New Acquisition: Seamaster Planet Ocean

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Speed2Sea

·Sat. 4:35pm

I folks. I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Today, I bought this beautiful Seamaster Planet Ocean at my local AD.

I've had my eye on this model for a long time, but of course I was distracted by other models and watch brands. However, like with most things, I had to make a decision. After trying the watch on again today I made the final decision with my wife's blessing. I was informed that this is my early birthday and wedding anniversary present. 😂

Can't wait to give this beauty some wrist time.

Thanks for having a look!

 

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blufinz52

·Sat. 4:38pm·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

Congrats on a great watch!! 👍

 

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ErichPryde

·Sat. 4:47pm

Need more pictures. What size is this one?

 

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sah

·Sat. 5:06pm

Nice choice. It is beautiful.

 

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sah

·Sat. 5:11pm

ErichPryde

Need more pictures. What size is this one?

The OP will correct me if I am wrong, but this version only comes in 43.5mm. Two versions either rubber or steel bracelet.

 

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ErichPryde

·Sat. 5:14pm

I've actually been looking at Planet oceans and was curious what the true bezel diameter is, considering these have case integrated crown guards.

 

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Speed2Sea

·Sat. 5:16pm

ErichPryde

Need more pictures. What size is this one?

 

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Speed2Sea

·Sat. 5:46pm

sah

The OP will correct me if I am wrong, but this version only comes in 43.5mm. Two versions either rubber or steel bracelet.

For me, I believe it's a better value buying the PO with a stainless steel bracelet.

 

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Speed2Sea

·Sat. 5:52pm

ErichPryde

I've actually been looking at Planet oceans and was curious what the true bezel diameter is, considering these have case integrated crown guards.

Not sure, Erich. Maybe someone can chime in.

 

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avusblue

·Sat. 11:12pm

@ErichPryde : The bezel diameter measures 41mm. These watches "wear" a lot smaller than their official 43.5mm spec. Very manageable on the wrist, while still having a very positive presence. In my mind......perfect. 👌

 

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ErichPryde

·Sat. 11:21pm

avusblue

@ErichPryde : The bezel diameter measures 41mm. These watches "wear" a lot smaller than their official 43.5mm spec. Very manageable on the wrist, while still having a very positive presence. In my mind......perfect. 👌

Thank you so much for that answer. That's a good dimension.

I'm assuming the PO LMLE measures around 39.5 at the bezel, then? I'll have to look around a bit more for some info

 

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Speed2Sea

·Sun. 12:10am

avusblue

The bezel diameter measures 41mm. These watches "wear" a lot smaller than their official 43.5mm spec. Very manageable on the wrist, while still having a very positive presence. In my mind......perfect. 👌

It's definitely feels, looks, wears larger than my 300SMP, but I agree it's very manageable ...at least on my wrist (7.25").

 

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ExpiredWatchdog

·Sun. 1:08am

Just made it under the wire. Good choice.

 

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Speed2Sea

·Sun. 1:16am

ExpiredWatchdog

Just made it under the wire. Good choice.

Well, now that you mentioned it, I did ask my salesperson about the tariffs, and he said they were still evaluating the situation. However, he did tell me that their phones were ringing off the hook with established customes like myself. I was going to wait a bit to buy my PO, but I decided to pull the trigger for the reason stated.

 

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ErichPryde

·Sun. 2:13am

ErichPryde

Thank you so much for that answer. That's a good dimension.

I'm assuming the PO LMLE measures around 39.5 at the bezel, then? I'll have to look around a bit more for some info

I found a measurement online for the 42mm 232.30.42 @ 40.3mm bezel diameter. Not sure if this is the same on the prior 42mm PO but I find it attractive and interesting that this watch has the Speedy professional/60s diver case.

 

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ahartfie

·Sun. 9:39am·The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flock

Congratulations! I love mine.

Think about picking up the Omega rubber strap and deployant clasp combo eventually. It’s not cheap but it completely changes the watch.

 

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Speed2Sea

·Sun. 11:48am

ahartfie

Congratulations! I love mine.

Think about picking up the Omega rubber strap and deployant clasp combo eventually. It’s not cheap but it completely changes the watch.

Thank you. I purchased the watch with the stainless steel bracelet with the intent to also buy the beautiful two piece rubber strap you mentioned. The math works out better to buy it in that sequence.

 

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Hippcamper

·Sun. 10:05pm

Nice one, I'm going to get a first gen in 42mm.

 

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morecoffee

·10:13am yesterday

Congratulations! That's a beautiful watch. I really love the orange. In comparison to the Diver, the thickness of the PO is definitely noticeable. It sits up much higher on your wrist. I think the difference in the width is very subtle. I don't think it feels clunky or heavy. Mine is nearly 5 years old. I apologize for the bad photo. I think the watch looks larger in photos than it does in person.