REVIEW: The Rolex Sea-Dweller vs. The Omega Planet Ocean>>>>

[jholbrook]

Greatings R-L-X!

Click on the link below to read my comparative review of these two great rivals:

http://rolexreferencepage.com/SDPO/sd%20vs%20po.html

Comments and discussion are welcomed and encouraged!

[Dr. K]

Thanks!

Interesting review!

"WINNER: Sea-Dweller."

Greetings,
Marco.

[ehemaliges mitglied]

John, your conclusion, or oppinion is right:

"From a less objective, and more personal standpoint - there's considerably more than two points between these two watches - the Planet Ocean just isn't for me, and I much prefer the Seamaster Professional from Omega. For me, the PO is just too darn big in the 45.5mm size, I don't like the flat black dial....."

I'm a little disapointed by one of the PO pic's, I see some "marks" on the glas of the watch.

Thanks for sharing!

Gr,
István

[Gerard]

Thanks a LOT john....

Kind regards,
GJ

[Jaeger]

Hello John,

Thanks a lot for the interesting review (again)! I have read it with great interest, and although I like Rolex a lot...I must say that I do not fully agree with your conclusion.

I myself have both watches, and for me the Planet Ocean is the obvious winner, because of its innovating design and technique. The Sea-Dweller is IMHO like an old Mercedes from the fifties that has had no innovations at all. So it is not difficult for me to point out a winner. However, it remains a question of personal taste. You obviously do not like the PO, and prefer the SD.

As it seems to me, both watches are equally good, but the thing that really matters is: does one like the one or the other and what preferences does one have.

Many thanks for the great reviews, they are all in my favourites

Regards,
Hans

[jholbrook]

Original von Penzes
John, your conclusion, or oppinion is right:

"From a less objective, and more personal standpoint - there's considerably more than two points between these two watches - the Planet Ocean just isn't for me, and I much prefer the Seamaster Professional from Omega. For me, the PO is just too darn big in the 45.5mm size, I don't like the flat black dial....."

I'm a little disapointed by one of the PO pic's, I see some "marks" on the glas of the watch.

Thanks for sharing!

Gr,
István

Istan - are you disapointed in my photograph or the watch?

[jholbrook]

Original von Jaeger
Hello John,

Thanks a lot for the interesting review (again)! I have read it with great interest, and although I like Rolex a lot...I must say that I do not fully agree with your conclusion.

I myself have both watches, and for me the Planet Ocean is the obvious winner, because of its innovating design and technique. The Sea-Dweller is IMHO like an old Mercedes from the fifties that has had no innovations at all. So it is not difficult for me to point out a winner. However, it remains a question of personal taste. You obviously do not like the PO, and prefer the SD.

As it seems to me, both watches are equally good, but the thing that really matters is: does one like the one or the other and what preferences does one have.

Many thanks for the great reviews, they are all in my favourites

Regards,
Hans

Hi Hans - I hope it came across that from an objective standpoint, both are great watches. But yes, personal opinions will vary greatly.

[Jaeger]

Hello John,

Yes it did!

Thanks again,
Hans

[jholbrook]

Original von Gerard
Thanks a LOT john....

Kind regards,
GJ

You are most welcome!

[OrangeHand]

Thank´s alot for your great review. I really enjoy these kind of comparative watch reviews, in that they allow for structured analysis of the details & features which make said watches being great diving tools.

I agree with your conclusion that the SD is a timeless classic, and after all the many years still one of the most beatifull diving watches on the market.

[jholbrook]

Original von OrangeHand
Thank´s alot for your great review. I really enjoy these kind of comparative watch reviews, in that they allow for structured analysis of the details & features which make said watches being great diving tools.

I agree with your conclusion that the SD is a timeless classic, and after all the many years still one of the most beatifull diving watches on the market.

Thanks much for the kind words Frank!

[Reinhard]

Hi John,

what a great review. Though wearing a PO (small size) I share your point of view. I like my PO very much, but case and movement of the SD are superb.

I was able to compare cal. 2500 with cal. 3135 (of my DJ), and the winner is: Rolex.

If you like to sell your PO or SD, the winner is: Rolex.

Nevertheless I love my PO.

Kind regards

[jay_ti]

Hi John,
congratulation, your review is a very good comparison between both watches.
For me (I have a GMT) it would be very difficult to decide between this very outstanding watches. Both are very different and both are very unique. I think a PO with 42mm would definitely come close to the SD at the end. I wish all person who have to decide between PO/SD the money to buy both.

I think all of us would like to read more reviews from you. Go ahead John :-)

Best wishes

[miboroco]

Danke!!!

[Hr.Nitsche]

Very nice watches, and great Pics. Thanks!

[David1973]

I also agree with your conclution

The SD is "the" classic diving watch. No chance for any Omega.

Thanks for your great review

[jholbrook]

Original von jay_ti
Hi John,
congratulation, your review is a very good comparison between both watches.
For me (I have a GMT) it would be very difficult to decide between this very outstanding watches. Both are very different and both are very unique. I think a PO with 42mm would definitely come close to the SD at the end. I wish all person who have to decide between PO/SD the money to buy both.

I think all of us would like to read more reviews from you. Go ahead John :-)

Best wishes

You can find other reviews from me at www.rolexreferencepage.com and www.seamasterreferencepage.com.

Thanks for the kind words!

[ehemaliges mitglied]

John, I meant this picture. I think, there are little tracks on the glass. Nothing big, but they are the same, than my usual fingerprints on bracelets.



Gr,
István

[Edmundo]

Thanks for the comparison of the watches. Now I know that I bought the correct watch.

[jholbrook]

Original von Penzes
John, I meant this picture. I think, there are little tracks on the glass. Nothing big, but they are the same, than my usual fingerprints on bracelets.



Gr,
István

Istan - perhaps you weren't able to read the entire review due to it being in English, but the photo is intentional. I was demonstrating the problems of having an anti-reflective coating on the outside of the crystal.