maxman Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Now that the date wheel is @ the 6, Im thinking a better rep is possible for the chronograph model. The Omega SMPO chrono(blumpkin) Is one of my favorite watches,unfortunately the rep suffers from one of the most fuked up sunken dw In the rep biz. I like mine but that dam dw bugs the shi t out of me. There are several reps out there that have a very good dw @ the 6. If they can get this right along with those pushers,well who knows. I dont know If this would be possible due to the lack of a Co- Axial escapement.
drbatz Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 unfortunately this one has a display back but this new PO chrono looks so much better than the old one blue is my favourite anybody knows, why it has two subdial hands @ 3?
maxman Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Posted August 18, 2011 The exhibition caseback dosent really bother me. The factories will probably nail the rotor and make the rest of the movement look pretty good,Imho. I do agree with you,the new model looks better than the model It replaces.
txcollector Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 don't hold your breath for any decent liquid metal bezels. If they rep this it will probably look like crap (and the movement WILL suck).
maxman Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Posted August 18, 2011 don't hold your breath for any decent liquid metal bezels. If they rep this it will probably look like crap (and the movement WILL suck). "and the movement Will suck"? can you laborate. Are you saying that A7750's suck?...wait for it
txcollector Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 "and the movement Will suck"? can you laborate. Are you saying that A7750's suck?...wait for it I think your comment " The factories will probably nail the rotor and make the rest of the movement look pretty good,Imho" is a little misguided. Looking at the level of decoration they have in the Caliber 8500 and 9300 I have zero expectation they will be able to come any close. The machining alone will be too expensive.
mastrmindalliance Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Can have a look at the new ladymatic rep to see what sort of treatment the movement would get.
txcollector Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Can have a look at the new ladymatic rep to see what sort of treatment the movement would get. do we have any real life pics of that one (not the ones on Josh's site)?
maxman Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Posted August 18, 2011 I think your comment " The factories will probably nail the rotor and make the rest of the movement look pretty good,Imho" is a little misguided. Looking at the level of decoration they have in the Caliber 8500 and 9300 I have zero expectation they will be able to come any close. The machining alone will be too expensive. I think we can all agree that they wont be able to rep the outstanding workmenship of the gen movement. what I was saying is that they can at least make the movement look decent. Im not that concerned about a part of rep that is not seen, unless of course you take the watch off and show It to folks,and even then. But thats a personal thing,If the rep movement Is unexceptable In your eyes,then that rep is not for you. Im not going to hold my breath but I feel that this new SMPO chrono can be replicated with reasonable success. The liquid metal po Is a stand alone model. This new Omega will have a flat black ceramic bezel or a flat orange aluminum. I dont think that the factories will have that much dificulity with the bezels. Actually I dont see anything preventing them from making a good rep,I could be wrong. I think what you meant to say is,"the movement will suck aesthetically".
mastrmindalliance Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Not that i've seen, but you can see that only the rotor gets the treatment as you'd expect
maxman Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Posted August 19, 2011 Not that i've seen, but you can see that only the rotor gets the treatment as you'd expect [/ I dont suggest that "only the rotor gets the treatment" but thats the easy part,right? Unfortunately it's the rest of the movement that wont be so great.,dont you think? My focus is on the bezel/dial/dw. I think that the factories have already proven themselves as far as the case design/quailty aspect Is concerned. I would so much rather spend $300-400.00 $ than $5.000-6.000,If not more. ..PS Im drunk,what do I know :no really
mikered2000 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Posted August 27, 2011 do you have a web site you recommened for a SMPO?? thanksdo you have a web site you recommend for a SMPO?? thanks
maxman Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Posted August 27, 2011 @mikered2000 welcome to RWG. I would send narikaa a message,tell him what you are looking for. For the money(around $100.00) he probably has the best 42mm PO around. If that dosent work out then just visit are trusted dealers area. It wont hurt to do some research In the Omega section,good luck. Mike
PPN Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 I'm actually looking forward to the non-chrono one a little more than this chrono rep. But I have to agree, this new chrono looks sexier than the previous model.
Applewush Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 i'm not too bothered by the display caseback as i hardly ever take off my watch in front of other people. And i'm sure if they wanted to sink money in it, they can replicate the movement details. But i seriously doubt they will.
krpster Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 I think the bigger problems will be on the dial side anyway. Function wiee they won't have the RH subdial correct. As noted it has two hands. Their function I am not sure but I am betting they can't do it with the current array of movements available. That alone would kill it for me.
Hip Hop Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 When are these new ones due out? I need a pumpkin one! :-D
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