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Kmmdad57
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Looking for options on 2 Omega watches. Which would you pick between the Planet ocean gray on rubber, boutique edition or the Seamaster Diver 300 no date with the mesh strap and titanium bezel? I already have a 300 blue with a date, but I figure that it was different enough to maybe consider the titanium bezel. However, I do like the gray brushed stainless steel PO on rubber.
 
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If you want something different, I'd get the Planet Ocean 39mm as its the nicest size in the PO range with Cal 8800, fantastic watch
 
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Depends on what you want really if you want a no date Seamaster go for it. But if you want a Planet Ocean, then go for that. Both are excellent watches and you can't go wrong with either of them
 
Annapolis
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It might help (if you want suggestions) to list your criteria. It sounds like you want something in the gray/black color scheme with a band/bracelet that’s not the typical Bond or Oyster style. Anything else?

Are you open to other brands? And what’s your price range?

Blancpain has just released the Fifty Fathoms in smaller (saner) sizes, cementing its spot, IMO, as the best luxury dive watch on the market, but that’s obviously a higher level of horology than Omega and a higher price point to match.

Downmarket there are the new Nivada Aquamars, which are really cool looking.

If it has to be Omega, are you only looking at new pieces or preowned/vintage too?

If it’s simply a this-or-that question, then you’re just going to get a few answers based on other people’s tastes, which probably can’t help you much. I wouldn’t choose either of those options, for what it’s worth, but that’s just me.
 
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Between your two options, I suggest the Planet Ocean. You already have a Diver 300 and if you get a second, you will be leaning more towards one and regretting the other because of the redundancy. The Planet Ocean is different enough. It has a more commanding presence but in my experience, it's not that much thicker than the Diver 300 and you will likely appreciate the small details such as the applied logo and numerals, liquid metal on the bezel, smooth dial and in my experience, it is much more comfortable to wear. If you are buying from an OB, I would suggest you buy it on the bracelet and push them to throw in the strap. It is very common for OBs to accommodate this perk. You will have to buy the clasp but it is well worth your added options to swap between bracelet and strap at your whim.

Have you seen them in the metal yet? I find the PO's dial to be much more lively than the Diver 300's. Your tastes may differ but if you're considering it, it's definitely worth a hard look.

(P.S. You might try the strap from the Aqua Terra Worldtimer on it. It's a direct fit and I personally find it to be much better looking than the PO rubber strap. You would have to additionally buy the metal inserts but throwing it out there in case you want to explore additional options).
 
Jones in LA
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It's difficult to say, without seeing pictures:

po44.webp 300m.webp

Image credit: omegawatches.com

I'd be inclined toward the Planet Ocean if the large size (43.5mm) works for you.
 
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Jones in LA Jones in LA
It's difficult to say, without seeing pictures:

po44.webp 300m.webp

Image credit: omegawatches.com

I'd be inclined toward the Planet Ocean if the large size (43.5mm) works for you.
Pictures worth a thousand words. PO for me.
 
Mute
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Between these two, I'd take the PO. However, both wear very differently and you'll probably want to get it on your wrist and try it out.
 
Speed2Sea
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After owning the Diver 300 for awhile, I recently purchased a Planet Ocean (on a stainless steel bracelet). As EuroDrvier stated, the difference in the PO is different enough and I agree.
 
Kmmdad57
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Jones in LA Jones in LA
It's difficult to say, without seeing pictures:

po44.webp 300m.webp

Image credit: omegawatches.com

I'd be inclined toward the Planet Ocean if the large size (43.5mm) works for you.
I do love the PO
 
Kmmdad57
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Jones in LA Jones in LA
It's difficult to say, without seeing pictures:

po44.webp 300m.webp

Image credit: omegawatches.com

I'd be inclined toward the Planet Ocean if the large size (43.5mm) works for you.
Yeah that PO looks very solid
 
Kmmdad57
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Annapolis Annapolis
It might help (if you want suggestions) to list your criteria. It sounds like you want something in the gray/black color scheme with a band/bracelet that’s not the typical Bond or Oyster style. Anything else?

Are you open to other brands? And what’s your price range?

Blancpain has just released the Fifty Fathoms in smaller (saner) sizes, cementing its spot, IMO, as the best luxury dive watch on the market, but that’s obviously a higher level of horology than Omega and a higher price point to match.

Downmarket there are the new Nivada Aquamars, which are really cool looking.

If it has to be Omega, are you only looking at new pieces or preowned/vintage too?

If it’s simply a this-or-that question, then you’re just going to get a few answers based on other people’s tastes, which probably can’t help you much. I wouldn’t choose either of those options, for what it’s worth, but that’s just me.
First I have a 7.75"" wrist, so I'm looking for nothing smaller than a 42mm. So you think Omega is not where I should be looking? I love the Omega brand, but I also like others. I will be honest and say I have never seen a fifty fathom in person. So I can't say if I would like it more than the two Omega's I have picked. They look ok online, but I would need to see it in the flesh really pass judgment. I am not a hugh fan of PO, but when I tried on the brushed grey I did love it. I am open to other suggestions. I don't want Rolex unless I can get it for retail. I own a GMT right now and I can say Omega is very close in quality if not equal. Also, I find that the seamaster professional in blue is more visually striking than the Submariner.
 
Davidt
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Different strokes but I have a 7.75” wrist and find anything above 40mm looks like a dinner plate on my wrist.
 
Annapolis
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😀 I’m a broken record on this but I’ll say it again: it doesn’t matter what the circumference of your wrist is or the diameter of the dial. What matters is how wide your wrist is across the top (A) and what the lug to lug span is on the watch (B).

If A>B by at least a cm or so, you should be ok. The thickness of the watch also makes a difference but how much that matters is—like all the other variables—more subjective.
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Annapolis
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Re: the watch—not saying Omega isn’t where you should be looking. Just that there are so many options from other brands and it helps to have some criteria.

Have you looked at the heritage Seamasters?
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Kmmdad57
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Davidt Davidt
Different strokes but I have a 7.75” wrist and find anything above 40mm looks like a dinner plate on my wrist.
Interesting. I guess it depends on what ya like
 
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