Watch Omega - Customer reviews - Omega Planet Ocean - 45.5mm 2208.50

Manufacturer: Omega

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Name: Mr. S. Butler
Location: South Yorkshire UK
Date: 2007-09-14
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Omega Planet Ocean 2208.50
Comment: The Omega Men's Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Watch #2208.50 is absolutely superb!I am very pleased with this purchase from Watch Grabber i saved over $400 by buying it from the USA as it is far more expensive to buy here in the UK.it only took four days from the USA to reach me here in England by expediated delivery which i thought was pretty fast concidering the time difference & distance, Be sure to look out for the import tax rates before you buy from the USA when ordering from the UK as they can be rather extortionate.( but in my case it was still the cheaper option to buy this superb Watch in the way that i did).

Name: Anonymous
Location: United States
Date: 2007-09-14
Customer Rating: -

Summary: The last sport watch you'll ever need to buy.
Comment: The last sport watch you'll ever need to buy.

This review refers to the Model 2218.50, XL version (45 mm case) with steel bracelet. The opinions of the movement, adjustment and reliability are also applicable to the model with rubber strap and leather / lizard strap.

This is a hefty timepiece, it weighs 9+ ounces (over half a pound), it feels and exudes quality and is bound to illicit a glance and a double take. The domed double anti glare sapphire crystal is super sharp and sometimes hard to determine it is even there.

The exterior is a combination of brushed and polished stainless steel, most notably the trademark Omega horns are this blended finish.

The screw down crown is adorned with the Omega logo and easy to open, the first position enables manual winding for a power boost, the helium escape valve at 10:00 is adorned with the periodic symbol "He".

Clockwise turns of the crown in second position adjusts the date forward, the date can't be adjusted backwards. Time adjustment is easy and rapid; no adjustment for seconds is available.

The unidirectional bezel rotates counter clockwise 120 clicks and lines up perfectly with every second marker, the solid feel of the rotation is nothing less than you'd expect from an Omega.

The luminescent material of this watch is a glow magnet, just a few seconds exposure to sunlight or held close to a lamp will turn the face of this watch into a lighthouse! Combined with the chrome and split bezel hands of the subdials and this timepiece can be used as a signal mirror for low flying aircraft.

The Omega 3313 movement is identical to their 3303 movement except the 3313 has the co-axial escapement, this is the same movement inside the Omega DeVille and will be used in future models.

The accuracy of this watch is only surpassed by my Omega SeaMaster Quartz 300 2221.80, my Quartz Omega never loses or gains a second and the PO gains less than 5 seconds a week. The days I don't wear it, I spend 60 seconds winding it and store it standing vertically for optimum movement.

The bracelet includes the scuba extension of all SeaMasters, but has no convenience pins for rapid adjustment or for bodily weight fluctuation. It releases easily with the double release pins and feels confidently closed when clasped.

I've performed testing of the power reserve, it continues to function about 43 hours with a full wind.

The watch can also function with a running chronograph for over 40 hours on a full wind, that is impressive.

Overall, I'd recommend this watch for anyone who wants an exquisite sport timepiece which isn't out of place at a formal, like all of the Omegas made before it; I expect this watch to endure for my grandchildren and their grandchildren.

Name: Albert M. Raymond
Location: New Jersey
Date: 2007-09-27
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Omega Seamaster 2208.50
Comment: I just got this watch and I could not say enough about it. I ordered the bigger face (45mm) and glad I did. This is a beautiful watch and well made. It is heavy and and a nice piece of jewelry. The orange bezel is definitly attention-getting. It is a must-have for the bold dresser!

Name: Angela G. Birt
Location: Balad, Iraq
Date: 2008-03-29
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Last watch you'll ever need -- or want
Comment: I bought this watch for it's striking appearance and the flawless professional reputation of the maker. I read other reviews here on Amazon and got it for an amazing price. After about a month of having worn it, I can honestly say it's my fave of all the watches in my collection (others being a Rolex, Tag and Swiss Army). The face is huge, the luminous hands and markers hold light forever. I can see it clearly day or night. It is largely silent and keeps perfect time. I can honestly say it is the last watch I'll ever buy - having found perfection in a timepiece and object d'arte.

Name: Claude H. Suddreth
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
Date: 2007-12-21
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Watchmakers Advice
Comment: I am rather opinionated when it comes to luxury watches. This comes from spending 2 years in watchmaking school, studying directly under the guidance of a certified master swiss watchmaker who came here from Europe. Watches, especially mid to high grade swiss watches, are a passion of mine. I am not loyal to a brand or a style or anything else. I judge them for what they are, in terms of quality, function, construction, and style. A watchmakers point of view.

This said I will tell you that this particular watch is what I consider to be a "best kept secret" sort of watch. This is an AUTOMATIC watch (read: Mechanical - NOT Quartz), and of CHRONOMETER grade function. Chronometer as used here is a measure of accurate timekeeping, not quality - a point often misunderstood - and is used mostly from a marketing point of view by companies such as Rolex. HOWEVER. This movement in THIS watch is actually EXCELLENT in terms of quality, time keeping ability, and construction - easily comparable to other Swiss made movements from other famous manufacturers costing several times as much. This watch, properly serviced, will provide a lifetime of use - and probably more. Absolutely the sort of watch you pass down to the next generation.

All in all - and EXCELLENT choice - especially for those seeking their first QUALITY Swiss watch purchase.

Definitely recommended!

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