Planet Ocean 2500 Appreciation Thread

I am biased but I think the 2500 is much better looking than the 8500. I used to lust after the Rolex Submariner but once I tried one on I knew that 40mm was just too small for me. Once I saw the POC XL I had to have one. Now I do. As a matter of fact I just added a polished Steib mesh bracelet but haven't taken any pictures. There are other much better examples on this forum but I'll share this one of my POC 2500 XL

I wrote this paean to the PO 2500 almost four years ago: In Memoriam: Planet Ocean cal. 2500

Here was mine, a 2500D XL size. It's now sold though and I have moved on to a 42mm titanium 8500 caliber. I liked this one a lot but I like the 8500 better.

I didn't take to the PO when it was first released. However it grew on me and is now the one watch I own I would keep if all others had to go.

I've had it on the mesh for most of the time I've owned it. I've just ordered the PloProf clasp to go with the mesh to gain some security and micro adjustment.

Enjoy Cancun and try to relax.

Nigel

I own two 2500 PO XLs. I couldn't decide between orange and black. I love my black PO it's my first Omega and still my favorite. Recently put it on mesh and love it even more. It's an amazing watch thin, accurate and classic styling.

. Mine says hi

I got lotza pickchuz.

Behold the symmetry.

Behold the rubber.

PO Orange 2500D.!! En joy the weekend watch Fam...

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NMGE17 said:

I didn't take to the PO when it was first released. However it grew on me and is now the one watch I own I would keep if all others had to go.

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Nigel

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That's what I thought too..


And then I bought this:


If I had to make a choice...
The Explorer would stay.

Always wanted one got it this Xmas it's a keeper

I've had this for almost a year now and still love looking at it (42mm)!

Just when I was convincing myself moving on to the 8500 model....you guys are mean !

My only regret was to get a full black, I often drool on your pics with orange numerals or full orange models. I think thats the only fact that would make me go further but I'm always a bit unsure about orange on long term.

PO was my first 'luxury' watch and automatic item. Goes strong after 7y of ticking and when seeing all your pics it just screams the word 'classic'. The newer one can't pull that sporty look on the diving rubber imho, nor match that deep black bezel.

Warning Pic flood ! Just posting brings back lot of cool memories with this PO on wrist. Guess it was the thread I needed .