Input on Casino Royale Planet Ocean XL
bosoxfan
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I'm thinking of going for my first Omega and near the top of the list is the CR PO XL but I'm a bit concerned about it being too large for me. Would love to hear from some of you that have personal experience with the watch and the XL size, thanks in advance for the input.
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Granted your wrist is a half inch larger than mine I'd still choose the 42mm version as it's just more practical for day to day use. What are the other models you are looking at?
One thing you might consider is doing what I and others here have done: buy the QoS Planet Ocean and then buy a genuine Omega rubber strap which you can swap out for the bracelet in the summer. It's like having two Bond watches in one.
Also works for the SF PO, though obviously not as screen accurate
I would measure the case from the 2 to 8 using a pair of calipers (if metal calipers put tape on the ends of the caliper to prevent scratches) The Casino Royale PO is a 45mm case model #2900.50.91 and the Quantum of Solace PO is 42mm case model #2201.50.00
I had done this and I liked it. What I didn't like was the price of the strap ($350). So I ended up selling it. Is there a good budget alternative? Or if someone is selling one I'd be interested.
And here's my QoS PO on the black rubber strap. It looks and feels great.
From omegabondwatches on Instagram - helpful shot of all Bond's POs together.
I have a 7 1/2 wrist and the watch fits nicely. Definitely a different feel between the two versions. DM me on Instagram and I can help you out.
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The bezel is slightly smaller than the case so it gives the impression that the watch is smaller.
Ross
Now that would be modding or customising Omega don’t like people doing that to their watches it spoils the brand
I was told that when modders have sent their watches off for service at Omega they are returned in original state non modded form - I would love to see that on my extremely modded PO!
When I took it in to Omega they tried to convince me I should get it serviced with them or it would no longer be covered by warranty - my response who cares about warranty that ran out years ago, i created the watch you refused too.
I have the watch I want and a good team who look after it (after all it’s now my watch not yours Omega)
Good luck n the hunt for the Ti!
Cheers :007)
Quite a few of us have done that. But it does devalue both watches and it’s still not quite screen accurate as the case on the screen used watch is not as high due to the custom back. Swings and roundabouts.
KH
I’m not sure Omega does folding clasps/deployant clasps on CR style rubber straps?? The CR strap is the standard buckle.