · 26 August 2008, 12:58 AM

That's my favorite PO - 42mm all black. I gave that watch a lot of consideration in my quest that finally netted me my Expy2. Main reason I did not get it is because I already have/had the SMP and Submariner. But if I had bought that for the $2,300 discounted price, AND flipped my SMP, I would have been very close to being able to buy a DJ too.

Congrats and nice write-up with fantastic photos.

vrolok · 28 August 2008, 07:19 AM

congrats!

same as mine

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROGERB

I had never noticed the connection to the original before... thanks for the info!
R

kii · 30 August 2008, 01:56 AM

Great review and a very nice looking watch

InTime · 29 March 2012, 03:16 PM

love them watches. sooo nice. nice milgauss. great photos. instant classic!

21 August 2008, 02:59 AM	#1
N_Swe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 193	Planet Ocean - Im impressed! Just thought I would give you my first impression of this watch. Planet Ocean is loyal to its history - the design is in many ways similar to the classic Seamaster 300 from 1957. It could be worse... The watch is substantial with its 42mm, and 15mm thickness and... 185 grams weight. It feels solid in every way (although its a bit to Rolex when it comes to feeling). The movement is great. -2 sec per day is just fine by me, and the Co-Axial makes the watch even more sturdy (the guarantee is due to this three years, compared to the ordinary two years). One of the most impressive things about this watch is that its so comfortable. Although its size and weight, it fits the arm perfectly. And the crown thats used to irritate the skin doesnt do so with the PO. Top score in the departement in other words. The family is together - and smiling. Thanks for looking.

21 August 2008, 03:10 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	great - thanks for the review also your pics are amazing!!!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

22 August 2008, 09:02 AM	#7
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Congratulations, that looks a fabulous watch. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

22 August 2008, 10:11 AM	#8
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,309	That's a beauty for sure. Very nice! __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

24 August 2008, 07:40 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Nice solid watch. My ex....45.5 mm!! __________________ 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!!

21 August 2008, 03:59 AM	#3
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Omega does a great job with design--they seem like "friendly" watches if you can say that about a watch. Regardless, I am happy you are enjoying yours. Good luck with your Planet Ocean.

21 August 2008, 04:09 AM	#4
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	I had never noticed the connection to the original before... thanks for the info! R

21 August 2008, 04:14 AM	#5
jm433 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: James Location: California Posts: 312	very nice looking watch. Thanks for sharing. Do you know if they make a white or silver faced version?

21 August 2008, 05:41 AM	#6
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	N Swe, good review and great pictures......I just love Omega..

24 August 2008, 07:24 AM	#9
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	Beautiful photos, from which two aspects of the Planet Ocean immediately appear to my eye. First, the band seems very "human friendly" with its subtle contours and softened edges. Secondly, the crown has just enough of a "guard" to keep a sharp edge or wire from getting underneath it and damaging it; and, at the same time the guard leaves enough of the crown exposed for user-friendliness and convenience. The Omega folks think these things through.

24 August 2008, 07:31 AM	#10
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	That's one excellent looking watch ! Lot's of luck with it, I know I'm loving my Seamaster Pro !

25 August 2008, 02:30 PM	#14
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	I like something else about this watch, particularly, and one can see it very clearly in JJ Irani's beautiful photos. Most watches of this type that have a date window at the three o'clock position either minimize the three o'clock hour marker or omit it all together. However, on this watch, the 12, 9, 6 and 3 o'clock hour markers all match each other in size, thus making the dial face symmetrical. Additionally, and I especially like this, the background color of the date in the date window matches the dial face color. A coaxial movement certified chronometer with a very readable date (and no cyclops lens), helium escape valve, and waterproof to 600 meters; all for less than $3,000 (with discount). Very nice all around.

26 August 2008, 12:58 AM	#15
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	That's my favorite PO - 42mm all black. I gave that watch a lot of consideration in my quest that finally netted me my Expy2. Main reason I did not get it is because I already have/had the SMP and Submariner. But if I had bought that for the $2,300 discounted price, AND flipped my SMP, I would have been very close to being able to buy a DJ too. Congrats and nice write-up with fantastic photos. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

30 August 2008, 01:56 AM	#17
kii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Keith Location: MD Watch: PAM 253 Posts: 17	Great review and a very nice looking watch

29 March 2012, 03:16 PM	#18
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	love them watches. sooo nice. nice milgauss. great photos. instant classic!

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