New Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Mens Xl Chronograph Watch 2918.50.91
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Omega Mens Watch 2918.50.91 - Olympians Michael Phelps & Ian Thorpe Advertised Model - Black Dial - Orange Bezel - Self Winding Automatic Chronometer Co-Axial Movement - Chronograph Feature - Caliber: Omega 3313, Power Reserve: 55 Hours - Unidirectional Rotating Bezel - Certificate of Authenticity - Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal - Steel Case on Black Rubber Strap - Manufacturer Box & Manual - 600 Meters / 2000 Feet Water Resistant - Luminescent Hands and Markers - 45mm = 1 3/4" Case, 7" Adjustable Strap - Screw Down Crown & Caseback - Tang Buckle
Customer Reviews
The last sport watch you'll ever need to buy., September 14, 2007By Anonymous "Anonymous"
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.
Why does one guy rate 5 3000.00 watches?, August 23, 2010By Chris A. Skalski "max power"
Dear anonymous. If you don't OWN 5 Omega watches, then please do not rate 5 Omega Watches. Whether it is your fault or Amazon's, it looks cheesy. Also, no self respecting timepiece owner of this quality buys it sight unseen online. Ridiculous. It took weeks for me to decide on the new Sea-master, and if you really know watches then you know it needs to be sized to fit your wrist. So, if it feels like dead weight on your wrist, then its YOUR FAULT for buying this quality timepiece online.
Sincerely,
Max Power
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