TeeJay

I would agree with that 100% I would say more to clarify why I agree, but I would only be repeating/rehashing what you have already said so well

I've not yet sold one of my reps, but, I do regret giving away a watch about a year ago. It was a very simple watch, Submariner-esque in design, that only cost me

That's normally when I'd wear my rubber Casio.

Hi, I hadn't seen the thread, so thanks for the link, it's certainly been informative Where you commented about the backlight, and how the gen second hand stops, then jumps forwards to catch up, would I be right in assuming that the rep second hand does not stop? As much as I love my new SMP, I think this watch is a definite must for occasions when I want to wear an Omega, but not actually look like I'm wearing an expensive watch, as afterall, everyone knows digital watches are cheap I think the replacement strap I have planned will also help to 'cheapen' it's appearance Thanks again for the link

Yup, last full-size link against the clasp (the half-links were fine) What I've done, is adjusted it so it's got a 5 link 6 link split, with the shortest section on the outside of my wrist so the watch sits nearer the edge of my wrist rather than right in the middle. I thought about the hairdryer method, but, having had one plastic movement retainer warp beyond repair through too much heat, I was wary of repeating that accident, so it was as easy to just strip the watch and push it out from behind. I wouldn't go so far as to say Omega God I know a fair bit about them, and which details are relevent to which models, but that's about it I think I'll still switch it to the leather strap for day to day wear, but put it back on the bracelet for more formal occasions Thanks The pearl is not perfect, but, it's certainly passable, and, as you say, at least it's right in the center of the triangle I think for the price, the level of accuracy is pretty good, most particularly the fact it has the 3 marker by the date window which the Cartel SMPs have recently been missing... I thought that myself about the font, but, it's not too much an issue for me. PM sent with the dealer name Thanks Indeed, there are flaws, but for the price, it could certainly have been worse

I don't think there's anything as irritating as having to say "I told you so" when pointing out that things are going off-track, being ignored, then people running round wondering why the [censored]'s hit the fan despite previous warnings...

This just arrived in my mail

Well, it's been quite a wait, but, I feel it was well worth it. This little beauty arrived through my door this morning, and I am more than happy with it Are there flaws? Of course there are, and I'm sure the Omega Experts will be quick to point them out, but, there are a few things about it that I am particularly happy with: Bezel Insert. Only misalligned by 2 degrees. The bezel resisted an initial removal attempt, so I just pulled out the mechanism, popped out the crystal, and levered the insert out from behind, re-set it, and put it all back together. The pearl's not perfect, but I'm not someone who demands 100% accuracy. They color of the bezel is gorgeous, and, the markings are the correct size, rather than the over-sized markers on the 2254.50 bezel insert. Dial. Not the strongest wave pattern or lume, but, it has the 3 marker! With the recent Cartel Reps missing this marker, I was overjoyed to see it. Bracelet. Individual links rather than the single piece moulded links that came on my project watch. Clasp has diver's extension, and engraved lettering. There is a single stripped screw/pin, but, I have adjusted it to fit, and will likely be putting it on the brown leather strap I've mentioned recently, so I can certainly live with this 'unbalanced' bracelet for now. As I say, it's not perfect, but, it's certainly not as bad as some reps (the recent 'Red Seamaster', for example) and the price was excellent. Time for the photos... Oh yes, the cost?

Thanks for the warning, I guess all I can do is place the order, and see how it is when it arrives

Same as before, I'm afraid, Submariner on leather Daytona strap. Since I last photographed it, I soaked the strap for 30 minutes in Tea (no milk or sugar ), and to the eye, that has blended the colors, giving it a more 'uniform' appearance. However, for some reason, the camera is not picking up this blending, and when photographed, it still appears 'blotchy', in both color and texture (while to the eye, appears to be primarily a smooth toffee color) Shame about the camera not picking it up as it appears to the naked eye, but, the dying was a success

100% accuracy isn't one of my primary concerns, so that wouldn't worry me too much, and the synchronization between the analogue and digital, is an issue I had with my Softech watch (threw it out as the battery leaked into the movement), so I used to simply re-set the hands to the digital every morning (normally just meant pulling the crown out for a few seconds while the digital 'caught up', and then re-starting the analogue) so those are things I could certainly put up with. When you say there's backlash in the minute hand while setting, what do you mean by that? I found an online instruction manual which said that the minute hands moved twice in 30 second increments, so should be positioned according to the seconds (0-29, line up with the marker, 30-59 line up 'mid markers') Was this the issue you mean or was it some other flaw (such as the hand 'jumping' forwards when the crown is locked down?) As for the case back, it would only come 'off wrist' at home, and the only people who would see it in public, aren't really watch enthusiasts. I was just thinking that for the price, it might be a nice change to the other 'dive watches' in (or coming too) my collection I was planning on getting mine from Silix as well. Which quirks did yours feature? With the alarm, from what I understand, there is the regular alarm, which would be set for say 7 AM each day, but there is also the Mission Elapsed Time alarm, which I guess works in conjunction with the Mission Elapsed Time counter (so a redundant combination of a stopwatch, and a countdown timer) Was that the problem you had with it? Out of curiosity, would you have said that the alarm was 80db as per the gen? Also, did yours have the 'indiglo' nightlight function?

I've been thinking of getting one of these, and wondered if anyone might have any opinions about them? I've read a few reviews which, while informative, lacked any real 'personal opinion' I had thought of putting it on the Omega double ridged rubber deployant strap, but, having seen one already on this, and seeing how the strap gapes from the lugs (Curse of the Planet Ocean ) have decided to stick with my initial plan to put it on a brown leather strap. If anyone has any experience with this watch (particularly the reps of it) I'd love to hear them

Indeed, the strap I fabricated onto the X-33 is a cheap one. The watch it comes on is only

I'm glad to hear it arrived, and you're happy with it. I've got an Omega SMP on order from another dealer which has been delayed as apparently they had a problem with several parcels being intercepted by customs, so are re-sending them all again. I might have to wait longer than I expected, but I'm trying to stay optimistic

As someone who spent their childhood wanting to be an astronaut, I have to say, that is an awesome combination, and sounds like an excellent strapmaker to do business with. On a personal preferance, I've always found velcro straps a bit scratchy, but I absolutely love how that looks

Thanks again for the continued suggestions I'm seeing a lot of suggestions for the SMP, and that's something I have on order, however, I think it might still look a bit too expensive for what I had in mind... Any comments at all on the X-33? How do people think it looks mocked up on the leather strap? Would it look better on the double-ridged rubber deployant strap? I've decided to definitely get one, but wasn't too keen on the stock bracelet... When I was younger, I wanted to be an astronaut (didn't actually wind up being one ) so an astronaut's watch would certainly be a fitting tribute to that dream...

Thanks again for the suggestions Another criteria I should've mentioned, was it can't look 'too expensive', which was one reason I thought of the X-33 (because everyone knows digital watches are cheap ) What do people think of the concept I mocked up? Would that be passable?

Thanks for the responses. I've just had a quick idea and knocked it up on photoshop... Would this fit people's idea of 'Smart/Casual'? If people saw someone in jeans and a button down shirt (or even a polo shirt) with casual shoes, would this be considered an appropriate watch?

For those situations where you're not trying to look totally flash and smart, but have to look 'presentable', what would be the best watch/combination (ie watch and ss/leather/NATO etc) Thanks in advance

Thanks for the link, it worked fine I think I've got the pronuciation worked out now It's pretty nice, isn't it. As I mentioned above, I actually prefer the dial layout to the genuine. I don't think any of the Usual Suspects carry it, but that doesn't really matter as there's already a source

PS I just found this photo, which shows the detail of the strap really well... I think my 2531.80 will look fantastic on it.

Would you ever put a cheap 'dime store' strap on a decent rep? For example, I put this strap on my fiance's J12, and she wears it more now, than she did when it was on it's original bracelet... In town today, I saw a

John's comparison review of the Seamaster Vs the Submariner was what originally got me interested in Omega watches, and, had Casino Royale brought the Planet Ocean to my attention, it would have convinced me to get that Seamaster. (Ironically still one I need to get)

Thanks for all the replies, folks. Given the comments, I think I'll only go to ofrei when I need the rubber strap and buckle I linked to above. (and in a change of plan, it will be going on an Omega Speedmaster X-33 rather than the 2254.50 SMP) As for the other brown straps I was planning on getting, I actually found a shop in town today that sold a cheap Limit watch for