Omega Planet Ocean
Although Omega is one of my favorite brands, I remain critical to their latest additions like the DeVille Co-Axial (they should have named this ‘Constellation’ since it has a lot of characteristics from the ’50s and ’60s Constellation pie-pan models), Broad Arrow (the watch itself is nice, but the way how Omega markets this watch.. tribute to the Moonwatch, give me a break) and the Aqua Terra (the design is too similair with the Rolex Oyster Date, Airking and Explorer models). Taste is personal ofcourse, so I don’t mind if you don’t agree. 
However, their latest addition, Planet Ocean of the Seamaster range is a refreshing watch! I am still not certain about the hands, but the watch itself is great! I had a Seamaster Professional (Bond) for a long time, and I loved it. This one also comes with helium valve crown, but that never bothered me on the Seamaster Professional.
I guess this watch will officialy being introduced on the Basel fair.
February 17th, 2005 at 18:47
I like it, the more models the co-axial movement in them the better imho.
They would never admit it publically, but I wonder how many other manufactures could kick themselves for not courting George Daniels when he was shopping his new escapement around?
Chris
http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/
February 17th, 2005 at 20:54
Dit doet me toch wel heel veel aan een klok denken, die jij ook hebt RJ. Hmm, hoe heet dat merk ook alweer? Begint met een R en eindigt op lex….
Ik vind deze Seamaster niks iig. Just my 2ct.
February 18th, 2005 at 10:01
I’m also a big fan of Omega, but this one is terrible! They want to create a “family-face” for all their collections, but this looks like somebody submersible Speedmaster. To me this looks like a frankenwatch, with the bezel edge of the Sub and the dial of an old FF. Omega, you can do better then this! RJ, thanks for not putting the Orange-version up!
Martijn
March 17th, 2005 at 16:42
I don’t like the hands, bezel and bracelet too Submariner. But the numerals are a nice touch and being a co-axial helps. If comparing looks, I like the SMP 2000 better than this. Although the SMP Bond is still my all them fav.
April 14th, 2005 at 03:49
Omega make the best sports watches and this is yet another example of a tough go anywhere watch which you can still where with a suit to a meeting or with a dinner suit to a function.
May 9th, 2005 at 01:36
Omega makes amazing time pieces though I am still partial to my Seiko I found on 112th in Manhattan. It can be had to make out the time due to the scratched and cracked face, but ultimately, I think this Omega is a bit better than my Seiko.
May 29th, 2005 at 22:36
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I like the looks of the Planet Ocean a lot!
December 15th, 2005 at 10:35
What a beautiful watch. I´ve asked to see it in various shops, and I finally got one last Monday. First time I spend so much on a watch. It really looks the business. I love its classic look, especially with the brown leather strap. I still like my Seiko Artura though!
February 4th, 2006 at 14:42
A beautiful watch indeed!
I wear an orange bezel model everyday and prefer it to my Tag Heuer Monza.
April 19th, 2006 at 19:59
I just bought the 42mm planet ocean black bezel,and i love it .It is a really solid watch.
May 29th, 2006 at 04:47
I am a BIG fan of OMEGA. Saw the ads on WOW recently in our local WOW mag. Checkout the real units and…fell in love with the ORANGE and the BLK- Planet Ocean. I must say..the weight and solidness is impressive…thus, got them both…;) no regrets watsoever…;)
June 25th, 2006 at 05:17
I’ve heard that a weak aspect of the Seamaster line is the crown stem, which is not thick and tends to wobble. How is the crown stem in the Planet Ocean?
May 3rd, 2007 at 09:49
I have just purchased a PO Big Size. However, the bazel is wobbling a millimeter in its place - is this natural?
Also, the logo of the Seamaster on the back is not staight and is pointing to the side - is this OK, or does this mean that the watch has been opened before I bought it?
May 7th, 2008 at 09:07
I have had many watches and I thought I could not like any better than my seamster until I bought the planet ocean. from the moment I saw it I knew I had to have it. now I have both and would not trade either one for anything.