Pics and thoughts on the new PloProf.

[MilSub]

I was just at the post office and picked up my new PloProf!

Here are some info for you guys:

The button is pressable but doesn't do anything.

The bezel is bi-directional 60 clicks.

The lume is perfect! The dial, hands and bezel all match in color and intensity and glow with a cool blue shine.

The clasp has micro adjustment that feels pretty cheap but it works.

The crown screws down nicely but feels a little wobbly and loose, probably due to its design.

The rubber strap feels like it is of good quality and has a faint smell of vanilla.

The bezel is black like it should be.

On my watch one of the 12 o'clock markers looks like it might fall off, it sticks up a bit from the dial surface. QC could be better as always.

Some pics of this beast:

Edited May 31, 2010 by MilSub

[marsupilami]

great rep. I

[MADRED7]

Thanks for your first-hand pics and first impressions.

I still like the watch and I am happy that the bezel will be black/white and not grey-ish like the dealers pic show it.

Mine has been shipped yestarday so it will take some time to arrive (I hope for mid next week).

Cheers and lets see some more pics,

Theo

[Katerchen]

Looks like quality @Milsub!!

Like the look and finish of the rep

Dunno hows compared to gen but from pics

it looks good!

Would look also nice on a mesh-bracelet...

Wear it well!

George

[gtanak]

Looks like a spot of glue under the 12 marker will easily correct the flaw.. also gives u a chance to post mvmt pics for us!

[gtanak]

Also, maybe someone can confirm but looks like the wrong font for the 0(zero) on the bezel, Gen uses fatter, rounder zeroes.

[MilSub]

Just greased the gaskets. I was able to remove the case back with my fingers, so if you get one, make sure to tighten the back before any encounters with water.

This watch should be fairly watertight but keep the crown screwed down tight. The design of the crown system only seals the watch when the crown is screwed down. At least as far as I could tell from looking at it.

Three more pics for you guys:

[Francisco]

Thanks a lot for sharing.

what about AR?

gen has double AR. this rep seems to have only single AR

regards,

Francisco

[MilSub]

Thanks a lot for sharing.

what about AR?

gen has double AR. this rep seems to have only single AR

regards,

Francisco

It's hard to tell. All reflectoins seem to have a blue tone, so maybe it's double AR but it's not even close to the double AR on my Sinn U1 rep.

[siesta181]

Thanks for sharing MSub. Looks great overall.

Always wondered how the screw down crown works... Now I know. I have some reservations especially with how the crown/crownguard is constructed. Given the past track record of numerous stripped crown and tubes, how would you rate the quality of the crown and its thread (especially the pitch of the thread). Is it more robust that previous Omega reps.

Stripped crown and tubes scare the s h i t out of me.

[MilSub]

Thanks for sharing MSub. Looks great overall.

Always wondered how the screw down crown works... Now I know. I have some reservations especially with how the crown/crownguard is constructed. Given the past track record of numerous stripped crown and tubes, how would you rate the quality of the crown and its thread (especially the pitch of the thread). Is it more robust that previous Omega reps.

Stripped crown and tubes scare the s h i t out of me.

I'd say the quality is pretty good. It's a little more complicated than a normal crown but it works well and screws down pretty smooth if you're careful. It doesn't feel like it wants to cross the threads but the extra crown guard piece makes it a little harder to operate.

I don't own any other Omega reps to compare it to.

[mastrmindalliance]

Does it wear comfortably?

The gen is a MAJOR surprise to wear as - for such an angular brick of a watch it's very comfortable on the wrist...

[Watchmeister]

Much thanks for the pics. Many of us have been eager to see it in the real world. And it does look better in your pics than the ones on the dealer websites. Congrats. Two quick questions. Do you think the orange on the hand and bezel is the right color? Does the left hand crown and crown guard cut into your arm?

[gtanak]

I think it would go great with a mesh bracelet.... Anyone ordered theirs with mesh?

Technically, you could use the mesh to fend off shark bites and the clonker of the watch to bash the eye of the shark!

This watch saves lives

[straight_six]

I'd say the quality is pretty good. It's a little more complicated than a normal crown but it works well and screws down pretty smooth if you're careful. It doesn't feel like it wants to cross the threads but the extra crown guard piece makes it a little harder to operate.

I don't own any other Omega reps to compare it to.

How about those guides for the lump of steel on the crown. I hope it not like all of this is hanging on the poor stem while you wind or set the watch? I mean, people were breaking stems with far less weight on it. Are the tolerances tight so it really stabilizes the crown when pulled out?

Dean

[FxrAndy]

The crown guards on the gen stays with in the guides in the case so there is no weight on the crown when setting ect, i am assuming that is also the case with the rep

[Katerchen]

Technically, you could use the mesh to fend off shark bites...

@Gerald

Well what about Rabbit-bites then??

George

[straight_six]

The crown guards on the gen stays with in the guides in the case so there is no weight on the crown when setting ect, i am assuming that is also the case with the rep

That's what it looks like, but only if the original tolerances were kept...were they?

Dean

[gran]

Intresting read...guess there will be lots of reviews coing in the next weeks ...and then ther will be the ultimate model coming soon? or is this it

[wheaton26]

thanks for the pictures and quick review. i'm really looking forward to mine now!

[krpster]

Nice pics. Overall looks good. A bit disappointing that the button has no function. So as other have mentioned previously, I wonder how water resistant this can be made? Especially around the decorative bezel lock button. Any inclination based on inspection as to whether or not it will cause any issues?

Also, where did you get your from?

[FxrAndy]

By looking at the pictures i see no reason why this should not be water resistant, i would not be surprised if it could pass 200m or more with out problems

[StormTooper4]

Thanks for putting this up, a fine chunk of metal indeed

[jdkno]

Am I correct in assuming the area of the case where the push button is does not open to the inside of the case where the movement is?

[coolfire]

Thanks for sharing MSub. Looks great overall.

Always wondered how the screw down crown works... Now I know. I have some reservations especially with how the crown/crownguard is constructed. Given the past track record of numerous stripped crown and tubes, how would you rate the quality of the crown and its thread (especially the pitch of the thread). Is it more robust that previous Omega reps.

Stripped crown and tubes scare the s h i t out of me.

Treading that Omega route again, mate?