TeeJay Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 This morning, the post delivered a package that more than made my day. Inside, were two 42mm Planet Oceans on SS bracelets. The black one, my fiance had bought me for Christmas, but had been sent back to have a defective crown repaired. The orange one, a gift from my dealer who felt bad for the problem and the delays to the repairs caused by Chinese New Year. I'd not previously been too keen on the orance Planet Ocean, but, in the flesh, it's not as bad as I thought. I swapped the SS bracelet for the rubber strap, and I'm getting quite fond of it, although I am going to replace the orange bezel for a black one. Something that is interesting, is although both watches have the same sized dial, the dial with pumpkin numerals looks smaller than the dial with white numerals. Interesting little optical illusion. Time for some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14060 or 16610? Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Great pics! Will you be hanging onto the SS bracelet? If you're interested in parting, let me know... As for the black rubber strap you installed, does it have the locating pin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Great pics! Will you be hanging onto the SS bracelet? If you're interested in parting, let me know... As for the black rubber strap you installed, does it have the locating pin? Thanks I was planning on hanging onto the SS bracelet for 2 reasons; 1. It was already sized for a smaller wrist and there are no extra links, so it would not be fair to pass on a bracelet that likely will not fit anyone else... 2. I can use it for spare parts for my own SS bracelet, should any links or the clasp get scuffed up or otherwise damaged, I can always just canibalize the spare for parts. The black rubber strap did have a locating pin on it, and fitted well on my 2531.80 Project Watch. However, the POs did not have the locating hole drilled in the case, so I used nail clippers to remove the locating pin. The result is tollerable on the PO, but far from ideal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Real Nice TJ Did you shave your hand in that bottom picture ?? Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 which one feel better, the one with SS bracelet or rubber strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Real Nice TJ Did you shave your hand in that bottom picture ?? Zed Thanks, Zed, no, it's just the way the light's catching my hand which one feel better, the one with SS bracelet or rubber strap? Rubber strap, without question. The bracelet is comfortable, but the edges are hard, where the bracelet is flexible. To be honest, on a strap, the watch doesn't feel like it's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 cool.....now I am really looking forward to receive my rubber strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 cool.....now I am really looking forward to receive my rubber strap. I think you'll definitely notice the difference between how more comfortable the rubber strap is Best of luck with the fitting, I hope you don't have any gaping issues like I have with the orange Planet Ocean (the gape was more noticeably on the black PO, which is why I kept the strap on the orange, and will likely simply order a black PO 45 already on rubber) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanf Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Great pics, TeeJay. I've been contemplating getting a 42 mm PO for a while now. I have freakishly small and dainty wrists, so I can't wear the 45mm Ultimate. Unlike others on this forum (and yes, I'm looking at all you Paneristi with 6 inch wrists wearing Fiddy's), I try to be realistic about which watches I can comfortably wear. If you don't mind me asking, where'd you get yours? Happy with the deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Great pics, TeeJay. I've been contemplating getting a 42 mm PO for a while now. I have freakishly small and dainty wrists, so I can't wear the 45mm Ultimate. Unlike others on this forum (and yes, I'm looking at all you Paneristi with 6 inch wrists wearing Fiddy's), I try to be realistic about which watches I can comfortably wear. If you don't mind me asking, where'd you get yours? Happy with the deal? PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Real Nice TJ Did you shave your hand in that bottom picture ?? Zed He was polishing the watch and things got out of hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Looks good Teejay! One of the best watches around (gen or rep) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14060 or 16610? Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I have a 42mm with the dreadful fantasy orange rubber strap (came that way from a member on one of the other boards). I only realized it was fantasy when the watch was already on its way here. Where can I get the correct black rubber PO rep strap without having to buy a whole new watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Looks good Teejay! One of the best watches around (gen or rep) Thanks, I quite agree, the Planet Ocean is by far my favorite watch available (and the most suited to my needs) I have a 42mm with the dreadful fantasy orange rubber strap (came that way from a member on one of the other boards). I only realized it was fantasy when the watch was already on its way here. Where can I get the correct black rubber PO rep strap without having to buy a whole new watch? The 20mm black Seamaster strap (which is what I put on the orange PO) is available from Joshua and King. This is not the correct strap for the Planet Ocean (hence the gaping issues) As far as I know, Silix is the only person who offers the correct Planet Ocean rep strap, but, as far as I know, that is only available in the 22mm, for the 45mm watch... This is why it might be as easy to actually order a watch with the strap pre-fitted, as that way, the modifications to make it fit properly will already have been done. If you go to ofrei.com, they sell the genuine strap, but they do not advertize the buckle, so you may need to make enquiries about that. (The Planet Ocean buckle has a 7mm tongue, where as the Seamaster buckle has a 10mm tongue, which would not be suitable for the Planet Ocean strap due to the different shaped notches.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Great twins TeeJay. I briefly owned the "twins" too. Now I think I want to buy another orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Great twins TeeJay. I briefly owned the "twins" too. Now I think I want to buy another orange. Thanks I notice your orange also has the shorter second hand (the one on my black PO is longer, probably the 45 hand) My feelings on the orange are mixed. My mother in law really likes it, my fiance hates it. I think it looks much nicer 'in the flesh' than the pictures (they don't capture the color of the bezel properly, it's really quite a 'muted' orange, not bright at all.) However, it's not quite my style (although it definitley has the feel of a 'casual' watch) so I'm going to swap the bezel for a black one, and try and track down a Planet Ocean strap for it as the gape issue bugs me (the watch is so much more comfortable on rubber) I'm still planning on getting the 45mm with white numerals on rubber, as that was the Casino Royale watch, so a definite 'must have' for my collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 All the 42mm POs have a short minute hand and the orange tip on the sec hand on mine was wrong shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 All the 42mm POs have a short minute hand and the orange tip on the sec hand on mine was wrong shade. Ahh, that would explain the longer hand on my black PO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I couldn't take it any more! I'd gotten so used to how the rubber strap felt, I couldn't stand to have the black PO on the SS bracelet any longer. I kept swapping between the orange and the black, loving how the orange felt, but wanting to be wearing the black, umming and ahhing about how the rubber looks more casual than the SS, and being a more casual person, so I swapped the strap and bracelet around. I know it gapes, but it just feels sooo much more comfortable. I was tempted to buy the 45 as an occasional watch, with the 42 as the regular wear, but, I know the rubber is the more comfortable, so inevitably it would get the more wrist time, but, the 42 was a gift from my fiance, so that has to take priority, so it was easier to swap the strap and bracelet. My next mission, will be to track down a 20mm Planet Ocean strap for it. I might have to bite the bullet and buy one from Ofrei, but, they don't seem to carry the proper buckle for it, and there's no way I'd risk forcing a 10mm tongue through the holes of a PO bracelet... Anyhoo, photos of the make over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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