deniz21 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 look at the vid of the gen..first i didnt liked it, but after some time... cant wait to see the rep..i hope it is well made man look how solid and nice the clasp is on the gen mesh bracelet, realy love this details. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3h37BELBa0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Precisely, it is a tool watch, but, I think one which could only be worn whilst working as an industrial diver, not on dry land. I'd always considered the DSSD to be a similar kind of 'work only' watch, but some of the wristshots are changing my mind about that, but I'm not sure if the Ploprof could make that same transition... I think we will get used to it, exactly like you say we did with the DSSD. Especially if it makes an appearence in the next 007. Look at all the Panerais: they've come a long way from the depths of the Mediterranean sea. My only concern is that there are way too many things that are uncharted territory for the rep makers: the sapphire bezel and the locking system are nothing like anything found in other watches they 've done in the past. The DSSD is an evolutionary watch, where as the PloProf is a breakthrough one. Crossing fingers, and hope I will be proven wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 The 2 best features of the Ploprof will probably not be well replicated: bi-directional bezel with lock and the unique crown system. I'm curious to see what's coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactower Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Especially if it makes an appearence in the next 007. Unfortunately the next 007 has been put on hold indefinitely due to money woes at MGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Unfortunately the next 007 has been put on hold indefinitely due to money woes at MGM. Now, that's bad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I think we will get used to it, exactly like you say we did with the DSSD. Especially if it makes an appearence in the next 007. Look at all the Panerais: they've come a long way from the depths of the Mediterranean sea. My only concern is that there are way too many things that are uncharted territory for the rep makers: the sapphire bezel and the locking system are nothing like anything found in other watches they 've done in the past. The DSSD is an evolutionary watch, where as the PloProf is a breakthrough one. Crossing fingers, and hope I will be proven wrong. If it was simply an oversized case, I would agree, but I think the Ploprof is too angular to be considered anything other than a tool watch (for tool use only). That's not to say that it's not without its merits or appeals, but I think it's going to be a very niche market for sales (and more so for actual wrist time) compared to other dive watches which have made the transition to daily wear Here's looking forward to seeing how well it's replicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 What's most surprising for such a bulky, angular watch is that it (the gen at least) wears super confortably on your wrist. It would be hard to find occasions where you're wearing anything but boardshorts to wear it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 It would be hard to find occasions where you're wearing anything but boardshorts to wear it though... good thing i live at the beach deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 good thing i live at the beach deltatahoe Yep, i'll be keen as well. Think it was made with Queensland Australia in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Yeah, I think it could be great boat or BBQ-wear. Or even better....BBQ on a boat-wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 The 2 best features of the Ploprof will probably not be well replicated: bi-directional bezel with lock and the unique crown system. I'm curious to see what's coming. ....and don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 To be honest, I have little interest in wearing the PloProf, be it the reissue or the original. However, I do appreciate it for its significance in Omega history, and I would gladly pay a few hundred dollars for a good rep, even if it's just something I end up looking at every now and then. Personally, I wish they'd take another crack at the old Seamaster 300! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I found these pictures from a course of watchmaking. It does not seem so big: I tried myself... it is a piece of perfect engineering... one of the best finished watches I have tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 If it was simply an oversized case, I would agree, but I think the Ploprof is too angular to be considered anything other than a tool watch (for tool use only). That's not to say that it's not without its merits or appeals, but I think it's going to be a very niche market for sales (and more so for actual wrist time) compared to other dive watches which have made the transition to daily wear Here's looking forward to seeing how well it's replicated "tool watch (for tool use only)" I am sure many tools will be wearing one. There is nothing I hate more in the world of watches when people start using the expression ""tool watch"" to describe high end watches. Drives me crazy!! I like the watch. Its a very expensive fashion accessory though for 99.9 percent of its buyers. Not a "tool watch". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactower Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 When I hear the term tool watch, I immediately think of a watch I can wear daily and it will look good with a few dings in it. An IWC Porto is definitely NOT a tool watch, for instance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 "tool watch (for tool use only)" I am sure many tools will be wearing one. There is nothing I hate more in the world of watches when people start using the expression ""tool watch"" to describe high end watches. Drives me crazy!! I like the watch. Its a very expensive fashion accessory though for 99.9 percent of its buyers. Not a "tool watch". I was thinking entirely the reverse, I find it frustrating when people consider diver's watches to be high end fashion watches. In terms of history and design, these watches were designed and built to be worn by divers while diving, not luxury fashion items. Sure, they might be fashionable, but that is not what they were originally designed or built for... Rolex has a lot to answer for in terms of whoring the GMT into an icedout pimp's watch (and most of their lines similarly) and making people think that these were built as high end fashion watches. They were not... The very nickname 'Ploprof' is testimony to its history as a professional diver's watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opti Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Really interested to see what this rep is going to turn out like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512modulo Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 if its any good i want one.... id love them to make a vintage one aswell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 I think the term tool watch is correct for the watch in question, and it is more than capable of being used as one, the fact that most will never see water is the issue of the buyer not the company who produces it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 I think the term tool watch is correct for the watch in question, and it is more than capable of being used as one, the fact that most will never see water is the issue of the buyer not the company who produces it. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Well, I think this is by far, the best looking thing Omega has ever released (I actually don't own any Omega, rep or gen). It's definitely a man's watch, there's no mistaking it. It's like wearing a tonka toy on your wrist. Oddly, they have this watch on display at the jewelers near where I work and I've shown this watch to a few women and my buddy in the military and they all thing it's a bit of a joke. Well, I still love it. I agree that It's a mans watch, man oh man Is that one ugly mudder fudrucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 I agree that It's a mans watch, man oh man Is that one ugly mudder fudrucker Agreed. When I get mine, telling me the time will be a tertiary function. Mine will mostly be used to pry open large beer bottles and hammer in proud decking nails. You call that a tool watch? THIS is a tool watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Agreed. When I get mine, telling me the time will be a tertiary function. Mine will mostly be used to pry open large beer bottles and hammer in proud decking nails. You call that a tool watch? THIS is a tool watch. Can opener,? Hammer? I plan on building a deck on the back of my house this summer,I also like to drink plenty of Ice cold beer durring those hot summer weekends. works for me. (ps) does It come with a first aid kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512modulo Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 is it out yet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactower Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Hey, yeah! It's been 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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