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Mam
·Will pick mine tomorrow. Can't wait.
Just picked up the new 2026 Planet Ocean
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M'Bob
·I just posted this on a different forum, so will also post here for any interested. I have been enjoying reading all the different comments regarding this new watch. As will all new releases, from any brand, people love it, hate it, or are mostly neutral towards it. I am on Omega fan and really like that they tried something a little different. I could not wait to see the watch in person and had told my dealer if I loved it, i was taking it home with me. So I went by today, handled it, loved it, and now its home.
I like the more angular look of the case and bracelet. And while some people really hate the PCL's, I like them. Although I think they will stand out more in natural lighting.
As pointed out my many people, one of the biggest changes is the thickness of the watch. They made it thinner by over two millimeters. Here is a thickness comparison between the Ultra Deep, the previous generation Planet Ocean and the new one.
And a side by side comparison.
And a shot next to a Seamaster 300m
While I did try on the model with the blue bezel, on rubber strap, I did not grab any pics. But there are plenty online. The rubber strap was excellent, extremely comfortable. But the bracelet was way too nice and, at least for me, this was definitely the way to go. I truly think Omega did an amazing job with with this watch. And if you look at their website, they cleaned up the Planet Ocean line and have fewer models, at least for now. I think this is a good sign and can't wait to see what they do next.
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverSo noticeably thinner than a 2500 based first gen then. Almost as thin as a current gen SMP despite twice the depth rating, although with a solid caseback to help out. Either way, that's a huge win for this new gen.
And a flat crystal- that probably drops off several tenths of a mm
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cerberus63
·Very nice. Question: does your clasp have a micro adjust feature, and if so, how many holes? Thanks.
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cerberus63
·And a flat crystal- that probably drops off several tenths of a mm
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFWhile the crystal is flat it is a bit higher than the bezel. In measurements, this would add some thickness to the watch. I think you would be surprised how thin this watch is compared to the previous models.
The only thing I can think of is that one issue the domed crystals have had for a while is the AR coating comes off very easily, and if you then remove the entire coating by polishing it off, the legibility of the domed Planet Ocean is pretty horrible due to the reflections. The flat crystal would probably make that less of an issue.
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverA wonder why they went with a flat crystal like that, Rolex are forced to do it due to the cyclops on models like the Submariner but domed should be stronger for a given thickness as well as less prone to damage at the edge.
The only thing I can think of is that one issue the domed crystals have had for a while is the AR coating comes off very easily, and if you then remove the entire coating by polishing it off, the legibility of the domed Planet Ocean is pretty horrible due to the reflections. The flat crystal would probably make that less of an issue.
Could be. Visually, a flat crystal also works much better with angles like this because of the way it reflects. The vintage dome style generates a lot of curved reflections and i think it would have been at odds with this design. Omega does seem to be somewhat moving away from outside AR.
that said, I've yet to have issue with mine.
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Aurelius
·Looks great on wrist, congrats!
Also, Jakeys has the best avatar ever.
Also, Jakeys has the best avatar ever.
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Snowsquare
·Is it officially the New 2026 Planet Ocean?
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Interesting. Sort of a hybrid straight lug-tonneau case shape. From some angles it has a weird angular Kryton or Cylon vibe about it. The end links look a bit Oysterquartz influenced. Its certainly different and different is to be welcomed.
The return to much less thickness is very good news .
The return to much less thickness is very good news .
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ErichKeane
·While the crystal is flat it is a bit higher than the bezel. In measurements, this would add some thickness to the watch. I think you would be surprised how thin this watch is compared to the previous models.
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ErichPryde
··Seamasters ForeverThe alternative is a 'domed' crystal which itself sits quite a bit OVER that raise. It can add quite a bit of height, and Omega likes them, which makes their 'thickness' numbers seem inflated.
0.5mm - 0.8mm is nothing to scoff at, but if it's in the crystal, it's also not something to be worried about imo.
I don't normally like flat crystals over domes, but it really works well here.
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·0.5mm - 0.8mm is nothing to scoff at, but if it's in the crystal, it's also not something to be worried about imo.
I don't normally like flat crystals over domes, but it really works well here.
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Jakeys
·A wonder why they went with a flat crystal like that, Rolex are forced to do it due to the cyclops on models like the Submariner but domed should be stronger for a given thickness as well as less prone to damage at the edge.
The only thing I can think of is that one issue the domed crystals have had for a while is the AR coating comes off very easily, and if you then remove the entire coating by polishing it off, the legibility of the domed Planet Ocean is pretty horrible due to the reflections. The flat crystal would probably make that less of an issue.
I think it would just be that this new PO is very modern looking, a flat crystal suits the sharper aesthetic better.
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Speedy13
·Could be. Visually, a flat crystal also works much better with angles like this because of the way it reflects. The vintage dome style generates a lot of curved reflections and i think it would have been at odds with this design. Omega does seem to be somewhat moving away from outside AR.
that said, I've yet to have issue with mine.
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Speedy13
·I think it would just be that this new PO is very modern looking, a flat crystal suits the sharper aesthetic better.
Congratulations to Cerberus and thank you for photos.
And not be weird all my complaints went only when you want to buy one planet ocean for every occasion without building collection. In that case, 300 would be better or older PO's, imho and that's just how I see it.
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1ststatestereo
·I love it. Congrats.
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cerberus63
·Here are some quick lume shots
New Planet Ocean
Left to right, Ultra Deep Summer Blue, Planet Ocean 43.5 white dial orange bezel, new Planet Ocean
Seamaster 300m Summer Blue, Planet Ocean
And a couple of pics regarding the watch being too blingy. Yes, there is some polishing on the case. And the bracelet has PCL's, which are very reflective. However, the dial is matte black, which, at least in my opinion, tones it down quite a bit. Here it is next to a Rolex Submariner. Granted its the sub with the green bezel, so that might add a bit of pop. However, someone posted a pic of it next to a sub with a black bezel. I find the Rolex, at least in the area of the dial, which is glossy, almost as blingy.
You can really see how reflective the Rolex dial is in a lume shot. Now perhaps had the put a glossy dial on the Planet Ocean, maybe that would have sent it over the top. As it stands I think they did an amazing job with the watch.
New Planet Ocean
Left to right, Ultra Deep Summer Blue, Planet Ocean 43.5 white dial orange bezel, new Planet Ocean
Seamaster 300m Summer Blue, Planet Ocean
And a couple of pics regarding the watch being too blingy. Yes, there is some polishing on the case. And the bracelet has PCL's, which are very reflective. However, the dial is matte black, which, at least in my opinion, tones it down quite a bit. Here it is next to a Rolex Submariner. Granted its the sub with the green bezel, so that might add a bit of pop. However, someone posted a pic of it next to a sub with a black bezel. I find the Rolex, at least in the area of the dial, which is glossy, almost as blingy.
You can really see how reflective the Rolex dial is in a lume shot. Now perhaps had the put a glossy dial on the Planet Ocean, maybe that would have sent it over the top. As it stands I think they did an amazing job with the watch.
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kokota
·That looks great. Congrats!
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Mam
·Now the question: to brush or not to brush the center link?
I do love the overall look of the watch and to my surprise I kind like the polished links but since a member mentioned the idea of brushing the shiny link I found myself toying with this idea.
What do you think of this suggestion? If I brush them how about the shinny angles of the case? Something tells me that if I brush the shinny link I better to the same with the shiny case as well in order to have a 'coherent ' look, more foolish vibe.
Iam curious to read your opinions.
I do love the overall look of the watch and to my surprise I kind like the polished links but since a member mentioned the idea of brushing the shiny link I found myself toying with this idea.
What do you think of this suggestion? If I brush them how about the shinny angles of the case? Something tells me that if I brush the shinny link I better to the same with the shiny case as well in order to have a 'coherent ' look, more foolish vibe.
Iam curious to read your opinions.
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