Omega Planet Ocean Review
From the brilliantly legible dial to the curved, brushed case-edges, to the chunky solid back with its embossed and polished seahorse motif (enlarged now to fill the entire flat bottom surface of the caseback), this is one handsome timepiece.
Tony P reviews the stunning Seamaster Planet Ocean Watch.
August 12th, 2005 at 3:00 am
Planet Ocean Orange Leather Strap?
Anyone know an easy way of getting one of these? Have the 42.5 orange watch and bracelet (very easy to wear, given the weight of the watch and bracelet), but am trying to buy the matching strap.
My dealer tells me that, having spoken to Omega, they say there is a problem with present run of straps (something about their not being water resistant) and that these are being recalled. Will be as long as 6 months before they are available. This sounds fantastic to me (in the true sense) - anyone have any information on this?
Regards
Mark
August 12th, 2005 at 2:25 pm
>as long as 6 months
Those Omega orange straps are very nice and 6 hours is too long to wait when you have the hots for a strap!
I’ll pop in an see my AD in the morning, see if he can throw any light on it. I assume you are in the UK, hence the London?
January 19th, 2006 at 3:56 pm
Its available here, if you want I can send you by fedex or UPs . I also bought one Planet Ocean but with steel bracelet. I like the watch, its nice.
June 29th, 2006 at 6:57 am
Have the hots for the the orange leather strap too..Can you pls tell me how much will it cost?Thanks in advance
July 27th, 2006 at 6:54 pm
I just bought a new omega planet ocean 45.5mm with black rubber strap. Great looking watch, but I can’t get the damn thing to keep running. Today, I wound it up until my finger almost bled and wore it all day. Around 8:00pm tonight I noticed that the @#@#@# had stopped again about an hour earlier. Anybody know what I’m doing wrong or if this is a problem with the watch. Too much money to spend on a dead timepiece. So much for going 2000 feet under!
August 22nd, 2006 at 3:15 pm
i’ve got the planet ocean with the orange leather strap but it stained pretty bad when it came in contact with some sunscreen lotion accidentally. any idea on what a new strap runs? do i contact the place i bought it from? could it be part of the recall previously mentioned? any info would be appreciated!
thanks - jim in the USA
August 30th, 2006 at 2:20 pm
Mr Doyal,
Maybe you should have checked with your wife before you bought that piece of #@#@$@$@##!
February 11th, 2007 at 10:31 am
Doyal, WTF, you don’t wind an automatic much if ever (and only then very slowly), are you thick?
May 3rd, 2007 at 1:53 am
I have just purchased a PO XL.
The bazel is wobbeling in its place about a millimieter - is this natural?
Also, the picture of the seamaster on the back is not straight and is pointing to the side - does this mean that the watch was opened before I purchased it?
May 12th, 2007 at 1:29 am
I bought my ocean planet big size in jan2007..bezel fine until 3weks ago, got looser.= wobbles a bit, but not 1mm.It now doesn’t stand much ‘brushing against’ before it moves out of place.Q: IS THIS NORMAL?My watch has a little red dot on the back which is like a seal to tell if the watch has been opened..see if yours has the same..I’ve contacted Omega re the bezel..(today) and am awaiting a reply..
May 25th, 2007 at 12:58 am
Thanks Kojo. I’d like to hear what Omega have to say regarding the bezel. There is no red dot on the back of my watch - where excatly is this located?
June 15th, 2007 at 5:32 am
red dot is on the back just below the AN (in PLANET OCEAN).It is a seal to check the watch hasn’t been opened..Omega got back in touch and told me to give the watch to a dealer/jeweller to assess the situation..I did this and the jeweller said the bezel is fine and he won’t touch the watck,(looks like I might have to try altering it myself, as compared to other divers watches I have the bezel is too loose to be trusted.
June 17th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Thanks. No red dot on mine …
June 21st, 2007 at 10:24 am
I am very intertested in a Planet Watch and have looked at local stores that carry the Omega. Have also looked on the NET but am very concerned about a fake. Is there anyway to tell the difference or should we just pay the extra money and get from authorized dealer. Any comments would ber greatly appreciated. Thank you.
July 30th, 2007 at 11:29 am
To reply to a couple of posts. My Planet Ocean does have a small red dot on the back of the case but it is located between the E and A of Seamaster.
Also, I have only had my watch just over a week and it too stopped running. The owners manual does sate to wind the watch eveery 2 weeks even when wearing it. Anyone ever have a problem with the crown leaking since it is not a screw down crown? My other watches have screw down crowns - just makes me feel more secure I guess.
August 14th, 2007 at 1:32 am
My Planet Ocean has a red dot on the back also, approximately at the 12 oClock position. The bezel isn’t at all loose or wobbly, so maybe there were a few production issues with certain batches ?
I’m actually on my 2nd watch now, as I returned the first one due to it gaining 6.8 seconds a day - not too good for a chronometer !
I’ve now had the 2nd one for just over 2 weeks and have noted that this one is gaining 7.1 seconds a day !!
Has anyone else noticed extremely poor time keeping ?
How can this be ?
I’m confused and disapointed.
August 17th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
Thanks, I found the red dot. I have had my PO for almost 5 months now and I have nothing but good things to say about it. Extremely fine timepiece.
August 29th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Yes to the time inaccuracy. But mine loses about 5 seconds a day.
In addition (and shockingly) the thing leaked when I took it snorkelling. This happend in Thailand and I had the whole thing re-built there at the official dealership place. Only since then it has been losing time.
I’ll have it sent for maintenance again. Seems to be a few flaws with the new design, but presuably someone has a planet ocean that works as advertised???
September 2nd, 2007 at 9:34 pm
I have had my PO for over a year- July 06- at jeweler, it was wound, lasted for a year…then it stopped when not in use.
Straps, I have the metal wrist band, can I inter change with rubber and or leather?
Thanks,
Etrev
September 20th, 2007 at 7:07 am
I don’t know what some of you guys are up too??
MY PO has been and still is deadly accurate for the last year.
It does not leak and the bezel is rock solid…
Who said it does not have a screw down crown!!?? both the He valve and the main crown screw down.
This is an excellant watch, comparable to the Sea dweller and In my opinion better than the Sub, especially given the retail value.
One final thought, I suspect Micky Mouse has supplied a few of the above pieces…
T
September 20th, 2007 at 7:09 am
I don’t know what some of you guys are up too??
MY PO has been and still is deadly accurate for the last year.
It does not leak and the bezel is rock solid…
Who said it does not have a screw down crown!!?? both the He valve and the main crown screw down.
This is an excellant watch, comparable to the Sea dweller and In my opinion better than the Sub, especially given the retail value.
Yes to straps, you can interchange. Buy a new PO with bracelet as to buy it after is costly, the rubber is far cheaper, although still more than most will spend on a watch, get the deployment clasp for a top setup.
Remember the PO carries a three warrenty…
One final thought, I suspect Micky Mouse has supplied a few of the above pieces…
T
September 23rd, 2007 at 7:06 am
I think your right mate some of the comments bring me to believe that some of the people here have indeed brought copies. I got my PO from a dealer in bedfordshire Gatstones jewellers of Hitchin thay have a gorgeous collection.
shop has been there over 200 years and now is still run by 2 sisters lovely servie with a great watchmaker
The polorised chrystal is amazing and gives the watch a an unusal but pleasant look.
Rloex submariner look out
September 24th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Just a little more of a tit bit for the PO appreciation fan club
You may have not been told by your jeweller that when resetting the (very easy to use) divers extension when you look closely at the pivot joint it resembles a very subtle hook when resetting clasp to closed position simply fold back and it neatly tucks behind main escapement. thus not pinging out when ever you remove from wrist.
Oh and for those of us that still think the antireflect polorised chrystal on inside and out wears away after prolonged use there is a simple way to remove from the outer surface when it becomes tainted.
Go and buy a new one after you sell your PO for exactly what you paid for it. but beware the George Danials movement is a living engine powered by you. you breathe it breathes mine is very tollerant of the everyday rigours of being an engineer I gain approx 1.5 sec over a 24 hr period. It lives as i do on the edge not in a safe.
If you want to put yours to the test join me over christmas and the new year, you can find me at the coral strand pool bar Beau Vallon Mahe Seychelles Dec 15th to Jan 14th. most afternoons
Cellebre Sesel (celebrate Seychelles) and lets put the subs to the test.
September 26th, 2007 at 6:51 pm
I recently bought the PO 45.5mm with the black rubber strap. After 3 months, one of the knobs that holds the first loop in place tore. Has anyone else had any problems with the rubber strap?
I am considering on getting the black strap with orange stitching. Any ideas on a cost?
October 1st, 2007 at 5:27 am
Jeremy
Do yourdelf a favour and get the SS deployment bracelet
I know it adds weight but pop to your local Omega dealer and try it on its very comfortable and heavy after all is synonomous with reliability.
Not sure on cost of after market bracelet but have seen a couple on e bay but would not risk it.
Giles
October 3rd, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Lucky me just bagged myself a 1970s ploprof mesh bracelet 22mm
loks fantastic on my PO
October 14th, 2007 at 9:31 am
does anyone know of an easy way to remove the spring bar pins on PO bracelet to remove from watch because i find it impossible and keep taking to the jewellers when i feel like a change
cheers
October 16th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
How adjustable is the leather strap? I have a probably less-than-average width wrist - took a link or two out of my Tag wristband - will I get a good fit?
thanks in advance for replies…
October 26th, 2007 at 11:31 pm
i hav a PO steel strap orange numbers i love it but always buy from an omega agent, 2 many fakes about that are really hard to spot,some of the above are defo fakes as performance is the best indication of a real omega.
October 30th, 2007 at 7:06 am
It sounds to me like some of y’all got robbed. I have the PO 45.5 and accuracy is spot on. If you dont have a screw down crown,… then you dont have a PO. SEAMASTER LOGOS ARE ALWAYS CROOKED. That makes me mad. Some of you folks shoud really do a little research before plunking down thousands on what sounds like some pretty cheesy fakes.
DUH
October 30th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
Hi folks,
do you know how much would it cost to replace a 45,5 mm bezel?
I have a PO and I had minor scratches on the bezel ;
do you know How can I reduce them?
thank you
November 1st, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Hi there, recently purchased a PO on e-bay. 45.5mm, black face, metal band. Curiously enough the serial number is 9 DIGITS!! Is this a fake? I thought most Omegas have 8 DIGITS? Please advise.
Thanks,
Dave
November 19th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Omega Canada charges CA$ 220 for a new bezel (if memory serves).
I’m getting the 42mm PO (the 45 was too big!), anybody know is it a 20mm strap/bracelet?
Thanks
November 21st, 2007 at 6:59 am
Hi guys,
Can I first thank and congratulate you all for your fantastically helpful blogs, your questions and answers have been very informative!
I’m thinking of buying a black 42mm PO but I’m unsure about which bracelet to go for, the steel or the rubber….
Does anyone have any suggestions or comments about their experience with theirs?
Cheers,
Joe
November 22nd, 2007 at 8:39 am
Just bought the 45mm PO and the stainless steel bracelet is the best. Its the nicer fit. If you are tempted to own the rubber one as well best get the steel one with the watch (as they are over 300UKP) and get a rubber one later (only 80UKP). Some on ebay as well.
November 26th, 2007 at 12:16 am
Hi,
on last thursday, I bought 42mm PO black, my first expensive watch :)
and i love it. i understand that this watch can not be 100% accurate but gaining 3 sec per day.. is this normal? or will it be more accurate after couple of weeks wearing it..?
Thanks
SKM
November 28th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Cheers GrahamS!
November 28th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
I listed my first entry here on this blog in July 30 2007 after just getting my PO. I was the one mistaken about the crown. I realized right after my entry that my PO does in fact have a screw down crown. I also have learned to live with my PO everyday. When i first got it I was afraid to wear it daily … it was like it was a fragile new baby or something. I have since gotten over that and wear it daily. I have gotten used to the size and the weight … I can honestly say i love this watch and it has not been tempermental at all since i began to wear it daily. It may be gaining a little time but so little I hardly notice. I just recall moving it back a little more than an hour when we changed for daylight savings time this fall. I also don’t think that my bezel has moved unintentionally since I have had the watch (4 months now). Kepp up with the great comments, ideas, and suggestions. I wish I could find myself in the Seychells for a month this winter like one of the previous bloggers!!!!
November 28th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Just bought the 45mm PO and I am completely in love. It is also my first expensive watch and I also afraid to wear it daily. Having said that I am sure I will get over that soon enough. Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in.
November 30th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
My first Omega, it was going to be one of those that begin with the letter B but when I tried the planet ocean on! A really beutiful time piece. It runs well and looks so classy. thankyou my wife.x
December 4th, 2007 at 8:21 am
@Giles Says:
September 23rd, 2007 at 7:06 am
I think your right mate some of the comments bring me to believe that some of the people here have indeed brought copies. I got my PO from a dealer in bedfordshire Gatstones jewellers of Hitchin thay have a gorgeous collection.
Dear Giles,
I’ve lved in Hitchin, Herts., UK, for the first 18.5 years of my life and think that the jeweller you referred to is actually called GATWARDS! They are well established and very well respected dealers.
I recently purchased an Omega Seamaster Professional Co-axial Chronometer Planet Ocean (model number: 2210.50.00) which has the excellent stainless steel bracelet and superbly engineered folding clasp.
My timepiece is synchronised to the second against the DAB radio time signal and does not appear to gain a second over an entire day. It does, however, run out of power and stop if not worn for a couple of days.
I purchased mine from Ernest Jones, Oxford Street, London (not the ostentatious branch opposite Selfridges but the branch further down the street towards New Oxford Street). I was able to negotiate a 10% discount from the asking price (I was also purchasing a ladies Tag Heuer as a gift).
Incidentally, my dealer demonstrated how to revive this exquisite timepiece from itps slumber. This was, quite simply, to unscrew the crown, pull out to the second outermost position, adjust date to previous days’ date by rotating crown backwards, pull out crown to outermost position and adjust time (clockwise) until date advancess to correct date; set the time to current time and then push in crown until it is in the first extended position (note this is the position achieved by its spring-loaded mechanism upon unscrewing the crown); then, using index finger and thumb, wind the mechanism with 10 winds away from oneself (clockwise motion if crown viewed head on); then push in crown and screw down. I tend to zero the chronometer’s second dial also and then actuate the mechanism according to the DAB radio signal’s advancement to the next minute. A fantastic timepiece such as this ought to be set precisely.
It still looks as good as new and draws envious glances from colleagues. I especially enjoy wearing in fine weather since I may then wear short-sleeved shirts and proudly display it on my wrist.
December 10th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Andrew,
Thank you so much with your direction to powering the watch. I wear my PO occasionally and I was a quite panic when the watch didn’t move even after a few shaking.
Mine is 42mm black dial and brown leather strap. It is a fantastic watch, but it’s too dressy. I am eyeing for Oris Frank Sinatra edition daily use and keep my PO for weekend.
Cheers,
J
December 17th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
About to travel to the Bahamas for Xmas and intend to buy a PO, will be 42mm steel with orange figures but not sure which bezel to hit on - black or tango?
I have an Omegamatic 1998 which is fantastic and rare, and for dress occasions I have a solid gold (18kwatch/9k strap) Seamaster from about 1961, originally bought by my father and given to his father. The recipient, my grandfather was so inactive that the watch would not run. I wre it as I travelled with my job around the world until I dropped it in Egypt and something went ‘out’ required a repair by Omega-it was at that point I bought the O-matic.
I hope my decision to buy a PO is a wise one!!
December 29th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
Just got a new PO with the black bezel from my wife. I’m very lucky to have such a an exquisite watch even luckier to have an even more beautiful wife…great advice on powering the the PO.. as of today I have not lost a second.
January 5th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Regarding the Planet Ocean Chronograph, why is it retailing higher than the Seamaster 300 Chrono Diver with the Co-Axial movement? Is there anything inherently better about the Planet Ocean Chronograph in comparison to the standard Seamaster 300 Chrono Diver? Presently have the Speedmaster 3513.50 and looking for another.
January 9th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Just got a new planet ocean i love it
January 22nd, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I’m looking to buy my first Swiss watch and it’s got to be the Planet Ocean! I know they come in two sizes and I’m definately the 42mm.
I have a 6.5″ wrist. Is the 42mm still too large…? I don’t want it looking like I’v got Big Ben strapped to my arm!
Any of youre thoughts and experiences would be greatly appreciated.
D
January 22nd, 2008 at 7:07 pm
the PO i purchased is a lemon. . .had to take back to dealer 3 times. . .i have since found new respect for my rolex sub. . .last time i buy an omega. .
January 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
dylan,
the 42mm is a girls watch. . .in 5 years time you’ll look like a dork
January 25th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Bob,
A dork….? Surely if you spend £1800 on a watch it should fit and look right thus the correct one for my wrist. Im going to need justification squire.
D
January 27th, 2008 at 7:04 am
I want to purchase Omega PO and I will do it in a couple of months time. I’ve been regular visitor on every web site about Omega watches for the last three months and learned a lot about PO chronometer.
Also many thanks to all comments on this site which explain and help a lot in final decision. In my country there is no Omega official dealer so I have to rely on outside sources I have.
Just qiuck overview on comments about time inaccuracy of PO. Original PO are certified chronometer which means this model is C.O.S.C. (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) rated. It means that this watch has avearge daily rate -4/+6sec per day. Machanical watch is never 100% accurate and lot of his performace depends on owner activities. Also as I learned every Omega PO can be adjusted by official Omega serviceman to owner profile so the gains and losses could be only -1/+1,5 sec per day. But in final, in normal circumstances of exploatation time difference should be in above metioned borders.
Best regards and keep coming with comments.
January 31st, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Hi guys. I have a new Omega PO 2201.51 on order from thre famous Ad in DC. This will be my second Omega this year and hopefully not my last. I hope I get to enjoy my new PO like you guys.
February 9th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Bob,
The sub mariner is smaller that the smallest PO, would that not look a tad dorky and girly….? Sub’s are far too common and ordinary. PO in black all the way!!!
February 11th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
dylan, i want to buy a planet ocean, 42mm, and my wrist size is also around 6.5 inches, it looks slightly over size but i think that is the fashion right now, chunky is cool?
My main concern is the weight, will i get used to it or will become a irration, some say you forget it is on your wrist, but once purchesed will be too late if it’s a mistake.
Don’t really know what else to buy, Breitling Colt is not in the same league as a planet ocean, in terms of craftsmanship, and i’m not a Rolex person, so perhaps i have to take a chance with the weight.
Anyone heard anything about the new 300 Seamaster co-axial this year?
February 14th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Jerome,
I understand what you mean about the weight, I had the same concern initially. Take some advice from Boris the bullet dodger, “heavy is good, heavy is reliable.” [Snatch]
But seriously, you really do get used to the weight and when you try on any other watch your realise how flimsy they are! I got mine fitted snug to reduce movement so it feels as one, and I dont even notice the size any more, only how small other watches are when you try them on.
Like yourself I loathe Rolex’s, so generic! The PO is a beautiful watch, the broad arrow hands, strip numbering and sharp bezel are a great balance. For me, the styling of the PO surpasses that of the 300 Seamaster co-axial. Omega seem to have adapted past classic features and given them a contemporary twist with the PO. Almost a modern day classic.
Guess we’ll see about that one. Ha!
Hope this helps.
D
February 17th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Have just been bought the Omega Planet Ocean 42mm with steel strap for my 21st - an unbelievable preent i must say - recommend it over any other watch iv seen. My friend got a Breitling for his 21st - and tbh im not a fan of them - Omega all the way.
Rob Kay
February 24th, 2008 at 10:43 am
I have the 45mm with both the bracelet and the strap. Looking however to get the black or orange rubber 22m strap with contrasting stitching. Anyone know how much or where I can get one from. I am UK based.
Cheers
Gary
February 28th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I Bought a 45.5mm PO with 22mm Rubber strap August 07 and i’ve replaced both of the strap bands twice because they have ripped !!! Lucky Omega replaced them FOC as a Good will gesture the first time , i had to buy them the next time but they only cost £7 each ! As for time keeping it’s spot on and would Highly reccomend this Time piece !!!
March 13th, 2008 at 6:00 am
Ive owned my PO 42mm in orange for 10 months now and wear it 24/7 it still looks box fresh I still cant stop looking at it. If your thinking of getting one DO IT TODAY you wont be disapointed. If you cant decide between the 42 or 45.5 then get BOTH one in orange and the other black job done!
March 17th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Does anyone know the temperature ranges of the PO….?
I’m off to the Arctic and want to know if its safe. I expect it is but better to be safe than sorry!
Also, are they safe against magnetic fields…. Loud speakers, radio alarms, cashiers desks etc….?
Cheers,
Dylan
March 29th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Harking back to a few posts last year, my PO has stopped yet again. The first few times within a month of purchase (from Torneau in Boston USA) was ‘explained’ by the girl in local Omega agent (Goldsmiths) as a ‘running in’ factor. Now after another 3 months, it went erratic for a day and has now stopped altogether. It’s going back to Omega tomorrow. It also does seem to gain quite a bit - around 10 seconds a day which is quite a bit for a £1850 chronometer (although it is within Omega’s admitted accuracy of
-1/+11 secs per day). Hopefully when it’s in to be fixed, they can adjust the movement. It’s a beautiful watch and maybe just bad luck, but having had similar problems with a Seamaster (quartz), my faith in the brand is waning a little!
March 30th, 2008 at 9:16 am
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April 11th, 2008 at 1:44 am
Hi guys,
Im looking to get a black 42mm PO. Im thinking of getting it from the airport at an authorised dealer, Beaverbrooks for example, as its £400 cheaper.
Does anyone know whether the PO stocked at airports are older (early 2000 models which may have inaccuracies) stock which has not been shifted…?
Has anyone purchaced a watch from an airport and had any problems with it…?
And is the warranty still valid as usual…?
Any comments and advice would be great.
Al