{"product_id":"case-696-omega-planet-ocean-42mm-ref-2209-5","title":"Case #696 — Omega Planet Ocean 42MM Ref. 2209.5","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #696 — Omega Planet Ocean 42MM Ref. 2209.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus: Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope: Omega Box (Worn), eBay Authentication Card, and Booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first-generation Planet Ocean has aged remarkably well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 42 mm, the 2209.50.00 delivers the substantial feel of a serious Omega dive watch without the much larger dimensions that would characterize later Planet Ocean generations. The bright orange aluminum bezel gives this configuration its unmistakable personality, paired with a black dial, broad-arrow hands, and the muscular steel bracelet that defined the early Planet Ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was Omega building a modern professional diver around unmistakably vintage Seamaster cues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is the Co-Axial Calibre 2500, a COSC-certified automatic movement with approximately 48 hours of power reserve. The surrounding case is rated to an impressive 600 meters and includes the helium escape valve that became one of the Planet Ocean’s defining visual signatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example presents in Very Good Pre-Owned condition and is currently sized for approximately a 7¾ to 8-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet and clasp remain fully usable, though the diver-extension mechanism has a slight amount of looseness when handled. It does not detract significantly from normal wear, but we believe details like this should be disclosed rather than discovered later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch includes its Omega presentation box, eBay Authentication card, and booklet. The box itself shows significant exterior wear consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction date is currently unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: 2209.50.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter: 42 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug Width: 20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel: Unidirectional Rotating Orange Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown: Screw-Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelium Escape Valve: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Omega Co-Axial Calibre 2500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type: Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: COSC Chronometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency: 25,200 VPH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewels: 27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve: Approximately 48 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance: 600 meters \/ 2,000 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasp: Folding Dive Clasp with Diver Extension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet Fit: Approximately 7¾ to 8-inch Wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Note: Diver extension has a slight amount of looseness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded: Omega Box, eBay Authentication Card, and Booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox Condition: Significant visible wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Planet Ocean arrived in 2005 as Omega’s more serious modern dive-watch platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the Seamaster Diver 300M already occupied an important place in the catalog, the Planet Ocean pushed the specifications further while drawing heavily on Omega’s vintage Seamaster design language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe early 42 mm references have become especially appealing because they combine modern construction with proportions that are considerably more restrained than many later Planet Ocean models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe orange bezel became one of the defining signatures of the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was bold enough to give the Planet Ocean an identity of its own but was still paired with the traditional black dial and broad-arrow handset, creating a combination that became instantly recognizable as Omega.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe orange bezel is the entire personality of this reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst the black dial and steel case, it provides a strong burst of color without overwhelming the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aluminum insert also has a different visual character from the polished ceramic bezels used on later generations. It feels warmer and more period-correct for the first-generation Planet Ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broad-arrow hands and oversized luminous markers reinforce the vintage influence while remaining extremely easy to read.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 42 mm, the watch also occupies what many collectors now consider the sweet spot for the early Planet Ocean design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Calibre 2500 represents an important period in Omega’s movement history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt around Omega’s Co-Axial escapement, the movement is COSC-certified and provides approximately 48 hours of power reserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding watch was built to much more serious specifications than its relatively restrained dimensions suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe screw-down crown, helium escape valve, sapphire crystal, unidirectional dive bezel, and substantial case construction allow the Planet Ocean to carry a 600-meter water-resistance rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat combination of capability and wearable proportions is a major part of why the first-generation Planet Ocean continues to have such a strong enthusiast following.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Case File\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Planet Ocean that has been worn, but not abused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch presents in Very Good Pre-Owned condition and retains the muscular presence that makes the first-generation 42 mm Planet Ocean so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel bracelet will accommodate approximately a 7¾ to 8-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diver extension has a slight amount of looseness when handled. It remains functional, but we are noting it because condition details matter on a pre-owned watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included Omega box shows significant wear, so buyers looking for pristine packaging should be aware that the presentation materials show considerably more age than the watch itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included are an eBay Authentication card and booklet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBST Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most recognizable first-generation Planet Oceans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 42 mm case, orange bezel, black dial, Calibre 2500, and 600-meter capability capture the era when Omega was establishing the Planet Ocean as its heavyweight professional diver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 696 offers that experience in Very Good Pre-Owned condition, with generous bracelet sizing and its accompanying box and documentation, while transparently accounting for the worn presentation box and slight play in the diver extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58513469309231,"sku":null,"price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/BST_6722.jpg?v=1789937226","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-696-omega-planet-ocean-42mm-ref-2209-5","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}