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Author:  Kustoms4ever [ Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:31 am ]
Post subject:  My new Planet Ocean XL
Well after a struggle as where I should go next with my collection I decided I would get an Omega Planet Ocean XL. I was originally looking to add another Navitimer to the collection but finally decided that at the end of the year I plan on purchasing the Navitimer with the B01 in house movement. It just makes better sense.

I have always liked Omegas especially the Planet Ocean XL. I have never owned a modern Omega and decided it was time to give them a chance, also being a huge James Bond fan it was only logical. I liked both the orange numerals and the white numerals but decided on the white as it is a great all around look. I am very very impressed to say the least. I got this at an incredible deal and it is Mint. Even came with the orginal purchase receipt. The best part was I was able to pick it up locally from another collector.

Needless to say I think I have caught the Omega bug! Maybe I for see a Bond Seamaster Blue in my near future!

Leon please look down mercifully on me!!!!!

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Author:  rplace [ Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My new Planet Ocean XL
Nice watch, congrats on the pick up. Mine is on its way back for service soon. I already miss it.
Author:  Novacastrian [ Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My new Planet Ocean XL
Beautiful watch. Clean and simple.
Author:  rick [ Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:54 am ]
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:yeahthat
Author:  Kustoms4ever [ Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My new Planet Ocean XL
Thanks guys! Finally switched it back to wearing a ling today!!! Probably go back to the Omega tomorrow though. :)
Author:  46crew [ Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:23 pm ]
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LOVE the PO!! Congrats. :D
Author:  RotaryRx7 [ Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:54 pm ]
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Great choice! I traded mine and really miss it.
Author:  RXPete [ Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:19 pm ]
Post subject:  My new Planet Ocean XL
It's a great watch. The best thing about it is that it looks great on multiple strap/bracelet combos. My favorite is NATO followed by rubber then brown leather and finally the bracelet.


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Author:  nr123 [ Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My new Planet Ocean XL
Curious, what is the point of the other crown? Does one adjust the date and the other the time? Surprised it's not just one crown.
Author:  Roffensian [ Thu Mar 29, 2012 4:22 am ]
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nr123 wrote:
Curious, what is the point of the other crown? Does one adjust the date and the other the time? Surprised it's not just one crown.



That would be the helium escape valve.
Author:  Driver8 [ Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My new Planet Ocean XL
nr123 wrote:
Curious, what is the point of the other crown? Does one adjust the date and the other the time? Surprised it's not just one crown.

As Roff said, it's the HE valve, and for some reason Omega still use a manual release version on the SMP and PO as opposed to an automatic version that pretty much everyone else uses. They even use an auto HE valve on the PloProf anyway, so I have no clue why they still use a manual on the SMP and PO. I know 99.99% of people will never need it, but if you did, surely a manual value opens the door to potentially forgetting to unscrew it.......
Author:  Roffensian [ Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My new Planet Ocean XL
Driver8 wrote:
surely a manual value opens the door to potentially forgetting to unscrew it.......



There's a built in reminder function - the crystal flies off :lol:
Author:  Kustoms4ever [ Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My new Planet Ocean XL
Roffensian wrote:
Driver8 wrote:
surely a manual value opens the door to potentially forgetting to unscrew it.......



There's a built in reminder function - the crystal flies off :lol:



:uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh:

I always thought that was weird too. Im thinking that to Omega at least that it is apart of the aesthetics....
Author:  Twotone540 [ Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My new Planet Ocean XL
Kustoms4ever wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
Driver8 wrote:
surely a manual value opens the door to potentially forgetting to unscrew it.......



There's a built in reminder function - the crystal flies off :lol:



:uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh:

I always thought that was weird too. Im thinking that to Omega at least that it is apart of the aesthetics....

ME too...I think it's the "Cool Factor"
Author:  John in California [ Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:10 pm ]
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A manual He valve seems truly idiotic. Even worse than some watches that have two automatic He escape valves.
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