Planet Ocean GMT!

[balboa73]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I thought about it. The colors are a horrible choice and this watch will likely be on the big and thick side of things for me.
Does the co-axial really make the watches this thick or is this just a nod to the big watch craze.
My Deepsea is thick but due to engineering characteristics, it's the only watch above 42mm I'll ever own. Many other companies have proven you can make small and thin GMT functions, so it boils down to the co-axial or trend following, any ideas.

It may be an 8500 thing but definitly not a co-axial thing. The previous Gen PO's last year of production ended with the 2500D 3 level co-axial, basically the 2500 version of the 8500. The last Gen PO is not thick at all

[psv]

The Co-ax implementation on the Calibre 8500s and 9300s with big PRs of 60 hrs have definitely resulted in some pretty thick cases, especially as Omega insists on putting display back on many of the models.

[benlee]

Is it a new movement? Or just a re-numbered 8500? I like the blue dial.

[psv]

It is the basic 8500 movement with the added GTM complication, ergo a new calibre number.

[incontrol]

I don't have am Omega yet but a PO GMT could sway me! I like GMT watches but I do wish it was 42 mm and a bit thinner. I have enough 44 and 45 mm watches.

[MP5]

I like it but as always Omega has poor arse taste when it comes to clashing a black date wheel on a blue dial. Infuriates me to no end. Still, I love the ceramics but can't do the thickness. It's way over the top. Last gen POs with a ceramic bezel would be perfect.

[htc8p]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I agree with you. If someone wanted to critique the brand they might point out that this watch appears to have been designed by the same "talented" group responsible for the Omega Milgauss (I mean AT 15K Gauss).

Nobody can deny that Omega is doing some amazing technical work, but their design team isn't holding up their end of the deal on some of these watches. The orange GMT hand begs comparison with the Explorer 2, as does the horrible striped second hand on their anti-magnetic watch with the Milgauss (I'm not sure which is worse to tell you the truth).

Before anyone starts talking about "kool aid", my current favorite watch is an Omega Speedmaster Pro which was chosen over any version of the SS Daytona.

the Anti magnetic AT can grow on you. its unique and very connected to the antimagnetic theme. not to mention it makes the milgauss bite the dust.

but this gmt fuction doesnt really mix well into a dive watch.

[beshannon]

Beautiful watch, too big for me though

[yld2rob]

Being a PO owner, I love the new color. It stands out as unique without being too crazy looking.

[MilgaussMan1]

its a NEW YORK KNICKS DREAM WATCH!

i bet some of the ball players will have it! or METS?? anyone a big john buck fan???

METS ARE doing well!?


overalll i think its lovely. wish it was 40.5mm

[KBM]

Originally Posted by bmendick1

To anyone calling the an explorer II clone, are you forgetting that the original PO is accented with an orange second hand tip, and the standard 8500 has the orange second hand tip as well as orange for the word "Omega" on the dial? Orange has always been the contrasting color since the introduction of the PO, that's not even to mention that the PO is offered with and orange bezel and orange strap... Using orange for the GMT hand and the GMT bezel is a pretty natural selection considering the history of the PO design.

Exactly.

[Dream99]

Has anyone any Idea when we will see this in the shops and price and will it a Boutique only model for a while?

[psv]

It not a watch I would buy but this watch is growing on me.

[Tudor66]

It has some nice features, nice movement, etc..., but I still think the older GMT's are better looking... Call me out of touch, but I don't appreciate the new GMT.

These older ones are well under 2,000, and would be my choice if I was looking for a Omega with the GMT complication:

[dsio]

Just for clarification sake, the Planet Ocean line has, since its inception used orange as a contrasting colour. Seconds hands have always been in orange, an orange bezel/black dial option, and an orange numerals, black bezel option have always been available, right since 2006. Omega did not use a time machine to "copy the colour orange" from the re-issued EXP2, then use it on the Planet Ocean in 2006, its the colour the PO has always used.

Secondly, this is one of four colour schemes the Planet Ocean GMT is available in. This blue model is blue to fit with Goodplanet, Omega's partner for this special edition.

The other colours are Black bezel with polished silver numerals, black bezel with anodised orange numerals, and orange bezel with orange numerals. Most people will likely go for the black bezel / silver numerals as its the most neutral. All of these models feature an orange GMT hand, along with an orange second hand, as has every other PO model since forever.

The size is a middle ground between the 42mm of the PO and 45.5mm of the POXL. Its an interesting middle ground option that probably makes more sense than making a 42 and 45.5 varient of all 4 different GMT models all over again, reducing the number of different models in the line a dealer might have to carry.

Below are the other three models:

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

...because it still is a full featured dive watch after all.

No it's not. A dive watch needs a proper timing bezel. It's not enough to have a triangle marker, you need the minute indicators too. After 15 minutes on this watch, the hand is pointing at the six, and that's if you don't confuse it with the GMT hand. Sure, anyone can adapt, but it makes no sense to have 600M, an HEV and then compromise the most useful function of a dive watch. This is my biggest complaint of this watch - it's really great at nothing.

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I like it but why do they have to go so big. They fit this movement in a 42mm case, I think the GMT function doesn't add diameter.

I think it's about proportion to thickness. The GMT function adds thickness, as does the 600m water resistance. If they reduced the depth rating then it could be much thinner. For me a travel watch should be versatile - sporty enough to dress down, but thin enough to wear under a cuff.

Originally Posted by bmendick1

Anyone who calls this a copy of the explorer II is really chugging the rolex koolaid

I actually like the colour scheme (I have the blue PO Ti with minor orange accents). I never made a connection to the Explorer II and still don't, but it certainly looks similar to that Oris.

Originally Posted by htc8p

the Anti magnetic AT can grow on you. its unique and very connected to the antimagnetic theme. not to mention it makes the milgauss bite the dust.

The technology does in fact make all other anti-magnetic watches bite the dust. It's just too bad they took styling cues from the Milgauss instead of 'making it their own'. It seems lame, and just dampens their achievement.


I own and like both Rolex and Omega, and try to be open minded, but some of Omega's recent models leave me scratching my head. In particular the 'confused' PO GMT and the 'Milgauss homage' 15000GAUSS. Two big let downs for me.

[yessir69]

Originally Posted by balboa73

I'm pretty sure Omegas not attempting to copy Rolex. Take Rolex of the pedestal and you might actually realize that Omega currently offers a superior product in the sport watch category

[Zerouali]

£4930 uk retail for the black dial model, £150 or so more for the blue dial version.

This or an explorer II? I'm stumped....

[anothernewphone]

Originally Posted by Zerouali

£4930 uk retail for the black dial model, £150 or so more for the blue dial version.

This or an explorer II? I'm stumped....

No quick-set date on the Omegas kills it for me.

[improviz]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

No quick-set date on the Omegas kills it for me.

The Explorer II does not have a quick-set date either, nor does the GMT IIc for that matter. Rolex has not done a quick-set on a GMT since the 16700, which stopped production in 1999.

So in both the Exp II and the Omega GMT, you need to adjust the date by rapid advancement of the hour hand, whcih can be adjusted independently of the time (i.e. adjusting the hour hand does not hack the seconds hand so timekeeping accuracy is maintained).

[Bernie.H.]

Originally Posted by balboa73

I'm pretty sure Omegas not attempting to copy Rolex. Take Rolex of the pedestal and you might actually realize that Omega currently offers a superior product in the sport watch category

Well said.

[Ticking_Sonata]

saw it in omega butique yesterday and it was nice. the price tag is 7.350 CHF. the one which i saw come with blue and orange ceramic bezel, blue dial and ss bracelet.

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[The Prodigy]

[MP5]

WOW, Those pics are a gamechanger!

[dsio]

It really is a brilliant piece, they needed to come out with a strong GMT offering and IMO they've nailed it.

[Furbo]

If the datewheel would be blue/orange font I'd be running to the Omega AD.

[MP5]

Originally Posted by Furbo

If the datewheel would be blue/orange font I'd be running to the Omega AD.

Still bugs me, but someone will do a blue one.

[Frankie13]

I hope the GMT with the orange bezel with hit the stores soon. Can't wait to see it in flesh.

[Rashid.bk]

Wow, very nice.

[kmleffler]

Went into the Omega Boutique on 5th Ave in NY yesterday and was able to try on the new GMT. It is a thick watch, but it is a nice size. I really like it, but I question why the MSRP is almost $2,000 higher than the regular PO. It is $200 less expensive with the rubber strap, which I prefer. It does come in a very nice wooden box.