New Planet Ocean - too bling?

90_Degrees

Aye, yours is lovely though - rose gold?

90_Degrees

Hi guys,

So I’ve just been into a local OB to try on a few bits that I’ve got my eye on and I thought I’d ask everyones’ opinion… is the current PO a bit too flash / bling?

I have a 1831 Speedy and am looking for a dive watch to add to the collection. The new watch would be something I wear every day, jeans and casual shirts, on the beach etc. with the Speedy probably becoming more of an ‘occasion’ watch (nice dinners etc).

Was pretty set on a 39.5mm blue PO paired with the rubber / cordura strap. Bit different in colour and design to the Speedy is what I’m looking for. However, trying it on I couldn’t help but think the numerals and indices especially were just very shiny - a bit too flash. Can any PO owners comment on whether that’s always the case, or just because I was trying on a brand new watch?

I found myself becoming drawn to the new 300MC, even though I prefer the overall form of the PO. Stick it on a NATO and it’ll probably be pretty timeless sports watch. I just wish the 300MC had a date function!

It’s a watch that I’ll never intend to sell, as the purchase is going to be timed with my wedding so will have sentimental value. If I’m dropping 5-6k on a watch I’ve saved hard for, I don’t want to think it’s aged badly in 5 / 10 / 30 years time and regret it. The PO 2500 has aged excellently, though I think it’s a bit more understated in its design, which is good in my eyes.

Anyone who’s owns the 88/8900 PO able to offer any insight?

Proper first world problems! Thanks for the help.

Edit: sorry for the bad photos by the way! Really not doing any of the watches justice.

O OMEGAWD2020

OP, I think part of the problem is that in every photo you are wearing 2 or 3 watches. 😀

90_Degrees

On another note, anyone got any recommendations for where to buy 19mm NATO straps…? I want to try one out before deciding on whether to go for the Omega one.

90_Degrees

Well, that answers that question…

I got married this weekend and the now wife totally surprised me with a blue 39.5 PO as a wedding gift. I was absolutely astounded as she had no idea I was looking / trying on POs and, I thought, was dead set against me getting another ‘proper’ watch - ‘you’ve already got a nice one, it’s ridiculous to have another’. Outrageously happy (obviously), I think the perfect size for me and does look damn smart; it’ll now become my everyday piece as works with pretty much everything I wear. I need to get another link added and I’m going to move the Speedy onto an Omega brown leather strap and will now wear that for slightly more formal / smarter occasions.

Now looking forward to the honeymoon and taking the PO diving (diving was always my excuse for wanting a new watch - time to justify it!). I have to say, it’s also brilliant to have a genuine emotional attachment to a watch and it’ll be something I cherish for the rest of my life.

Not a bad weekend all round, here are some hungover photos of me admiring my shiny new present!

Blackdog

Omega don't make 19 or 21mm Natos. They only have 2 sizes.

Crown and Buckle have quite a selection of their Supreme Natos in 19mm. These are extremely good quality at a reasonable price.

CaptDngr

I was expecting bling in this thread.

Where's the bling?

90_Degrees

This is about a bling as I could make it a couple of meters down!

Absolutely no need to with a diver computer, but I enjoyed using the bezel to time the dive as well.

90_Degrees

This is about a bling as I could make it a couple of meters down!

Absolutely no need to with a diver computer, but I enjoyed using the bezel to time the dive as well.