Rolexman Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) Here's Joshua's: Correct Planet Ocean Engraving on Clasp Nickel Plated Swiss Eta 2824-2 Automatic movement, Omega insignia on Rotor Anti magnetic Cover, Nickel plated Movement Holder Sapphire crystal AR Coated Water-resistant Diameter 40mm I also observe: Correct curved bracelet, nice pearl, correct engraved PO on case back, wrong Omega logo and bad 12, 9 and 6 font. The three lignes Co-axial-Chronometer-600/2000ft are spaced too close. Too faint date font. Here's Andrew's Swiss ETA movement 2824-2 Black Bezel 42.5mm with crown included Rotatable Bezel Sapphire Glass Engraved Case Back - 100% correct LOOK AT THE LATEST CLASP - Engraved with the 100% correct font of PLANET OCEAN Curved Bracelet like genuine version I read somewhere: PO on case back not engraved but etched, plastic movement holder and no Anti-magnetic cover or AR coating (edit: It does have AR coating). I already ordered Andrew's because his dial is more accurate in my opinion and I think Joshua's case is too small (40mm) Any other opinions?? Edited April 8, 2006 by Rolexman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 DAMN mann....you have answered my question...thanks dude...thats really good comparison...since last nite I cant really sleep..coz..there are alot of PO watches outthere...and I dont really know how to compare which 1 is more look like the GEN... anyway...how bout the Price? ..which one is cheaper ?..is the Thrusty is cheaper the one that you ordered?...nice one dude...good choice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Wow, I hadn't realized how good they had gotten this rep. Very nice review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Nice comparison. Those damn small diffferences. I wonder if we see the 6th or 7th generations of the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Prices inc. shipping are almost the same. Joshua's prices are ex. shipping.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustybrand Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Andrew's version does, in fact, have a very noticable blue AR coating. Just like the gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Andrew's version does, in fact, have a very noticable blue AR coating. Just like the gen. Perfect!!.... lucky me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawalke4 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 i remember when we were all hoping for at least an asian of this watch, now they are making different generations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Trusty's has a plastic movement ring an easy change out but something I don't like.. the braclet is also needs some work I think I am just going to swap it outfor a strap. But a very very nice rep. A little thicket then the 3rd gen from neil. Man I need to stop buying PO's hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam268 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) Delete Edited October 30, 2007 by Sam268 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Any comparison on the orange ? I see that one is also available on an orange band with deployant clasp. I'd like both that and the bracelet if it's easy to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) Trusty's has a plastic movement ring an easy change outHow? the braclet is also needs some work What's wrong with it? Edited April 8, 2006 by Rolexman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) I think .... size is the same on both. Joshua's is 40 mm excl crown (i think) and Andy's is 42.5 incl crown. Edited April 8, 2006 by AMK000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 The hour marker should be squared, not rounded and the crown should be a bit longer. IMO Andrew's is much closer. But darn Andrew, why the cheapy plastic movement retainer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 The hour marker should be squared, not rounded and the crown should be a bit longer. IMO Andrew's is much closer. But darn Andrew, why the cheapy plastic movement retainer? Is there any advantage to having a plastic movement retainer over a metal one, or vice versa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I think .... size is the same on both. Joshua's is 40 mm excl crown (i think) and Andy's is 42.5 incl crown. What are the sizes of the genuine watches? I'm pretty the larger size is 45mm, and the smaller is 42.5 or 43mm (not sure on this one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) What do you say about king's new PO? P.S. There're no close-ups yet. Looks like 3rd gen to me but with "Planet Ocean" inscription on the clasp. Edited April 8, 2006 by eLiNK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) Is there any advantage to having a plastic movement retainer over a metal one, or vice versa? I do not think there is an dvantage between plastic and metal, It is just me, anal,,,you know Seriously....I have three watches that I recieved not working at all. All the problems pointed to the plastic retainer. They were not properly seated when the caseback was closed that it was binding with the movement. I have to open the caseback and re seat the plastic inside. Where as if it is the metal retainer, it will not close if not seated properly. Just my experience. Edited April 8, 2006 by HighDef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Good catch on the 42.5mm with crown thing. Damn. Hopefully they'll make version 6 the right size. 2.5mm is a deal breaker for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) There is also another review on a 5th gen P.O. over at TRC. I'll post a snippet from the orignal post for those who don't visit there: 5th generation P.O. disappointing... "The friend had seen pics of my 4th gen P.O. from Neil/TTK and loved it. The 5th gen was supposed to have a better caseback and better HE valve placement and correct 'Planet Ocean' engraving on the clasp. So I sent my friend my 4th gen (with the bracelet cleaned and polished and oiled, sigh) and a little money back as he was leaving on vacation and wanted to have both the 1950 and the Omega. He was happy Well today the 5th gen Planet Ocean arrived and it is IMHO a big disappointment. The Omega logo that is a chrome applique on the genuine and my 4th gen is just white paint The hands are too short and look 'cheap'? The HE valve is the same as the 4th gen, no improvement The crystal is very, very high domed and has no AR The only things I can see that are any better than the 4th gen are that the clasp is engraved, the caseback is a bit nicer and the crown sits closer in when screwed in (that may actually be too far in though)." NOTE: This is not my review...it is someone elses I cut and pasted from the other board. I am looking to buy one myself. Edited April 11, 2006 by Fuzzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbj69 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 i did a complet review of andrews po a month ago , but i may have forgot to post if over here so i will do so now for u HEY ARCHIBALD , trustys is more correct on the size u were referring to , go read my post about it ok and it does have nice ar coating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbj69 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 never mind i already posted it over here and i did a more measureable review tonight on it, i thought i did lmao u guys must have missed it , roflmao i did this a while back but i guess it is like the old rwg people dont read here either lmao lmao lmao lol, im joking with u guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbj69 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 here r some ar coating shots for u so u can see it has that blue/purplish hue to it , a very nice touch i might add heres a movment shot for u as well a pic of the date font more like how it really is , pretty good huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 I'm glad I ordered Trusty's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 i did a complet review of andrews po a month ago , but i may have forgot to post if over here so i will do so now for u HEY ARCHIBALD , trustys is more correct on the size u were referring to , go read my post about it ok and it does have nice ar coating Hmmmm...very interesting. Joe measured Andrew's version: i measured it right at 42mm like 41.95 to be exact lol and right at 44.5 with crown , so pretty close to the genuine one That makes me feel a lot better...I can deal w/ .5mm. Does anyone know if Omega's 42.5 is the width of the case or the bezel? One thing that puzzles me is is that I can't believe the dealers would advertise a 41.95mm watch as 40mm..seems like they would be costing themselves some money. On the other hand, I've found over the years that when reps are slightly different in size from the gen, the makers tend to make them a little more accurate with less visible intentional flaws. This is a tough call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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