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5ATM · 4 February 2008, 12:05 PM

I'm venturing into Omega territory for the first time and have been tossing and turning over 3 choices.

1) Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Limited Edition MoonWatch (Ref 311.30.42.30.01.001)

2) Speedmaster "Legend" (Ref 3506.61.00)

3) Seamaster Planet Ocean (Ref 2209.50.00)

Can anyone here cure my insomnia ? Would help if I know which has the better movement and better percieved value.

karwath · 4 February 2008, 12:28 PM

Interesting choices. I think the speedmasters will likely hold their value better than a PO. I'd go for the "legend" speedmaster of the 3.

AGENT4734 · 5 February 2008, 04:54 PM

I'm not much of a fan of winding my watch so, the 50th Anni is out. I really like my PO... try them on and buy the one that speaks to you!

5ATM · 5 February 2008, 07:57 PM

Thank you for pointing that out, didn't realise the 50th Anniversary is a manual winding watch.

vukotab · 5 February 2008, 08:37 PM

Moonwatch all the way!BTW,I like the "Legend" also,but Moonwatch is a Moonwatch,a TRUE legend!

Trurolexer · 5 February 2008, 11:00 PM

...to me. No question about it. STUNNING watch!!!

haakon59 · 6 February 2008, 05:08 AM

Those are very different watches--the 50th Anniversary is manually wound and has very little water resistance. The Legend is automatic, has 100 meters water resistance and the Planet Ocean is automatic with 600 meters water resistance. Which features would you use more often? The chronograph or the higher water resistance of the PO?

One bonus for the PO is that it has the newer co-axial escapement which means that it will need less servicing. This being said, previous Omega movements have also been proven to be robust, etc. So although the movement in the Planet Ocean is likely to need less watchmaker attention, all three movements have been reliable. If I wasn't specifically looking for a chronograph, I would go for the Planet Ocean.

mike · 6 February 2008, 08:47 AM

AGENT4734 · 6 February 2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5ATM

Thank you for pointing that out, didn't realise the 50th Anniversary is a manual winding watch.

No problem.... I agree 3 totally different watches... I perfer automatic watches... but you can't go wrong with any of these great watches!

5ATM · 6 February 2008, 11:26 AM

I'm kinda leaning towards the 50th Anni for that place in "history".

In this part of the world the 50th Anni retails for about USD4.2K, and they are flying off the shelves.

fear · 6 February 2008, 02:33 PM

You want a watch for space? Moonwatch. You want a tough, proven deep sea watch? Rolex SD. Nothing compares!

vman · 6 February 2008, 03:50 PM

Speedmaster over PO any time.

TARDIS · 6 February 2008, 05:50 PM

Hey 5ATM:

It depends on your lifestyle as these models differ greatly. The 'moon' watch speedie range are chronographs and meant for a person who may wish to use the various aspects that a chronograph watch gives them....or...they may want to own one because it smiles at them. Also, don't forget the true Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is a manual wind.

The PO however, is a watch more suited to someone like me who regularly swims and snorkels and doesn't really need chronograph functions. I would therefore choose the PO:

Cheers

BTW I now own a Rolex SD...the ultimate watch for anything to do with water.

cmr · 6 February 2008, 06:31 PM

i have a 8 inch wrist so my favorite is the 45.5mm orange planet ocean. with that said. which one do you like the best? that is the one to buy!!

unless you would like to get me one and if that is so i will be happy to send you my address!!!!! lol

5ATM · 15 February 2008, 06:13 PM

Thank you for all the interesting views. I've finally made my choice - and it's not one of those I listed above

I'm going for the Speedy moonphase with transparent backcase (3576.50.00)

I felt for the price I'm paying for the 50th Anni model, might as well get another similar watch basically, but one that comes with with moonphase and transparent back. More details to enjoy.

CPCC · 21 February 2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5ATM

Thank you for all the interesting views. I've finally made my choice - and it's not one of those I listed above

I'm going for the Speedy moonphase with transparent backcase (3576.50.00)

I felt for the price I'm paying for the 50th Anni model, might as well get another similar watch basically, but one that comes with with moonphase and transparent back. More details to enjoy.

Awesome choice, dont forget to post the pictures.

kelly56 · 22 February 2008, 07:21 AM

I've had an Omega Seamaster for 10+ years and still very happy with it. Getting ready to purchase a SD. If I were looking at another Omega it would definitely be the Moonwatch.

4 February 2008, 12:05 PM	#1
5ATM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	Deep Sea or Over The Moon I'm venturing into Omega territory for the first time and have been tossing and turning over 3 choices. 1) Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Limited Edition MoonWatch (Ref 311.30.42.30.01.001) 2) Speedmaster "Legend" (Ref 3506.61.00) 3) Seamaster Planet Ocean (Ref 2209.50.00) Can anyone here cure my insomnia ? Would help if I know which has the better movement and better percieved value.

5 February 2008, 04:54 PM	#3
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	I'm not much of a fan of winding my watch so, the 50th Anni is out. I really like my PO... try them on and buy the one that speaks to you! __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

5 February 2008, 11:00 PM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Speedmaster 50th Anniversary... ...to me. No question about it. STUNNING watch!!!

6 February 2008, 06:31 PM	#14
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i have a 8 inch wrist so my favorite is the 45.5mm orange planet ocean. with that said. which one do you like the best? that is the one to buy!! unless you would like to get me one and if that is so i will be happy to send you my address!!!!! lol __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

4 February 2008, 12:28 PM	#2
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	Interesting choices. I think the speedmasters will likely hold their value better than a PO. I'd go for the "legend" speedmaster of the 3.

5 February 2008, 07:57 PM	#4
5ATM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	Thank you for pointing that out, didn't realise the 50th Anniversary is a manual winding watch.

5 February 2008, 08:37 PM	#5
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Moonwatch all the way!BTW,I like the "Legend" also,but Moonwatch is a Moonwatch,a TRUE legend!

6 February 2008, 05:08 AM	#7
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Those are very different watches--the 50th Anniversary is manually wound and has very little water resistance. The Legend is automatic, has 100 meters water resistance and the Planet Ocean is automatic with 600 meters water resistance. Which features would you use more often? The chronograph or the higher water resistance of the PO? One bonus for the PO is that it has the newer co-axial escapement which means that it will need less servicing. This being said, previous Omega movements have also been proven to be robust, etc. So although the movement in the Planet Ocean is likely to need less watchmaker attention, all three movements have been reliable. If I wasn't specifically looking for a chronograph, I would go for the Planet Ocean.

6 February 2008, 08:47 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683

6 February 2008, 11:26 AM	#10
5ATM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	I'm kinda leaning towards the 50th Anni for that place in "history". In this part of the world the 50th Anni retails for about USD4.2K, and they are flying off the shelves.

6 February 2008, 02:33 PM	#11
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	You want a watch for space? Moonwatch. You want a tough, proven deep sea watch? Rolex SD. Nothing compares!

6 February 2008, 03:50 PM	#12
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	Speedmaster over PO any time.

6 February 2008, 05:50 PM	#13
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Hey 5ATM: It depends on your lifestyle as these models differ greatly. The 'moon' watch speedie range are chronographs and meant for a person who may wish to use the various aspects that a chronograph watch gives them....or...they may want to own one because it smiles at them. Also, don't forget the true Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is a manual wind. The PO however, is a watch more suited to someone like me who regularly swims and snorkels and doesn't really need chronograph functions. I would therefore choose the PO: Cheers BTW I now own a Rolex SD...the ultimate watch for anything to do with water.

15 February 2008, 06:13 PM	#15
5ATM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	Thank you for all the interesting views. I've finally made my choice - and it's not one of those I listed above I'm going for the Speedy moonphase with transparent backcase (3576.50.00) I felt for the price I'm paying for the 50th Anni model, might as well get another similar watch basically, but one that comes with with moonphase and transparent back. More details to enjoy.

22 February 2008, 07:21 AM	#17
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	I've had an Omega Seamaster for 10+ years and still very happy with it. Getting ready to purchase a SD. If I were looking at another Omega it would definitely be the Moonwatch.

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