JohnDorian Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 From what I can tell, the main weaknesses are: 1. The shape and feet of the Omega logo is all wrong. 2. Lume is weak compared to gen 3. Pearl is of dubious quality If someone can make these improvements ala WM9 has been doing for the Rolex world, seems like it would be another big seller. Any other suggested improvements to the "Ultimate"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 The main difference I noticed between the two was the quality of the finish on the dial, and the quality of the AR on the gen. The genuine dial has a beautifully textured blackish dial, whereas the replica is very flat in texture, and sometimes appears grey/browny colour in direct sunlight. If there was a 'WM9 standard' PO released, there would be a waiting list longer than the Great Wall of China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Never going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 The main difference I noticed between the two was the quality of the finish on the dial, and the quality of the AR on the gen. The genuine dial has a beautifully textured blackish dial, whereas the replica is very flat in texture, and sometimes appears grey/browny colour in direct sunlight. If there was a 'WM9 standard' PO released, there would be a waiting list longer than the Great Wall of China lol that means we can go to the moon by just stacking all the waiting lists together? ok i dont make sense but still i just finished 10 hrs worth of studying today (for an exam) if i dont make sense u can forgive me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 As an aside... Did they ever do a uPO for the 42.5mm? Or is 4th generation as good as it gets? Sorry if it's a silly or dumb question... I haven't followed the PO reps much for the past few years... Cheers, Noobie ubi. Or maybe n-ubi works as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 As an aside... Did they ever do a uPO for the 42.5mm? Or is 4th generation as good as it gets? Nope - the 4th gen is the final edition for the 42.5 As for the UPO - what you see now is more than likely the finish product. I have seen many versions of the 45.5 PO and when they get one thing right, they tend to get something else wrong. Its funny when they say "Built by using a Genuine as an example." Well, if you have the gen there, then how can they f up something, right? Buy a used one in the gen section as they are going pretty cheap now, including the clones (around $200). Buy yourself a gen dial, gen hands and send the crystal to Cheif for some double A/R treatment. I really dont think the pearl is that bad, compared how other pearls looked like on other Omegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Nope - the 4th gen is the final edition for the 42.5 Thanks, HD! As I branch out from things not Rolex, I'm finding lots of interesting things out there that I never really paid attention to before. Might just have to find me a 42.5mm; the 45mm would be neat to have, but way too big for me, I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosk Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks, HD! As I branch out from things not Rolex, I'm finding lots of interesting things out there that I never really paid attention to before. Might just have to find me a 42.5mm; the 45mm would be neat to have, but way too big for me, I think... the 4th gens are hard to come by...most of the versions out now have He valve positioning problems. I hear that Sead over at repgeek may have the 4th gen but its >300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I think Homer and Naarika are able to get them, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 So, what you guys are saying is that it might be a while before I find one, then? Good thing I'm patient. Kind of. Okay, not really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 lol that means we can go to the moon by just stacking all the waiting lists together? ok i dont make sense but still i just finished 10 hrs worth of studying today (for an exam) if i dont make sense u can forgive me I know what you mean, hope the studying and exams are going well! the 4th gens are hard to come by...most of the versions out now have He valve positioning problems. I hear that Sead over at repgeek may have the 4th gen but its >300. I saw a few pictures of Sead's by a member who had just bought one, it's definitely the same as the 4th gen that was originally available. So Im not sure if they have started making them again, or maybe there was a stock room with some in there or not, as I was under the impression they had stopped making them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 i have to say -- having owned the 4th gen 42mm PO, the $100 42mm PO that narikaa is offering is a pretty remarkable value... deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDorian Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 i have to say -- having owned the 4th gen 42mm PO, the $100 42mm PO that narikaa is offering is a pretty remarkable value... deltatahoe The problem with the Narikaa is the horrible date window and font, it looks completely off to me as well as the logo. I don't think any gen has got the logo right yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I think Narikaa's watch is the 3rd Gen. I reviewed that in the old RWG. 4th Gen was ok but the bracelet quality was horrible. UPO is hands down the best... but just like Ubi I never liked the size. 42mm is perfect in that regard. Maybe I'll get the 42mm genuine eventually... some things on the reps are so frustrating... like the lack of 2xAR. It wouldn't bother me on some other watch but that blue strong "hue" is so characteristic for the PO... and I don't like sending my watches all over the world to get the mods done. Buying the gen is so much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 So, what you guys are saying is that it might be a while before I find one, then? Good thing I'm patient. Kind of. Okay, not really Patience is even then required when you found a good base watch. To build a super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Patience is even then required when you found a good base watch. To build a super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yep, and that really makes the modern Omegas. I never had a watch running that accurate before. BTW, if you search for a gen Omega 2403 or 2500 CoAxial movement: Maybe I can source one. Price is about $750 if I remember correctly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Patience is even then required when you found a good base watch. To build a super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 With the difference that you used to spend that amount on Rolex frankens, which cost twice as much as gens. If you are not 100% sure that the PO will be a keeper a used gen will be cheaper in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pecty Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 You could also try to find a modded UPO for sale by a member, probably wouldn't cost as much, but not as fun as doing the mods yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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