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The Rolex and Omega movements are drastically more expensive. The current 25 jewel 7750 is incredibly accurate and durable. I am wearing my Hamilton chronomatic II now. Beautiful watch. Great time keeper. No need to improve on the movement.

How much did you buy it for

Prefer this model SMPc over the latest chunkier and in-your-face model. I own the blue model. Omega changed far too many things on a single model, from larger size, massive bezel numbers, increased dial markers, different hour hand… and don’t get me started on that silly looking toothpaste- cap pressure release. :-(

I'm hesitant to get one because I have a 6.75" wrist. I heard that four links on each side with faux rivets cannot be removed so if you have a smaller wrist, it's hard to center the clasp in the middle. Anyone with my wrist size have any problems fitting?

Yes, it matches Bonds character in QoS. The first generation of Planet Oceans represented the concept of a tool watch much more than the current models do. They were smaller and lighter, more convenient to wear and had a better legibility. They were also much less flashy than the current ones. Back then there was also a more defined distinction between the relatively dressy SMP 300 and the no nonsense and straight forward toolish Planet Ocean. I have both, the blue SMP that has been featured in Casino Royale and the 42mm Planet Ocean from Quantum of Solace in black. No problem to wear both of them with a suit. Nowadays occasions to wear a tuxedo / dinner suit have become rare. So if you get the most important things right, e.g. fit and size of the tux, double cuff shirt, hand tied bow tie, polished shoes etc. you can easily get away with wearing a modestly sized dive watch like the SMP or the Planet Ocean.

I have a 2007 Milgauss clear glass with orange squares in place of the numbers. I hope Rolex will use the New Air King case and bring the next generation 15-Milgauss to life. The watch really is 15-Milgauss or 1.5 Tesla.

I'm a Submariner guy all day, but the Calibre is a much better looking looking design. Again Cartier out does Omega hands down!

Nice video. I really like the code, I own one and I think it will become a future classic.

I have the blue version, and very happy with it. My watch is only a couple of seconds fast.

Is this series discontinued?

I have just discovered your channel and I want to thank you for your insight. Beside the technical aspects, it is very interesting to get a part of history and thoughts. I am subscribed to your channel now 😁

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Lovely review and... one's 1887 choice is both a niche and individualistic choice... added this to my collection some 3 months ago and... Luv it - the whole package: holistic alchemy of history, evolution, thoughtfulness and ground-breaking

Excellent review

Have one and being wearing mostly everyday for the last 3 years, its wearing really well with minimal signs of wear n tear simply a great tool watch for daily use

I'm debating this one vs a Grand Seiko Katana. Assuming discounts etc they are roughly the same price point. So the burgundy red of the Grand Seiko Katana vs this one, I'm just debating kinda. I gotta try both on in real life as I haven't seen either the GS or Zenith since the boutiques aren't everywhere hehehe.

I own the 79230 in red and love it. I think it’s the one to have out of the 3 color choices. Just like the 1st generation 79220n had the shortest run, so it’s the rarest. The 2nd generation 79230r was discontinued before the blue and black variants making the red the rarest(probably). It makes it even more special for me. What a great watch!

This was a very good review. I own the first AP scuba and it’s my favorite watch! Much thinner than the Offshore chronographs as well.

only one word for this brand...i love it, it is my first watch when i was buy in my life and always the best watch had ever made

New watch enthusiast here. I'm very happy with my first watch that I bought; the Victorinox Airboss with the Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement. Keeps time very well, and I cannot complain about outsourced movements.

Buenas y el canal en español 😢 no lo encuentro

Hi Nice vidéo. Which size of bracelet is it on your Watch (got the same coaxial). 19-20 mm?

I wear my PO2500 more than my Rolex watches. This watch is so versatile and the specs are unmatched.

This is my favorite video on this watch (my grail). I've watched it several times because it's so thorough. Well done.

A bit quirky but very cool watch. The bezel is 18ct white gold. Nice review 👍

Thats pretty stupid. Simply because they weren't called A Lange and Sohne, and they were on vacation for a while... A rose is a rose, and by any other name it would still be A. Lange and Sohne !

I bought this one in Manila at an AD in 2005. Still one of my favorite Rolexes.

Thinking of buying the aquaracer, caliber 16 , its used which puts me off a bit because its one thousand pounds and i dont want to waste that money on buying the tag only to find out a year down the line it needs work on the automatic movement or something else just as bad.

Mine is a tritium 1967 5513. Breathtaking, extraordinary. No need to swim with it. Spending 10K or more to go swim or dive now and then is preposterous. You don't need a Rolex for that.

I own 3536-01. Wear it on an IWC rubber strap from later model. Very nice watch, light, legible, and very scratch resistant. It's my travel/vacation watch, flies under the radar, don't have to worry about my safety when traveling in places plagued by watch theft, be that London, Paris, or developing countries where a watch with more bling/recognition may prove to be an attractive target. I've only had one person ever comment about it when wearing, and he was a serious watch enthusiast. In my opinion, if it was 40mm and just a tad thinner, it would be perfect. But those are nitpicks, it's a great, rugged watch. Totally underrated. Appreciate your video. Prices have been climbing, get yours now, Gents!

Buying an in-house movement is like buying a used Rangerover or Audi. A certain headache. I can repair an ETA 7750 or an 08 Dodge Ram 1500 fairly easily. But, that isn't what buying high-end watches is about. It isn't about what is practical or intelligent. Or, what is mechanically sound. It is about satisfying the ego. I'd buy a $30k Rolex if the spot value of the precious metal content of that watch was $20k as of today. Their products are around $1k-6k in precious metal content on average. Where is the ''value'' outside of name recognition? It's all a BS social status gimmick with watches. I've driven supercars. They are different than watches. That is a poor comparison. The only objective competition variables between different automatic watch movements is accuracy and longevity. A supercar can do a lot of shit that an 08 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck can't. There is value addition. There is little to no value addition with this BS market of ''high-end'' watches. It is just branding value. That isn't objective value.

Love a 116520 , but would have to get the last couple of years of production with that blue lume! 👍

I could see myself wearing this as a cockwatch

I love this watch and I'm a Porsche owner, never owned a Ferrari. Regardless, it's a beautiful chunky watch that I would love to own & even prefer it over some Panerai's & I'm a various model Panerai owner. I would wear this proudly.

Excellent video

own it, love it, wear it every day

Hi Shah, what does Javid typically charge for a Pasha strap on a deployant clasp?

My favorite has to be the Zenith DEFY Extreme Diver. It's undoubtedly one of the most thrilling new releases this year!

Very Informative video. Does it scratch inside the Lug Area?

Casino 45mm rubber strap and Specter model👍

The featured 16523 is super overpolished... the lugs have become polished instead of brushed?

So tag bought a Lexus from Japan, changed the wheels and rear view mirrors and claimed it created the whole thing.... That's not difficult to understand.

I use my 11.59 for work. I work in landscaping. Great general purpose watch!

do you happen to know the size of the diameter of the dial? I guess around 30 mm but I would like to know exactly :-)

Great looking Rolex

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Without the deployment option I’m out

The new Zenith Defy Extreme Diver I believe was designed as a luxury item first and a tool second.

Sarx 057 is still to this day pound to pound the best watch ever.

It's a great watch. Like the Sub there are some *incredibly* good fakes made in China. The lug-to-lug is too much for a wrist under 7". The 3120 base movements (diver and chrono) are prone to ejecting the crown and crown stem, it's held onto the watch by a very small set screw. If yours comes off the watch, do NOT try to put it back yourself, take it to AP or a very good watchmaker.