45mm Planet Ocean vs. NOS Vintage Seamaster 300

[mmallers]

Everyone,

I know this topic probably does not belong here but seeing how your RWG'ers know wayyyy more about watches then 99% of the gen owners I would love your opinion.

I have the opportunity to purchase a 45mm planet ocean (black bezel and white numbering, 2006 model). I also have the opportunity to purchase a NOS Vintage Seamaster 300. Unfortunately i only have the funds to choose 1, and they are both priced at $2,000.

I was looking for a little direction if anyone has an opinion. Personally, I like the look of the vintage 300, but the price of the PO is very good.

I look forward to hearing from you.

[mmallers]

BTW, when i purchase one of these which will be by the end of the week, I am going to sell my 1665. I have only had it for a few weeks but bought from a reputable member. Please see the below link:

it is the MBW 1665. So if any of you that post are interested please let me know

thanks

[the_rymeister]

Hi mmaallers I've just purchased a gen planet ocean and so glad I did, such an amazing watch.think out of the 2 your getting more watch for your money and $2000 is a great price', good luck with the choice

[Higs]

Personally, I like the look of the vintage 300....

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Then buy the 300.

It's all a matter of personal taste. If the 300 is the one that fogs your mask, get the 300.

Or buy the PO and think "shoulda bought the 300" every time you wear it?

[sgtguk]

+1 buy the one that you feel is best for you m

[quaresma7]

The 300 is amazing..Here mine

[Guest Watchgeek]

I love them both ! Hard choice there

[mmallers]

^{I think I may be leaning towards the 300. Something about the vintage is just awesome to me. Also, the PO is a 45mm head which i would prefer the 42mm and it has the black rubber strap rather than the steel. Quaresma yours really is a beauty, that might be the icing on the cake for me. This one does not have the date function. Looks like likability is going to take precense over the "better price". I guess i can always franken a UPO for a decent price too.}

[Higs]

And if you get a 45mm PO, we'll all think it's a rep anyway.....

[cougar1]

Get the 300! Fantastic watch, I love the PO but if you are already leaning to the 300 then go for it, you won't regret it. These are getting hard to find and with watchco selling off all old stock right now you might not get a nos one again. The PO is a beauty, but if you don't love the watch then you can put together a very good franken later for about $500 ish, give or take a couple of hundred bucks.

[If you see Kay]

I have both and love them both.  I will eventually sell one of them, as I cannot justify keeping both.

[mmallers]

Well I just pulled the trigger an a NOS 300 directly from WatchCo. Payment sent, should be the proud owner in 3-5 business days from Australia. 

[sgtguk]

Good on ya mm Great choice              only great things come out of Australia mate !!     

[XFi]

The 300 is amazing..Here mine

 

How come that watch looks so decent? All the 300 vintage watches a see for sale are in a much worse state..

[atomic_doug]

Great choice!

 

The PO is a fine watch, no doubt about it, but the Seamaster 300 is one of those truly iconic dive watches.  Its design language is expressed in nearly every watch Omega makes these days.

[mmallers]

Sooo, not to sound like a total noob nut i had WatchCo send me some QC pics of the actual watch and I was going to post them for you kind people but cannot figure out how to upload the images. Any help?

[PeteM]

Good on ya mm Great choice              only great things come out of Australia mate !!     

 

 

A deluded Auzzie........... I guess the medication was wearing off..!!!!!  ;)

 

 

 

Congrats upon your choice mate...sweet watch and much nicer than the PO IMHO..

[mmallers]

Well gents, im sad to say this, but i received the Watcho Seamaster 300 no date today and i dont love it. i really really really thought i would, especially with your tutorial quaresma7. I guess it just feels somewhat dainty. And for the $2,200 USD price tag im not sure if it is a keeper. I will post pictures when i get home tonight.

 

If anyone is interested in purchasing please PM me. It is still unwrapped, with full receipts and infomraiton. Im going to give it a few days and if i dont change my mind put it in the for sale section.

 

Thanks again for all your help!

[asciwhite]

If I had the dosh I would gladly help you out!

 

 

However......... No........

 

 

But I am sure you will sell it quickly!

[asciwhite]

I get my rep Date 300M tomorrow....... Hope I am not in for the same surprise as you mmallers.

[mmallers]

Yea i was going to sell my Rolex 1665 Vintage Great White MBW and my PO V5 Fraken project to fund this baby and I almost sold them both before i received the WatchCo 300 and I am glad i decided to wait and make sure I liked it.

 

I know many of you love it, and i do love the look as well. Just the feel isnt quite there for me. Atleast not at that price

[asciwhite]

I am happy with my $200 rep