It takes standard coin cell batteries?! What the hell?!

I have the white dial SMP300 on the SS strap and the Blue PO Chrono on the blue leather strap with rubber lining, which I am not convinced is a waterproof strap. I’ve had conflicting answers from Omega dealers too, but seems to be ridiculous to put a non waterproof strap on a 600m diver watch 🤷‍♂️ Have a few Speedies too, including an Apollo 8, which was your ‘fault’ after a review of a friend’s watch, IIRC. Omega are getting into Rolex territory IMHO (availability, price & dealer games), so have not purchased any more!! I remember Omega saying everyone ordering a Snoopy would get one within a year, but I’m still waiting for mine and I ordered almost as soon as release 😂 Just purchased my first Christopher Ward, a C60 Atoll 300 in reef blue, on the blue aquaflex strap!!! It’s a very summery watch, which I am really enjoying currently, and the timekeeping is top notch (1sec/day)

Design is overdue, we need new design of this.

The brand's just fucking boring.

The black 43.5 is my go to watch. Put on a OEM all black rubber strap. Perfect for the great weather here in Hawaii.

I don’t know why they got rid of so many variations of the Seamaster 600m GMT! They need to bring back the 43mm GMT with more options again.

OG Planet Ocean was the best of all imho 42mm slimmer and better looking 🙌

Amazing thanks so much

The 2201.50 is the PO for me. Love it. I assume they’ll wait to release updated Seamasters when they slim their movements. They know to be even more competitive they need to do this.

I got the 8906 PO on strap, it woar to high , I called Omega and purchased the bracelet, so much better, the gloss dial gives it a blacker than black appearance , black n white bezel and white gold applied hour markers and hands, eye dazzling but a chunky monkey,

Love my 43.5 Blue. Yeah, it is big, but honetly thought the hour hand looked too stubby on the 39. Didn't think I could get through that once I thought it so went for the bigger size. Been eyeing up the rubber straps for a while now. Fantastic watch.

I checked out the gray model in a boutique. It's extremely nice, but not for me. I decided on the Planet Ocean Oreo. Love the black/white bezel. Amazing watch! I always look forward to wearing it.

Thanks for the reference number for the new blue strap. I have the PO with an orange bezel and white dial. I have to check if there is also a black version of the new strap. The Omega site isn't really helpful on this matter. I simply entered 3 as the last digit instead of 2 and it appears to be the reference number for the black strap. Also I agree with you: The PO ist an awesome summer watch!!

I just picked up the black dial PO last week, more awesome than expected. It joins my blue dial SMP from 2007 and my black dial Aqua Terra from two years ago.

I've got 3 POs, the 2018 olympic blue/red model, the black/orange 3d generation and the full fat orange/gray chrono. Honestly, I wear the chrono more than the other two. I think they're proper heritage model, advancing the design of the old seamaster 300 of the 1960s.

Too thick and PO bracelets are awful. Better off with an £1k SPB Seiko with an aftermarket bracelet/ Strap.

Would you ever consider a micro watch brand ? If so which one would you go for ?

Hi Andy, love the format of your videos!! I've been an Omega fanboy since the mid 90's and in fact still own the original Bond quartz Seamaster 300 Pro. I have a number of watches but I'm currently on the hunt for the grade 5 titanium Planet Ocean GMT. These are thick watches but you like what you like I guess!?!

Problem with the PO range is Omega absolutely nailed it with the original lineup in 2008 and it’s been downhill ever since. My 2201.50 bought in 2010 is still my favourite watch and a steal at £1,750

Nice , I preferred the Pelagos LHD myself so I fought that but PO are great. I'm against chronographs on dive watch, it makes the dial.harder to read and visibility is one of the main purposes , regardless of the brand.

These models need seriously updating in every respect, ugly, thick, heavy and oversized. This is where Tudor is killing it atm.

Love my 8900 PO. I only wear it on the bracelet though as I feel it needs the heft of the bracelet to balance the chunky head.

Too big, thick & expensive. Ugly HEV, tiny date, muted colour scheme & odd mixing of dive style markers with 6, 9, 12 ‘Explorer-type’ numerals. The Sub you had was miles ahead.

I own the perfect ' Summer ' Planet Ocean. Ref 2209-50-00. Orange Bezel 42mm from 2010 and a Seamaster 2254-50 ' Peter Blake ' 41mm from 2009. Both of which over the years Omega have managed to bugger up by increasing the thickness to being akin to wearing a land mine on the wrist with an 'oh look at me ' blingy ceramic bezel. Yes I have tried all the various releases of both models over the past 15 years or so and to me neither have come close to my 'Oldies'. But as ever each to their own I guess.

The original 42mm PO D movement. You really don't need anything else.

I opted for 4 preowned sword hands SMP 300 years ago, I call it "the deep" segment of my collection : the Peter Blake, the Electric Blue, the titanium blue and the titanium black, all sword hands. I spent a total of 10K on them. I added a 1500 SuperOcean Abyss on rubber and glidelock, and feel there's no need for more active divers in my collection. I may add a couple in "the memories" (my vintage collection), and in "the fun" (my allrounders). There's 2 more segments which are complete : "the heritage" and "the formals". "The memories " are the soul of my collection.

The regular PO has so many issues: to thick and bulky, outside AR coating on the crystal scratches and looks bad after a while in water, the liquid metal bezel is kind of difficult to read and the minute markers after 15 minutes virtually do not exists. Using a NATO strap is a no-go because its so thick and top heavy. Better luxury dive watches: SMP300, GlashuetteOriginal SeaQ,JLC Polaris, Rolex SeaDweller. A Citizen NY0040 is a more logical option for dive watch. I would rather by and Aqua Terra or De Ville for everyday wear with the money.

I reaceantly aquired the po 39.5 blue dial and it doesn't disappoint. For me it's the best diver out there for a 6.5 inch wrist. With bb58 coming in second.

Nice new strap there - works well. I owned a white dial/orange bezel 43.5 and really like it: great bracelet that compared well with my Subs and Sea-Dwellers; brilliant lume; very accurate and really excellent standard of finish. Barely lost any money at resale. I only sold it to free up box space and it went because the bezel action and date window just annoyed me (petty gripes, but hey...). I'd like to see a toned-down PO with a classic, tool watch vibe (really drawing down on their '60s heritage), with full quarter arabics. For me, the size was fine, but 42mm would be no loss - it is in theory a full pro diver, so it should be big. But the current PO range is getting tired. Beyond the Speedy Pro, I think Omega have leant too much into obvious, trend-led design; which exactly like IWC is crude and chintzy and is starting to dilute their great strengths and heritage. Time to reset, Omega: cull SKUs and get back to basics.

That grey one is super stealthy. I do not have a PO. Aqua Terra guy here ✌🏻

Too big and shiny. Not a patch on the original 42 mil PO.

“Planet Ocean” and “value” are polar opposites, especially at retail. Pre-Owned is the only way to go. The design needs an overhaul - it’s not as cohesive a design as it could be. It’s also far too thick. Speaking as a former owner of the current 43.5m model.

Is it too big?

Are they planning to release more colors in 41mm with the new bracelet?

Great tips! Were you using Bergeon 1.6mm?

The Aqua Terra Shades have a great bracelet!

Planet ocean is the perfect watch.

new subscriber! great, thorough, honest, and level-headed video. looking forward to more.

About times for Omega do it better. Need more other colour. Done with older style.

Aquaterra yes,speedmaster yes but Omega Seamaster is probably the most ugly diving watch ever.

Fantastic review... honestly it was like I had wrote the script... everything you said, I say to people about my PO.

For GADA, 38mm is too small. 41mm a tad too big. Goldilocks is not very happy with Omega and Rolex.

Considering buying the two tone version of this watch very exquisite

I just looked it up, and it's 9,000 Canadian! Crazy times.

Love this. I have 2 other ATs in my collection. This in a 38 is the chef’s kiss. Definitely considering this against 36 DJ fluted on Jubilee.

Evolving nicely. Evolving into a Rolex Datejust. Who in their right mind would take the AT over a DJ at the same coin?

I think at the price they are I’d prefer the 40mm explorer with the gloss back dial and no date complication.. I think it’s a more tooly do it all watch and roughly the same cost. That could be my one watch as I approach my more senior years too I feel.

Thank you for putting a "frame" around the date window again! When it's not there, the watch looks like something was overlooked.

Seems lazy tbh

- I love that Omega hasn’t forgotten about the Aqua Terra. Gloss black dial is great. I wish they’d make one with an all-brushed version. I tend to favor the smaller 38mm size even though my wrist size can do 41mm fine. High quality things in smaller sizes just appeals to me.