By-Tor Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 "Oh no, another Omega Planet Ocean review" I hear you cry. We have enough of these, don't we? But I have recently made reviews of all my new rep purchases and members have found them useful - so why this one should be the exception? As soon as the 4th generation PO surfaced it has easily been the most popular replica watch among the members. And for good reason. Because of its overwhelming popularity and status I thought it deserves a "reference guide". I already wrote this guide a while back and just added pictures when my own 4th gen arrived. Again I tried to link all essential reviews of this rep to one article, so you can consider this review a "PO addition" into my Omega Guide. But let's quickly do the "basics" again: The biggest difference between the 45mm and 42mm models (plus the size and case of course) is the clasp. The 45mm version has the engraving "Seamaster PROFESSIONAL PLANET OCEAN" while the 42mm version only has engraving "Seamaster PLANET OCEAN". The 4th gen PO is a replica of the smaller version, and thus the clasp engraving is correct. Another difference is the Omega logo placement on the dial. In 45mm version it should be further apart from the OMEGA text, and in 42mm version it's closer, which the rep tries to emulate. On the rep the logo is a bit too close. But I believe there are differencies between the individual watches. I've seen the logo actually go _over_ the Omega text in some members' watches, while it seems to be placed nicely in my watch. The luminous effect of the 4th Gen PO isn't as good as the gen (naturally), but it's still the best I've ever seen on any unmodified replica watch. I briefly owned the 3rd generation PO. It was an excellent replica watch. The lack of PLANET OCEAN engraving on the clasp and other flaws didn't bother me the slightest... but perhaps a bit "pale" orange bezel color and very dark datewheel font did. So I eventually traded it. Still, I can highly recommend it to anyone - as great deals of the 3rd gen can be found. There's absolutely no difference in quality, weight and feel. I was without a PO for months because I only buy from EU dealers... and for some strange reason none of them were able to source this rep. But it was only a matter of time when I had this fun watch on my wrist again. I bought mine from a fellow member (Sevomd) and it was shipped to me from EU by Edge to avoid customs trouble (big thanks Edge, it's very much appreciated). This is the best and friendliest community I've ever been a member of. The hands were excellent in the 3rd gen. They're a bit too small in the 4th version. If the hand length bothers you, you can always buy genuine hands and install them yourself. Like I said, the weight and solid quality feel is there (just like in the 3rd version). Here's the traditional review wristshot: Planet Ocean 4th generation is a remarkable replica watch and I suspect it eventually becomes a RWG classic like MBW vintages and "Bond" Seamaster. Another "must have" watch for all hardcore rep nerds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yt74 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Thanks dude, that was awesome as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 its getting harder and harder to resist buying an PO. great review by-tor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 @By-Thor...great post...something in here smells like a POM?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 (edited) @By-Thor...great post...something in here smells like a POM?!!! Great thread By-Thor! Do you confirm that Ar coating is worth the upgrade from 3rd gen? It would be perfect if logo was just a bit higher. Edited June 29, 2006 by ryaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Great thread By-Thor! Do you confirm that Ar coating is worth the upgrade from 3rd gen? It would be perfect if logo was just a bit higher. I think the AR coating is hardly noticeable on the 4th gen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I think the AR coating is hardly noticeable on the 4th gen.... Uhmmm...too bad but i'm confused as many guys here state the opposite. In many pics AR looks evident but i'll never know if it's due to photographer skill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Excellent write-up By-Tor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akelly Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 God I love this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Uhmmm...too bad but i'm confused as many guys here state the opposite. In many pics AR looks evident but i'll never know if it's due to photographer skill. Hmm...how can you tell if a watch has the AR coating or not? I thought only the genuine has AR coating (which gives the blue tint on the pictures). But now that you mentioned it...my PO dial looks raven black from all angles (and I don't recall the 3rd gen being like that). PS: I get rid of the watch dial/crystal reflections with keeping a black/white plastic surface (depending on the watch dial color of course) in correct angle when I'm shooting the watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hmm...how can you tell if a watch has the AR coating or not? I thought only the genuine has AR coating (which gives the blue tint on the pictures). But now that you mentioned it...my PO dial looks raven black from all angles (and I don't recall the 3rd gen being like that). PS: I get rid of the watch dial/crystal reflections with keeping a black/white plastic surface (depending on the watch dial color of course) in correct angle when I'm shooting the watch. Probabily 4th gen Po has just a slight AR coating. Does it have less reflections compared to other sapphire crystals? I was sure pics were so good for your ability at photography and not for Ar coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 The only time when I notice the faint AR coating is when I'm under the shower. When the crystal is covered with small drops and you turn the watch the right way into the light you will see a blue edge around the drops..... Believe me. The AR coating on the 4th gen is almost the same as no AR coating.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBombadil Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Awesome By-Tor! Definately worthy of pinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssparky Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 I agree and I shall be buying one of these attractive watches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tag Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 I was without a PO for months because I only buy from EU dealers... Why dealing only with EU dealers? Did you have problems with customs? And who else than Narikaa is based inthe UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Why dealing only with EU dealers? Did you have problems with customs? And who else than Narikaa is based inthe UK? Yes, unfortunately I've had problems with customs. Last summer my both my shipments from 2 different Asian dealers got stopped. I got my watches after hell of a trouble but I don't want to go through that anymore. Narikaa, Precious Time and Homer are all UK-based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 (edited) Yes, unfortunately I've had problems with customs. Last summer my both my shipments from 2 different Asian dealers got stopped. I got my watches after hell of a trouble but I don't want to go through that anymore. Narikaa, Precious Time and Homer are all UK-based. Sorry for the problems of customs... also I have of it Precious Time is improving his restocking. I advise to ask and he will try to satisfy the questions. Now also PT has in stock 45mm http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=7690 Other help to compare ... Genuine 42 mm : Genuine 45 mm : Edited July 2, 2006 by MAHLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Updated the review with a lume shot. Just wanted to share these two lume pics I took. Straight out of the camera. Best lume on any unmodified replica watch I've seen. The watch spent 20-30 seconds under a lamp before taking the pics though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crick0234 Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 i just got my 4th gen PO and noticed that there is AR... but it looks like it's just coated on one side, hence you'll still see a refelction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techd Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I just got my 4th gen PO too, and the stupid AR coating has a scratch in it, and it seems like it's on the inside of the crystal. DOH! I know it's a replica, but since it was such a frickin' expensive replica I'm annoyed. And the clasp doesn't close correctly, I basically have to force it closed with my thumb and a finger on opposite sides, so it's not very easy to actually put on-I haven't even resized the bracelet yet so I can't imagine how much harder it'll be once I get it resized. I know it's a rep and all but since it cost almost double what I paid for my Orange Monster I guess I expected the workmanship to be pretty good. =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I just got my 4th gen PO too, and the stupid AR coating has a scratch in it, and it seems like it's on the inside of the crystal. DOH! I know it's a replica, but since it was such a frickin' expensive replica I'm annoyed. And the clasp doesn't close correctly, I basically have to force it closed with my thumb and a finger on opposite sides, so it's not very easy to actually put on-I haven't even resized the bracelet yet so I can't imagine how much harder it'll be once I get it resized. I know it's a rep and all but since it cost almost double what I paid for my Orange Monster I guess I expected the workmanship to be pretty good. =( The looseness of the clasp is a known issue, but it should close without problems. I've never heard of the AR on the inside having scratches. Can you post a pic of it? If these defects are serious I suggest you talk to the dealer and at least ask him to send a replacement bracelet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seiko-Jin Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Just wondering, i noticed differences between several photos of the second hand of the PO 4th gen. Is it suppose to be light orange, or reddish orange ( like the numbers )? and which one is the accurate one? Omega website doesn't help with minimal photo gallery. Cheers, SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techd Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) The looseness of the clasp is a known issue, but it should close without problems. I've never heard of the AR on the inside having scratches. Can you post a pic of it? If these defects are serious I suggest you talk to the dealer and at least ask him to send a replacement bracelet. I've had a lot of personal problems I had to deal with since December, so I've been really busy. I finally got around to taking a picture of the AR scratch though, it's REALLY hard to photograph with a camera but I think I got a pic where you can kinda see it (it's much easier to see in person though). I haven't even worn the watch though, and when I went to get it to photograph today I noticed one of the dial markers had already fallen off!!! Without me wearing it! (I haven't even gotten the bracelet resized because I was waiting on getting everything else fixed). I e-mailed andrew at his gmail address so I guess we'll see if he'll do anything. It's been 3 months but seriously, I haven't even worn it once Edited February 15, 2007 by techd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crick0234 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Just wondering, i noticed differences between several photos of the second hand of the PO 4th gen. Is it suppose to be light orange, or reddish orange ( like the numbers )? and which one is the accurate one? Omega website doesn't help with minimal photo gallery. Cheers, SJ here's comparison of the gen vs rep PO, where gen is more Reddish orange while rep is just lighter orange. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=19919&hl= btw: 3 months? waiting that long will make a weaker case to andrew hope things sort out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillininla Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I just got my 4th gen PO too, and the stupid AR coating has a scratch in it, and it seems like it's on the inside of the crystal. DOH! I know it's a replica, but since it was such a frickin' expensive replica I'm annoyed. And the clasp doesn't close correctly, I basically have to force it closed with my thumb and a finger on opposite sides, so it's not very easy to actually put on-I haven't even resized the bracelet yet so I can't imagine how much harder it'll be once I get it resized. I know it's a rep and all but since it cost almost double what I paid for my Orange Monster I guess I expected the workmanship to be pretty good. =( You should contact your dealer about the flaws and exchange it for another piece. These reps can vary a lot from one to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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