07-02-2012, 01:58 PM
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Petej2811 Skrev:Chaps,
So the new Planet Ocean has arrived and while I've made my personal thoughts clear there is absolutely no doubting the quality of the watch.
The steps forward in this package are incredible and given that it snowed heavily here overnight, I wanted to take advantage of the superb light that turning the street into a huge white-box has provided.
The first thing that you notice about this watch is the size. It is a monster. At 45.5mm in diameter the time telling surface is enormous. The thickness of the watch creeps close to 2cm and as the case is made of stainless steel this makes the whole package feel very solid and very heavy. Though the case is very large, it does wear a little smaller than its heft would suggest, but it remains an imposing timepiece. Staying with the case, another thing that is easy to notice is that the finish of the case is second to none in this segment.
The lines of brushing and polishing to the case are clean, crisp and sharp - this is a watch whose case has been beautifully crafted and whose sweeping lines lend it an elegance that has no business being anywhere near such a large watch. The way the lugs sweep away from the case is smooth and beautiful and the lines created by the way the light dances on the curved surface attract the light and give it a delicacy that while sense dictates is out of places, looks very fitting. Both sides of the case have their lines broken, on the right by the extremely large crown and on the left by the almost as large helium release value.
Both the crown and the valve show an attention to detail that is excellent and far above what Omega have offered in the past. The contrast of brushing and polishing bot on the tops of the valve and crown and in the beveled edges are simply exquisite. The omega logo and the 'He' designation are polished to contrast with the top of their crowns and look just beautiful.
The bezel shows this same enhancement to the finish. The beveled edges are a contrast of brushing and polishing and the turn is crisp and solid - a feeling that inspires confidence. The bezel insert, made of ceramic, is graduated as you would expect with the first fifteen minutes individually graduated and the following 45 graduated in increments of ten minutes. The pearl is positioned within a recess which prevents it being hit during use. The colour of the insert is almost a charcoal grey - while this clearly contrasts with the dial, it is not an unpleasant or I'll fitting contrast, rather they compliment each other well. The ceramic will certify not fade and so this should lend the watch a better lifetime appeal and durability. Tis is probably just as well, as replacing this compared to the previous model's aluminium is likely to be an expensive business.
The dial on this watch is a rich matte black with a black and wire numeralled date window. The dial edges are graduated per minute and the five minute markers are decorated with applied markers filled with a new luminous material which now glows blue rather than green. It is my view that the new lume when charged and freshly glowing looks excellent, but that the charge does not seem to last as long. The twelve, six and nine markers are also indicated by applied orange numerals, these are not luminous. The omega logo is polished and applied. As is the brand name. This serves to further enhance the premium feel of the watch and are very pleasing to the eye as the catch the light. The hands are similar to those of the outgoing model In that they are 'broad arrow', they are appropriately coated in luminous material and so are legible in the dark, though the same limitations to their long term visibility as apply to the markers are present.
The case back now does not bear the familiar depiction of a hippocampus, rather the back is a sapphire crystal, designed much like a sjip's port hole, through which the owner may gaze at a nicely decorated movement in operation. This is a nice, if superfluous touch as many owners will enjoy marvelling at the engine of their watch in motion.
The movement itself in an in-house, 8500 chronometer grade automatic movement. It is fitted with the co-axial escapement which has become a fixture in Omega watches of late and was apparently built from the group up around this escapement, rather than having the escapement retrofitted, as I understand was the case on the predecessor 2500 movement. The watch I have keeps time to -1 seconds per day, I'm sure you'll agree that this is excellent timekeeping. More knowledgeable reviewers than I have commented on the quality of the movement and I have no reason to doubt them. Clearly the advent for Omega of it being in-house for their premier dive watch is a premium selling point and no doubt goes some way to justifying the significant hike in prices for the new watch lines. Omega have clearly taken aim at their nearest competitor with these latest offerings.
The bracelet is a significant improvement on previous offerings. The links on this model versus the previous seem thinner and sleeker. The finishing between the brushed front and back versus the polished sides are clean catch the light well. The links, previously held together by pins, are now held by screws, which will make adjustments easier and many wearers feel more secure. The lines on the solid end links seem deeper and better cut and compliment the bracelet well.
The clasp is smaller and gone are the 'Seamaster' and 'Professional' designations. The clasp now bears the logo and name of Omega only. It remains the scratch magnet that Omega's clasps have always been but the functionality of it remains splendid and the finishing is excellent and in keeping with the character of the watch.
The bits that come with the watch remain constant. The white outer box and red leather inner box are Omega staples that are going nowhere. The cream leather wallet which holds the cards remains, though the manual is now a paperback, unlike the hardback version that came with the last version.
On the whole a hugely satisfying premium package with incredibly enhanced finishing and feel. This is every inch the luxury diving watch and Omega have landed firmly at the doorstep of their competition.
If the can remedy their servicing issues then the products will speak well for the company.
Well done Omega.
And the obligatory poseur wrist-shot!!!!