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I did an image search on Omega 2901.50, and this beauty came up, but I couldn't actually find out anything about it. Can anyone tell me what the hell it is?

What're people's thoughts on this watch? If I was to have one, would anyone be interested in taking it off my hands? Why do I ask? Well.... My dealer has said that my PO 2901.50 is finally repaired and will be returned to me once I settle the repair fee. They have also said they are throwing in 'their personal watch, an Orange Planet Ocean', as compensation for the delays (due to Chinese New Year) When I had previously asked them what watch they had (idle conversation as we're good friends), they said it was the Orange Planet Ocean Chrono. Now. This is slightly conflicting info. If they are sending me an orange Planet Ocean, I will keep it and swap out the bezel. If it's the Orange Planet Ocean Chrono, I simply wouldn't wear it, so I'd much rather sell or exchange it for something I would. I'm not likely to have the watches for a month, so thought I'd give this time to brew and people to mull it over. Watches (reps, obviously) I would accept a straight trade for: Planet Ocean 45mm on Rubber (NOT LE or Orange) Omega SMP 2531.80 Omega SMP 2254.50 Vintage Rolex Submariner. Any Panerai Marina or Base with a sandwich dial. I would also be prepared to take reasonable cash offers. Please note, this is only something my dealer has said, I would not like to say 100% that they will give me the extra watch until I open the parcel and see it in my hands (although they have always been 100% reliable in the past) Until I receive the watches, I have no further information about the watch or pictures of it. As I said, this is simply putting feelers out for possible interest in aproximately a month's time. When I have the watch, I will of course take and post decent pictures of it for people to see. Thanks in advance

Probably only for wasting FBI Time by reporting an April Fool's joke

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That is absolutely fascinating It certainly explains why, in the two wrist shots I took yesterday, in the first, my watch looks the size of a 45mm Planet Ocean, and in the second, it is clearly normal size

I wouldn't get any of those watches. Seeing as you like the Planet Ocean, I'd say stick with Omega and get the SMP 2531.80

Andrew, this is more a Trojan Horse than an Olive Branch. As others have pointed out, it is naive to think that this is a peace offering. A proper peace offering, would be to privately contact all members who voiced complaints/concerns, and individually rectify those concerns, not try to sell something. This is proving precisely what I said before that allowing the Cartel to remain here would be taken as weakness, and a green light to carry on as before. Neil knows what he is talking about here, defer to his experience.

Sub Zero yellowed the thread on his strap to match with the dial, and it looked really sharp.

That's an awesome watch First time I saw pics of a Panerai, I wasn't over impressed. However. Then I saw the sandwich dials and the open display backs and grew to appreciate them. I'd definitely like one for my collection at some point in the future, although in all honesty, I don't know how often I'd ever wear it, as my favorite watches are my Omegas. Congrats again on a great project

Good idea, but what if that extra bracelet also has a similar problem with screws jamming? For example, the most frequent grumbles I've heard about the Planet Oceans (of any generation) is that the screws in the bracelet are a [censored] to adjust, and that the crown threads are prone to stripping, so chances are a spare bracelet would have the same problem. I can certainly attest to that, as that was the case with mine. However, as I said, by taking the watch into a jewellers and having them struggle with the bracelet, I knew if anything happened, they would be paying for the replacement, not me...

No, but if they screw up the bracelet, at least their insurance will cover replacement costs. If you screw up the watch yourself, you're left with a screwed up watch... Also, if they're not an AD, but an independant operation, they're less likely to be clued up on the 'tells' that it's a rep watch, but they'd still have to be insured to be running the business.

Have to admit, you've already tried everything I'd've suggested for doing the adjustment yourself... My suggestion would be to take the watch into a small jewellers (not an AD of any kind) and get them to re-size it for you. If you keep on it yourself, you're liable to damage your tools and/or your watch, and if the screw's head gets stripped, no one will be able to get it out. I had to do that with my Planet Ocean after trying everything I could. Might be a case of having to leave it to the professionals...

Although I wouldn't want a Planet Ocean with the orange insert, I definitely see the point you mean, as the black insert appears on the models with both grey and pumpkin numerals.

Top stuff... Jay & Angel... Are they Silix?

Awesome, that's going to be the first thing on my Personal Must Buy list

I've always used a 1mm flat head jeweller's screwdriver. Admitedly, not as good as a proper removal tool, but certainly up to the task.

Awesome, just in time for when I get my Planet Ocean back from repairs Any idea how much they'll be selling for?

I never used to be too keen on the GMTs but the other day something 'clicked', and I figured it might be worth getting one for sake of the collection. I have other presents to pay for before I can treat myself to anything, but, when I can, my first personal purchase will be an SS black on black GMT Master II, and I'm thinking about also swapping the bracelet for a Daytona strap. Out of curiosity, is the SS black on black a genuine color, or a only a fantasy model?

That set should certainly do the job, providing it has a 1mm flat-nose screwdriver. Again, no problem at all, I'm glad to be of help, and ironically, re-fit a strap to a watch less than an hour ago, when I remembered I had a cheap watch I could use for new spring-pins

Isn't it funny how it's the little things that can cheer you up the most. I was starting to suffer serious withdrawal from my Omegas, as, having broken one of the spring-pins on my project watch, I was 'reduced' to wearing my Submariner. Had it on all week, and to be honest, it didn't 'feel' right. Sure, it looked slick, but it wasn't what I wanted to be wearing. I literally just remembered the ABS 'Divers watch' I bought a few weeks back just for the amusement/novelty factor, and thought, "That has 20mm springs!" I snatched up the tools and removed the bracelet, hoping that the pins in the plastic bracelet would be thin enough to go through the rubber strap I got last week and wore for all of 24 hours before breaking a pin. The pins slid through perfectly, and I hastily put the strap back on the watch I hadn't taken any decent wrist shots before, and as the weather is so nice, decided to make the effort, so without further ado, my beloved 2531.80 project watch. Still no-where near finished, but, in the absence of my even more beloved Planet Ocean, the watch I most want to wear Excuse the flash Mediterranean? No, Britain. Today's 'colors'...

If I had the spare $100, I'd buy it right now Then again, I'm a sucker for Vintage

No problem at all, I'm glad to be of help and pass on what I've learned while here. Special tools are available for easier operation of the spring pins holding the bracelet in place, but, I'm sure your local hardware store will have a set of "Jeweller's Screwdrivers" (even a set from a Dollar Store will suffice) and the 1mm screwdriver is perfect for flicking down the sprung sections to then remove the bracelet. They are also usefull for locating the sprung sections back into the lug holes when the new bracelet/strap is fitted. If it is a leather strap, like on a Daytona, you might find it is best to insert one end of the pin, and then use the blade of a craft knife to operate the other sprung section, as that will slip between the strap and the lugs. Best of luck

As far as I know, the only rubber strap currently available to the rep community is the Seamaster Rubber strap, but this is different to the straps on Planet Oceans. The differences on the Planet Ocean strap are: 1. Notch holes are 'off-round' rather than rectangular 2. The tongue of the buckle is 7mm rather than 10mm 3. The printing on the inside of the strap says Omega / Seamaster Planet Ocean, rather than simply Omega / Seamaster 4. The color is different. The Planet Ocean straps are Charcoal Grey, not black. As far as I know, only genuine PO straps are available, such as from Ofrei.com, and I have yet to see a PO rep with the correct strap attatched as Factory Standard.

I don't know about buying reps in Russia, but, there are some very nice Russian watches available. Vostok and Poljot have some nice designs. Good hunting

It is most certainly possible to replace a Rolex bracelet with a strap. It's just a case of removing the spring pins in the lugs, and the bracelet is off As for a good source for straps, I can't really help you there as the range is soooo huge, it is probably easier to hit up Google for some suggestions... My personal suggestions, are, for a more 'elegant' look, try to get a leather Daytona strap, as they have a nice solid deployment clasp with the Rolex logo on it. For a more 'rugged' look, then the most obvious choice is a black NATO strap. Of course, there's everything out there, but I'm afraid I don't really know any good strap dealers, so my advice remains to see what you can find on Google or even eBay. Best of luck