FROGMAN Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 INTRODUCTION I have always loved the Planet Ocean models...especially the new Chronograph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patinga Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Nice review. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Great review. Definitely needed doing. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) Thanks mate for sharing your review. However, I do not feel this watch has been so well replicated. When I review the movement: I found the following issues: Chrono pushers in wrong position: AR. Sorry i do not agree about the quality of the AR treatment. I own several reps, with chinese AR, not aftermarket, much better AR than this UPO. Too blue reflection. Not good AR indeed. the DW is EXTREMELY sunken: And, as you can see in the picture, some metal reflection is visible. Pearl. The pearl is still wrong. regards, Francisco Edited April 26, 2010 by Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Super review Frogmann and Francisco I got this replica as well and its pretty However I think we must say that the deep date is way to deep...the only truly down side on this replica I have also noticed that the power supply (= time it will run when not on your wrist) is less than 24 hours but maybe that is just mine, and that it needs to be serviced All the best Gunnar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 awesome watch.. although i can't justify the chrono since i have the UPO... but who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGMAN Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Good points Francisco and valid for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Thanks for this review Frogman, I enjoyed reading it I share the same sentiments as Plaifender, I have the UPO but find it a tad too big at 45mm. Nevertheless I like it on rubber, maybe Omega need to do a 42mm PO chrono.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Great review, Frogman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Thanks for this review Frogman, I enjoyed reading it I share the same sentiments as Plaifender, I have the UPO but find it a tad too big at 45mm. Nevertheless I like it on rubber, maybe Omega need to do a 42mm PO chrono.. They do a smaller one but it looks more 40mmish, maybe due to its height Gen at Basel I was looking at one in an AD the other day, strange that it is not on the omega web site though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Thanks for that info Andy What do you think the chances are that the makers will rep this not so long after the 42mm regular PO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 realy great job its a very nice watch but this datewheel is realy bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Would the hbb datewheel fix work on this watch as well"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 So what to do with the deep date? Unfortunately Francisco fix for deep date is impossible on this watch Thinking about it I see two possible, but not great, solutions 1. Would it be possible to put in a cyclops in said place.....but then I guess one would need a datewheel with smaller Date numerals on it 2. or worse make a faux date by placing in just one date (glue in place so not so deep) in this position as the date function on this modified Chrono is not really usefull anyways? Any other thinkable "solutions"? All the very best Gunnar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks Frogman for the very nice review. This watch Is the reason I found RWG. I was looking at some gens on line when a rep site popped up. Well the rest Is history as they say. I passed on the first PO chrono rep because of the sub dial spacing Issues. When I saw this one I got excited. Then I saw the DW and my heart sunk deeper than the DW. The first review I read was Lani's. His review just hit on a few key points with beautiful pics that gave me a very good idea what to expect. I think we need to remember that although we may have the same rep, that rep could have come from a differnt production. The PO chrono I received has good AR, one of the best rep AR's that I have. The lume on mine Is also very good for a rep. The bracelet and where the end links meet the case are about perfect. I also had to oil and sand It a bit, but It's now a very gen like bracelet. The bezel on mine Is not great but not a big issue. I wished It clicked into place little better. It keeps excellent time and everything works as advertised. Although I will have to get a crown and tube one day. I think most of these reps have the striping crown issue. I really like mine and Im going to keep It. But the SDW does bother me, the pushers not so much. I sometimes look at the watch and try to Imagine the date closer to the surfice of the dial. Oh well It Is what It is and I except It for what It Is. I sometimes think that the first rep might have been the better choice. Thanks again Frogman for your time and effort. I also want to thank you Francisco for all the fantastic Infomation you have provided, I have learned so much from you sir. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hey FROGMAN - absolutely brilliant review.......thank you for taking the time and effort to write it up! The watch looks like a beauty! Also great job Francisco and Gran on adding to the value of this thread Shame about the sunken date wheel......but as they say "where theres a sunken date will, theres a way". Lots of information for consideration before choosing this great looking watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Froggy, Thanks for taking the time to put the review together! Great pics and excellent write up! Thanks for sharing with us... //ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Although I will have to get a crown and tube one day. I think most of these reps have the striping crown issue. I really like mine and Im going to keep It. A solution is here: regards, Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Froggy, Thanks for taking the time to put the review together! Great pics and excellent write up! Thanks for sharing with us... //ubi +1 - great review Frogman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 A solution is here: regards, Francisco See what I mean thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks for the review and good pictures. Interesting discussion. One learn something new every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks for this! Great review and much appreciated! Also, it's good to see I wasn't the only person to get a slightly crooked 12 marker. An interesting tidbit. The most recent gen I checked/tried on at the AD had a bezel that was slightly out of alignment. Much like some of our reps the pearl didn't align at precisely 12 o'clock. Now I wouldn't buy this particular item. If I was spending that much I'd demand that it was straight but it was strangely reassuring to note that some gens aren't perfect either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGMAN Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I purchased the GEN this morning of this watch....I got a great deal at a local AD so I decided to jump on it. The catch was I have to wait on it since all they had in stock was black on black. Now, I have to sell some of my other watches before the bill comes in and my wife finds out .....LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Yes, i saw a gen with misaligned bezel as well. I said to the dealer that the watch was defective and she agreed. She said that I was very talented to detect that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGMAN Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Yes, i saw a gen with misaligned bezel as well. I said to the dealer that the watch was defective and she agreed. She said that I was very talented to detect that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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