paragonrep

What does everyone want:

metal band, nato strap, or watch only without band or strap?

In reference to Falco's post #76 on this topic:

That is really, really close! Except, the triangle should be silver and the bezel insert shouldn't have separate minute markers between 0-15. Other than that, it's got it: coined bezel edge instead of scalloped, no crown guards, no date, exact face with no date. Hands and lume all look right. Also, the bezel pearl of the 'bond' looks to be straight lume with no metal edge. I'd hate to see the typical cheap, shiney bezel pearl slapped on there.

I've attached two screenshots from Goldfinger that show Connery's Rolex. Also, the nato strap doesn't appear to be the black/grey version everyone seems to refer to, but rather there are thin red pin stripes surrounding the grey stripes.

If we could get a version that looks like the movie screen shots with a decent movement and water resistance, it would be a done deal for a lot of people I know...

IF Silix can get enough interest and get one like this, I would be one happy collector

If the rep is good enough, I would be up for several!!

Does it feel like it isn't catching on anything at all? If so, could be the same thing that went wrong my my PO and at least one other PO. Hope it isn't too popular as I was thinking of getting on of the cheaper POs that just came out.

Right...it isn't catching on anything. It will push all the way in but then it just pops right out...I don't feel anything as it turns. The weird thing is that it came with the crown tightly screwed down and it was smooth to unscrew it to set the time. After that....nothin'.

PS - did you send yours for replacement?

Hello everyone,

I received my PO Ultimate model today and the crown will not screw down after setting the time for the first time. I've tried applying pressure in the direction of the watch face and all but it just wont take.

How many of you out there have experienced this same problem? I've read about this happening once before about a month ago but had hoped this was a 'fixed' issue. My bad luck I guess.

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Wonderful post and pictures! Thank you so much for sharing!

Bill,

As I've read that you own the PO Ultimate Version (is that right?), have you tested it in your machine? Would you recommend replacing the existing seals with any specific brands and or lubricating them? It's really fantastic that you've had such great experiences with reps and even diving with them. I'm a dive enthusiast and understand where you're coming from on the importance of having a watch that isn't afraid to get wet.

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I found the initial statement about diligently researching the point to be interesting considering all the tests I have done with pictorial posts.

Bill

Yes, Bill, it is indeed interesting as I searched for water, water resistant, water-resistant, waterproof, waterproofing, and also included many other searches with those terms and the actual rep models I own and included all forums. Each time I went through and read the results. That falls under my definition of diligent searching.

As I said in my initial post, I found many threads that discussed this topic but none that actually came out and answered my two questions. I didn't come across any picture-tutorial-posts in regards to water resistance so I don't believe I've seen yours. I will go now and look for them under your profile name.

Thank you for your input. I will definitley go and get mine tested once it arrives. I look forward to learning from your detailed posts.

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To all, thank you for your input and response. I will be sure to post my findings and the steps I take once I receive my watch. Thanks again,

P

Hello everyone,

I'm brand new to the forums and excited to be here. I recently ordered an Omega PO ultimate orange from Andrew.

Before it arrives, I'm trying to find out about what water resistant means in the rep world and how one can go about 'waterproofing' enough for activities such as washing hands, showering, or even light swimming.

I've searched extensively here and haven't found enough answers yet....some say they swim with all their reps, some report misting after running their watches under the faucet for a couple seconds. Others have mentioned vacuum pressure testers and silicon. I will be cautious with mine but am hoping that through the right steps I'll be able to enjoy it for along time.

So the basic questions are a) how water resistant is such a watch and ( what to do and where to go to increase water resistance.

Anybody want to share their knowledge on the topic with a newbie and with the rest of the Omega area? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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