mtv2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi guys...i have a dilemma. Im on the hunt for a smp blue and to be honest there are so many around from different collectors its hard to know which one to get. Im looking to spend between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casanile Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi, IMHO if you want a blue SMP, you should go for the PT's SMP. It's the current 2531.80 rep, nothing better for now. You'll not find a better one with a correct Hev or better CGs. The "asians" you're talking about aren't good at all. Hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Try this site: He's had some great stuff in the past:WBK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smc Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 If this is what you're looking for, gen is the only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtv2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks for your advice guys Im waiting on another member to send me some pics of a smp that he has and is willing to sell. Failing that i will go and put an order in with PT as his looks quite nice. Does anybody have any close-up pics of a PT smp they`ve bought?...would love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Go for the old style SMP Chrono. Correct he valve location, and aside from a slightly low pearl, its just about perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtv2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Christ Andreww...now you`ve given me something else to think about!!! lol Now im really un-decided... Im sorta hooked on the plain smp...but i will checkout the chrono as it is a looker.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramerica2 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Christ Andreww...now you`ve given me something else to think about!!! lol Now im really un-decided... Im sorta hooked on the plain smp...but i will checkout the chrono as it is a looker.. I would check the SMP GMT version if I were you.. The most annoying thing about those reps is the pearl. Not only it's far from looking like the gen, it's ugly on it's own. The GMT advantage is simple, it doesn't have the pearl at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casanile Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Christ Andreww...now you`ve given me something else to think about!!! lol Now im really un-decided... Im sorta hooked on the plain smp...but i will checkout the chrono as it is a looker.. Well... I was about to tell you the same advice. This one is definitely a keeper. Almost everything is good on this one. One of the "best out of the box" omega rep. I own some of them. I understand Kramerica, a bad pearl is a flaw that I can't stand. But on the old SMP chrono the pearl is good. Ok, not centred as it does but good. This one accept gen parts. So if one day You want to swap the insert for a gen one, No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtv2009 Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Well ive listened to all the advice and im still set on the smp blue from PT, however..... I REALLY like this one from Perfect Clones..the facelift model with red seamaster lettering, to me the face of this one takes the plain smp to another level. I wonder if PT can get me this one (i want to use him as he ships from the U.K which is a big plus for me!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casanile Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Well ive listened to all the advice and im still set on the smp blue from PT, however..... I REALLY like this one from Perfect Clones..the facelift model with red seamaster lettering, to me the face of this one takes the plain smp to another level. I wonder if PT can get me this one (i want to use him as he ships from the U.K which is a big plus for me!!) Well, that's your choice dude! Last word: The Hands are too small, the crown guards are the worst I saw, the insert color is incorrect and the omega logo and lettering are incorrect too... But some things must be experienced by yourself. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtv2009 Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Well, that's your choice dude! Last word: The Hands are too small, the crown guards are the worst I saw, the insert color is incorrect and the omega logo and lettering are incorrect too... But some things must be experienced by yourself. Wear it well. Oh dear.... Is it that bad then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill1987 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hey mtv, I'm in the same boat as you. I posted in another thread that I'm still new to pointing out details, flaws, etc... But what about these ones from Silix and PTswiss? Can anybody shed any light on either of these? Would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtv2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hey mtv, I'm in the same boat as you. I posted in another thread that I'm still new to pointing out details, flaws, etc... But what about these ones from Silix and PTswiss? Can anybody shed any light on either of these? Would be greatly appreciated. Hi Bill..well i dunno `bout you but i think im gonna go for a PT seamaster. Ive abandoned the idea of going for the "red seamaster,facelift version" as some of the comments have been not so good. Most have said that PT`s version is about the best one going at the moment and i must admit it looks pretty good to me and even better sitting on my wrist... Keep in touch Bill and let me know which one you go for Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casanile Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Oh dear.... Is it that bad then? No misunderstanding, I hope that you didn't took that as an offense mate! Just an advice from an Omega fan to another ... I was in the same search three years ago and finally came in the rep world with the SMP chrono. That one is a keeper. I destroyed it, while a was waiting to repair it, I bought the classic one. Good rep but far away from the chrono, too much things to mod on the classic and even more on the red one you were looking at. The red is full of flaws, I have the gen 2220.80 on my wrist, so I can tell you. This is a community, we share bad and good experiences. The PT's is a good choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casanile Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 ... But what about these ones from Silix and PTswiss? Can anybody shed any light on either of these? Would be greatly appreciated. Same watches, just choose your dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtv2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 No misunderstanding, I hope that you didn't took that as an offense mate! Just an advice from an Omega fan to another ... I was in the same search three years ago and finally came in the rep world with the SMP chrono. That one is a keeper. I destroyed it, while a was waiting to repair it, I bought the classic one. Good rep but far away from the chrono, too much things to mod on the classic and even more on the red one you were looking at. The red is full of flaws, I have the gen 2220.80 on my wrist, so I can tell you. This is a community, we share bad and good experiences. The PT's is a good choice No offence at all marty Im glad you gave me the advice as i wouldnt`ve wanted to buy a rep that was way off the mark. Its only from learning from guys like yourself i can become savvy in the rep world. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill1987 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hey mtv, just sent you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daanv Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Try this site: He's had some great stuff in the past:WBK anyone have some more info on this? seems pretty decent, but he probably won't have any left, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtv2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Well i bought one from a member of this board and paid for it on saturday.. But as yet ive had no reply from him as to reciept of payment or confirmed postage of the watch... The silence is deafening..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daanv Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I purchased the SMP from WBK on repgeek. Seems to get great reviews, and for the price you can't go wrong so I'll be sure to report back once I have it in my possession! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtv2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I purchased the SMP from WBK on repgeek. Seems to get great reviews, and for the price you can't go wrong so I'll be sure to report back once I have it in my possession! Great stuff...maybe you could post a couple of pics when you get it,would love to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daanv Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Will do, I hope I have my iPhone 3Gs by then (grrrr, long list of people who ordered it and waaaay too little available in my stupid little country) so the pics would be of decent quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daanv Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Just got it in the mail! it's really nice! great build quality, could use a bezel swap though, the pearl isn't that accurate but at least it doesn't look out of place. great lume on the hands!! still don't have my iphone so pics will have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudemeister Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm about to pull the trigger on the SMP Chrono. I'm getting mine from Tony Feng at www.asian7750.com. You can check out the model OM041. This is the "older" version but with the new, 28800mps A7750 movement. It has the older style white lettering, but it has the correct Omega logo and hand size. The newer version with the red lettering has a completely wrong Omega logo script and the hads are shorter than they should be. So after reading a lot of reviews, and looking at every detailed picture I could find, I think that the OM041 is probably the best and most accurate one currently available. Anyway, check it out here: http://www.asian7750.com/cn/product_show.asp?big_pid=&ps_id=103&P_id=446&ti= Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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