Omega lovers and enthusiasts, need advice on switching from my current 300 SMP to a Planet Ocean 42mm or 45mm? Any advice or suggestions are most welcomed...

 

Which planet ocean? There are 3 generations now. All with benefits and some with downsides.

 

Depends on your wrist size, but for the average person, 39.5mm if you're getting the current model, 42mm if you're getting the last generation's. Skip the 45mm entirely unless you want the chronograph.

 

2201.50 is a brilliant size. Rather like a more polished 2254 with a bit more spent in the finishing, applied matt dial etc. The real answer is to buy both.

If you can afford to consider it, the Seamaster 60th Anni LE ticks a lot of the same boxes too and is a wonderful thing on the wrist. Pricey though.

 

If you can afford it, save up and buy the PO and keep the SMP. You won’t regret it! I own both and happily switch between them. They both have a great feel and presence on the wrist and I wouldn’t want to miss any of the two.

Personally I would go for the first generation P.O. in 42 mm, with the 2500D movement. Try to source a well kept watch with Box and Papers. Future classic.

Cheers,

Max

 

Both great watches above and the only negatives I could find were the bracelets.

 

May i ask, what is so negative about those bracelets?
I myself own one 2254.50 and think that the bracelet is very comfortable. Much more comfortable than the bracelet from my 212.30.41.20.01.002.

 

I suggest to own noth, both are great watches. The SMP is a classic Omega with many iconic features. The planet Ocean latest version is well built and balance no matter is 39.5 or 43.5 m, it had a nice 8900 movement and balance design. it is however a bit heavier then SMP.

 

The bracelets are a hit or a miss in getting the correct fit for some people, the lack of micro adjustment on the clasp is a letdown and the second part is that I prefer screws to pins on my bracelets.

 

Exactly what I was going to suggest, with both regularly being worn and I don't get bored with them. They 're keepers to me.

 

Both bracelets can be updated with the modern clasps with micro adjustments. I prefer the older flatter clasp. But it‘s true, the PO sits a bit tight and the SMP a bit loose, but I can live with that.

 

I own a 2254.50 as well as a 45mm 8500 titanium PO

Totally different watches, and I love them both.

The height of the PO bothers some people but I don’t mind it at all. The fact that I own it in titanium on rubber strap negates the “weight complaint” that many have. ( I CAN imagine it feeling like too much in steel on a steel bracelet)

 

Thanks for reply. I like the first and second generation. Which would you advice...of course there's a substantial price differential.

 

Agreed. 42mm would be best for me. Thanks.

 

Agreed. I wouldn't wanna give up my SMP, love it! But the PO is just so so nice...definitely in my list with box and papers.

 

42mm 2500 movement aka 1st gen is a future classic.

 

I think it's already a classic. As nice as my 8500 looks, I still wear the 2500 a hell of a lot more and 10 plus years later, it would always be the last one standing for me

 

Well the prices are not going up yet...

Perfect modern watch with vintage nods but no faux patina. Plus the thinnest PO.

 

42mm PO 2500 hands down. New generation is too thick and chunky in my opinion. But if you have the wrist for it then go with the newer generation for the better movement.

 

2nd Generation for movement and the technology and materials used. 42mm with Orange markers is a superb watch. Looks great on the bracelet but just as good on a NATO or leather.
Can be had for a song if you look hard enough. 2500 will probably never be a classic investment due to numbers sold during the run. Much less time in production for the 42mm second gen than the 1st gen 2500.
Bought my PO over 2 years ago as N.O.S and if they make it that far they are normally a keeper.
Very pleased but is does sit high on the wrist.