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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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Chrono Matic A41360
Avenger Seawolf A17330
Omega Planet Ocean XL 2200.50
Omega Seamaster 300m Bond 2531.80.00

Nice watch, congrats on the pick up. Mine is on its way back for service soon. I already miss it.

Beautiful watch. Clean and simple.

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"A man with one watch knows what time it is; a man with two watches is never quite sure."

Thanks guys! Finally switched it back to wearing a ling today!!! Probably go back to the Omega tomorrow though.

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Chrono Matic A41360
Avenger Seawolf A17330
Omega Planet Ocean XL 2200.50
Omega Seamaster 300m Bond 2531.80.00

LOVE the PO!! Congrats.

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An ever changing collection.....

Great choice! I traded mine and really miss it.

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Suunto Elementum Terra
Schaumburg Watch, Lindbergh & Benson AquaTitan
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600
~ RotaryRx7

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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Regards,

Peter

BREITLING for Bentley Motors T & Mark VI, Aerospace
ROLEX Submariner Ceramic116610LN
OMEGA Plantet Ocean 8500 42mm Orange arabics
OCEAN7 LM-3

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.

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End of Discussion.

That would be the helium escape valve.

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.......

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Driver8

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

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

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Chrono Matic A41360
Avenger Seawolf A17330
Omega Planet Ocean XL 2200.50
Omega Seamaster 300m Bond 2531.80.00

ME too...I think it's the "Cool Factor"

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"In the end there can be but one"

A manual He valve seems truly idiotic. Even worse than some watches that have two automatic He escape valves.

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Chrono Avenger M1, Ti- yellow dial, on Pro II Ti bracelet.
Avenger Code Yellow LE, on Diver Pro II strap, w/arabic dial.