Okay, so, I got my hands on this OMEGA Planet Ocean 600m/2000ft watch, the classic style one. Let me tell you, it’s been quite a journey figuring this thing out.
First off, I started by just looking at the thing. It’s a decent size, 39.5 mm, not too big, not too small. The case and the bracelet, they’re all stainless steel. Feels pretty solid, you know? Then there’s the dial. They call it “Summer Blue”. It’s this ceramic thing, brushed vertically, with some kind of coating that gives it a gradient look. Fancy stuff, I guess.
I spent a good while just wearing it, getting a feel for it. It’s comfortable enough, sits well on the wrist. The clasp is pretty standard, nothing special there. Then I started playing around with the settings. It has a date window, which took me a minute to figure out how to set. There’s this crown on the side, you pull it out and twist it. Clockwise for the date, counterclockwise for the time. Easy once you know how.
- Winding the thing: You just turn the crown clockwise while it’s pushed in. I did like 30-40 turns. Felt like it was enough.
- Setting the time: Pull the crown out to the second click, then just turn it to the right time.
- Setting the date: First click out, turn clockwise. Simple.
Now, the water resistance. It says 600 meters or 2000 feet. I haven’t tested that, obviously. I did wear it in the shower, though, and it was fine. No leaks or anything. It’s got this helium escape valve thingy, which is apparently for deep-sea diving. I’m not a diver, so I haven’t messed with that.
Honestly, the whole process was a bit of trial and error. The manual that came with it is, well, not the most user-friendly. Lots of technical jargon that I didn’t really understand. I ended up Googling a lot of stuff, watching some videos, just to get the basics down. I even found that this model is pretty popular. I saw it called the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M GMT – 215.30.44.22.01.001 somewhere, and apparently, it’s a big deal in the watch world. Who knew?
My Takeaway
It’s a nice watch. Looks good, feels good. I’m still not sure about all the features, but I’m getting there. It’s definitely a step up from my old watch. It feels like a quality piece, and I guess that’s what you’re paying for with these luxury brands.
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