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Sunster · 31 August 2012, 10:20 PM

I 'considering cashing in on my Sub C' and thinking about getting a PO to replace it as my dressy diver. Just wondering taking all factors of movement, dial, price and difference in height, which camp are you in?
(Unfortunately I've not seen a 8500 near me to try on)

Gogo Monomaneshi · 31 August 2012, 10:25 PM

8500 all the way.

iwant1 · 31 August 2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gogo Monomaneshi

8500 all the way.

+1. Just got one and love it.

TheCanadian1 · 31 August 2012, 10:44 PM

I use to have the 2500. The 8500 is amazing! I'm still try to decide between this and a PAM000

Birch · 1 September 2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCanadian1

I use to have the 2500. The 8500 is amazing! I'm still try to decide between this and a PAM000

I have the Zero and a 2500. I'm keeping the Zero. The 2500 is for sale.

Haven't seen an 8500 in the wild yet.

Dweller of the Sea · 31 August 2012, 11:12 PM

Neither...

Im a nine-three-zero-zero man

double · 31 August 2012, 11:40 PM

If it's a dressy diver you are after then go with the 2500. It has a more classic look and not as bulky. I think the 8500 has more of a tool watch appearance when comparing it to the 2500, except for the display case back on the new model.

wantonebad · 26 January 2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by double

If it's a dressy diver you are after then go with the 2500. It has a more classic look and not as bulky. I think the 8500 has more of a tool watch appearance when comparing it to the 2500, except for the display case back on the new model.

X2

I agree

beaglehusky · 1 September 2012, 12:11 AM

Yes!

Sunster · 1 September 2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by beaglehusky

Yes!

The Liquid metal would be perfect but very expensive and rare

jmsrolls · 1 September 2012, 12:34 AM

I am among the 1948 blessed to own the PO Liquidmetal Limited Edition:

I've briefly owned three cal. 8500 Omegas and the thick cases required by the movement is a deal killer for me. I much prefer the comfort of the svelte 2500 case.

WJGESQ · 22 September 2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by beaglehusky

Yes!

What model is the top photo of?

The dial looks like a pistol grip.

improviz · 22 September 2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WJGESQ

What model is the top photo of?

The dial looks like a pistol grip.

Quantum of Solace limited edition.

beaglehusky · 22 September 2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WJGESQ

What model is the top photo of?

The dial looks like a pistol grip.

As improviz said, it's the QOS LE 45mm PO (222.30.46.20.01.001), and the dial resembles the grip of a Walther PPK, James Bond's weapon of choice.

improviz · 17 October 2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by beaglehusky

As improviz said, it's the QOS LE 45mm PO (222.30.46.20.01.001), and the dial resembles the grip of a Walther PPK, James Bond's weapon of choice.

If anyone's interested, there's one of those up for sale on TZ:
Quantum of Solace on the block:

The GMT Master · 1 September 2012, 01:56 AM

I'm a cal. 8500 man through and through

Survivor · 1 September 2012, 02:44 AM

2500 baby (45MM)...............less than half the price and looks much more iconic

You can't go wrong with either

Ramiks · 1 September 2012, 03:05 AM

2500 42 mm .
and the 8500 ti is singing to me.
the po is made to be your daily beater whether on suite or t-shirt.

KeepTicking · 1 September 2012, 03:33 AM

8500

InTime · 1 September 2012, 04:23 AM

2 5 0 0...

the height is just right.

kymwatchlog · 2 September 2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by InTime

2 5 0 0...

the height is just right.

plus one!

Rashid.bk · 1 September 2012, 04:28 AM

I like the 2500, more classic to me. I love the open font numbers 6 and 9 that add to the appeal. The 8500 is really on another level though. I would only consider a LM LE over my 2500 though. Just me I guess.

One of members, Brian did an awesome review if you haven't seen it...

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=247254

kymwatchlog · 2 September 2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I like the 2500, more classic to me. I love the open font numbers 6 and 9 that add to the appeal. The 8500 is really on another level though. I would only consider a LM LE over my 2500 though. Just me I guess.

One of members, Brian did an awesome review if you haven't seen it...

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=247254

classic is the word of the day!

ColT32 · 1 September 2012, 05:03 AM

Love my 2500. Tried on an 8500 first but it just looked too big for me.

joe100 · 1 September 2012, 12:47 PM

8500 orange, 42mm

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htc8p · 1 September 2012, 01:07 PM

8500 definitely

warrior · 2 September 2012, 12:11 AM

If you end up doing it, you're making a very good decision in my opinion regardless of which PO you choose. I think the ceramic subs are waaaay too shiny. They don't look at all "classic" to me... and are extremely blingy. Almost too "fashion" looking.

Either way...you win with the 2500 or 8500. The 8500 has a more advanced movement and is slightly better finished. However, I prefer the aesthetics and lower height of the 2500.

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Originally Posted by Sunster

I 'considering cashing in on my Sub C' and thinking about getting a PO to replace it as my dressy diver. Just wondering taking all factors of movement, dial, price and difference in height, which camp are you in?
(Unfortunately I've not seen a 8500 near me to try on)

RolexDivers · 6 November 2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by warrior

If you end up doing it, you're making a very good decision in my opinion regardless of which PO you choose. I think the ceramic subs are waaaay too shiny. They don't look at all "classic" to me... and are extremely blingy. Almost too "fashion" looking.

.....

Despite the shortcomings you have listed, there is one problem: They are SUBs! 5 yrs from now you will see the power of the subs as their 2ndhand prices go up and up, while the same can not be said so strongly for the PO....

But if the SUB is not singing to the OP, then that's all that matters. Your $$ is way too precious to be sunk into something that doesn't make you smile. So whether you buy a PO or a SEIKO, you will be making a better decision than sticking with the SUB-C.

Point2Point · 2 September 2012, 01:06 AM

8500 - love the display case back and ceramic bezel.

NCD1979 · 2 September 2012, 03:27 AM

8500 all day long...

31 August 2012, 10:20 PM	#1
Sunster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 169	Planet Ocean 42, are you a 2500 man or a 8500 man? I 'considering cashing in on my Sub C' and thinking about getting a PO to replace it as my dressy diver. Just wondering taking all factors of movement, dial, price and difference in height, which camp are you in? (Unfortunately I've not seen a 8500 near me to try on) __________________ Current line up: Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, Tudor Black Bay ETA

1 September 2012, 12:47 PM	#25
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	8500 orange, 42mm Sent from my  using Tapatalk __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

31 August 2012, 10:25 PM	#2
Gogo Monomaneshi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 7	8500 all the way.

31 August 2012, 10:44 PM	#4
TheCanadian1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ON Watch: GMTIIC, Sub Hulk Posts: 90	I use to have the 2500. The 8500 is amazing! I'm still try to decide between this and a PAM000

31 August 2012, 11:12 PM	#6
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	Neither... Im a nine-three-zero-zero man

31 August 2012, 11:40 PM	#7
double 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Watch: Holy Diver Trio Posts: 39	If it's a dressy diver you are after then go with the 2500. It has a more classic look and not as bulky. I think the 8500 has more of a tool watch appearance when comparing it to the 2500, except for the display case back on the new model.

1 September 2012, 12:34 AM	#11
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	I am among the 1948 blessed to own the PO Liquidmetal Limited Edition: I've briefly owned three cal. 8500 Omegas and the thick cases required by the movement is a deal killer for me. I much prefer the comfort of the svelte 2500 case.

1 September 2012, 01:56 AM	#16
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	I'm a cal. 8500 man through and through

1 September 2012, 03:05 AM	#18
Ramiks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Rami Location: Jordan Watch: Rolex and others Posts: 825	2500 42 mm . and the 8500 ti is singing to me. the po is made to be your daily beater whether on suite or t-shirt.

1 September 2012, 03:33 AM	#19
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	8500

1 September 2012, 04:23 AM	#20
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	2 5 0 0... the height is just right.

1 September 2012, 04:28 AM	#22
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	I like the 2500, more classic to me. I love the open font numbers 6 and 9 that add to the appeal. The 8500 is really on another level though. I would only consider a LM LE over my 2500 though. Just me I guess. One of members, Brian did an awesome review if you haven't seen it... http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=247254

1 September 2012, 05:03 AM	#24
ColT32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Col Travis Location: Manchester, UK Watch: TTDJ, ΩPO, Posts: 62	Love my 2500. Tried on an 8500 first but it just looked too big for me.

1 September 2012, 01:07 PM	#26
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,451	8500 definitely

2 September 2012, 01:06 AM	#29
Point2Point "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 142	8500 - love the display case back and ceramic bezel.

2 September 2012, 03:27 AM	#30
NCD1979 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,041	8500 all day long...

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