Paul Picot le Plongeur

[mbjoer]

Following a review by Pix on RWI I bought a Picot in a private sale.

My impression of the watch is that it is quite good fun, the movement is great and overall it is very well built. I particularly find the yellow strap a great occational alternative to the usual dive watches.

Although it had a pretty good lume when I received it, it has been re-lumed by Domi. But in contrast to Pix I have not had it AR treated as I actually really like the blue tint which I think works really well with the yellow. Domi has also water proofed it, so I can swim with it.

The main problem with the watch is the clasp which has a tendency to jump open. Not sure if I can do much about it, so I live with it for now.

On to the pictures:

Front:

Back:

Crown and pushers:

Clasp:

The problematic opening mechanism:

Wristie:

Wristie with AR showing:

In all a great watch, a well made rep and good fun. Great for variety.

[deniz21]

looks very nice man

wear it well

[cskent69]

It is a great watch. I have one - my only wish is that I could source a gen dial or a rep one made for a 7753. I would then swap in the right movement and get rid of the sunken datewheel.

But, they never made a 7753

[Toadtorrent]

Nice pics...and it is a great looking watch. I wonder if it's worth a gen clasp upgrade??

[mbjoer]

I wonder if it's worth a gen clasp upgrade??

I think not to me. The issue is in the can-live-with category and the watch is not one that comes across as a hugely valuable one (like, say, APROO). So I will keep it as it is and probably use it a bit more now that the weather is picking up...

Edited April 21, 2010 by mbjoer