r11co Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 How many of us either have or crave a 45mm ultimate or chrono Planet Ocean? Most of us, I bet! Right now, if you want to fit a rubber strap to it you can either buy something generic, or pay $300 for the genuine item. If you want a rep 45mm PO with rubber strap you have to settle for the old, 20mm lug spacing Asian model and an (admittedly passable) replica Seamaster strap that the PO case has been modified to accept (tough luck if you already have a 45mm PO with a 20mm SS bracelet as you won't have the extra lugholes required to fit the strap...) As the old model drops out of production and more dealers carry the new case, this avenue will close to us. The replica world NEEDS a 22mm Planet Ocean rubber strap. (PS There was supposed to be a poll attached to this, but it didn't, for some reason... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv123 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Get's my vote, even without a poll! The lack of a decent 22mm rubber strap is the only thing stopping me getting a 6th gen 45mm PO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I PM'ed silix in regards to the special edition PO with rubber strap and he said that his contact was working on it. He asked me if I had any decent links about the watch with pictures, serial numbers etc.... I sent him these links: http://www.delldeaton.com/Bond-21-blog.htm http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg...28273&rid=0 http://www.watchnet.com/forums/tradingpst/...mes;read=291756 http://www.uhrenhandel.de/store/product_in...roducts_id=3544 So I have a feeling we will see this watch soon. If you want to help out contact silix and send him some detailed photos. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Just like rsv123, the only thing that has stopped me picking up a 45mm Planet Ocean is the lack of rubber strap. As soon as one's available I'm there. Count me in/add my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Just like rsv123, the only thing that has stopped me picking up a 45mm Planet Ocean is the lack of rubber strap. As soon as one's available I'm there. Count me in/add my vote. I've committed to an 'ultimate' PO on the basis that I know the genuine band will fit (thanks, doc!!). I now hope I can pick one up for something less than silly money or it gets repped. The production of this strap is a no-brainer now, even as an option for owners of the genuine article. The market is potentially enormous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I've committed to an 'ultimate' PO on the basis that I know the genuine band will fit (thanks, doc!!). I now hope I can pick one up for something less than silly money or it gets repped. The production of this strap is a no-brainer now, even as an option for owners of the genuine article. The market is potentially enormous. I hear you as regards buying the ultimate PO knowing that the gen band will fit, I almost did the same but found I can't fund the PO purchase until new year, I blame my kids and Christmas! Definitely agree with you as regards the production of the strap, there's no reason at all why this shouldn't be repped and sold in massive quantities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I'm honestly still surprised that one is not yet available. I do have confidence though and I'm sure there will be one in the near future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpops Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Bring it on i say. The sooner the better. I own the previously mentioned Asian model (with rubber), and it is passable. But, i also have the ultimate 45mm, and it blows it clean out of the water. I'd also like to see a 20mm to fit the 4th gen as i own 2 of those, and they're the best 42.5mm model out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbj69 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 count me in for two of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
space Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I asket Joshua about a rubber strap when I ordered my ultimate PO some days ago. Here is what he answered: "Rubber strap are not made for the 22mm yet. It will be soon." When "soon" comes, I'll be down for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yt74 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 (edited) If you want a rep 45mm PO with rubber strap you have to settle for the old, 20mm lug spacing Asian model and an (admittedly passable) replica Seamaster strap that the PO case has been modified to accept (tough luck if you already have a 45mm PO with a 20mm SS bracelet as you won't have the extra lugholes required to fit the strap...) What mods have to be done to swap put the 20mm braclet for a strap? Edited December 22, 2006 by yt74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 i love the rubber strap! i am dying to get this when it comes out. i'll take 2! and how about the casino royale version PO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted December 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 What mods have to be done to swap put the 20mm braclet for a strap? You have to have a second set of lugholes drilled closer to the watch body, plus a large locating hole drilled into the watch body itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Mmmm, 22mm of black rubber..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Take away that bloody "007" logo and I'm in........................................................only kiddin Rico! JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted December 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Take away that bloody "007" logo and I'm in........................................................only kiddin Rico! Nice use of the BB code there JTB. I'm not taken by the blatant use of the logo either... @Doc - gonna take LOTS and LOTS of detailed pictures of that strap, next to measuring tapes and stuff and send them to a certain dealer who has links with a strap factory please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 I have one of Andrew's cheap but satisfying quartz PO chronos on a rubber strap I swapped out from a Silix Seamaster. It fits and looks quite decent except for those blasted locating pins sticking out against the sides of the case. Rico, what is the purpose of these of these location pins anyway? Is it so the strap ends don't flip up when the watch is worn? What would happen if I nipped them off with wire cutters? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 I'll definitely be buying a 22mm strap if one becomes available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 @Doc - gonna take LOTS and LOTS of detailed pictures of that strap, next to measuring tapes and stuff and send them to a certain dealer who has links with a strap factory please More than happy to (just for you Rico ). Now I have some time off work I'll post a review - full spec, embossing, brushed buckle etc. but the one thing that sets the gen strap apart immediately is the material - the rubber has what I assume to be a significant silicone content that gives it a soft almost silky feel, water just evaporates straight off the surface (unlike the rep SM strap) and does NOT attract any dust, fluff etc. (one of the most annoying features of the rep rubber strap IMO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted December 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Rico, what is the purpose of these of these location pins anyway? Is it so the strap ends don't flip up when the watch is worn? What would happen if I nipped them off with wire cutters? Thanks! That is exactly what they are for. It would probably do no harm to shorten them slightly if you don't have the locating holes in the watch case. @Doc - looking forward to the review (with pics ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Ok as promised here's a few pics...apologies for the shoddy camera work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I am a brand new member so please bear with me if I ask a naive question. Are these photos of a new replica 22mm rubber strap for the ultimate planet ocean rep. or for the 4th generation models ? If there is a rep. rubberstrap available for the ultimate PO, where can I purchase it, or the Ultimate PO watch for that matter ? My search of the web has not been successful so far even for the watch. Also,does the original Omega bracelet also fit the ultimate planet ocean replica or does one have to get the lug holes drilled ? Bernard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I agree completely. It appears that the ultimate PO 45MM rep. is as close to the real thing as you can get so far, but the compatible rubber strap would really make it an almost twin to the genuine watch in the posted photo above from the Bond film. By the way, where can I purchase the Ultimate PO version? I have been unsussessful searching the web for a site. Does the uiltimate PO which comes only with a ss bracelet already have the necessary holes for a rubber strap or even the genuine Omega Sstrap for roughly $ 300 ? Bernard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I asket Joshua about a rubber strap when I ordered my ultimate PO some days ago. Here is what he answered: "Rubber strap are not made for the 22mm yet. It will be soon." When "soon" comes, I'll be down for one. Ever since I read a review of the ultimate PO I have beén searching for a web site to purchase one. Please help me out here, since I read you ordered one recently. Thanks a bunch ! Bernard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Bernard.... Firstly, welcome to the boards! Secondly, I"m a bit concerned you seem to be talking to yourself and/or answering your own posts! Thirdly, try searching the dealer subforums here for what you desire And last but not least, my photos above are of my GENUINE 22mm rubber PO strap - no rep exists as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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