sneed12 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 This is my... fourth? fifth? Planet Ocean. I've owned both sizes, and while the 42 wears better for me I just like the 45mm for some reason. Got a great deal on some gen parts, so I assembled my first franken Omega last night. Gen dial, hands, crystal, rep everything else. The AR on the gen crystal makes a HUGE difference compared to the reps I've owned in the past. I had the "light box" (sheet draped over an end table) set up already to take pics of watches for sale, so I thought I'd snap a few of this watch as well BTW: If anyone has a line on a rep UPO bracelet or a black rubber strap, I'd be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klocklind1 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Stunning love the Orange Bezel ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Looks great buddy, I must invest in a gen crystal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Very nice! The gen dial & crystal is a killer combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raywj Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Looks good mang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Love it! Those few gen items really make all the difference. But wait ... what about the crown/tube for reliability? You'll strip out the rep tube in a month or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 But wait ... what about the crown/tube for reliability? You'll strip out the rep tube in a month or two. My last UPO I had for nearly a year, and never had a problem with the rep crown and tube. In any case, I still have the gen crown that came with the original watch. If the tube on this one strips out, I'll replace the crown and tube with the gen parts then. Maybe I can come up with a better solution than JB weld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarface Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Where is the xtal! Looks so sporty Sent from my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagdag20 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Nice! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Looks great, lots of orange but the dial and crystal sure do make a big difference, great shots also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydale Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Very nice! Something done to the pearl? It glows too bright to be an original rep pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Looks great, lots of orange I managed to find a bracelet, too, so it's usually on that--I can't wear an orange strap to the office. But it's fun on the weekends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Very nice! Something done to the pearl? It glows too bright to be an original rep pearl. Pearl relumed by vac, installed in a bezel from WSO. In fact, in the pictures here the pearl hole is a hair too big and the pearl isn't quite straight/flush. I ordered a replacement from WSO to try and mount the pearl a second time, came out much better. I'll post a pic of the new insert when I get around to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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