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zhao-chen · 3 May 2006, 02:05 PM

Dear forum members:

I am new to this forum and I am wondering if you can help me out from the problems of my omega planet ocean .

I bought a planet ocean recently, but it seems to have problems.

1. When I screw the crown back in position, it seems I am also winding up the watch. it is correct that I can only wind up the watch when the crown is pulled out?

2. When I tried to unscrew and pull out the crown (turning CCW), sometimes the number in the date window will change too.Is it correct that I can only change the date when the crown is pulled out to position 2?

So, did I bought a defective one?

Thank you very much!

Launch Mini · 3 May 2006, 02:08 PM

Not overly familiar with the Omega, but it does sound odd.
Try extending the crown to it's last "click" then adjust, move in one click and adjust, then fully in & try closing & opening the crown.
If it still does that, I would say you might have something wrong .
Good luck

JJ Irani · 3 May 2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhao-chen

Dear forum members:

I am new to this forum and I am wondering if you can help me out from the problems of my omega planet ocean .

I bought a planet ocean recently, but it seems to have problems.

1. When I screw the crown back in position, it seems I am also winding up the watch. it is correct that I can only wind up the watch when the crown is pulled out?

2. When I tried to unscrew and pull out the crown (turning CCW), sometimes the number in the date window will change too.Is it correct that I can only change the date when the crown is pulled out to position 2?

So, did I bought a defective one?

Thank you very much!

Hi Zhao,

Welcome to TRF. In reply to your PM to me, I have sent you full details via PM. Check it out and please feel free to come back with any more questions you might have.

Cheers - JJ

And here you go...just for you!!

padi56 · 3 May 2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Zhao,

Welcome to TRF. In reply to your PM to me, I have sent you full details via PM. Check it out and please feel free to come back with any more questions you might have.

Cheers - JJ

And here you go...just for you!!

Great picture JJ and a fine looking watch.
Disclaimer please forgive me Ed.

JJ Irani · 3 May 2006, 06:31 PM

Disclaimer please forgive me Ed.

LOL!

Rockrolex · 3 May 2006, 11:00 PM

JJ, did you have to post that FUGLY pic? Zhao already has a PO. He doesn't need to see a pic of that ugly monster and you don't have to subject the rest of us to that POS.

BTW, welcome to TRF, Zhao. Glad you found your way over to our merry madhouse.

Uncle-AJ · 3 May 2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhao-chen

Dear forum members:

I am new to this forum and I am wondering if you can help me out from the problems of my omega planet ocean .

Thank you very much!

Welcome Zhao and don't worry about Ed's reaction to the Orange Planet Ocean. He reacts the same way to the fruit.

SLRdude · 3 May 2006, 11:54 PM

Your watch seems to be OK.
Since it is a diver's watch, the crown must be unscrewed before winding, and because of that, when you screw the crown back in you will go through a few turns when you are actually winding the watch.

The crown has 3 positions.
First one out...... wind. Clockwise.
Next pull, second position: Quick set date. Turn it clockwise and it will advance the date.
Third and last pull is to set the time. If you advance it anough, it will also change your date.

Seems to me like your watch is OK. Should be no differend than any other watch that has quick set date and second hand hacking.

Gedanken · 4 May 2006, 12:11 AM

As the other guys have said, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong. Except for the fact that you share our Kiwi friend's poor taste in colours, that is!

zhao-chen · 4 May 2006, 01:35 AM

Hi everyone! I fell so happy to see your inputs. Actually orange is my favarate colour (especially for T shirts), but I prefer black in case of watch or cameras.

I hope there is nothing wrong with my watch.

But I feel like the gears inside the crown will work in the worng zones (sorry for my language).
1, When I uncrew the crown to pull it out, the date was changed. At this time, the crown is not fully uncrewed yet, it is still on the thread.
2, When I screwed the crown up, I was also winding up the watch. But the crown is not in postion 1, it is on the thread already.

I feel bad because it is such an expensive watch and has more troubles than my 70 dollar seiko.

Thanks again.

JJ Irani · 4 May 2006, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhao-chen

Hi everyone! I fell so happy to see your inputs. Actually orange is my favarate colour (especially for T shirts), but I prefer black in case of watch or cameras.

I hope there is nothing wrong with my watch.

But I feel like the gears inside the crown will work in the worng zones (sorry for my language).
1, When I uncrew the crown to pull it out, the date was changed. At this time, the crown is not fully uncrewed yet, it is still on the thread.
2, When I screwed the crown up, I was also winding up the watch. But the crown is not in postion 1, it is on the thread already.

I feel bad because it is such an expensive watch and has more troubles than my 70 dollar seiko.

Thanks again.

The best thing for you to do, Zhao, is take it back to your AD from where you bought it and let him examine it too. If he feels it's okay, then ask him to explain to you how it's done and you can then try out the various crown positions right there and then in front of him to satisfy yourself.

Good luck and keep us updated.

Cheers - JJ

zhao-chen · 4 May 2006, 06:04 AM

I will contact the dealer to see if I can return it. Thanks!

JJ Irani · 4 May 2006, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhao-chen

I will contact the dealer to see if I can return it. Thanks!

Well, if he takes it back, then I'd suggest you cough up some extra cash and get yourself a nice Rolex!!

3 May 2006, 02:05 PM	#1
zhao-chen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5	Need help with my omega planet ocan Dear forum members: I am new to this forum and I am wondering if you can help me out from the problems of my omega planet ocean . I bought a planet ocean recently, but it seems to have problems. 1. When I screw the crown back in position, it seems I am also winding up the watch. it is correct that I can only wind up the watch when the crown is pulled out? 2. When I tried to unscrew and pull out the crown (turning CCW), sometimes the number in the date window will change too.Is it correct that I can only change the date when the crown is pulled out to position 2? So, did I bought a defective one? Thank you very much!

3 May 2006, 02:08 PM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Not overly familiar with the Omega, but it does sound odd. Try extending the crown to it's last "click" then adjust, move in one click and adjust, then fully in & try closing & opening the crown. If it still does that, I would say you might have something wrong . Good luck __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

3 May 2006, 06:31 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Disclaimer please forgive me Ed. LOL! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 May 2006, 11:00 PM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	JJ, did you have to post that FUGLY pic? Zhao already has a PO. He doesn't need to see a pic of that ugly monster and you don't have to subject the rest of us to that POS. BTW, welcome to TRF, Zhao. Glad you found your way over to our merry madhouse. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

3 May 2006, 11:54 PM	#8
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Your watch seems to be OK. Since it is a diver's watch, the crown must be unscrewed before winding, and because of that, when you screw the crown back in you will go through a few turns when you are actually winding the watch. The crown has 3 positions. First one out...... wind. Clockwise. Next pull, second position: Quick set date. Turn it clockwise and it will advance the date. Third and last pull is to set the time. If you advance it anough, it will also change your date. Seems to me like your watch is OK. Should be no differend than any other watch that has quick set date and second hand hacking. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

4 May 2006, 12:11 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	As the other guys have said, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong. Except for the fact that you share our Kiwi friend's poor taste in colours, that is! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

4 May 2006, 01:35 AM	#10
zhao-chen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5	Thanks a lot! Hi everyone! I fell so happy to see your inputs. Actually orange is my favarate colour (especially for T shirts), but I prefer black in case of watch or cameras. I hope there is nothing wrong with my watch. But I feel like the gears inside the crown will work in the worng zones (sorry for my language). 1, When I uncrew the crown to pull it out, the date was changed. At this time, the crown is not fully uncrewed yet, it is still on the thread. 2, When I screwed the crown up, I was also winding up the watch. But the crown is not in postion 1, it is on the thread already. I feel bad because it is such an expensive watch and has more troubles than my 70 dollar seiko. Thanks again.

4 May 2006, 06:04 AM	#12
zhao-chen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5	JJ, Thanks a lot! I will contact the dealer to see if I can return it. Thanks!

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