FOLLOWER REVIEW: Nathans Omega Planet Ocean

Felix Scholz

Name: Nathan

Watch: Omega Planet Ocean 45.2mm 2005/6 on a Hollows Leather, Horween Chromexel ZULU strap

Location of shot

At work in Haymarket, Sydney

You and watches

I’ve always been into cameras, cars, and watches. Just ask anyone that knows me, especially my wife, and they can tell you I’ve always liked ‘nice things’ that tend to be on the investment side of the spectrum. I have a ‘thing’ for milspec & military style watches have had a multitude of them over the years including my 30th Birthday gift from my wife, a 1979 Navy SEAL issue Benrus Diver that I love, some PAMs and an Omega. I also have some other more affordable watches from Marathon, Hamilton and even a couple of Timex. Saying all this, I’ve been trying to simplify my collection over the last few years.

Why the Omega Planet Ocean?

Let’s get this out of the way, yes – it’s the proper as worn by Bond in Casino Royale watch, (not the actual watch but not a ‘007 edition’). However I actually got it as I always wanted an Omega, my Dad had one, and I dive, (albeit infrequently). Whilst I rotate it out with a Hamilton Khaki – the PO wins most days as it’s is practical, very easy to read, great lume, I use the bezel above the water as a timer, and below for air and decompression timing. It looks great and importantly keeps decent time. A note that whilst I have them, I never wear the Omega bracelet or rubber strap – but always on one of a growing collection of ZULU straps.

Next watch

I’ve been eyeing off the Tudor Black Bay, but have always had a thing for the dateless subs. I’d love a 1979 Sea Dweller, but most are Double Reds and I really cannot afford or justify that!!