Comparison between 2 PO Reps

[Theundeadkennedy]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum and hoping to get a bit of advice before my first rep purchase. Reading through the forum led me to Trustytime to shop for a PO.

It has been challenging to browse over the past few days with the site being down most of the first two days, but today I was able to access it without it problems.

I feel I have it narrowed down to 2 models, the OMG0154 and OMG0246. To me tey seem identical with the exception being the latter's clear case back.

Is that the only difference between the two? Or is there more that sets them apart?

Also, is this a reputable rep to get me into the hobby with minimal needed fuss or work for the inexperienced?

Thanks for any input!

-UDK

[Cromag]

Welcome to RWG! Not sure of those models as I don't use Trusty. Links would help us/me a lot. If it's a non ceramic 42mm you're after, the best is the PO v5 model. Not sure of the ceramic bezel models but I hear they fade color quickly. Cheers

Edited November 27, 2013 by Cromag

[Theundeadkennedy]

Thank you for the kind welcome! I'm happy to have found this place. There's a lot to be learned.

I have read about the fading ceramic bezels but may have been confused that maybe not all ceramics suffered from this trait. I was also looking at the Liquidmetal version of this watch from Noob, but it has Asian movement and I really do want Swiss movement because I read that they are much easier to service.

I'm not sure which version this is, but it shows as new release. Here is the description of the watch from trusty. Does this help identify which rep it is exactly?

OMG0246 - Planet Ocean 42mm Ceramic Black Swiss Eta 2824-2

$328.00

Made with a Genuine Completely Dissected..... The Ultimate Best 42mm 1 : 1 Planet Ocean... Correct Omega Logo.... No Happy Feet.... Purple Hume AR Coating on Swiss Grade Sapphire... The highest Clarity Crystal... Same Tone as Genuine... 2 Colour Blue/Green Superlume, Ceramic Ball Bearings at Diver Extension Spring Loader... Immediate Delivery

MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Swiss Eta 2824-2 Automatic Movement, 28800bph, 25J, Decorated Insignia Rotor, All Markings of Omega 8500 Calibre Present

CASE DIAMETER: 42mm - With Correct 20mm Lug Width

THICKNESS: 16.5mm

DIAL COLOR: Black Dial, Embossed Steel 6/9/12 Numeral Markers, Correct Omega Logo - No Happy Feet, 2 Colour Superlume Blue/Green, Blue on Hour Markers and Hour Hand, Green On Bezel and Min Hand... As per Genuine for Easy Reading Against Bezel Minute Index during Diving

CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316, Correct HE Position, Serial Numbers Engraved on Back of Lugs near 7:00 position

BRACELET: Brushed SS Bracelet with Diver's Extension, Ceramic Ball Bearings on Spring Loading Mechanism as per Genuine

FRONT GLASS: Swiss Grade 1 Sapphire Crystal with Correct Purple Hume AR Coating as per Genuine, the Highest Clarity Sapphire Crtsyal ever used on Replica Watches

BACK GLASS: Display Case Caseback With Insignia Logo and Anticounterfiet Print

BEZEL: Black Ceramic (Same Black Tone as Genuine - Not Grey), Uni-Directional Rotating Bezel

HACK MOVEMENT: Yes

CLASP TYPE: Deployant Clasp

DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 position

OTHER REMARKS:

Waterproof to 30m at factory

[Cromag]

I'm not sure but you can try emailing Andrew at Trusty but be prepared for his short responses. He probably prefers succinct question too.

Here's a link on the geek with over a thousand posts on the subject you see. http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=178040

[Theundeadkennedy]

I'll try to email Andrew after a little more research. Tried to access the link but I don't have the permissions. But since I'm registered at repgeek now I'll browse over there a bit. Thanks again!

[fraggle42]

Be aware that nearly all so called 'Swiss' movements are OLD movements pulled out of old watches that have had the minimum of parts replaced (by Asian parts) to get them working.

You will very likely get an old Swiss movement that's had a cheap repair.

General wisdom between the repairers here and on the other forums is that you are better off getting an Asian movement and having it serviced when you get it. It should give you years of trouble free use then.