Why I SOLD My OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Dive Watch and What I'm getting To Replace It

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  • @AegeanEpiphany
    @AegeanEpiphany 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So no mention of George Daniel’s co-axial escapement??? Thick case? Well yes its 600m rated. I’ll be keeping my planet ocean…

  • @bellerophon9116
    @bellerophon9116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The divers extension isn't flawed. It's designed that was to help ensure that it doesn't open inadvertently and cause the watch to slip off of your wrist.

  • @bboness713
    @bboness713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you haven't made the jump to a new Omega yet, I just got the 300 professional black dial on bracelet and am blown away. The quick adjust bracelet is awesome and super comfortable. The black dial looks like a mirror or silver or black depending on how light hits it, absolutely dances in sunlight. Great video!

  • @gordonanderson6216
    @gordonanderson6216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I suggest that you try on the 43.5mm version, I have one with the orange accents and it has the adjustable clasp. It also has the 8900 movement, what's not to like?

  • @JasonTheWatchGuy
    @JasonTheWatchGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It might be big but that's one good looking watch! Love it!

  • @UCZ15
    @UCZ15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've had my eye on the 39.5 (tiny wrist) with the 8800 movement. Its 14mm-and-change thick, has a small-ish clasp with microadjustments. I've tried it on 5 or 6 times now and I can't fault it except for thickness. I am probably going to order one as soon as my Aqua Terra is sold.

    • @NYCQ50
      @NYCQ50 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro hope you got it. That watch is great and does not lose value

  • @erythuria
    @erythuria 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I had this exact same reference. I replaced the clasp with the new, micro-adjusting one; it made a big difference! The Heritage SM 300 cal. 8912 is top of my list just now. The limited-edition has the 8800 movement, so no timezone function and a single barrel; not as appealing to me as the 8912.

    • @sshah2545
      @sshah2545 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent choice. I have the 8912, and it’s a glorious piece. You’ll love it

  • @MrZanzibar123
    @MrZanzibar123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your journey, Chris! Those 300s you are looking at are my favorite Omegas currently for sure; can't wait to see which one you get.

  • @PatDiCola
    @PatDiCola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've had this identical conversation with myself. 42mm is my new sweet spot.

  • @jimbean4945
    @jimbean4945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had one, absolutely far too thick. I loved the look, just didn't fit my wrist, I'm also not sure if this design will age well. I sold it. Replaced with an 2500 Aqua Terra in blue. Thanks for the video.

  • @chrishennemeyer7276
    @chrishennemeyer7276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've always liked those Planet Oceans, but would go for a 39.5 if I bought one.

  • @VersedNJ
    @VersedNJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    In cost loss or making a little, you have to consider that you got 10 years of use. So basically you got 10 years of use for free, not accounting for inflation.

  • @Achilles5937
    @Achilles5937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it! I have a big wrist (over 7"). I can't wear Mickey Mouse watches under 40mm. Its a beautiful watch.

  • @janjacdr1
    @janjacdr1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video. I had Heritage 300 with Liquidmetal bezel and sold it, just couldn’t bear the polished bracelet links, never buying the a watch with polished bracelet links again

  • @VaderQuakee
    @VaderQuakee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Long story short “I followed the trends of the large watch and now follow the trend of small watches”

  • @SuperSnakePlissken
    @SuperSnakePlissken ปีที่แล้ว

    To each their own. My 43.5 PO is my second favorite Omega behind my Seamaster 300 8800.

  • @dinner_workingsly
    @dinner_workingsly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The phases of collecting are funny aren’t they? I went from 40 and under in the beginning…then 42 to 44 only then back to 42 max and preferably 40. I’ll still do a 44 in the right watch but like you said, it has to wear smaller than a 44.

  • @markh384
    @markh384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1st generation mark 1 at 42mm is the one to go for.

  • @VicharB
    @VicharB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have the PO 8500 and I really like it, more than my Seamaster 300 8900, design wise. I hope in future they will release a PO chrono/GMT with 40-42mm in size.

  • @rockthewatch
    @rockthewatch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you made the right choice man. It’s a beautiful watch but for all the reasons you mentioned it’s not your style anymore. I can’t wait to see what you get next bro.

  • @Watchmade
    @Watchmade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    45 is crazy big. There is a 39.5 and even a 37.5 version. Wish they would make a 39 300m version.

  • @BrianValta
    @BrianValta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The outer AR coating was removed from the sapphire right?

  • @gregalonzo747
    @gregalonzo747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a Seamaster and I like it a lot. I would think long and hard concerning the "No Time to Die" model. My friend bought it. Neither of us thought it was worth the price. Anyway, he packed it away and said in the future I will sell it to some fanboy and make a killing.

    • @nhbmk
      @nhbmk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And it’s been continuing to lose value since 😂

  • @Vox-Populi
    @Vox-Populi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy my 43.5, but had to ditch the bracelet. The clasp has multiple sharp edges that just chew up the underside of my wrist. Put on a leather strap and it's excellent.

  • @mannyfernandez1713
    @mannyfernandez1713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you considered an omega semaster profesional, but the 2254, 50? Kinda gives me vibes from both worlds

    • @mannyfernandez1713
      @mannyfernandez1713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spoke a bit too soon, but if you don’t want an omega the Certina super ph 500m might give you the same vibes but thinner

  • @trinity3422
    @trinity3422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The heritage is an absolutely beautiful watch. The only part that is a downside for me on the heritage is that it has the polished links sometimes, the outer, sometimes the inner, but I wish they’d make more bracelets like the PO with a brushed link.

  • @msteaks1939
    @msteaks1939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How funny, I had almost the exact opposite revelation just this last week after having just decided to sell my PO 2500 45.5 which I chose at the time because that toy-like Rolex thingie with only 300m was just too puny and the orange bezel, with matching orange alligator strap, was so much cooler than that weird green bezel.
    So before selling, I strapped on the old beloved 2500 for some nostalgic wrist time before parting, when lo and behold, I fell in love with it again--AND for the first time in my watch-wearing life, a girl who wasn't a stripper noticed and complimented my watch, and then asked me all about it and what was it that made it seem so special. To make it even more special, she was actually a bonafide Swiss woman, a classical singer, voice trainer and dog walker. How can I part with it now after such validation?
    I wish I could say I stopped at 45.5, sadly, but alas my next purchase was the Breitling reissue Chrono-Matic 49, with the semi-perpetual 1461 calibre with the super 70's Panamera Bronze dial and a nearly impossible to find at the time OEM shark-mesh bracelet, mostly because it is what I imagined Kevin Bacon's super groovy character in X-Men First Class wore, plus it was close to what Dave Chappelle and other ballers were wearing at the time.
    Ahhh, the 2000's...

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol a girl who wasn't a stripper 🤣

    • @msteaks1939
      @msteaks1939 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WatchChris To be fair, it was the 2000's, so I don't think I knew that many who weren't...

  • @sshah2545
    @sshah2545 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So it’s interesting me how lucky I got.
    I have the Seamaster 300 Heritage, 8912 movement in blue. I knew about 20% as much about watches before I bought it, as I do now, and I’m staggered by how lucky I got.
    The planet ocean isn’t the oldest line, but s beautiful, well-executed watch in its own right. You don’t have to get a 44-45mm version, it does come in 39, with most of the same benefits as the largest models.
    I believe the newest iterations have micro adjust in the bracelet, but I could be wrong.
    But my watch has none of the downsides. Staggering, bright lume. Micro adjust. Comfortable, beautiful flat bracelet, tapering, with micro adjustment. It’s about 14.5mm, so still on the thick side and yet not they bad. I wear it under fitted shirts all the time.
    I have a small wrist and it wears large on me, but not too large. Thick, but not too thick. It’s absolutely beautiful. I love my watch, and I’m extra grateful knowing how luckily it worked about as practically the perfect watch for my life - even that jumping hour hand plays a huge part. I travel A LOT and it gets used regularly.

  • @danielskirkpatrick
    @danielskirkpatrick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful watch. Awful dimensions. 1st generation PO nailed it. Downhill from there unfortunately. Great video 👍🏻

  • @aQueDog
    @aQueDog ปีที่แล้ว

    I want on!

  • @martymcgrogan
    @martymcgrogan ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you look at the 39.5 mm Planet Ocean? It is 14.1mm thick, and does have the micro-adjust bracelet?? I like having the date complication. The 300 Heritage unfortunately lacks this.

  • @135ipocketrocket2
    @135ipocketrocket2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16 minutes video of most excellent and useful info! That's the model I was considering, so the insightful in-depth is a huge help, thank you. Some disappointing elements if spending for it new. Will probably opt for the easier to find 43.5mm. I still have more appreciation for larger sizes, but maybe some day that will change. Odd how our perceptions influence our buys. A good decision to let it go, I think.

    • @johnthomas424
      @johnthomas424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with this video and what you said. I spoke to the Omega AD about that side helium Escape valve but I understand that it's a Landmark on that piece of real estate on your wrist that from a distance you will know that is in a Omega. I am planning on purchasing the 43.5 mm with the orange rubber insert on the bezel soon with both straps. Just a little reluctant because I do have my eye on another sports model Rolex which lets be honest on paperwork the Omega is a lot better. I'm also looking at the new Tudor Explorer homage. I just don't like those freaking rivets on the side of the bracelet that has no functionality for it.

  • @manuvns
    @manuvns 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your thoughts on "Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch" the one with diamond set bezel .

  • @Dr_LK
    @Dr_LK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same (in orange) for more than 15yrs, wife’s present, so I will never sell it. Like you when I was younger I liked chunky, today not so much... I have put it on an orange omega rubber strap and it wears better, lighter. For you, what about an aquaterra? No helium escape valve 😉. Or a moonwatch (get the 1861, not the coaxial one).

  • @red75v67
    @red75v67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not surprised you've sold it. I used to like bigger watches and now I prefer 38 to 40mm. Anything I notice the feel of too much doesn't get much wrist time.

  • @mikepurdy3952
    @mikepurdy3952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did You buy the Large Version in the 1st place? They make smaller Ones...

  • @sheffanakookoo
    @sheffanakookoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video… I also own this watch on the rubber deployment strap which makes it much more forgiving, I did buy the steel bracelet and after wearing it you totally nailed it on why it makes this watch uncomfortable, I’ve put it back on the rubber strap now which also compensates any wrist swelling. I’ve always found the lume v good in all honesty, great watch but best worn on a rubber strap

  • @MrFredrictai
    @MrFredrictai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    finger crossed that there will be no seller remorse. My watch size preference is like my ego, it gets smaller as I aged.

  • @Markinfilm
    @Markinfilm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love mine and will never depart with it.

  • @jasonwilson7674
    @jasonwilson7674 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know why omega don't put 2 or 3 micro adjustment holes in the clasp.

  • @malbertproductions
    @malbertproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking of getting this in the white and orange or the 300m. I have a 7 1/2-inch wrist. The 600m Fits me perfectly, though. I'm struggling. 🤣

  • @chrispotter2948
    @chrispotter2948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes get the seamaster 300. Not the pro or diver or NTTD. Lose the escape valve... The new 2021 seamaster 300 looks great...

  • @mainlymusicman
    @mainlymusicman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you should have gotten the new 43.5 mm. its 16.2 mm thick but it wears like a 12-13 mm tall watch. because the thickness is measured at the center of the crystal, and the crystal plus the angle of the bezel add like 3 mm, then the case back sinks almost entirely into your wrist, thus the apparent height of the watch is really only the edge of the bezel. which if you add those two things together the watch actually wears like a 10-12 mm thick watch!
    i have a seiko SLA-039 and its thickness is 15.4. but it looks a good 2 mm thicker than my planet ocean even though technically its 1.7 mm thinner.
    the new one has an in house movement which is probably the best movement out there. mine gets like +0.1 to 0.4 seconds per day.
    also has on the fly micro adjust.
    i bought it a year ago and probably will never sell it.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey I actually ended up buying the 39 mm seamaster 300 trilogy 1957

    • @tonyg3772
      @tonyg3772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the same watch and will never sell it. Wears smaller than 43.5 mm and the micro adjust clasp always makes for a perfect fit.

  • @ginocolella6373
    @ginocolella6373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can agree with you, when i was younger i wanted bigger watches 44-45, never smaler, but now when ” we are wiser ” i go for 38-41,5 😇.. at least for me 😉..

  • @junwoojang2941
    @junwoojang2941 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe that there's a 42mm version of Planet Ocean. It is a grail watch of mine. I do have a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Wak2110 at the moment, and I do love this watch, as it resembles a bit of the Planet Ocean, but a bit dressier. Just curious what will happen if I get my hand on this watch...

  • @wilfreb
    @wilfreb ปีที่แล้ว

    The 43.5mm PO wears much better, also the 42mm SMP wears great

  • @NickHaven
    @NickHaven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Using a luxury watch free for a decade -- a win in any book.

  • @johnkennedy9078
    @johnkennedy9078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a the same bracelet sizing issue with my Superocean. It's the only watch I've owned that never fits perfect. Also it's -2sec slow per day....ugh maybe I should sell it 😩

  • @ryanstafford8544
    @ryanstafford8544 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely watch but she is a tank. Good luck with the hunt!

  • @matthewherren
    @matthewherren 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you buy it from for $2900?

  • @aldojasso9177
    @aldojasso9177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s right 👍🏼👊🏼

  • @Leftystrat
    @Leftystrat ปีที่แล้ว

    Any 45 mm watch needs micro adjust

  • @stefantrujillo4664
    @stefantrujillo4664 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could never sell mine

  • @juniorjohnson5961
    @juniorjohnson5961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ld go for the 1957 reissue IDGUY has one he loves his and so do i .

  • @johnthomas424
    @johnthomas424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Debating on the 43.5 OP with the orange rubber insert on the bezel with both straps. On paperwork it's better than most of my Rolexes that I have in my collection even the new 126610LN. I also have my eye on another Rolex Sports model however, I also have my eye on the new Tudor Explorer homage, but why do they put freaking rivets on the bracelet when it has no functional purpose for it? That's why I haven't purchased it. I do understand why Omega continues on putting that helium Escape valve on the side instead of flush to the case. It's probably a landmark for that piece of real estate on your wrist. So in a distance you know it's an Omega when you see it.

    • @robhall4625
      @robhall4625 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great watch I use one every day

  • @Danno682
    @Danno682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why don’t you just buy a 43.5mm PO and a micro adjustable clasp?

  • @thomasmathes5019
    @thomasmathes5019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris, did your PO exhibit the hour hand being misaligned at the top of the hour? It sort of looks like it in the video. I found out the 8500 movement can suffer this issue wth the independent hour hand. A well -respeced watchmaker on the WUS's Omega forum mentioned this and he said it's a common problem with the 8500 movement. My Aqua Terra was suffers from this (of course it happened after the warranty was up), mine doesn't hit the hour hand on the tick mark until 7 minutes after the hour.
    And Omega stinks with regards to lack of microadjustment, both my Speedy and my AT suffer from this (which is why I wear them on straps). Even the new Speedy lacks microadjust, which is criminal for the price they charge. Also, my Citizens and Seikos blow away my Omegas in terms of lume and cost about 1/10th the price, I've never been impressed with the lume performance on any of my Swiss watches when compared to the 2 Japanese big boys.

  • @cranny5237
    @cranny5237 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You do realise the reason it's so thick because it's specifically design for professional diving and not for daily use? Because it's for deep diving, it's thicker than usual. It's made to handle pressure at depths up to 600 meters. It helps keep helium out during long dives. It's designed to withstand tough conditions and impacts.
    This is what happen when you choose fashion/style over practical/functionality.
    Just like you wear safety boots for construction works and not for daily wear.
    .

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No one is actually using this as a professional dive watch, but thanks for the comment

  • @finesse49
    @finesse49 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To determine how much you really made or lost, factor in the 23% inflation over the last 10 years

    • @certainly2509
      @certainly2509 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He technically lost money when you factor in inflation as you say, but there is the fact he enjoyed it for the 10 years so there is a value in that.

  • @Dr_LK
    @Dr_LK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Or the new smaller planet oceans?

  • @sheldonsplace4511
    @sheldonsplace4511 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    While shooting skyfall Daniel Craig said the watch was cumbersome and therefore a titanium version was made for him. As soon as he finished skyfall he gave away the watch. He never liked it.

    • @tagheuer02
      @tagheuer02 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      BS

    • @sheldonsplace4511
      @sheldonsplace4511 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tagheuer02 he like the titanium version

    • @tagheuer02
      @tagheuer02 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sheldonsplace4511 i'm sure you're good friends with him

  • @Daavi85
    @Daavi85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In my opinion Omega got the proportions just right the first time around with the 42mm Planet Ocean 2500, that design still looks so good today, it's a modern robust diver while still maintaining a certain elegance that seemed to get lost in the later generations, the PO 2500 is the best looking iteration of the model.

    • @michaelp3010
      @michaelp3010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      idk why so many people say that. 2nd and 3rd gen are much cleaner. First gen is plain ugly.

    • @Daavi85
      @Daavi85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelp3010 I really think it's subjective, there are incremental differences in the styling through the generations, I tend to like the look of the first gen the best personally but by no means do I think the latter versions are ugly, I actually like them and there are certain features I like better on the later models, I think the whole PO line are awesome divers, underrated and overlooked as well, I'd pick any PO over the Professional 300m so I don't think you can go wrong with any of them, it's just my personal taste.

    • @michaelp3010
      @michaelp3010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Daavi85 yeah I guess so. Lately I've fallen out of love with the PO and all of Omega, so I don't care about it but I could never understand how people think 1st gen is leaps nicer.

  • @RootBeerGMT
    @RootBeerGMT ปีที่แล้ว

    So you are trading for an inferior Omega?

  • @thomascrown7818
    @thomascrown7818 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Potential buyer is watching this video and like... crap! What have I done??? 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

  • @underachievingwatchcollect1878
    @underachievingwatchcollect1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just too big-I have a 7 1/2” wrist and I couldn’t wear it 😎!

  • @sungmanshin
    @sungmanshin ปีที่แล้ว

    Price goes up and you may not be able to buy it again

  • @zillsburyy1
    @zillsburyy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the planet oceans is too big and thick. GET A 300!!!!!

  • @yashua9183
    @yashua9183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sound just like ron desantis lmao

  • @LarrySealeArcheryCoach
    @LarrySealeArcheryCoach หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don't blame the watch. The watch is the same. you are the one that changed. not a capital crime, but don't blame the watch. that is the same type of thinking people use before they get divorced.

  • @leonidaskaragiannis7875
    @leonidaskaragiannis7875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16 minutes video explains why sold your watch!!!!! I don't care mister for your reasons. It's ridiculous...

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Glad you liked it thanks for watching!

    • @leonidaskaragiannis7875
      @leonidaskaragiannis7875 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      r-v tomorrow: Dr. Irving Yalom psychiatry. Don't forget, your case is difficult and dangerous

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@leonidaskaragiannis7875 Buzz Light-year : "You are a sad strange little man, and you have my pity."

  • @michaelphillips5263
    @michaelphillips5263 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! If I was the guy who just bought it from you, I'd be asking for a refund.