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I previously owned the titanium PO 43.5mm that my wife took and sold off. Which, by the way is a fantastic watch. Highly recommend that but beware of the clasp- there is an older design that with a flick of the wrist can unlock the glidelock thing. That was about the biggest I can wear before it gets goofy.

Looking to get a ceramic cased Omega. I've narrowed it down to the following:
- Seamaster 43.5mm
- Planet Ocean 39.5mm
- DSOM black black or pitch black 44.25mm. Is this something you can swim in a pool/ocean with?

Any feedback on any of these? Anybody aware of any upcoming ceramic models? I'd love a deep black seamaster or planet ocean in a smaller size. I'm in no rush and now in the research phase.

And yes, I am aware of the reputation of ceramic and the brittleness of it and have seen the pics as well. It doesn't deter me.
 
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I own the PO 39.5mm in Deep Black! I've tried the Deep Brown version as well as most ceramic Speedmasters.

I think I wear the PO the most often aside from my 3861 Speedy and the NTTD. It's not as light as titanium but it's definitely lighter than steel. I've banged this thing around in warehouses, ranges, etc. but it's holding without a single scratch or dent. The rubber strap and ceramic/titanium clasp fit really well. While it's one of my most expensive watches (11k including tax), the PO is my beater watch. I have yet to drop it on a hard surface so I wouldn't know about that. The PO 39.5mm Deep Brown is GORGEOUS but... I don't do well with gold.

The DSOM black black and pitch black are just gorgeous but they have some thickness since both the front and back of the case are domed sapphire crystals. I like the Blue Side of the Moon with the Aventurine dial or the pitch black more than the black black but this is just personal preference.

Now, as for swimming with them Speedmasters... you "can" but you "shouldn't" since it's only 5ATM WR.
 
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I own the DSOTM Apollo 8 and vintage and love both watches so light and look great with the ceramic case. Great watches and the lume is sublime and the attention to detail is great on both watches.
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I own the PO 39.5mm in Deep Black! I've tried the Deep Brown version as well as most ceramic Speedmasters.

I think I wear the PO the most often aside from my 3861 Speedy and the NTTD. It's not as light as titanium but it's definitely lighter than steel. I've banged this thing around in warehouses, ranges, etc. but it's holding without a single scratch or dent. The rubber strap and ceramic/titanium clasp fit really well. While it's one of my most expensive watches (11k including tax), the PO is my beater watch. I have yet to drop it on a hard surface so I wouldn't know about that. The PO 39.5mm Deep Brown is GORGEOUS but... I don't do well with gold.

The DSOM black black and pitch black are just gorgeous but they have some thickness since both the front and back of the case are domed sapphire crystals. I like the Blue Side of the Moon with the Aventurine dial or the pitch black more than the black black but this is just personal preference.

Now, as for swimming with them Speedmasters... you "can" but you "shouldn't" since it's only 5ATM WR.
Is the Blue SIde of the Moon watch actually have an aventurine dial? I felt like I heard Tim Mosso say something along the lines of that it was aventurine glass, I may be mistaken but I didn't know whether or not they were one in the same or is it just aventurine?
 
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Wow, nice. Is the whole case really ceramic on this thing?

Bezel is titanium as is the HEV and crown I believe.
 
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Looking to get a ceramic cased Omega. I've narrowed it down to the following:
- DSOM black black or pitch black 44.25mm. Is this something you can swim in a pool/ocean with?
And yes, I am aware of the reputation of ceramic and the brittleness of it and have seen the pics as well. It doesn't deter me.

I own a DSOTM since 6 years. It's a neat watch. I think it wears thinner than the specs suggest. No issues so far (didn't drop it on concrete yet 😀 ).
I personally wouldn't go for a swim with (as I wouldn't with any of my Speedys).
 
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This one is pretty cool 😀

The best looking Seamaster out, closely followed by the NTTD (if they removed the military markings). Tried the ceramic Speedy Apollo 8, which was great, my only concern is how ceramic shatters if dropped, will they take everyday knocks like steel?
 
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The best looking Seamaster out, closely followed by the NTTD (if they removed the military markings). Tried the ceramic Speedy Apollo 8, which was great, my only concern is how ceramic shatters if dropped, will they take everyday knocks like steel?

I’ve worn a ceramic watch most days for the last 6 months, it’s had knocks (table, doorknobs etc) in that time and is yet to shatter. I think as a number of people have said in other threads, if you happen to be unlucky and knock it at a bad angle then it might shatter rather than dent as steel would. I just don’t wear it if I’m doing any DIY/sports etc, those activities tip the scales of risk/reward for me.

As for dropping it - never tried. But I also wouldn’t try it with steel watches either, doubt the movements would thank me for it.
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Is the Blue SIde of the Moon watch actually have an aventurine dial? I felt like I heard Tim Mosso say something along the lines of that it was aventurine glass, I may be mistaken but I didn't know whether or not they were one in the same or is it just aventurine?

There are two types of BSOTM -- one with a regular dial and the other with aventurine glass dial.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/speedmaster-moonphase-blue-side-of-the-moon-aventurine-dial/#gref
 
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I love the ceramic watches. They look as new as the day you bought them.

The ceramic 300M (like Spikedlee's above) is amazing. I really enjoy the inverse laser ablation on the dial and the titanium accents. The all-black makes them look smaller even on the larger watches.

Even @ 45.5mm... 👍

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I would not swim in a DSOTM. I gave a grey-side, and it's just not something I personally would risk.
 
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tmilnthorp tmilnthorp
I love the ceramic watches. They look as new as the day you bought them.

The ceramic 300M (like Spikedlee's above) is amazing. I really enjoy the inverse laser ablation on the dial and the titanium accents. The all-black makes them look smaller even on the larger watches.

Even @ 45.5mm... 👍

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I would not swim in a DSOTM. I gave a grey-side, and it's just not something I personally would risk.
Wow! The ever-elusive Casamigos PO. Great choice.
 
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Another vote for the ceramic Seamaster - wears much smaller than the measurements would suggest

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Another vote for the ceramic Seamaster - wears much smaller than the measurements would suggest

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I’ll have to try them on. The big thing about the seamasters is the bezel movement- it’s always been difficult to actually use them- mind you my experience has been with a 20yo seamaster. So maybe they’ve improved. The PO is great. I do remember that a 39.5mm PO felt it had odd proportions.
 
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I’ll have to try them on. The big thing about the seamasters is the bezel movement- it’s always been difficult to actually use them- mind you my experience has been with a 20yo seamaster. So maybe they’ve improved. The PO is great. I do remember that a 39.5mm PO felt it had odd proportions.

The bezels are not as easily manipulated as a Planet Ocean, or even other brands for sure. It is one of the gripes I have with the 300M line (along with the lack of taper in the bracelet). However the tapered rubber of the ceramic 300M is really nice. I have that strap on the white 300M and it's my favorite rubber strap.

I agree the PO proportions are a little off on the 39.5, at least to me. The current 43.5mm looks great though!
 
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Wow, nice. Is the whole case really ceramic on this thing?
Here are the details from Omega website:

The case of this 43.5 mm model is crafted from black ceramic and grade 5 titanium and includes a black ceramic bezel with a white enamel diving scale. The dial is also brushed black ceramic [ZrO2] and features laser-engraving to create raised waves.

The skeleton hands and raised indexes in PVD titanium are filled with white Super-LumiNova, while the helium escape valve has been given a conical design.

The watch is presented on an integrated black rubber strap with a polished-brushed black ceramic [ZrO2] buckle, and is driven by the OMEGA Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, which can be seen through the sapphire-crystal on the wave-edged caseback.
 
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the ceramic 300m is awesome, makes me question the silly hype and inflated prices of a rolex submariner
 
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