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roadcarver · 12 March 2007, 01:19 AM

Got myself an Omega Planet Ocean 42mm. Its from within Canada so no worries about customs and duties.

It's black dial with white markers and black bezel. RogerF got me looking at it again since at first I found it boring in terms of the dial, but the overall design of it is very good.

Plus I also wanted the co-axial movement.

I'll post pix on Thursday.

puffnmo · 12 March 2007, 04:23 AM

Good purchase roadcarver - I love the Planet Ocean, and own 2. The orange bezel on orange alligator strap, and just last week bot the Limited edition James Bond "Casino Royale" #1171/5007. It has the orange tipped second hand with orange "007" on the short end of the second hand.
I hope to be more up to speed tech-wise in the near future so I can post a pic. Cheers, Larry.

JJ Irani · 12 March 2007, 04:28 AM

Excellent buy, Vernon. It's fitted with the very dependable and accurate Co-axial movement and is COSC certified.

You will enjoy that baby!!

Alex Stylianou · 12 March 2007, 05:52 AM

Congratulations

ofelas · 12 March 2007, 06:18 AM

Well done roadcarver...that was the one I was seriously considering for my current every day watch...the Sea-Dweller narrowly beat it out as my every day watch.
Hell, "every day watch" is misleading - my "every day ONLY watch that I own" is more appropriate.
A comparative analysis of your 42mm PO versus the SD as an every day watch would be greatly appreciated, as the only thing I went by was a few minutes wearing the PO at the AD; I suppose the familiarity of the pros AND cons of a plain steel Rolex eventually convinced me to stay with them - that & other practical, real world considerations that a Rolex brings to my occasionally specific needs.

roadcarver · 12 March 2007, 12:51 PM

Ofelas,

I'll do a review and comparison between the PO and SD once it goes on my wrist.

/Vernon

ofelas · 14 March 2007, 01:55 AM

Sounds good Vernon. So the 15% Canadian taxes are less than importing the watch & paying customs/duties?

roadcarver · 14 March 2007, 02:00 AM

Ofelas,

It all depends on the price that is paid. There is a luxury tax especially for watches when they are imported to Canada.

Most of the PO that I saw on TZ were around 1900-2200 USD. The PO that I went for was a gently used one that was bought from an ADD (Ross Simons) with boxes, cards, and stamped by the AD. The purchaser name is open.

The price that I paid for it was 2100 CDN. Hence I save on the exchange rate, plus duties. The customs typicall charge the buyer the duty amount and 14% tax on the duty.

puffnmo · 14 March 2007, 02:32 AM

You got a great deal on the PO. I agree that it is a very close rival to the SD, and the two are pretty much interchangeable. Wear it in good health! Larry.

SLRdude · 14 March 2007, 02:39 AM

Nice!

I used to have the orange 42mm. Ended up trading it for a Breitling Chrono Avenger.

ofelas · 14 March 2007, 02:41 AM

Sounds like a great deal, greatly looking forward to that comparision review! Riding weather already...keep the shiny side up

roadcarver · 15 March 2007, 06:14 AM

Got the tracking last night. ETA should be tomorrow late afternoon. I can't wait.

amanda · 15 March 2007, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

Nice!

I used to have the orange 42mm. Ended up trading it for a Breitling Chrono Avenger.

I really like this watch!!!

TARDIS · 15 March 2007, 10:52 PM

At 185 grams it's a hunk of a watch!

JJ Irani · 16 March 2007, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

At 185 grams it's a hunk of a watch!

This one which I had (45.5 mm) weighed in at a massive 222 grams!!

ofelas · 20 March 2007, 12:57 AM

How're you enjoying it so far roadcarver?

roadcarver · 20 March 2007, 01:21 AM

Hi Ofelas,

Enjoying and liking the PO a lot. The markers are really easy to see at night, and the bracelet like any Seamasters is very comfy. It is a watch that you can feel on your wrist.

I'm waiting for my SD to be back from RSC Toronto so that I can do a side by side comparison.

So far, its been 4 days, and its running +1 sec.

12 March 2007, 04:28 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Excellent buy, Vernon. It's fitted with the very dependable and accurate Co-axial movement and is COSC certified. You will enjoy that baby!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 March 2007, 12:51 PM	#6
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Ofelas, I'll do a review and comparison between the PO and SD once it goes on my wrist. /Vernon __________________ I'm just a cook...

14 March 2007, 02:00 AM	#8
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Ofelas, It all depends on the price that is paid. There is a luxury tax especially for watches when they are imported to Canada. Most of the PO that I saw on TZ were around 1900-2200 USD. The PO that I went for was a gently used one that was bought from an ADD (Ross Simons) with boxes, cards, and stamped by the AD. The purchaser name is open. The price that I paid for it was 2100 CDN. Hence I save on the exchange rate, plus duties. The customs typicall charge the buyer the duty amount and 14% tax on the duty. __________________ I'm just a cook...

14 March 2007, 02:39 AM	#10
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Nice! I used to have the orange 42mm. Ended up trading it for a Breitling Chrono Avenger. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

15 March 2007, 06:14 AM	#12
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Got the tracking last night. ETA should be tomorrow late afternoon. I can't wait. __________________ I'm just a cook...

12 March 2007, 01:19 AM	#1
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Planet Ocean 42.5mm Got myself an Omega Planet Ocean 42mm. Its from within Canada so no worries about customs and duties. It's black dial with white markers and black bezel. RogerF got me looking at it again since at first I found it boring in terms of the dial, but the overall design of it is very good. Plus I also wanted the co-axial movement. I'll post pix on Thursday. __________________ I'm just a cook... Last edited by roadcarver; 15 March 2007 at 06:12 AM..

12 March 2007, 04:23 AM	#2
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Good purchase roadcarver - I love the Planet Ocean, and own 2. The orange bezel on orange alligator strap, and just last week bot the Limited edition James Bond "Casino Royale" #1171/5007. It has the orange tipped second hand with orange "007" on the short end of the second hand. I hope to be more up to speed tech-wise in the near future so I can post a pic. Cheers, Larry.

12 March 2007, 05:52 AM	#4
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Congratulations

12 March 2007, 06:18 AM	#5
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	Well done roadcarver...that was the one I was seriously considering for my current every day watch...the Sea-Dweller narrowly beat it out as my every day watch. Hell, "every day watch" is misleading - my "every day ONLY watch that I own" is more appropriate. A comparative analysis of your 42mm PO versus the SD as an every day watch would be greatly appreciated, as the only thing I went by was a few minutes wearing the PO at the AD; I suppose the familiarity of the pros AND cons of a plain steel Rolex eventually convinced me to stay with them - that & other practical, real world considerations that a Rolex brings to my occasionally specific needs.

14 March 2007, 01:55 AM	#7
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	Sounds good Vernon. So the 15% Canadian taxes are less than importing the watch & paying customs/duties?

14 March 2007, 02:32 AM	#9
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	You got a great deal on the PO. I agree that it is a very close rival to the SD, and the two are pretty much interchangeable. Wear it in good health! Larry.

14 March 2007, 02:41 AM	#11
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	Sounds like a great deal, greatly looking forward to that comparision review! Riding weather already...keep the shiny side up

15 March 2007, 10:52 PM	#14
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	At 185 grams it's a hunk of a watch!

20 March 2007, 12:57 AM	#16
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	How're you enjoying it so far roadcarver?

20 March 2007, 01:21 AM	#17
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Hi Ofelas, Enjoying and liking the PO a lot. The markers are really easy to see at night, and the bracelet like any Seamasters is very comfy. It is a watch that you can feel on your wrist. I'm waiting for my SD to be back from RSC Toronto so that I can do a side by side comparison. So far, its been 4 days, and its running +1 sec. __________________ I'm just a cook...

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