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rolexnewbie2 · 21 December 2011, 12:43 PM

I managed to get my first Omega Planet Ocean XL for $2600 in mint condition. The seller has a good rep and everything looks great via the pictures and info he listed. I love big watches and I really like the orange bezel. Did I pay to much at $2600? I really wanted a Sub but couldn't find one I liked that fit the budget. The only think I didn't like was the fact that it doesn't come with a warranty card. The dealer said it was a "gray market" piece so it didn't come with one. Will this be a problem once it needs serviced? Also, what about a watch winder should I have one of these? I know lots of questions thank you for the help. I should have it tomorrow so i'll post a picture.

Thanks Guys

dieseldragon · 21 December 2011, 03:50 PM

You don't need a watch winder. If you do not wear the watch for a few days, you will have to reset the time and wind it manually. Ask the dealer for an receipt with the serial number and model number of the watch, then if you come to sell it, you can show the buyer where it came from.

WJGESQ · 27 December 2011, 03:15 AM

They are great watches indeed.

What happened to the picture?

rolexnewbie2 · 27 December 2011, 12:15 PM

I am very happy though I already can't wait to get another swiss watch. Another addiction just what my bank account needed. LOL

iflyem1 · 29 December 2011, 04:25 PM

Looks very nice!

A.I. · 31 December 2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexnewbie2

I really wanted a Sub but couldn't find one I liked that fit the budget.

I reckon you might just change your name from rolexnewbie2 pretty soon because Omega watches will grow on you!

This Planet Ocean Liquid Metal is number 175 from 1948 produced and is my baby. It's never off my wrist and makes me smile every day.

I sometimes hanker after a Deep Sea, which are starting to become available at less crazy money recently, but I worry that, because I could only afford to own one real quality timepiece at a time, I would miss my PO LM.

Enjoy your watch! It's a beaut

dddrees · 31 December 2011, 10:43 PM

The PO is a real nice looking watch. Congrats.

watchdaddy1 · 1 January 2012, 03:12 AM

CONGRATS, winders are'nt neccessary but a fun addition to add to the madness

bassplayrr · 1 January 2012, 04:27 AM

Congrats! A close friend has the exact same model and it's a stunner in person. It has a wrist presence that's difficult to communicate in photos. Pictures often just don't do that watch justice.

77T · 1 January 2012, 07:13 AM

That was a good find - looks very nice.

gaopa · 1 January 2012, 11:34 AM

Your PO looks great! Congratulations!

I suggest that you get a watch winder as your PO will always be ready to go. I like having all of my automatic watches ready to wear anytime.
Cheers, Bill P.

saw · 3 January 2012, 02:30 PM

Yes I agree with gaopa, watch winder is particularly important if you want to properly maintain your watch.

m5blitzer · 4 January 2012, 03:35 AM

Congrats on a great selection. If you only have a couple of watches, a winder is optional as it should remained on your wrist as much as possible. I have the 45.5mm Quantum of Solace LE PO and it my daily wearer. It is almost feels like it it not on my wrist.

Like A.I (John) mentioned, Omegas will grow on you. So will Rolex watches too.

21 December 2011, 12:43 PM	#1
rolexnewbie2 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL Watch: 116613 LB Posts: 89	Bought my first Omega what do you think? I managed to get my first Omega Planet Ocean XL for $2600 in mint condition. The seller has a good rep and everything looks great via the pictures and info he listed. I love big watches and I really like the orange bezel. Did I pay to much at $2600? I really wanted a Sub but couldn't find one I liked that fit the budget. The only think I didn't like was the fact that it doesn't come with a warranty card. The dealer said it was a "gray market" piece so it didn't come with one. Will this be a problem once it needs serviced? Also, what about a watch winder should I have one of these? I know lots of questions thank you for the help. I should have it tomorrow so i'll post a picture. Thanks Guys

21 December 2011, 03:50 PM	#2
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	You don't need a watch winder. If you do not wear the watch for a few days, you will have to reset the time and wind it manually. Ask the dealer for an receipt with the serial number and model number of the watch, then if you come to sell it, you can show the buyer where it came from. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

31 December 2011, 10:43 PM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	The PO is a real nice looking watch. Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 January 2012, 04:27 AM	#9
bassplayrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SF Bay/Dallas Watch: 116610LV, 3570.50 Posts: 225	Congrats! A close friend has the exact same model and it's a stunner in person. It has a wrist presence that's difficult to communicate in photos. Pictures often just don't do that watch justice. __________________ Rolexes: Yachtmaster Rose Gold 116655, Submariner “Hulk” 116610LV, Milguass "GV" 116400GV

1 January 2012, 07:13 AM	#10
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,817	That was a good find - looks very nice. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 December 2011, 03:15 AM	#3
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	They are great watches indeed. What happened to the picture?

27 December 2011, 12:15 PM	#4
rolexnewbie2 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL Watch: 116613 LB Posts: 89	I am very happy though I already can't wait to get another swiss watch. Another addiction just what my bank account needed. LOL

29 December 2011, 04:25 PM	#5
iflyem1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 33	Looks very nice!

1 January 2012, 03:12 AM	#8
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	CONGRATS, winders are'nt neccessary but a fun addition to add to the madness

1 January 2012, 11:34 AM	#11
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Your PO looks great! Congratulations! I suggest that you get a watch winder as your PO will always be ready to go. I like having all of my automatic watches ready to wear anytime. Cheers, Bill P.

3 January 2012, 02:30 PM	#12
saw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	Yes I agree with gaopa, watch winder is particularly important if you want to properly maintain your watch.

4 January 2012, 03:35 AM	#13
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	Congrats on a great selection. If you only have a couple of watches, a winder is optional as it should remained on your wrist as much as possible. I have the 45.5mm Quantum of Solace LE PO and it my daily wearer. It is almost feels like it it not on my wrist. Like A.I (John) mentioned, Omegas will grow on you. So will Rolex watches too.

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