Nice post!

I didnt like the PO for a very long time, but since 7 month or so, i truly am in love. Your older version has more Bond feeling imo, which is a very good thing. The PO appeared very fast after its initial realease in the movies and this brings back some great memories. But based on the watch alone, the later version with the ceramic dial has an amazing look and they look more like a watch for a person who wants to have a good time. Imo, for regular use, this is more fitting than the toolish look of the 8500. And the metas is very nice, too.

However, i have never seen anyone in western europe wearing a PO. It has to be popular in the US, and maybe in the asian market, too? Do you have any observations to share?

Seamaster Planet Ocean.. 8500 vs the 8900..Which would you choose?

By: D-TIME1 : February 25th, 2021-22:04

My favorite watch in my small collection is the PO 8500, I also prefer it over the newer versions as i like the deep black dial and the matte black bezel. The master chronometer in the newer versions though is tempting! The 8900 in the photo is my good fr...

Nice post!

By: Reuven Malter : February 26th, 2021-00:39

I have a PO, and I'm not the only one.

By: lm6 : February 26th, 2021-01:49

But I don't know how common they are in western Europe in comparison to other parts of the world. ...

Nice one, thanks for sharing!

By: Reuven Malter : February 26th, 2021-03:51

Back at you...

By: myles721 : February 26th, 2021-04:07

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I still think it is underrated in the US market as the only people I have seen with one in person is my boss and the manager at the local boutique!

By: D-TIME1 : February 26th, 2021-08:43

This is one of the reasons I like it so much as I don't see anyone else with one on!! The 8500 definitely has a strong Bond or Tool watch feel that I truly enjoy everytime I put it on! Also very few members here show them... I also have a newer Aqua Terra...

Definitely the 8500 ...

By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2021-01:57

For all the reasons that you stated., especially the bezel and dial.

+1!

By: lm6 : February 26th, 2021-02:48

Thanks for chiming in Captain!

By: D-TIME1 : February 26th, 2021-08:45

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Personally I would pick the 8900 because the new master chronometer movement are amazing and I also like the color accent...again very personal choice. Both are great

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 26th, 2021-03:16

Thanks Yacomino..

By: D-TIME1 : February 26th, 2021-08:47

I do have the best of both worlds as my Aqua Terra has the 8900 movement! -D-

Cool!

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 26th, 2021-08:57

I have the same 93/9900 conundrum....

By: myles721 : February 26th, 2021-04:16

My best friend has the 9900 with the orange bezel I have the 9300 with the black. I would be ok with the orange if there was no other option but prefer the black unless we are talking flashy orange rubber strap in full sport mode. I wear it on my boat as ...