You have got to love the wave pattern on the Seamaster (at least I do); I think it gives the watch another dimension, particularly with the "Electric Blue" colouring.

It can appear as a brilliant bright blue or a much darker, almost black blue depending on how the light hits the dial. I must admit that initially I was slightly disappointed that the Planet Ocean didn't have such a pattern on it. Nevertheless the matte black dial is very legible, with the applied hour markers producing a slight sparkle. The applied hour markers along with the Omega symbol give the watch a more expensive and refined appearance, while the SMP is sportier. One feature I appreciate on the PO is that the date wheel is black with white numbers; which really finishes it off.

There is something to be said about Omega bracelets - they are very good and solid. One complaint that comes up regularly is the fact that the clasp seems to attract scratches. While it certainly is true given the size and the brushed finish of the clasp, these marks can be easily removed - apparently with a green Scotch Brite pad (I have not yet tried it).

The two-button release mechanism is very slick and simple to use, and in my opinion much cooler than a simple fold-over clasp, and something you would expect so see on a higher end watch. Inside you can see the folding clasp is made from solid steel and looks very rugged, along with the divers extension. The presence of this divers extension does result a bit less functionality with no fine adjustment to the sizing of the bracelet. However with the use of the half-links provided, a comfortable fit can be achieved.