Help me to choose between omega smp and po

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Hello!! I want to help me between the smp and the p.o. I like the waves in the dial of the smp more. Generally i find the smp more attractive than the p.o. I tried them both and i found the p.o (43.5 version ) a little bit heavy and chunky. Which watch is 'better' in terms of quality? Thank you in advance for your answers!
 
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Quality is the same, Seamaster Pro is thinner and lighter which is a significant benefit in general, also worth considering is the Seamaster 300 Heritage which is even thinner with a classic design that’s quite attractive
 
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SMP for the win. Thank me later.
 
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I have both. They are both great watches and equal in quality. Guess it all depends on what you are looking for and are you ok with the bigger and heavier PO. You'll definitely know that it's on your wrist! Good luck!
 
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If you prefer the look and size of the SMP, why consider the Planet Ocean?
 
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If you prefer the look and size of the SMP, why consider the Planet Ocean
Hello. Because as i see it has a little bit better movement, and i didn't know which is better in quality
 
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Hello!! I want to help me between the smp and the p.o. I like the waves in the dial of the smp more. Generally i find the smp more attractive than the p.o. I tried them both and i found the p.o (43.5 version ) a little bit heavy and chunky. Which watch is 'better' in terms of quality? Thank you in advance for your answers!

Neither is better than the other in terms of quality. The PO is water resistant to 600m and the SMP to 300m. But to me the extra 300m of water resistance is just marketing hype. It makes zero difference in actual use.

Personally, the only thing I prefer on the PO over the SMP is the bracelet. I'm not a fan of the non-tapering SMP bracelet. However, the rubber strap on the SMP is excellent and there are now many aftermarket bracelet options for the SMP (Forstner, Uncle Straps, Strapcode, etc.).

From your write up, the SMP is the correct choice for you.
 
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Hello. Because as i see it has a little bit better movement, and i didn't know which is better in quality
The PO 8900 movement is not better than the SMP 8800 movement. In my opinion anyway and I've owned both.

The 8900 has a slightly longer power reserve--5 hours more. But in real life this difference is unnoticeable. The 8900 has a jumping hour hand that allows you to move the hour hand without hacking the seconds and minute hand. This sounds like a cool feature but in real life it's not. You will rarely use it unless you travel across time zones frequently. And the downside is that you lose a quick set date feature that is present on the 8800. The 8900 can be a real hassle to change the date. Plus, it's a thicker movement. You could offer me the exact same watch except one with the 8900 and one with the 8800 and I would choose the 8800 every time.
 
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Hello. Because as i see it has a little bit better movement, and i didn't know which is better in quality
I think they’re both better than 99% of the watches in the world.

Honestly, a few hours more or less power reserve, a second a day better accuracy, or a millimetre difference in thickness is less important than loving the watch every time you look at it.
 
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I thought the finishing on the PO was slightly better than the SMP300?

Each has its own pro/cons, IMO. PO is thick, but it has a nice and compact L2L of 45.6mm.

Not a fan of the current SMP300 since its L2L is 50mm.

I'd get the previous, 3rd Gen. SMP since the proportions wear nicer.
 
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The PO's are fairly hefty watches in relation to the SMP but there are a few 39mm PO's which might be worth a look if youre struggling with the heft of the PO. SMP is a great watch but I couldn't get on with the ungainly bracelet and the skeleton hands are a niggle. May I suggest you take a look at the heritage 300m. Its a good blend of PO and SMP in the sense it has solid arrow hands, slimmer case and a nice tapered bracelet.

As someone else mentioned above, that quick set hour hand is a blessing and a curse so dont let that influence your purchasing decision. Best of luck
 
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39.5mm is a great size. Some people think a PO should be larger, but the 39.5 is a classic size and fits my 7.25 inch and flat wrist well.
The PO is a bit thicker, but the lug length makes it very comfortable. I also like the twisted lug design that is similar to the Speedmaster.



I don't like the waves on the dial, so if you like the waves then that might be a deciding factor.

The James Bond thing doesn't appeal to me, and is actually a negative aspect of the seamaster branding. So how you feel about Bond might influence your decision.
 
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In Summary:

  • If you’re drawn to rugged, robust dive watches with bold styling, professional-grade performance, and exceptional water resistance, the Planet Ocean is an outstanding choice. It also has a noticeably heavier build, offering significant wrist presence.
  • For a sleeker, more versatile option that seamlessly transitions between sporty and formal settings, the Seamaster Diver 300M is the better pick.


 
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Hello. Because as i see it has a little bit better movement, and i didn't know which is better in quality

I know this is a watch forum and we geek out on technical specs, but, if we’re being honest, any watch made since the 1950s will probably be more than most users will ever need. In my rotation I have an IWC that was built around the same time Elvis had his first hit song. It has a 48 hour power reserve and keeps incredibly accurate time. I’ve never once lamented the fact that it doesn’t have a coaxial escapement or that I can’t take it to the bottom of Lake Titicaca.

As with the aforementioned depth-rating pi$$ing contest, these big advances in accuracy and power reserve (etc) are largely for show and marketing. Not to say they aren’t real, but for most users, they shouldn’t influence a decision in a comparative analysis. Pick the watch that’ll make you happy. If you’re someone who actually needs 600m of diveability or less than a second-per-day of accuracy, you probably wouldn’t be buying a luxury watch anyway. 😀
 
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Planet Ocean - I sold my SMP to buy the Planet Ocean

It somehow fits me better than the SMP, but granted the Planet Ocean is quite a hefty watch.
 
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The PO 8900 movement is not better than the SMP 8800 movement. In my opinion anyway and I've owned both.

The 8900 has a slightly longer power reserve--5 hours more. But in real life this difference is unnoticeable. The 8900 has a jumping hour hand that allows you to move the hour hand without hacking the seconds and minute hand. This sounds like a cool feature but in real life it's not. You will rarely use it unless you travel across time zones frequently. And the downside is that you lose a quick set date feature that is present on the 8800. The 8900 can be a real hassle to change the date. Plus, it's a thicker movement. You could offer me the exact same watch except one with the 8900 and one with the 8800 and I would choose the 8800 every time.
And the 8900 has two barrels which makes it a more sophisticated movement imo.
 
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And the 8900 has two barrels which makes it a more sophisticated movement imo.

A marketing gimmick in my opinion. The Omega 8800 single barrel design does not have problems with accuracy. In real life anyway.
 
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As with the aforementioned depth-rating pi$$ing contest, these big advances in accuracy and power reserve (etc) are largely for show and marketing. Not to say they aren’t real, but for most users, they shouldn’t influence a decision in a comparative analysis.😀
Unless the user greatly appreciates & understands the engineering craft that went into creating such a piece, then depth-rating might be one of the key attributes.

They might not even pi$$ about it! 😁