Omega Men's 2208.50.00 Seamaster Planet Ocean Automatic Chronometer Watch |  | Brand: Omega
Category: Watch
List Price: $3,650.00
Buy New: $2,958.80
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Seller: Jomashop
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 22294
Band Material: stainless-steel
Bezel Material: stainless-steel
Case Diameter: 45.5
Case Material: stainless-steel
Case Thickness: 15
Clasp: deployment-clasp-with-push-button
Dial Color: black
Dial Window Material Type: anti-reflective-scratch-resistant-sapphire
Watch Movement Type: swiss-automatic
Water Resistance Depth: 2000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 6.6 x 4.4
MPN: OM 2208.50
Model: 2208.50.00
EAN: 7612586158360
ASIN: B000I5JWCO
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 weeks
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| Features:
| • | Quality Swiss Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm | | • | Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal | | • | Case diameter: 45.5 mm | | • | Stainless-steel case; Black dial; Date function | | • | Water-resistant to 600 M (2000 feet) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Seamaster Planet Ocean from Omega delivers exceptional performance and great style, both above water and below. The extra large steel case frames a black dial with luminous hands and markers for excellent visibility, even in low light conditions, a red-tipped luminous seconds hand and seconds indexes, and a date display. The dial is capped with a virtually scratch-proof sapphire crystal and framed by a unidirectional rotating steel bezel, in orange, with minute markings and fluted edges for grip. A handsome and durable steel link bracelet completes the look. This Omega watch features self-winding Swiss automatic movement enhanced by Omega's breakthrough co-axial escapement, a technology that ensures high precision and stable accuracy over long periods of use. It is rated water resistant to a full 600 meters (or 2000 feet). The Omega Story
The Omega watch story begins in 1848, when founder Louis Brandt began hand assembling key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen in his principality La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the northwest corner of Switzerland. However, the Omega name didn't appear until 1894, after Louis Brandt had passed away and his watchmaking traditions were taken over by his sons, Louis-Paul and Cesar Brandt. Omega watches have long been associated with glamorous screen and sports stars--the Omega Seamaster is famous for being the watch of choice for James Bond--with current ambassadors including Pierce Brosnan, Nicole Kidman, tennis player Anna Kournikova, and swimmers Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe. But Omega is more than just a fashionable watch. In 1965, the Omega Speedmaster chronograph was "flight-qualified by NASA for all manned space missions" as the only wristwatch to have withstood all of the U.S. space agency's severe tests, including passing grades for extreme shocks, vibrations, and temperatures ranging from -18 to +93 degrees Celsius. The greatest moment in the Speedmaster's history was undoubtedly 20 July 1969 at 02:56 GMT, when it recorded man's first steps on the Moon's surface as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Today, Omega is known for its rigorous testing of new movements, cases, and bands. Each new Omega movement is tested on the wrist in existing Omega models, while various laboratory tests are conducted to determine temperature-resistance, shock-resistance and vibration-resistance.
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 Watchmakers Advice December 21, 2007
Claude H. Suddreth (Phoenix, AZ USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am rather opinionated when it comes to luxury watches. This comes from spending 2 years in watchmaking school, studying directly under the guidance of a certified master swiss watchmaker who came here from Europe. Watches, especially mid to high grade swiss watches, are a passion of mine. I am not loyal to a brand or a style or anything else. I judge them for what they are, in terms of quality, function, construction, and style. A watchmakers point of view.
This said I will tell you that this particular watch is what I consider to be a "best kept secret" sort of watch. This is an AUTOMATIC watch (read: Mechanical - NOT Quartz), and of CHRONOMETER grade function. Chronometer as used here is a measure of accurate timekeeping, not quality - a point often misunderstood - and is used mostly from a marketing point of view by companies such as Rolex. HOWEVER. This movement in THIS watch is actually EXCELLENT in terms of quality, time keeping ability, and construction - easily comparable to other Swiss made movements from other famous manufacturers costing several times as much. This watch, properly serviced, will provide a lifetime of use - and probably more. Absolutely the sort of watch you pass down to the next generation.
All in all - and EXCELLENT choice - especially for those seeking their first QUALITY Swiss watch purchase.
Definitely recommended!
Omega Seamaster 2208.50 September 27, 2007
Albert M. Raymond (New Jersey)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I just got this watch and I could not say enough about it. I ordered the bigger face (45mm) and glad I did. This is a beautiful watch and well made. It is heavy and and a nice piece of jewelry. The orange bezel is definitly attention-getting. It is a must-have for the bold dresser!
Omega Planet Ocean 2208.50 September 14, 2007
Mr. S. Butler (South Yorkshire UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Omega Men's Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Watch #2208.50 is absolutely superb!I am very pleased with this purchase from Watch Grabber i saved over $400 by buying it from the USA as it is far more expensive to buy here in the UK.it only took four days from the USA to reach me here in England by expediated delivery which i thought was pretty fast concidering the time difference & distance, Be sure to look out for the import tax rates before you buy from the USA when ordering from the UK as they can be rather extortionate.( but in my case it was still the cheaper option to buy this superb Watch in the way that i did).
Last watch you'll ever need -- or want March 29, 2008
Angela G. Birt (Baghdad, Iraq)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this watch for it's striking appearance and the flawless professional reputation of the maker. I read other reviews here on Amazon and got it for an amazing price. After about a month of having worn it, I can honestly say it's my fave of all the watches in my collection (others being a Rolex, Tag and Swiss Army). The face is huge, the luminous hands and markers hold light forever. I can see it clearly day or night. It is largely silent and keeps perfect time. I can honestly say it is the last watch I'll ever buy - having found perfection in a timepiece and object d'arte.
The last sport watch you'll ever need to buy. September 14, 2007
Anonymous (United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The last sport watch you'll ever need to buy.
This review refers to the Model 2218.50, XL version (45 mm case) with steel bracelet. The opinions of the movement, adjustment and reliability are also applicable to the model with rubber strap and leather / lizard strap.
This is a hefty timepiece, it weighs 9+ ounces (over half a pound), it feels and exudes quality and is bound to illicit a glance and a double take. The domed double anti glare sapphire crystal is super sharp and sometimes hard to determine it is even there.
The exterior is a combination of brushed and polished stainless steel, most notably the trademark Omega horns are this blended finish.
The screw down crown is adorned with the Omega logo and easy to open, the first position enables manual winding for a power boost, the helium escape valve at 10:00 is adorned with the periodic symbol "He".
Clockwise turns of the crown in second position adjusts the date forward, the date can't be adjusted backwards. Time adjustment is easy and rapid; no adjustment for seconds is available.
The unidirectional bezel rotates counter clockwise 120 clicks and lines up perfectly with every second marker, the solid feel of the rotation is nothing less than you'd expect from an Omega.
The luminescent material of this watch is a glow magnet, just a few seconds exposure to sunlight or held close to a lamp will turn the face of this watch into a lighthouse! Combined with the chrome and split bezel hands of the subdials and this timepiece can be used as a signal mirror for low flying aircraft.
The Omega 3313 movement is identical to their 3303 movement except the 3313 has the co-axial escapement, this is the same movement inside the Omega DeVille and will be used in future models.
The accuracy of this watch is only surpassed by my Omega SeaMaster Quartz 300 2221.80, my Quartz Omega never loses or gains a second and the PO gains less than 5 seconds a week. The days I don't wear it, I spend 60 seconds winding it and store it standing vertically for optimum movement.
The bracelet includes the scuba extension of all SeaMasters, but has no convenience pins for rapid adjustment or for bodily weight fluctuation. It releases easily with the double release pins and feels confidently closed when clasped.
I've performed testing of the power reserve, it continues to function about 43 hours with a full wind.
The watch can also function with a running chronograph for over 40 hours on a full wind, that is impressive.
Overall, I'd recommend this watch for anyone who wants an exquisite sport timepiece which isn't out of place at a formal, like all of the Omegas made before it; I expect this watch to endure for my grandchildren and their grandchildren.
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