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shoppy · 12 March 2011, 08:55 PM

Thank you everyone on this forum, who has helped to influence my decisions. Back from deployment hence the absence from the site.

After deciding to buy an Omega PO and doing some very quick research. I let my wife know what I wanted, she agreed. So then went on the hunt for an Ad who could make the deal sweeter.

Found the AD and they made the deal sweet enough, however I missed the mail for the day. Being an impatient WIS, I then decided to take a drive and collect my new workhorse in person.

I tried on the 45.5mm and it took up my whole wrist, so then decided to stick with the 42.5. Tried the orange bezel, but decided against it, then tried the orange markers with black bezel. Again it somehow just did not look right.

So in the end being conservative stuck to black on white markers.

Sized up perfectly. I always thought that my GMT IIc TT sat perfectly. But the PO sits in the flat on my wrist with minimal movement. A nice heft to it similar to a gold daytona.

So here are some quick photos.

dalip · 13 March 2011, 01:45 AM

Congrats....Looks great on you..!

sea-dweller · 13 March 2011, 02:16 AM

Congrats!

B. Doggy · 13 March 2011, 02:45 AM

Nice watch, I just got one a few weeks ago and also like it...

manuu · 13 March 2011, 06:38 AM

nice ...IMO...its the most beautiful watch evur ...

Kapture1 · 13 March 2011, 06:44 AM

Should have gone With the black bezel w orange numbers... Jk

That's what I have, but I was very torn between it and the dial you have. Great decision, congrats!

spuds · 13 March 2011, 10:51 AM

Superb!

Congratulations mate & undoubtedly the right size IMO...

swatty · 13 March 2011, 11:40 AM

Congrats , enjoy that beauty

dddrees · 13 March 2011, 12:58 PM

Congrats, nice looking watch.

salem65 · 13 March 2011, 03:16 PM

Congrats, the PO is one of my favourite watches ever.

TARDIS · 13 March 2011, 03:37 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the Planet Ocean Owners Club!

Frogman4me · 13 March 2011, 04:32 PM

Great choice, everyone I know that bought any variation with the orange ended up selling it to get the 2201.50. Im going to wait till 2012 to see if they use LO on their standard models before buying one. I almost bought this watch 3-4 times.

shoppy · 13 March 2011, 06:55 PM

Thank you all for the kind words, I love this watch much more them my rolex. Strange that I have never looked at the Omega brand ever before. I guess I was blinded by the Rolex branding. This watch pound for pound is such incredible value and with a nice 18% of retail made it even more appealing. I love this watch it has not left my wrist, nor do I envisage it doing so for awhile yet.

Trev · 13 March 2011, 10:21 PM

Big congrats on the PO. Looks great :)

I'm currently awaiting the arrival of a 2598.80 Seamaster Chrono. I've ordered a new bezel assembly and crystal. Hoping to make her like new. The waterproof pushers really sold it for me.

Cheers

Ultraman · 13 March 2011, 10:49 PM

Nice choice and congrats!

SUPERDOC · 13 March 2011, 10:50 PM

Brilliant move - I like that you commented on the heft - people who have not tried the Omega will be very surprised how cheap and light other SS watches feel...

It's interesting that you have the GMTc - even though the PO has 2.5mm on the GMT - don't you find that it doesn't wear as big?

shoppy · 14 March 2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

Brilliant move - I like that you commented on the heft - people who have not tried the Omega will be very surprised how cheap and light other SS watches feel...

It's interesting that you have the GMTc - even though the PO has 2.5mm on the GMT - don't you find that it doesn't wear as big?

I love the heft of the watch this baby sits tight on my wrist with no movement which I love, all my Rolexes end up with slipping on my wrist. Which bugs me. Here is my GMTc on my wrist. I think the reason the PO, does not wear as big is the bezel is 40 mm approx. I love the face it is so uncluttered and simple and elegant.

I will try and take a photo in direct sunlight. Unfortunately it has been raining here.

Fearsome Puppy · 13 March 2011, 11:24 PM

Congrats, enjoy your PO - I'm sure you will...

Trev · 13 March 2011, 11:37 PM

Do you have any shots showing the dial in sunshine? :)

rob541 · 14 March 2011, 12:01 AM

Love it! But that's why I bout one 2 weeks ago.

Enjoy it.

Rob

13 March 2011, 01:45 AM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Congrats....Looks great on you..! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

13 March 2011, 02:16 AM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

13 March 2011, 02:45 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Nice watch, I just got one a few weeks ago and also like it... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

13 March 2011, 06:44 AM	#6
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Should have gone With the black bezel w orange numbers... Jk That's what I have, but I was very torn between it and the dial you have. Great decision, congrats! __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

13 March 2011, 10:51 AM	#7
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Superb! Congratulations mate & undoubtedly the right size IMO... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

13 March 2011, 06:38 AM	#5
manuu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: M Location: CA Watch: Rolex CHNR Posts: 186	nice ...IMO...its the most beautiful watch evur ...

13 March 2011, 11:40 AM	#8
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Congrats , enjoy that beauty

13 March 2011, 12:58 PM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats, nice looking watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 March 2011, 03:16 PM	#10
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	Congrats, the PO is one of my favourite watches ever. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

13 March 2011, 03:37 PM	#11
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Congratulations and welcome to the Planet Ocean Owners Club!

13 March 2011, 04:32 PM	#12
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Great choice, everyone I know that bought any variation with the orange ended up selling it to get the 2201.50. Im going to wait till 2012 to see if they use LO on their standard models before buying one. I almost bought this watch 3-4 times.

13 March 2011, 06:55 PM	#13
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Thank you all for the kind words, I love this watch much more them my rolex. Strange that I have never looked at the Omega brand ever before. I guess I was blinded by the Rolex branding. This watch pound for pound is such incredible value and with a nice 18% of retail made it even more appealing. I love this watch it has not left my wrist, nor do I envisage it doing so for awhile yet. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

13 March 2011, 10:21 PM	#14
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	Big congrats on the PO. Looks great :) I'm currently awaiting the arrival of a 2598.80 Seamaster Chrono. I've ordered a new bezel assembly and crystal. Hoping to make her like new. The waterproof pushers really sold it for me. Cheers

13 March 2011, 10:49 PM	#15
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Nice choice and congrats!

13 March 2011, 10:50 PM	#16
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	Brilliant move - I like that you commented on the heft - people who have not tried the Omega will be very surprised how cheap and light other SS watches feel... It's interesting that you have the GMTc - even though the PO has 2.5mm on the GMT - don't you find that it doesn't wear as big?

13 March 2011, 11:24 PM	#18
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Congrats, enjoy your PO - I'm sure you will... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

13 March 2011, 11:37 PM	#19
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	Do you have any shots showing the dial in sunshine? :)

14 March 2011, 12:01 AM	#20
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	Love it! But that's why I bout one 2 weeks ago. Enjoy it. Rob

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