How many links on a BNIB, factory sealed Planet Ocean?
Hi Omega experts. Out of the blue, I have an amazing incoming tomorrow! BNIB, factory sealed, Seamaster Planet Ocean. Reference #232.30.46.21.01.001This has the 8500 movement which I hear is on par with the Rolex 3135/3137 movement. I think Omega is using an even newer 9300 on the newest POs, and they may even be better, but anyway...This has the black face and bezel. I have read the comparisons to the sub, and I'm so pleased that it can be mentioned alongside that watch. I'm really looking forward to enjoying it, especially since I paid a very fair price from a trusted seller here on the forum.Here is the question. This watch is factory sealed. How many links should it come with? More importantly, how big a wrist from the factory will it fit? My wrist is 7.5 and I like to wear my watch loose. Does Omega provide 3 extra links or is this the AD? No micro adjustment or glidelock has me worried about sizing. This is one area where rolex really outshines the PO, but for 1/2 the price I thi

2531.80 Back From Modification
I received my 2531.80.00 back this morning from Steve at Ryte Time. It has gone through a few changes since I purchased it in April of last year.It looked like this when I first received it: (note the ding on the bezel at 55-56 mins)The first thing I did was purchase a Bond 1503.825 bracelet:I then had it serviced and later had a new bezel fitted.I really preferred the 2254.50.00 but did not have the funds to buy another watch, so I had Steve fit the following parts for me:Omega 064WZ3121001 Black Dial (SMP 2230.50.00)Omega 065PZ4136 Hour & Minute Hands (SMP 2230.50.00)Omega 066PZ4094 Seconds Hand (SMP 2230.50.00)ETA 2802 2557.1 Date Ring 3 o'clock White Figures on Black BackgroundOmega 082SU1464 Black Bezel (SMP 2254.60.00)And now my 2531.80.00 looks like this:I did ask Steve to supply and fit a PO 42mm seconds hand, but delivery of the hand was adding to the length of time my watch had been away, (24th of November) So I just went with the (SMP 2230.50.00) seconds hand.Now all I h

5131P coming in a few days??
Well I was dinner last night with some serious collectors after the Sothebys preview and I have it on good authority the 5131P is on the way with N Pole map(as I suggested to Geneva last year) and also it will come with a bracelet so it will be heavy and most likely retail around 140-150K??? For those who love snow so much this could be the one for them also.. How accurate this info and the other stuff I heard is anyone's guess but if true some interesting things on the way in Basel and later in the year.. Time will tell so dont shoot the messenger.Here is a shot of all our pieces together..

Aquanaut and Nautilus owners: clasp placement
To all of the aquanaut and nautilus owners, I have a question: do you keep the top and the bottom straps or bracelets equal in length, or do you keep one side shorter than the other? Do you line up the clasp with any particular part of your wrist?

A new hope
With all the talk of future generations not even wanting watches, this survey result was nice to see.