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Old 4 January 2023, 08:35 AM   #1
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Which Planet Ocean GMT?

I’m looking for a Plant Ocean GMT with Master Chronometer movement, a significant ceramic (ZrO2) content. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices - the black and white bezel (215.30.44.22.01.001) and the Deep Black (215.92.46.22.01.001).
I like the two color bezel and bracelet of the former but the Deep Black’s ceramic case is appealing. Has anyone been hands-on with both and can weigh in with relative pros and cons? My wrist is just over 7” and I often where a Garmin which is similar in size to the smaller of these two.
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Old 4 January 2023, 10:40 AM   #2
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Out of those 2 I would chose the Black/White bezel.
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Old 4 January 2023, 05:25 PM   #3
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I used to own the steel PO Black/White GMT but sold it, I now have the Deep Black ceramic GMT which IMHO is far nicer, not only is the ceramic finishing incredible to behold I much prefer the fact that it has a true divers bezel. The steel GMT has the 24 hour bi-directional bezel which means despite having 600m WR it’s not a diving watch, the Deep Black is a true divers watch whilst still retaining the GMT functionality. Although the Deep Black is bigger (43.5 vs 45.5mm) it’s not actually noticeable on the wrist as all Black watches look smaller, the proportions look better too, the steel PO GMT always looked and felt too chunky.
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Old 5 January 2023, 05:09 AM   #4
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I have the Deep Black. FANTASTIC WATCH. That's where I would go.

As an aside, the rubber strap/ceramic clasp is the best execution of rubber strap I can think of. I don't think anything comes close. My opinion.
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Old 16 January 2023, 03:01 AM   #5
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Has the OP decided, here are some pictures of mine to help, I don’t take great pictures so the second one is from the web.



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Old 16 January 2023, 11:51 AM   #6
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I came here to tell you to pick up the Black and White GMT (The Stormtrooper) but seeing that Deep Black has made me change my mind

Pretty dope
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Old 16 January 2023, 10:25 PM   #7
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Has the OP decided, here are some pictures of mine to help, I don’t take great pictures so the second one is from the web.




No, I’m still torn. It’s definitely between the black/white bezel or the all black Deep Black.


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Old 23 January 2023, 03:10 PM   #8
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Man, I wish I had the wrist to pull of the deep black. 43mm is my hard deck.
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Old 23 January 2023, 05:08 PM   #9
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Man, I wish I had the wrist to pull of the deep black. 43mm is my hard deck.
Try it on before writing it off. It wears surprisingly well for its stated specs. The lugs are short, the case back is flat, and the awesome rubber strap shoots straight down from the case to hug your wrist. Also, people say that black cases make watches appear smaller, so that may also be part of the magic.
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Old 21 June 2023, 04:19 AM   #10
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So I eventually managed to try the Deep Black on for size at an AD and absolutely loved it. Although thicker than my Garmin it is smaller diameter and did not look too big at all.
How much discount is reasonable to expect on this watch?


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Old 30 June 2023, 05:30 AM   #11
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Finally decided



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Old 30 June 2023, 07:13 AM   #12
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Congrats!!! Looks great on you!
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Old 30 June 2023, 07:54 AM   #13
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I think that is the correct choice. I also have the Deep Black GMT, and love it. One of my favorite watches. And extremely practical to boot surprisingly.

It also has quite the nice heft even though it's mostly ceramic and sapphire. It feels substantial for a ceramic watch.

Scratch free too.

And I still think the rubber straps on Omegas are the best offered stock from a watch brand.
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Old 30 June 2023, 09:13 AM   #14
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Looks great. Glad you were able to get it.
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