{"id":3971,"date":"2019-10-18T12:36:59","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T12:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=3971"},"modified":"2025-05-28T20:17:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T20:17:51","slug":"omega-planet-ocean-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2019\/10\/18\/omega-planet-ocean-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Omega Planet Ocean: Which One Should You Get?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Omega Seamaster<\/a> Planet Ocean<\/a> has become an icon; and a leading choice among dive watches – it’s often hard to imagine that it was launched just 14 years ago.<\/p>\n

Introduced in 2005, the Planet Ocean has always been positioned as a luxury offering within the Seamaster line, but with extraordinary waterproof capabilities. These qualities, combined with a versatile design and striking orange branding, gave Omega another winner on their hands.<\/p>\n

From just 3 models, the Planet Ocean line has grown to 27 models and more than a hundred variations. We break down the different types of Planet Ocean watch<\/a>es to help you decide:<\/p>\n

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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean XL Orange Numbers Mens Watch<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

First Generation (2005)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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With a water resistance of 600M, the Planet Ocean<\/a> comes in between the\u00a0Seamaster Diver 300M and the PloProf 1200M. It was unveiled as a modern dive watch\u00a0that also looks good enough for everyday, all-occasion use.<\/p>\n

The first collection was available in two sizes:\u00a042mm and 45.5mm. Both were equipped with aluminum unidirectional bezels, and a Helium Escape Valve for saturation diving. In 2006, Omega added the Planet Ocean Chronograph to the collection.<\/p>\n

colors:\u00a0<\/strong>orange and black bezel
\nbracelet:<\/strong>\u00a0steel, rubber or leather
\nmovement:<\/strong>\u00a0Caliber 2500 \/ Caliber 3313 (for chronograph)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Midsize Titanium Watch<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

LiquidMetal (2009)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Omega has been known to test innovations on the Planet Ocean range before going full-scale.\u00a0In 2009, Omega introduced the\u00a0LiquidMetal<\/em>\u00a0to the market through the\u00a0limited edition Omega Planet Ocean\u00a0ref. 222.30.42.20.01.001.<\/p>\n

LiquidMetal is a malleable protective alloy applied over the ceramic bezel.\u00a0Its purpose is to protect the ceramic from discoloration, to\u00a0strengthen the material, and also\u00a0to fill the recessed numbers on the bezel, where dirt can sometimes accumulate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Omega Planet Ocean XL Seamaster Chrono Mens Watch<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Second Generation (2011)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Omega knew that in order to compete with the likes of the Rolex Submariner,<\/a> it had to constantly improve. Five years after its launch, the Planet Ocean was equipped with a new movement and a number of aesthetic improvements.<\/p>\n

Caliber 2500 was replaced with Caliber 8500, which adopts the use of a silicon escapement and hairspring, thus extending its power reserve to 60 hours. It also allows for an independent hour hand and finally made way for an exhibition caseback (versus the steel caseback of the first generation).<\/p>\n

Noticeable aesthetic changes were also applied:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n