Fireman_Fred

ohh you got me wrong...i meant the replica of the 007 spiral version. The genuine version of that is very nice, not the best design IMHO but definitely not POS..haha

the replica that the dealers are offering are a POS compared to the older limited edition replica.

hope that clears it up

I'm with you on that ! The gen is not bad (for an Omega !) but as you say, not the best design - it's a little lacking compared with the others in the SMP family and you're dead right about the rep not being too clever ! - the spiral design on the rep is bright chrome type material whereas the spiral on the dial of the gen appears to be more subtle (I haven't seen "one in the flesh" so I'm going by the pics I have seen). The spiral on the rep is so "in yer face" that it masks the 007 on the second hand !

Being a real Omega fan though - I love em all !!

@ R1cco

and change the backcase....and clasp?....haha i'm not a fan of the new limited edition spiral dial POS, but the old school one was definitely out there!

Plus its worth alot more than the standard model when mint.

How can you call the new spiral dial limited edition 007 a POS - it's still an OMEGA and there are FAR WORSE looking watches out there (ie most ROLEXES !!).

Sunday best !

Going to get either the omega SMP or the 007 version. Which would ye recommend?

Thanks!

Hi Watchman - I have exactly the same dilemma as you ! I have looked in the Omega section and I can't find a direct comparison betwen the two. I would be very interested if anyone has done one. The obvious differences are the dials (007s or wavy), the hour markers and the case backs but also, the writing above the 6 O'clock marker. Other than that, they appear to be virtually the same watch !

Sounds simple enough - I'll try it on my 007 SMP.

I bought a (cheap) Asian movement black dial SMP for $108 from Andrew and it came with a perfectly aligned bezel !! - C'est la vie !

Black PO with Orange numbers

Absolutely !! - The black PO with orange numbers is my choice whereas I wear my trusty black SMP 300 as my "workhorse" - the PO is for "best" !!

It's like coming home to a freshly decorated house!!

50mm !! - WOW, that's a beast !! (Forearms like Popeye required ??!!)

I'm not overly keen on "gold"watches as they can look "tacky" (I own an Ingersoll in 14K gold which I probably wear once or twice a year if the "occasion" is right !). Having said that the combination of highly polished SS and gold on BTs Navitimer looks awesome !!

I'm sticking my head over the parapet here to ask a very "nooby" question (so please excuse my ignorance if this has been answered a million times before !): Can you overwind an auto watch? I think I read The Zigmeister saying that it is not possible and you should wind a new watch 100 times on receipt to tighten up the springs... Is he right ?

There was this kid who got offended by my avatar, so I changed it.

Solidarity you know.

No one has been offended by mine (yet !!)

If you stare at it long enough, it'll make you dizzy and then make ya vomit :yucky:

You don't like it then ?

Ugly? Ugly???

I guess the lack of response says it all !! ("Very ugly" is a bit harsh though !!)

I recently bought a rep of the Special Edition (2006) 007 from Paul at Wo-Mart. I have seen very little mention of it on RWG and I was just wondering what the general consensus of opinion was on this particular rep. My first impression is that the blue colour of the bezel looks a bit "dull" and the swirling (gun barrel) effect on the dial is shiny (the pics of the gen on the Omega website show it to be matt). The whole dial looks very "cluttered" and the "007" on the second hand is completely lost against the background of the dial.

Sorry I can't post a picture at the mo but I would be very grateful for any comments on the accuracy of this particular rep. I am assuming that the lack of info on the forum means that is is not a popular model ??

Stay away from Rolex!

Stick to Omega!

Is that your UNBIASED opinion (as an Omega freak !!)

Hey Fitmic - you've changed your avater - I liked the old one !!

I recently bought a rep of the Special Edition (2006) 007 from Paul at Wo-Mart. I have seen very little mention of it on RWG and I was just wondering what the general consensus of opinion was on this particular rep. My first impression is that the blue colour of the bezel looks a bit "dull" and the swirling (gun barrel) effect on the dial is shiny (the pics of the gen on the Omega website show it to be matt). The whole dial looks very "cluttered" and the "007" on the second hand is completely lost against the background of the dial.

Sorry I can't post a picture at the mo but I would be very grateful for any comments on the accuracy of this particular rep. I am assuming that the lack of info on the forum means that is is not a popular model ??

Ok guys...here are the wristshots I promised. Excuse the pic quality...these have all been taken with a [censored] camera which doesn't have macro (my fiancee borrowed my camera!). I'm amazed how grainy and shitty pics this thing takes.

The clasp shuts nice and tight:

Standard shot:

Here's how it sits on my 8' wrist. This thing is huge.

I'll take better shots immediately when I get my damn camera back.

That is one BEAST of a watch !!!

...And as she slipped beneath the waves, the band kept playing... !

Hi Moppel - nice to meet you as a fellow Omega fan !! I absolutely agree with you about the breadth and depth of knowledge and decorum on this forum - it doesn't get much better !!

I have recently bought a 5th Gen 42mm PO from Paul at Wo-Mart (who, incidentally I cannot fault for price and service !). I have been umming and aahhing about going for the 6th Gen 45mm PO but I'm not sure about the size, should I go for it or play safe with my 42mm, which is also a fantastic rep !

Have a look at: http://www.wo-mart.com/product_info.php?products_id=1138

Welcome, as an omega fan have a look at joshes Railmasterhere it is ace, it realy is great. Runs better than my gen aqua terra. Just a shame it is not the 42mm version.

V.Stylish ! But not my taste.

H-D, great sound but if you want a REAL bike with THE sound you need to own a Ducati V Twin !