Mickey Padge Posted December 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Wow I missed this thread resurrection The bezel should come off OK, but it is very, VERY hard to do. I did not remove it myself, but I was told it was a very tight fit. You would need the right tools etc..... The genuine bezel will only fit the Asian 7750 watch, with blue dial/bezel. I can't confirm any other versions where this mod might work. Also when you consider the cost involved and how much you can buy the gen for, when I searched all over the UK and europe for one, they were all over Edited December 7, 2007 by Mickey Padge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 What about the pushers Mickey? Can you put to rest the issue about whether the pushers need to be unscrewed on the Gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 What about the pushers Mickey? Can you put to rest the issue about whether the pushers need to be unscrewed on the Gen? It has been put to rest since the day one. About 20 times, actually. The pushers DO NOT screw/unscrew on the gen. Now let's all say "amen" and leave it at that. It's amazing how many fundamental flaws people always want find from the SMP chrono... from a rep that doesn't really have any. Wrong subdial spacing (NOT TRUE), screw-down pushers (NOT TRUE), wrong color subdial hands (NOT TRUE, there are 2 tones: orange and dark "pinkish" red, depending on the release year), wrongly positioned HE valve (NOT TRUE, it's perfect), etc. etc. This is one of the best replicas I have ever seen or handled. Everyone who have seen the older model gen can verify it immedately. Gio even owned one. Yeah, the insert and bracelet screws are a flaw. But I guess that's pretty much it. The rest is as perfect as a replica watch can be. My watch even has the correct ETA datewheel as a default. The rep dial is superb as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 By-tor, this forum needs people like you to cut through the BS. I've heard so many conflicting things regarding the pushers. Thanks big guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 No probs mate. For some strange reason this rep never got the respect it deserves. I really don't know why... it's utterly amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuiceMaker Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 I have been putting off getting this rep... just the fact that it's a Chrono, therefore, it uses the New Asian 7750 movement... I'm just put off by the "reliability" concern... as I'm in Australia... I don't know who I can go to have this oiled & serviced... as for the OMEGA logo on the dial... doesn't the gen have the OMEGA flat legs??? this rep has the same shaped OMEGA logo as the UPO 45mm??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Yes... and this is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suchecracks Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) Pleeeeaaaase: Stop looking for flaws where there arnt any. Check ou this: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=19068 AND: Do not spend too much money pimping your rep - the gen is only a 900 EUR! Edited December 8, 2007 by Suchecracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Pleeeeaaaase: Stop looking for flaws where there arnt any. Check ou this: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=19068 AND: Do not spend too much money pimping your rep - the gen is only a 900 EUR! Where can you get one for 900EUR?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricky Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Where can you get one for 900EUR?! Very good question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suchecracks Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Where can you get one for 900EUR?! Just missed one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=190180507505 BTW: I love this silver bezel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricky Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Just missed one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=190180507505 BTW: I love this silver bezel! This watch is 7 years old, beat up and definitely needs a service. 900 Euros aren't an extraordinary deal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted December 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) This watch is 7 years old, beat up and definitely needs a service. 900 Euros aren't an extraordinary deal.... Yeah I prefer my Omega franken over that gen LOL. The white dial is nasty and the lume is faded and turning brown! EDIT: Spot the fake! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...y0%3D%26fvi%3D1 Wrong bracelet pictures, flat end link grooves and orrage chrono hands...... Somebody report him! Edited December 8, 2007 by Mickey Padge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted December 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) Have a look at this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...33932%26fvi%3D1 Nice high resolution pictures of the new version! Edited December 8, 2007 by Mickey Padge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Sorry for the thread resurrection, but my Omega SMP has had a final upgrade I know I said I would not do it, but I have had a change of heart...... Can you see what is different now? I think I made the right call. After having some of my other watches done, the effect was so profound I thought the Omega should get the same treatment. This is not the latest AR, but the 2nd revision. Personally I prefer the blue tint to the newer purple, especially with this blue dial watch. What do you guys think? I know the original genuine watch did not have AR, but maybe I have proved it should have? Thoughts and comments most welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digipl Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 I did the same with the AR. Before it was a very good rep, now is a wonderful watch. Some pics... Before and after...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Same here. This dial needs AR!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky78 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Looks GREAT with AR!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) Haha, well it appears I was not alone in my thinking this watch would look better with AR I know the gen does not have it, but the newer version does. Also people do AR their gens too! Nice watches guys, I forgot how good this watch is "out of the box", after all the stuff I did to mine I wonder why they have not replicated the new versions dial and case back? Should not be too tricky to make the new version with the older one as a base...... Edited June 12, 2008 by Mickey Padge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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