chefcook Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Today my local Omega Dealer called and said that I should visit him, a PloProf has arrived for me We expected the PloProf to arrive in a month when I ordered it last week! So this was a very short day in the office - I simply could not wait longer While Rolex Submariner and Deep Sea still look very similar and have a similar approach on the diving theme Omega has made something completely different with the PloProf. The DeepSea only have higher depth rating, a divers extension and a HE-Valve over the standard new sub 116610 (ceramic bezel). Basically both look very similar and work very similar. The PloProf though is completely different from the Planet Ocean. IMO the PloProf is a lot less compromised than the Deep Sea and is made for real diving. The bezel look is very cool and safes time plus it is much more secure than an unidirectional bezel. The crown guard should work as such perfectly. The lumed saphire bezel is not only better looking than the ceramic bezel of the Deep Sea but has better readability, too. The calibre 8500 is impressive. It winds smoother than any other watch I ever had. The hour hand can be adjusted indepentently from the others. It is completely built in house, has two barrels giving 60 hours power reserve, it is chronometer tested and of course it has the coaxial escapement, too. A little detail that is really stunning: The black back ground of the date wheel is glossy! That is something the rep makers won't get repped correctly, if you ask me.. The clasp and the mesh band are pieces of art and working very well. And: Man, this is a heavy watch! 290g including all links, 272g sized for my wrist! My Panerai 005 weighs about half of that! But it still wears surprisingly comfortable. On the wrist it does not feel heavier than an automatic Panerai. This is a keeper, for sure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 wow. big congratulations! looks like we've got our go to guy for comparisons! wear it well my friend ... it truly is a one of a kind watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Whoa... HUGE congrats! That is one serious chunk of metal! That's not just a watch... It's an instrument! Enjoy the new acquisition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Amazing, congrats for the gen(s)! That red button is perfect for Bond movies. Just imagine the "explosive possibilities". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, nothing like a gen! Dont blame you for leaving work so early to pick this beauty up! And look everybody......no happy feet! Wear it well, truly stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Really impressive watch. You won't have to worry about seeing it's twin on every other guy in the bar!! One thing about the PloProf's, they aren't the sort of watch you "sort of like" either you like them or you hate them. Personally, ilike the vintage better, but this is a serious tool watch,with many improvements over the old 600m. Great watch, wear it well. Take it diving, that's where watches like this belong, in the ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Congrats on your heavy metal purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Super. Congratulations - that is one serious chunk of metal. Love it on the Mesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky78 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 OMG! What a beauties!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vedet Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Congratulation. I really love that ploprof...vintage design with modern tech and movements...it doesn't get any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 CONGRATS, when i tried it on a while ago the best thing i found about it was the bracelet, i would wear it with out the watch it is soooo nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notloc08 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Two very nice watches you have there. That Proprof looks really good and the finish just looks amazing. Enjoy your new watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laskos Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 stunning piece of a watch! Great photoes also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Nothing like a gen, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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