Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Gen 4 Review

As stated I have worn this one for 2 weeks since receiving it, and during that time I have read many reviews and watched many video reviews. The watch seems to be relatively polarizing as there are a number of varying opinions on it. Other than some comparable specs I am showing from this one and watches it might be competing with the rest are just my opinions.

Compared to the gen 3 PO 600m models the gen 4 is more than 2mm thinner and 42mm vs 43.5mm in diameter. The gen 4 is more similar to the Seamaster 300m models in thickness and diameter. In comparison to 41mm Subs it is about 1.5mm thicker while the lug to lug width is the same at 47.5mm (the lug to lug width was reduced 2.5mm vs gen 3 models). The 41mm Tudor Black Bay dive models have similar thickness to the new Omega (13.6mm) but the lug to lug distance is closer to 50mm.

As far as my opinions go I love this watch. It is very comfortable and doesn’t feel too big for 42mm. I think the reduced lug to lug width really helps with this. I like the lack of a date which can often unbalance dials. The simple matte black dial and orange numerals look great. The great looking orange bezel seems to be a nod to some of the gen 1 models that had orange aluminum bezel inserts.

The 3 things people were in most disagreement with.
1. The sharp angular case. Many people still prefer the more rounded case from previous models. I like the design, I don’t have an explanation. I just do. It looks great with the angled links of the bracelet imo.
2. The helium valve. There are many out there that feel like the helium valve has to be present for the watch to be a Planet Ocean, that it’s an essential part of the watch’s DNA. There are many that are glad it’s gone. All I can say is that I never would have bought one with the valve. In my opinion it is an unnecessary thing sticking out at 10 o’clock that serves no purpose since 99.999% of people will never dive to a depth in which it is needed.
3. The mirror polished center links of the bracelet. Most people thought all the links of the bracelet should be brushed, and this is one I agree with. They can catch light in a way that can be blinding, and perhaps more important they scratch easily. I’ve had this thing 2 weeks and there are scratches all over them. Personally I don’t care but if you like the watch and are bothered by scratches get the rubber strap instead of the bracelet.

Thanks for reading, pictures of the watch below and specs of the watches talked about in a format that might be easier to compare.