HMSS013 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 still a newbie and im looking for my first rep. are the 5th version PO's @ WOMart worth the money? I've heard alot of good things about Paul... but there was that one guy that said it took forever to get to him... i'm ok with the virtually unnoticable details... i just want one with good appearance and a reliable movement. (any comments on the ETA 2824?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 (any comments on the ETA 2824?) Possibly the best movement widely used in reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSS013 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Possibly the best movement widely used in reps. do movements like these differ in quality between dealers... or are they usually a safe bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSS013 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 and a $189 price tag is reasonable... atleast for my budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Usually the reps like PO's are sourced from the same factories by every dealer, so you should receive a very similar watch. The quality control between each watch does sometimes differ though! There are some watches such as the submariners where dealers have a variety of different options and watches available where that statement won't ring true. I bought a PO from Paul a while ago, was a pleasure to deal with and the PO was brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 do movements like these differ in quality between dealers... or are they usually a safe bet? Usually, there's no difference, although Paul had a rotten batch a year or so ago, if I'm not mistaken. You should be ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Adding to this....I am ALSO looking to buy my very 1st PO. I'm looking at either the PO 42mm 4th Gen or the PO 45mm Ultimate. its a 10.00 difference in price. 228.00 vs 238.00 i wish i could see the difference, but my eyes arent as sharp as the omega experts in here. can someone break it down for me? I know someone was complaining about the Logos. I do have a skinny wrist as well so its something to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 O owned a 4th gen and have just ordered an Ultimate, so I cant give a great judgement until it arrives, but on the aesthetics.... In general the pearl on the Ultimate looks much better. It doesnt stick out and over the top of the silver ring like on the fourth gen. The minute hand was ever so slightly too short on the 4th gen, hardly noticeable. The clasp on my old 4th gen seemed a little flimsy, but from what I've heard the UPO has a very good level of fit and finish However, The UPO has the wrong Omega symbol (it has little feet that kick up, on the 45mm they shouldn't have the upturns) The UPO was having reports of the crown stem threading. Now this hasn't been reported for a while so hopefully they have fixed this problem, but it's something to be aware of. So neither are perfect, so it all depends on what kind of flaws you can live with, and what size you want. I loved the 4th gen, only reason I sold it was because a friend wanted it so much. So I am replacing it with an UPO to get the next size up, and in my opinion it is the better of the two watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 wow i just noticed that Paul has the UPO for 219.00! please let me know how you like your UPO. where did you order yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Puretime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSS013 Posted May 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 whats the difference between the 5th version and the 4th gen? any significant improvements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSS013 Posted May 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 lol... is that WesUn based payment on Pauls site functional... or am i really sending my money to china?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 lol... is that WesUn based payment on Pauls site functional... or am i really sending my money to china?!? Thats why i dont buy from Paul, cant trust sending money all the way to china via WU and no guarantee if ill get somehting in return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 paul is in china. lol i recently bought from him and am satisfied with his service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Thats why i dont buy from Paul, cant trust sending money all the way to china via WU and no guarantee if ill get somehting in return! I've sent funds via WU to almost all the trusted dealers. Never had any problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultz Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 I received an ultimate PO (45,5mm) two days ago. Purchased from Paul. Movement is an ETA2824 and it is a great time keeper. Watch looses 8 sec. a day which isn't bad. I opened the watch and the mvt. looks clean and lubricated as well. But: The bezel pearl is sunken and the case back doesn't show a textured and polished surface but looks rough, matt grey. I purchased a lot of watches from Paul for the the last two years and -yes- sometimes it is a challenge But finally he always has been fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 I was very disappointed with the 4th gen. 42.5mm PO. It seemed smaller than I thought it was going to be. My crystal was chipped inside. The clasp was total crap. The divers extension wouldn't stay closed, made it a hastle to put on. At least for me, the UPO feels better on the wrist. It sits comfortably where the 4th gen. was so heavy and smaller, it seemed to flop around all the time. My dealer let me send it back and exchange for the Ultimate 45.5mm PO. What a difference. The quality of the bracelet and clasp are far superior. The pearl on the UPO is not as good as the 4th gen., but looks great with a little work. Just a little dab of clear epoxy or glue brings it up flush as it should be (or at least gives it that appearance). I usually deal with Trusty or Brand9avenue. I was going to buy from Paul at first, but wasn't sure about the WU thing. Seems complicated. Easier to just order with a CC for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 i was looking at trusty as well....did he ship fast? ill have to compare prices between the 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triodus Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Got mine from Andrew at Trusty Time. Great watch, Great service! "SOF" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'm in Tn USA. If I order on a Saturday, it's here the following Friday. 6 days is pretty fast in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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