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2010 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm 2201.50.00. $5,000.00 CAD. 510-00212

At what point does a watch cease to be comfortable and more of a chore to wear and enjoy on a day to day basis? When you increasingly select your leather strap model or the more moderate case sized watch instead of that monster plus size, you’ve subconsciously made the decision for yourself. When the Omega Planet Ocean was introduced in 2005 Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers were authorized agents for the brand. We thought they were crazy showing a watch of such massive (for the time)  45.5mm case size. For today’s styles it fits right in especially when some brands are showing watches pushing 50mm. This example is the slightly smaller but still large at 42mm diameter. The Planet Ocean was the first significant redesign of the Seamaster line since the immensely popular “James Bond” series debuted in 1993. At the time the Planet Ocean cost almost 75% more than a standard Seamaster chronometer. Today Planet Oceans are a core item for Omega showcasing their proprietary co-axial escapement in every model. This unique mechanical innovation is said to be more accurate than a traditional forked lever escapement while maintaining better accuracy over significantly longer service intervals. These originals Planet Oceans were available with an orange bezel/orange numbers, just orange numbers or like our 2201.50.00 example all black. This was the most subdued and traditional in look with style elements inspired from Seamasters of the 1960s. It was purchased in June 2010 at Birks Jewellers. The watch has been exceptionally well cared for over the years and appears to sport its original factory finish. There are scuffs and scratches on the case, bracelet and buckle but nothing deep or significant. We’ve elected to leave it original, if you’d like it to look like new we can refinish it in just a day or two. Bright luminous hour markers and hands glow brightly in low light situations, while an anti-reflective crystal coating keeps glare down to a minimum. Comes with the original inner/outer boxes, instructions and warranty cards all in like new condition. Original Planet Oceans are seeing good appreciation lately. Just like the James Bond Seamaster of the 1990s, very good to excellent 1st series Planet Oceans are selling for more than their original prices. The new owner will benefit with a no charge one year warranty from Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers covering all aspects of the original Omega warranty excluding damage caused by misuse or moisture. When last available this model sold for $4,500.00 USD. Our estate price $5,000.00 CAD. Stock #510-00212.

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