Planet Ocean 600M: VS Factory Omega Seamaster 600M quarter orange vs original comparative review

Comprehensive comparative analysis of Planet Ocean 600M and Factory Omega Seamaster 600M Quarter Orange And Original Comparison models: Case finishes, movement precision, dial details and production tolerances are examined in detail with Saat Detective expertise standards.

Let's first take a look at the technical features of this watch

I can't help but say that VS Factory is truly the dark horse of the industry; Since its launch, each new product has been the highest quality, highest version of the industry. This year's "integrated mechanism" made it stand out in the industry. What we call the integrated mechanism is the mechanism in which VS Factory itself develops and imitates the original mechanism; It can never be compared to ordinary support plate mechanisms.

Case and Body Workmanship

This Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M quarter orange model has a case diameter of 43.5 mm. Previously, VS had released two different case diameters, 42 mm and 45.5 mm, but had never released the 43.5 mm size; This situation made many watch friends regret it. This time, that gap has been filled and I'm sure it will surprise many watch friends. Let's examine the rubber strap model first.

Its overall appearance is elegant and flashy, quite beautiful. The case is made of 316 stainless steel; The bezel in the middle is a unidirectional rotating black ceramic bezel. The renewed outer bezel has a matte, sandblasted surface and is very smooth to the touch. The sound of the bezel as it rotates is extremely clear; The turning torque is adjusted just right and this gives a very solid feeling. Natural rubber is used in the quarter orange hour markers on the bezel; its touch is fine, smooth and clean. The color harmony is so beautiful that it engraves that eye-catching "quarter orange" in your memory at a glance; Once you see it you can never forget it.

Dial and Hand Details

The hour and minute hands on the assertive and elegant polished black ceramic dial feature the arrow design that Omega has always used. The hour, minute and tip of the second hand and the stick hour markers are filled with white lume; So you can read the time clearly and accurately at night. When the orange Arabic numeral is combined with the hour markers, it becomes easier to read the time and creates a more stylish and energetic look.

There is a simple date window at 3 o'clock. The black grid-textured rubber strap, decorated with orange stitching and lining, makes the watch as a whole extremely eye-catching. As a diving watch, with its 600-meter water resistance, you can easily leave the task of keeping track of time to it and enjoy your dive. You can show off your unique style and charisma by wearing this watch in your daily and casual moments.

When viewed from the side, the size and shape of the crown and the "OMEGA" logo embossed and polished on the top of the crown are meticulously accurate; The transparency of the glass is also at the same level as the original. The side surface of the case is extremely smooth and exquisitely processed; After brushing, it gained an eye-catching shine. The screw-down crown at 3 o'clock is used to set the time and date. The "He" mark on the helium release valve at 10 o'clock is heavily embossed; This valve is for divers' underwater work. Its original function is to depressurize the watch by quickly expelling the helium gas accumulated inside the case. However, on this VS Omega Planet Ocean 600M quarter orange model, the valve has no real function, it is merely a symbolic element for decorative purposes; It can still open and close normally.

Movement and Caliber Performance

Most importantly, this mechanism; This is the subject that everyone is most curious about. VS's own 8900 co-axial movement is used in this watch; It is exactly the same as the original in terms of time setting function and touch feeling. This is an integrated mechanism; It is no longer one of the fake support plate mechanisms on the market. It has the same function as the original; The hour hand can adjust the date by acting alone, and the date can also be retrograde. Experienced watch enthusiasts know that the original Omega 8900 movement has extremely powerful functions. Indeed, a double mainspring box is used, the power reserve reaches 65-70 hours; Bidirectional installation of the rotor is also provided, which increases the installation efficiency. In this way, stoppages due to lack of energy are largely prevented and you do not have to worry about the watch stopping when you do not wear it. The stability of the mechanism is extremely high and it requires almost no service. Most importantly, the similarity of the movement's appearance to the original reaches over 95%; Likewise, a black balance mainspring is used and is also at the 6 o'clock position. This is one of the points we are waiting for the most.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The strap is made of natural rubber, which is shaped in one go with a special mold; The surface is combined with woven fabric. Buckle, stainless steel folding buckle; It is extremely simple, practical and effortless to put on. The workmanship of the Omega logo on it is also very elegant and fine.

Lume consists of two colors, the same as the original: the lume dot on the minute hand and the bezel are green, the others are blue lume.

Now I am sharing a series of real shot detail photos of the steel bracelet model:

Finally, let me share with you the comparative review of VS Factory and the original:

General comparison: The case of the VS and the original is also stainless steel, the outer decoration is ceramic material. The length of the hour, minute and second hands is the same as the original. The hour markers and spacing of the sticks on the dial are also identical to the original.

Hour markers comparison: On the quarter orange markers that represent the watch as a whole, VS Factory has adjusted and compared countless times to recreate the spirit of this watch.

Dial comparison: VS Factory uses the same high-cost ceramic panel as the original; Thus, the dial surface remains smooth and flat like a mirror. He refuses to use ordinary copper panels and skimp on materials; Because such panels are rough and dull and contain bubbles or dust grains.

Case thickness comparison: In terms of case thickness and diameter, the VS Factory replica version is exactly the same as the original. The curve of the case and the crown logo are almost identical; The transparency of the glass is no less than the original.

Strap comparison: Both buckles are embroidered with the "Ω" logo; It feels very high quality when touched after the polishing process. Safe and secure with Omega's original folding buckle.

Crown comparison: The logo on the crown is very embossed, almost lifelike. There is a helium release valve at 10 o'clock; This is for underwater work by divers. Its original function is to depressurize the watch by quickly expelling the helium gas accumulated inside the case. However, on the VS Omega Planet Ocean 600 quarter orange model, this is a symbolic element with no real function; It can still open and close normally. As a diving watch, of course it has a locking design, and a multi-lock design. Although it is a replica, its waterproof performance is still extremely good; There is no problem in wearing it and swimming. The lume dot at 12 o'clock is slightly protruding; It meets the standard in terms of workmanship. There's just one thing: the lume point this time is slightly shifted compared to the original; but its protrusion and triangular form are extremely well done.

Lume comparison: Lume consists of two colors, the same as the original: the minute hand and the lume dot are green, the others are blue lume.

This movement is what really matters: VS Factory's own produced 8900 movement has the same function as the original; The scorpion acts alone and adjusts history, and history bounces back! Friends who know the original know that the original Omega 8900 movement has very powerful functions; such as mainspring box, extremely long power reserve, highly efficient bi-directional automatic winding. Many people thought that VS Factory's 8500 movement was just cosmetic, like traditional replicas. However, this time the 8900 movement is not a movement with a support plate, but a specially produced integrated movement. Indeed, a double mainspring box is used, the power reserve reaches 65-70 hours; Bidirectional installation of the rotor is also provided and the installation efficiency is higher. This way, you don't have to worry about the watch stopping when you don't wear it. In addition, the same effect as the original was achieved by using black DLC coating on the balance; The real escapement system can be seen clearly under the balance, it is very realistic. The feel in use is excellent; The feel in the hand is very good when setting the time and date, as well as when winding.

Summary: This VS Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M quarter orange comes with both a rubber strap and a steel bracelet from the factory. The model with a rubber strap is casual and stylish, while the model with a steel bracelet is high-end and flashy; One watch means many different styles, so it's worth having. This watch maintains VS's usual superior quality and craftsmanship; Whether it is a ceramic bezel, dial, hour and minute hands or hour markers, they can all easily rival the original level of craftsmanship. The 8900 movement they developed in its hardware eliminates all the flaws and deficiencies of the past and perfectly recreates the original. All of this amply demonstrates VS's powerful capability and technology; This is enough to prove how careful the manufacturer is.

If you read the article to the end, I hope this article was useful to you. I will share more detailed reviews in the future.

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