42 mm Planet Ocean, black or orange bezel?

**k.darling** · 15th October 2009, 19:52

Looking at the 42 mm Planet Ocean, I'm torn between the black bezel with orange numerals (2201.51.00) and the orange bezel with orange numerals (2209.50.00)

Any input from owners of either watch?

I'll be wearing this at work with long sleeved shirts, occasional tie and on weekends with casual outfits. Already have blue SMP non-coaxial and Speedmaster Professional full size as well as a Breitling Navitimer 1960's, so I already have 2 with black dial and white indices.

Thanks,
Kenneth

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**Unlight** · 15th October 2009, 19:54

Given your other watch choices, I'd go with the Orange bezel for something a bit different.

I owned one (albeit for a very short period of time) and absolutely loved it!

**pete higham** · 15th October 2009, 19:56

Orange :D

I think they are a great looking watch in both colours 8)

**guzzit3** · 15th October 2009, 19:57

Orange every time

**pacificf1** · 15th October 2009, 19:58

i prefer the black

**Saint-Just** · 15th October 2009, 19:58

You clearly want to be told orange bezel.

But we are not those who will wear that watch, you will.

On one hand you have enough watches to switch from one to another according to how you dress.
On the other if you want to know whether the orange numeral + bezel will go with anything you wear, the answer is

. :D :D

Nice watch anyway

**Banjo** · 15th October 2009, 19:59

Buy which ever is the cheapest then buy the bezel insert in the other colour then you will have both. :D

**jsync** · 15th October 2009, 19:59

Black is classier, what about getting one of them then another bezel of a different colour?

**daggartuk** · 15th October 2009, 20:03

IMO the orange bezel has more of a 'tool watch' look about it which rules out dress occasions. The black bezel with orange numerals is more flexible and has a little more going on than the white numerals but then I would say this as I chose black bezel/orange numerals so ultimately it's down to choice. Don't rule out the 45mm until you've tried it on!!

Gareth

**jsync** · 15th October 2009, 20:05

Originally Posted by Banjo

Buy which ever is the cheapest then buy the bezel insert in the other colour then you will have both. :D

Great minds........

**100thmonkey** · 15th October 2009, 20:07

Black White Numbers for a clean classic look
Orange with orange number for a fun sporty look.

So are you classic or sporty! Or Both!

**Austin** · 15th October 2009, 20:07

I vote for the black bezel.

Unless you are living in Holland. :D

15th October 2009, 20:10

Even though I bought the black bezel 42mm PO myself, I really think it should have been the orange, if I had the choice again that's what I would go for.

**AshUK** · 15th October 2009, 20:16

Orange - fun and sporty, one of my favourites.
At the end of the day, it's up to you... try them both on..

Ash

**MuRph77** · 15th October 2009, 20:20

Black...... everytime! 8)

**I a n** · 15th October 2009, 20:22

So I had a black SMP shortly before I decided I wanted the PO and ended up with ...

I wanted the Orange to contrast the black I already had so a bigger difference was important to me ...

I've since changed the bracelet on the SMP to a leather strap ... (sorry I'm just posting gratuitous photos now ... )

**dickstar1977** · 15th October 2009, 20:55

I'd go black, much more time friendly and classic

**Chinnock** · 15th October 2009, 21:01

Orange for the gimmicks...............black for the pro's!

**dickstar1977** · 15th October 2009, 21:04

Isn't there a saphire version now?

**catflap** · 15th October 2009, 21:07

Love them both, but If it was me I'd go orange (45mm as well :lol: )

**Bloobird** · 15th October 2009, 21:09

Another vote for Orange from me.

**k.darling** · 15th October 2009, 21:10

I think I'd better consider the 45 mm version as well, although I do have small wrist, 6.25". Hopefully I'll have time to go see them tomorrow and will let you know :D

**rgee** · 15th October 2009, 21:38

Originally liked the orange version but now prefer the black......just looks a bit classier.

**langdalematt** · 15th October 2009, 21:40

Orange and chrono if you can afford it

**Jim71** · 15th October 2009, 21:42

Black is more versatile but the orange is nicer. :)

**dtdukok** · 15th October 2009, 22:03

My head says black but my heart says orange. :)

**Karlro** · 15th October 2009, 22:09

Nice to add some colors so Il say go for the orange

**smallman28** · 15th October 2009, 22:10

I would go with the orange,whilst it isn't very original I find it is a lot more subtle than the orange on a lot of other watches.

**phil h** · 15th October 2009, 22:14

If you need a watch for every single day and need to be occasionly conservative go black, if you just don't care go ORANGE

**Mark EM** · 15th October 2009, 22:31

Never owned one but the black is just right, no contest,black every time.

**thereptilehouse** · 15th October 2009, 22:34

Black it is.

**andrew** · 15th October 2009, 23:55

The orange bezel is a bit 2005. Or even 1993. Either way, it won't go with much. Also the orange inserts look really bad when they start getting scuffed up; I think the black will look better over the years. (Does any WI still buy for "the years"?) As for the orange vs white numerals, meh. (I don't see why they bother with the choice.)

**siddhartha** · 15th October 2009, 23:59

I've got the Black/Orange model:

I think it's the best of both worlds on this model. Has just enough orange to set it off, keep it from being boring.

Mine originally came with the orange bezel, which I have still in case I wanted to switch back. Haven't yet had that urge.

Best,

Chris

**freeloader** · 16th October 2009, 01:05

I was in the same frame too, I ended up going for a Glycine Combat Sub with orange bezel and the PO will be the classier IMHO black bezel with orange numerals. I don't think the years will be too kind to the orange on orange.

**Africoz** · 16th October 2009, 03:03

IMO the orange bezel version will date, but the black bezel version will become a classic.

**BigD** · 16th October 2009, 07:03

I know you want the red/orange hour markers but for me this is the best/only combination for the PO. 42mm White on Black on Rubber :)

Originally Posted by MickeLonngren

Black it is.

**Spencer Lee** · 16th October 2009, 07:24

42mm white numerals, black face, black bezel and bracelet for me (2201.50.00). A timeless classic and i reckon the Orange officianados with rue the day in 20 yrs time when they chose 'Zany' orange. IMHO this is the version which will rival the 2254.50 as the 'Classic' Omega of it's range (2254.50 SMP, 2201.50 PO). Orange for Jim Carrey, Black for Robert DiNero.

**Andy H** · 16th October 2009, 07:59

I have the chrono with orange bezel, and it will stay that way. I also have the 45,5mm chonometer with orange bezel which I am changing to a black bezel, allthough I am totally happy with the orange I don´t want two PO´s with orange. Otherwise the orange bezel is very smart.

**lou** · 16th October 2009, 08:46

I personally like the orange best, but for work it is no go imo.
Black is the way to go

**mark g** · 16th October 2009, 08:55

I puzzled over the same dilema as you.....after trying both colours I did not have the bottle to go with the orange so opted for black with white numerals and then went up a size to 45mm.........result is I am glad I did...its a classic and well receommned the larger 45mm. give it a try before you make final descion.

**Shepherd** · 16th October 2009, 08:58

My brother has the orange and it wears great for casual wear,

**no.3** · 16th October 2009, 09:02

got to be the black

**markedwards146** · 16th October 2009, 09:18

I think black, as it is understated.

**shaiba77** · 16th October 2009, 09:41

I much prefer the black bezel - the orange is just a bit too bling!
However, I do like the orange numbers on the face - gives the watch a nice bit of contrast
PO is one watch that I always lust after!
One day............

**warns74** · 16th October 2009, 09:48

Avoid any orange full stop! The black is a classic, goes with anything and everything....!

**sevvy** · 16th October 2009, 10:38

I bought my PO because I originally liked the look of the Orange bezel, but in the end went for the black bezel.

Why? - I reckon I would get bored with Orange after a while..... too gimmicky. Black brings a more classy look to the watch.

**Hunter68** · 16th October 2009, 10:40

Black Bezel AND White numbers on dial!

It´s just more classy...

**konlew** · 16th October 2009, 10:54

Black&white version

**tictac37** · 16th October 2009, 11:01

i have the orange and change it for a black
so for winter black for summer orange

**jimboy** · 16th October 2009, 11:25

Hi, why not consider an Anonimo Polluce 10 Year Anniversary Orange instead ?

“Don’t look back, you’re not heading that way.”

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