Speedmaster versus Planet Ocean - which to add to collection?

scott784

My dilemma

Archer

but there are many other differences as well

scott784

it's a lot of money for a manual winding watch

scott784

Yes, I've got the black rubber strap (with white accents) on order for the black dial/bezel PO. I like it on the bracelet (lots of wrist presence), but also interested to see how it will look on the rubber. And, no doubt, would be much lighter. The PO is a tall watch for sure. But it seems to work on my 7.25 inch wrist.

I am glad though, that I opted for the all black dial/bezel versus the one with the orange accents. The orange one really spoke to me at first. But then I became concerned thinking about how I might like it several years down the road.

scott784

I own a SMP 300m on white dial with bracelet and black rubber strap. Great watch. But I want to add a second Omega timepiece and I'm undecided. I have looked at the "big brother" (so to speak) of the SMP - namely the Planet Ocean; and I could really see myself owning the PO along with the SMP 300m (even though it seems a bit chunky). They are different enough from each other to work; and the PO is a great looking watch with an excellent bracelet and rubber strap options where I can make it very distinctive from my existing SMP 300m. I really like the Seamaster watches a lot!

That being said, I've recently started looking at the Speedmaster Moonwatch. If I go this route, (just me) I would prefer the sapphire over the hesalite. But I've noticed there's now a waitlist for the old 1863 movement, reference number 311.30.42.30.01.006. It looks like now, the 3861 movement, master chronometer certified, reference number 310.30.42.50.01.002 is the new edition. It appears this was a recent upgrade to the Speedy; and of course the new price tag to go along with it. The Speedy never really struck me so much at first. But the more I look at its complications as a chronograph; I think I could really appreciate it in my small collection; and it's certainly very iconic with its history!

It goes without saying the PO and Speedy are very different watches from Omega; and I am on the fence about which way to go. I will say one thing that concerns me with the Speedmaster is the fact that it does not appear to have the quick easy micro-adjust feature on the bracelet clasp like the Seamaster models. On the other hand, I think the PO is a bit chunky, although I still think it could work on my 7.25 inch wrist. Perhaps, the chunkiness is the biggest issue with the PO and the Speedy's bracelet without a nice quick adjust on the clasp would be one of it's biggest negatives.

Once I pull the trigger, I don't expect to be buying a third piece for a long time. And while these things are personal decisions, more than anything - I am just looking for advice (perspective) here from others. Perhaps there other factors that I should think about? Thanks for any replies here.