gran Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Im with you, this version looks outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Honts version Looks different Button and Logo? More Pic here ST4 Pretty hard to go wrong for $128.00 Plus the nice strap choices, digging that orange I'm not saying that I am buying one of these soon (spending any more than $5 for lunch nowadays goes against the grain), but if I were, at this price its a winner. Especially the blue dial one. Its time to get back to good 'ol cheap and cheerful rep fun anyway. When it was time for me to bite on getting a Deep Sea, I went with WBK's $160 model, and I could not be happier with it, sure its got the un-centered 10 on the bezel as well as a few other quirks, but its got the overall look I wanted and runs like a champ, and when the crown came un-attached to the stem one morning, I was not upset at all considering what I paid, I just fixed it and moved on. Same with this PloProf, get the best you can for the least money and don't sweat the small stuff. Its a rep and it will always have some little thing about it that gripes you. Its just nice to finally see something new get released (something the community has been actually wanting). Get one of these puppies and a steel mesh bracelet, and you are good to go. Have fun!!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Have fun!!! Cheers Agree..we are having great fun discussing all that should be improved etc on this PloProf....the only thing better than complaining is perfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Those are pics of reps and they look really really good to my eye. I just might take a chance with one of these bad boys. I have no 21j's, these movements any good? Im thinking hit or miss on these cheeper movements i have some older watches with 21j ,s five plus years old working great they are simple movements and this makes them reliable but there are some cheaper ones that are not to good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 For me the only thing going for the Hont version is the price. Everything else looks bad. HE valve: too large and shiny. Bezel button: In normal operation it should be raised, not depressed. Hands: should be matte, not shiny Crown: It could be just how they took the picture but I suspect that crown doesn't close shut. That gap worries me Caseback: Already mentioned Speedmaster, missing Omega logo under the Seahorse Overall finish and case format: Seems off and cheap looking I could continue but what's the point So far the Ploprof has been a big disappointment for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maxman Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 I'm not saying that I am buying one of these soon (spending any more than $5 for lunch nowadays goes against the grain), but if I were, at this price its a winner. Especially the blue dial one. Its time to get back to good 'ol cheap and cheerful rep fun anyway. When it was time for me to bite on getting a Deep Sea, I went with WBK's $160 model, and I could not be happier with it, sure its got the un-centered 10 on the bezel as well as a few other quirks, but its got the overall look I wanted and runs like a champ, and when the crown came un-attached to the stem one morning, I was not upset at all considering what I paid, I just fixed it and moved on. Same with this PloProf, get the best you can for the least money and don't sweat the small stuff. Its a rep and it will always have some little thing about it that gripes you. Its just nice to finally see something new get released (something the community has been actually wanting). Get one of these puppies and a steel mesh bracelet, and you are good to go. Have fun!!! Cheers Well said and spot on It's those little things that annoy us that make this hobby so much fun. If everything was perfect, well It would be a gen, how boring This thread has come alive because there are so many possibilitys. As far as spending $5.00 for lunch, two words, "value menue" although I did have a Whopper Jr the other day, for a buck not bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 i have some older watches with 21j ,s five plus years old working great they are simple movements and this makes them reliable but there are some cheaper ones that are not to good! I have heard that some of the 21j movements can be very good. But with my luck I will probably get one of the cheeper ones that are not so good. Who knows maybe I will get lucky Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 I SAY BUILD A FIFTY FATHOMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSub Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 My Trusty PloProf just cleared customs and I'll have it on monday! It'll be a long weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migge Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 For better pictures of the PloProf, chec honts site : Hontwatch.com Note that he is not a trusted dealer here... (On RWI though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franke Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 My Trusty PloProf just cleared customs and I'll have it on monday! It'll be a long weekend We are eagerly awaiting an in-depth review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 We are eagerly awaiting an in-depth review. + 1 - look forward to your impressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 My Trusty PloProf just cleared customs and I'll have it on monday! It'll be a long weekend We want pics of you in the pool with it....wonder if it is water resistant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSub Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 We want pics of you in the pool with it....wonder if it is water resistant First thing I'll do is grease the gaskets and have it tested for WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 My Trusty PloProf just cleared customs and I'll have it on monday! It'll be a long weekend Cant wait to get your Impressions and pics, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky78 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 First thing I'll do is grease the gaskets and have it tested for WR. You were gonna say: "First thing Ill get nice pics for you guys"? Then you get it greased and stuff.. Just kidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 First thing I'll do is grease the gaskets and have it tested for WR. Greasing the back gasket is easy, but how to grease the crown and tube gaskets without removing them? Thank you for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 I hope it's not a bank holiday where you are, it is here in the UK and it's delaying my Hublot delivery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franke Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 On my wishlist is a case back shot. That thing seems to be really nice. And also a techie about the bezel macanism. Is it working or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I am a big time Omega fan. Wearing a dive watch is an indication that one dives. I own two rep Seamasters. When I dive I wear my Black Monster. It would be really nice if the rep PloProf was waterproof, regardless of how close it looked compared to the gen. But that is just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Josh has a new one up - with deets pending - but looks to be the eta version... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 but how to grease the crown and tube gaskets without removing them? You can't without removing them. Grease doesn't make a watch water resistant... tollerances do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 yep. Eta version: http://www.1-pc8838.com/00omse00102-ploprof-1200m-ssru-black-swiss-28342-p-8833.html For only 268... not bad. Going to order now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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