help with first seamaster planet ocean

[mrchris]

im new to the watch game.. i thought i wanted a brietling until i saw the omega and fell in love with the seamaster planet ocean 45mm..any recommendations on it and what to expect as far as maintenance,cost of repairs, etc.. does the watch have to go back to omega or can simple things like bracelets be done at any jeweler, like i said im new thanks in advance

[iwantagmt]

Bracelets can be done at any Omega AD, and some people even do them themselves. Its a fantastic watch...

Others will be better equipped to answer questions regarding maintenance costs.

[Tools]

Great watch..

I'm never sure what people mean when they say "maintenance costs".. typically, there aren't any until you decide to have one serviced.. Omega service is around 450 at the flat rate... pretty typical, and independent watchmakers may do it cheaper... it is a pretty basic ETA movement with a co-ax module affixed, so parts are plentiful..

Bracelets are held together with pins.. I have a how-to sticky here on sizing it yourself, but any mall jeweler could do it for you.......

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by mrchris

im new to the watch game.. i thought i wanted a brietling until i saw the omega and fell in love with the seamaster planet ocean 45mm..any recommendations on it and what to expect as far as maintenance,cost of repairs, etc.. does the watch have to go back to omega or can simple things like bracelets be done at any jeweler, like i said im new thanks in advance

Skip your way past any Brietling---the quality is not the same and the history is no where near as significant.

The Seamasters are great.

[xjeeunitx]

As for the bracelet, you can acutally buy these link removing tool on eBay or other websites. I take my links off using the tool I bought on eBay for like $7. You will need a pair of pliers along with that though. Very simple and look at the Sticky that the mod posted.