lanikai Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I wonder how it will look with a HKtan gator I've been saving.. just gotta order the Omega buckle form Ofrei.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Lani- I've got this buckle that you can have... Lemme know if you want it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks ma brotha !!! But the OEM specs that Aaron made put it at 18mm .. same size as the IWC buckles.. thank you for the thought though.. means a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Oh wow, this one made my heart jump with joy! THANKS for posting the great news Lani. I do LOVE the PO. I didnt know that the current UPO's were made using just pictures......So im assuming this one should be an improvement. Im glad its the 42mm too. Brilliant cant wait. Best /OS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Imagine if the factory get's it right, they'll sell in their thousands, but if there are glaring flaws sales go down. I really hope they take note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 You would wonder why the factories dont pay more attention to Omegas like they did with the Breitlings that just came out recently. Damn shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Actually I think the Omega line has been so far..... one of the best brands replicated.. at a time when other brands really dropped the ball.. the UPO was very good the SMP chrono was excellent.. then came the Speedmasters which were really done well.. One of my fave Speedy' .. the vintage red.. the maker did an outstanding job with this one As a whole I think the Omega brand has done very well for Us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amptor Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) I'm looking forward to seeing how this pans out. Silix claims to already offere an updated model over the 4th generation but nobody seems to have bought one and posted photos. This is by far my favorite watch of all time. And I'd agree this is a better watch to own in gen than a submariner. It is aesthetically a great deal more appealing and a much better deal, not to go into details of what the AD told me about coaxial escapement being much more refined than the movement inside a rolex which I'm not totally in agreement with. Well if it isn't out already, then what the heck is Silix offering? Silix is acting like it is already out imho. And above, that seamaster with black&white dial looks a hell of a lot better than any rolex daytona I've ever laid eyes on. Plus the blue seamaster with chronos was done extremely well and looks almost 100% identical to a gen. Edited February 5, 2010 by amptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I have to admit, I'm really begining to love the Omega line. I was always Breits and Tags before. But I got a 42mm POrikaa and I totally loved it, then got a 45mm UPO and think it's amazing, then got the gen 45mm and recently bought the PO chrono, which, guess what?! I love it!! Them along with the 2 Speedy's and an SMP, and Omega are fast becoming my top brand. Really looking forward to how this turns out!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterOfPuppets Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Well if Silix claims that he has it already, someone should ask him for some pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'm looking forward to seeing how this pans out. Silix claims to already offere an updated model over the 4th generation but nobody seems to have bought one and posted photos. This is by far my favorite watch of all time. And I'd agree this is a better watch to own in gen than a submariner. It is aesthetically a great deal more appealing and a much better deal, not to go into details of what the AD told me about coaxial escapement being much more refined than the movement inside a rolex which I'm not totally in agreement with. Well if it isn't out already, then what the heck is Silix offering? Silix is acting like it is already out imho. And above, that seamaster with black&white dial looks a hell of a lot better than any rolex daytona I've ever laid eyes on. Plus the blue seamaster with chronos was done extremely well and looks almost 100% identical to a gen. There are lot of different makers trying to out do and out market the next.. ergo the secrecy in the release until the last minute.. or in this case announcing it in advance.. perhaps because to the competition.. who knows.. the makers are reinventing the wheel, so to speak.. because.. imo.. the PO is like the Sub.. it will never fade away.. but as far as the genuine.. to service the CoAxil movement costs about 4 to 5 hundred.. and not all watch smiths have the special tools.. ergo it has to go to the AD for service and that's like taking it in to the Car dealer for a tune up.. mcuh more $$ involved..and I never trust the car dealers or AD's in giving an honest appraisal of the work done.. Although a gen is a gen.. I'll stick with the franken UPO and soon PO.. I myself would not pick the PO "over" the Rolex subs.. but they each have distinctive personalities and I like them both AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amptor Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) Well if Silix claims that he has it already, someone should ask him for some pics... You have to buy the watch before silix will send pics. I am wondering though if we just should wait a few months. I know that silix, among most of the other SZ sellers on this board were going directly into the watch factory to pick up these time pieces, so I am sure that silix has direct link to the factory. I didn't know coaxials were that expensive to maintain but well maybe I am uneducated on what kind of movements are in these things. I know a coworker of mine has an aquaterra but I don't know if it is coaxial and he's always having problems with it. then again, I tell him where to go here to get it serviced and he spends the same money to service it in HK.. people don't listen to me and I know the best places nearby here to take a watch to. The only thing that griped me about the 4th gen was the crown. But would be nice to have the correct crown, pearl, correct He location again (why don't they do this right on current models escapes me completely), and omega emblem under the 12 needs flat feet and people have noticed this from the beginning, before the 4th gen. Accepting gen crown tube would at least be a start. The gen crown is not expensive at all. Edited February 6, 2010 by amptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Actually I think the Omega line has been so far..... one of the best brands replicated.. at a time when other brands really dropped the ball.. the UPO was very good the SMP chrono was excellent.. then came the Speedmasters which were really done well.. One of my fave Speedy' .. the vintage red.. the maker did an outstanding job with this one As a whole I think the Omega brand has done very well for Us.. Fantastic Omega collection Lani! That vintage red is very striking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Fantastic Omega collection Lani! That vintage red is very striking! it is another under-rated replication ..imo.. the genuine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 The only thing that griped me about the 4th gen was the crown. But would be nice to have the correct crown, pearl, correct He location again (why don't they do this right on current models escapes me completely), and omega emblem under the 12 needs flat feet and people have noticed this from the beginning, before the 4th gen. Accepting gen crown tube would at least be a start. The gen crown is not expensive at all. the caveat to dissecting the genuine ...imo.. is it still doesn't cover the issue of the movement.. the movement dictates the crown position.. so there is no way around that .. fingers crossed for that issue as well as the other details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I love the vintage red Speedy too, amazing piece IMO. Just a shame I can't seem to find one anywhere, think it would make a great addition to the growing collection of Omegas in my watch boxes!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ironmarshal Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Really looking forward to this one...I've been waiting for them to refresh this model for a while. Here's to hoping it turns out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I love the vintage red Speedy too, amazing piece IMO. Just a shame I can't seem to find one anywhere, think it would make a great addition to the growing collection of Omegas in my watch boxes!! Sixx Here ya go sixx >Vintage Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovo1695 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 This is the best news I've heard all day. I can hardly wait to get my hands on one of these if/when they come out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasdoc Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Did they ever address the silly bracelet end links? Those were the deal killer for me, and the reason I got rid of mine, that and the lack of AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzTag Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Wow here's hoping for all the past errors in replication get fixed, and we finally have a super-rep of the 42mm PO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedoe Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 If its turn out good this will be very interesting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 it is another under-rated replication ..imo.. the genuine I certainly agree Lani. Joshua was going to send one for me to review but it got snagged by the customs. That was a shame, it would have been nice to see in the flesh. Great looker and really underrated rep... one of the best for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 The Speedmaster Retro is my next watch, that a SOH and a white dial Speedmaster date for the wife. So when it comes I will do as good a review as possible on It, maybe all three actually. As I have a good camera now and more importantly a Gen Moonwatch and SMP 300. So should be good to compare. However By-Tor, not sure it will be on a par with your reviews, so don't get excited! But I will promise take lots and lots of pics. The only other problem is the dealer I will probably get them form can take a while, so, well not much I can do about that, other say when they arrive I will do the review straight away. Kind regards. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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