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Mr Bond it's time to buy a GEN!


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I understand all your vision. I love Fleming's books, but make movies who respect exactly Fleming's visions, with actuality problems could be any sens... That why for me, the evolution of Bond is important. Craig is a good choice I never said that wasn't. He is actualy the most realistic James Bond ever made.

The PO is more Bond because it's a real functional watch. But the SMP can be a Bond's watch too (SMP with rubber strap...). The PO without the rubber strap loose his personality and I prefer the SMP with stainless steel strap.

I post a shoot of my wrist. 41MM is my size I think... 45MM can be big... I never try the PO:

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Don't let the size of the Planet Ocean put you off. I admit, if you go into an AD, and try the 45 on after wearing your SMP, then yes, it will look huge. But. Go into an AD without having had a watch on for a few hours and try one on, and you won't be comparing it to a smaller watch, you'll just be judging it on it's merits. As long as the tips of the lugs aren't hanging over the sides of your wrist (at the same time :lol: ) the watch isn't too big :) It's worth going, even if just to try one on so you'll know one way or the other :) The first time I tried on a 45 Planet Ocean, I'd taken off my Daytona, and my wife thought it was too big by comparison. When I finally ordered the 45 and put it on (without anything else as a comparison) she didn't think it was too big at all :lol:

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The first top end gen I bought was an Omega Seamaster automatic..blue dial. I bought it from a local Jeweler for around $1600 back I would say 10 years ago. problem was back then I thought the mens large size was too big and bou8ght instead the meds mid sized version. BIG was not IN back 10 years ago mind you. Now of course I think the watch is too small for me and I never wear it! LOL

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Thanks for letting us see what a PO with sword hands would look like.

My preference is for the 45mm PO. I wear mine frequently with rubber and with ss.

It just looks more utilitarian, which is the aspect of the Bond character I prefer.

It is kind of a large watch, but just think of it as 220 grams of training weight for your off hand. :)

My boss wears a gen SMP and prefers that, but his wrists are smaller. That is a consideration.

At least you have the consolation of knowing there is no wrong choice.

And why hasn't anybody spoken up for George Lazenby??!! B)

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Hi everybody!

Finally it's probably my time to buy a GEN! I have for project to buy a gen (in 1month...) but I'm really not sure about the model I really want...

I have a SMP replica Bond model. That watch was one of my dream. I love the PO 45MM with rubber strap but I don't know what is better between the PO and the new SMP.

I know, choose a watch is a very personal thing but I would like your opinions!

so:

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or this

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Thanks guys!!

J.Bd

i own both the gen 2254.50 and gen 2531.80 ...if it was up to me i will sell my 2254.50 and get the black bond PO 45 imo...

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Hi everybody!

Finally it's probably my time to buy a GEN! I have for project to buy a gen (in 1month...) but I'm really not sure about the model I really want...

I have a SMP replica Bond model. That watch was one of my dream. I love the PO 45MM with rubber strap but I don't know what is better between the PO and the new SMP.

I know, choose a watch is a very personal thing but I would like your opinions!

so:

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or this

planetoceansandtv2.jpg

Thanks guys!!

J.Bd

Have you thought about an SMP 2254.50 Black/black? I have a Gen and love it to death.

Pictures for you

Cheers & Beers

Jim T

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How about both??? :p:p

My Newer (about 2 months old) Gen SMP Chrono

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And my Genified UPO with Gen Dial, Crystal, Crown, HE Valve, Hands, and modded pearl (relumed resset to correct height and a thin layer of clear epoxy over the lume to mimic the sapphire pane on the gen. Parts, watch and labor about $850ish for essentially a gen. I know I owned two gen PO's a pumpkin and a black.

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Hi everybody!

Finally it's probably my time to buy a GEN! I have for project to buy a gen (in 1month...) but I'm really not sure about the model I really want...

I have a SMP replica Bond model. That watch was one of my dream. I love the PO 45MM with rubber strap but I don't know what is better between the PO and the new SMP.

I know, choose a watch is a very personal thing but I would like your opinions!

so:

jbcoax2iib8.jpg

or this

planetoceansandtv2.jpg

Thanks guys!!

J.Bd

If I had the chance to get a gen Omega, I would definitely go for the SMP Co-Axial. Its classic and it shows pure luxury in its own way.. I'm actually saving up to get it.. For the PO with rubber straps, I think I will only get a rep of that one.. :p

Anyway JBond, have you bought your gen Omega yet?

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I own a gen SMP (not coaxial). It's a great watch, comfortable, easy to wear, classy and sporty.

However, I'm going to buy the UPO.

I've tried the gen this morning and it looks fine. The watch has a lot of presence but not to heavy.

If I had to buy a gen, I would get the PO 45mm, but it's much more expensive : 2800

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