Planet Ocean 42mm 2500 modifications

[Joeprez]

EDIT:

I changed the subject of the thread to make it searching for it easier, this thread will now show the two modifications I've made to my 42mm 2500 PO: Bezel swap and adjustable clasp swap.

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So, I've been on the fence with the orange numbers on the planet ocean 2500/8500 dial, but do like the orange bezel. After some online research I found these pictures and I'm tempted on getting a spare bezel from Ofrei. Yay or Nay? I have the black bezel/white numbers PO.







And here's the OEM model (picture from the web):

[Chocodove]

I dig it. How much does a bezel run these days?

[r.palace]

Looks good to me Joe. I have a Casio beater with the same combo (black face, orange bezel) and if that looks good - I would totally rock this

[jeckyll]

Looks good, I'd try it. Not like you'll get rid of the Omega bezel after all, you can always swap it back when you're ready to sell it.

[carlodwc]

It is nice to have two options, you can swap between black and orange.

[bpax]

I'd love to the same with mine.

[CGSshorty]

I'd love an orange bezel 2500 PO to go with my 8500. Do it.

[Zidane]

Do it. Adds some variety.

[andrema]

That looks great!

[dnslater]

Do it. You have other black bezel watches. Are you still getting it serviced? If so you could have it swapped then.

[rockmastermike]

Love it, looks great!
strangely (or maybe not) I like the orange bezel with the white numbers better than with the orange numbers. However, the black bezel with the orange numbers looks good.

[carlodwc]

Love it, looks great!
strangely (or maybe not) I like the orange bezel with the white numbers better than with the orange numbers. However, the black bezel with the orange numbers looks good.

Personally I too prefer the dial with the white numbers. Either bezel would look nice as well, great to have a way to quickly change the look of the watch by swapping between the bezels.

[Joeprez]

Thanks everyone, gonna get the orange bezel

[mellonb1]

I agree with all as the orange bezel looks great. Nice way to change up the look.

[1watchaholic]

Do it! My PO has the Orange Bezel and Orange Numbers but I have a Black Bezel on it. I still have the Orange in case I want to go back.

[gonzomantis]

Thanks everyone, gonna get the orange bezel

Cool! Are you getting just the insert, or an entire bezel with insert?

[Joeprez]

Entire bezel. I also found a guy on TZ-UK that fabricates a tool to take the bezel off the watch. Already bought. That's gonna be interesting.

[gonzomantis]

I look forward to photos.

[bpax]

Entire bezel. I also found a guy on TZ-UK that fabricates a tool to take the bezel off the watch. Already bought. That's gonna be interesting.

Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[GregBe]

Can't wait to see it Joe...love to hear how difficult it is to change out the bezel with the tool. I think orange bezel/white numbers looks terrific.

[gonzomantis]

So, did this happen?

[Joeprez]

Not yet... but it will

[Danny_T]

Entire bezel. I also found a guy on TZ-UK that fabricates a tool to take the bezel off the watch. Already bought. That's gonna be interesting.

Bezel swaps are fun. I approve. BTW PM the link to the tool. I was gonna get my brother to fabricate me one.

[hoppyjr]

Entire bezel. I also found a guy on TZ-UK that fabricates a tool to take the bezel off the watch. Already bought. That's gonna be interesting.

Bezel swaps are fun. I approve. BTW PM the link to the tool. I was gonna get my brother to fabricate me one.

Yes please. Maybe post the info about the tool guy here?

[christopherwilliam]

DO IT!!!