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eric23 · 27 July 2012, 07:12 AM

Good Day All,

I tried this on today;

what is everyone's thoughts on it? I kind of like it, The TI is nice and light.

Thanks,

Eric

AGENT4734 · 27 July 2012, 07:28 AM

Dial and bezel look clean. Personally I like the weight of my PO, so I may not be a fan of the Ti... but I would have to wear it to find out... I like the direction OMEGA is going with their recent watch designs

Awesome Jim · 27 July 2012, 07:59 AM

I know that this versions of this discussion has been touched on many times in this forum, but, at $8600 Canadian for this watch in grade 5 titanium, ceramic liquid metal bezel and 8500 movement -
vs
$8600 cdn for a Rolex sub date "c" with the movement and bracelet upgrades.
Are they equal value? J

T-Rip · 27 July 2012, 08:02 AM

Very cool... Looks great.. the lighting at AD make everything POP..

Looks good.. what does Ti mean?

eric23 · 27 July 2012, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Rip

Very cool... Looks great.. the lighting at AD make everything POP..

Looks good.. what does Ti mean?

TI = Titanium

eric23 · 27 July 2012, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

I know that this versions of this discussion has been touched on many times in this forum, but, at $8600 Canadian for this watch in grade 5 titanium, ceramic liquid metal bezel and 8500 movement -
vs
$8600 cdn for a Rolex sub date "c" with the movement and bracelet upgrades.
Are they equal value? J

There is some good value in Omega, but a Rolex is "Rolex"

singe89 · 27 July 2012, 08:27 AM

I'm looking at getting the PO 8500 Ti vs. the SS PO 8500 in the next few months as my everyday beater. Going to retire the DSSD to a weekend watch.

I really like that they use grade 5 Ti but I'm not sure its worth the extra $$$ over the SS. I had a Ti IWC and LOVED the weight but really like the black dial/bezel of the SS over the blue of the Ti PO.

I would love to hear others opinions on these two watches

Kringkily · 27 July 2012, 08:32 AM

The liquid metal really makes the bezel and dial pop way more than a Sub C. A different way to go a in watches so you have to make your decision. The new movements IMO are on top of list in divers. Just look at how beautiful and advanced it is.

Awesome Jim · 27 July 2012, 08:45 AM

I have to say that the titanium really pops more than the steel po and I know the liquid metal is very desirable. The titanium is much closer in look to steel than the Iwc. (I also have the Iwc titanium aqua timer with the inside rotating bezel on rubber. ) j

sea-dweller · 27 July 2012, 01:59 PM

Nice photo!

asadtiger · 27 July 2012, 08:07 PM

lovely watch..would love to own one some day

Cru Jones · 27 July 2012, 09:44 PM

i tried one on, too, eric. it's technically quite an amazing piece, and i really like the dark blue with the Ti. i can't say, however, that it got the juices going.

rjwallbridge · 28 July 2012, 06:43 PM

A black dial / LM bezel version of the PO Ti 8500 / 9300 must be in the pipeline! Might be worth waiting if blue doesn't float your boat.

eric23 · 29 July 2012, 12:51 PM

My Other AD had it on a strap also.

FeelingTheBlues · 29 July 2012, 02:21 PM

I like how they made the blue dial and bezel fit the orange hands, the mix is great!

Thank you for sharing Eric, in all honesty I think I prefer it on a metal bracelet but I'd still love to have that blue band for a from times to times change.

experimentjon · 29 July 2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

I know that this versions of this discussion has been touched on many times in this forum, but, at $8600 Canadian for this watch in grade 5 titanium, ceramic liquid metal bezel and 8500 movement -
vs
$8600 cdn for a Rolex sub date "c" with the movement and bracelet upgrades.
Are they equal value? J

That's very true. Omega's prices have been soaring recently...making some of the pieces hard to justify next to something that historically has held its value better (Rolex Sub C).

But that said, the PO in Ti does look great. The blue dial is certainly something different here. Enjoy it!

eric23 · 31 July 2012, 05:12 AM

I also tried on a few more today;

The GMT Master · 31 July 2012, 05:56 AM

I tried on the Ti PO, and I really didn't like it on the wrist - it really was just too light, made it feel cheap. I know it's stronger than steel, I know it's brilliantly engineered, but the Ti just didn't feel nice. Shame, the blue is lovely

Awesome Jim · 31 July 2012, 10:36 AM

At least the Ti has the inhouse movement. The 300m has a very nice look and easy to wear, but do you have the same love for eta?

MikeyP · 31 July 2012, 10:44 AM

That Anniversary Bond watch above doesn't look too bad zoomed out. I hate that dial with with "007"s though :-(

eric23 · 31 July 2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

At least the Ti has the inhouse movement. The 300m has a very nice look and easy to wear, but do you have the same love for eta?

True, the must be coming out with a in house for the 300M soon?

Awesome Jim · 31 July 2012, 11:27 AM

I would hope so. It's one of the last ones but it's also a nice price point the way it is do time will tell....

The GMT Master · 31 July 2012, 05:45 PM

I think they'll be keeping the cal. 2500 as a starter movement for the forseeable future

27 July 2012, 07:12 AM	#1
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	New PO TI Good Day All, I tried this on today; what is everyone's thoughts on it? I kind of like it, The TI is nice and light. Thanks, Eric

27 July 2012, 07:28 AM	#2
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	Dial and bezel look clean. Personally I like the weight of my PO, so I may not be a fan of the Ti... but I would have to wear it to find out... I like the direction OMEGA is going with their recent watch designs __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

27 July 2012, 08:02 AM	#4
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Very cool... Looks great.. the lighting at AD make everything POP.. Looks good.. what does Ti mean? __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

29 July 2012, 02:21 PM	#15
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I like how they made the blue dial and bezel fit the orange hands, the mix is great! Thank you for sharing Eric, in all honesty I think I prefer it on a metal bracelet but I'd still love to have that blue band for a from times to times change. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

27 July 2012, 07:59 AM	#3
Awesome Jim Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Calgary Watch: And wear Posts: 113	I know that this versions of this discussion has been touched on many times in this forum, but, at $8600 Canadian for this watch in grade 5 titanium, ceramic liquid metal bezel and 8500 movement - vs $8600 cdn for a Rolex sub date "c" with the movement and bracelet upgrades. Are they equal value? J

27 July 2012, 08:27 AM	#7
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	I'm looking at getting the PO 8500 Ti vs. the SS PO 8500 in the next few months as my everyday beater. Going to retire the DSSD to a weekend watch. I really like that they use grade 5 Ti but I'm not sure its worth the extra $$$ over the SS. I had a Ti IWC and LOVED the weight but really like the black dial/bezel of the SS over the blue of the Ti PO. I would love to hear others opinions on these two watches

27 July 2012, 08:32 AM	#8
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	The liquid metal really makes the bezel and dial pop way more than a Sub C. A different way to go a in watches so you have to make your decision. The new movements IMO are on top of list in divers. Just look at how beautiful and advanced it is.

27 July 2012, 08:45 AM	#9
Awesome Jim Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Calgary Watch: And wear Posts: 113	I have to say that the titanium really pops more than the steel po and I know the liquid metal is very desirable. The titanium is much closer in look to steel than the Iwc. (I also have the Iwc titanium aqua timer with the inside rotating bezel on rubber. ) j

27 July 2012, 01:59 PM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photo!

27 July 2012, 08:07 PM	#11
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	lovely watch..would love to own one some day

27 July 2012, 09:44 PM	#12
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,502	i tried one on, too, eric. it's technically quite an amazing piece, and i really like the dark blue with the Ti. i can't say, however, that it got the juices going.

28 July 2012, 06:43 PM	#13
rjwallbridge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bath, England Posts: 29	A black dial / LM bezel version of the PO Ti 8500 / 9300 must be in the pipeline! Might be worth waiting if blue doesn't float your boat.

29 July 2012, 12:51 PM	#14
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	My Other AD had it on a strap also.

31 July 2012, 05:12 AM	#17
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I also tried on a few more today;

31 July 2012, 05:56 AM	#18
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,148	I tried on the Ti PO, and I really didn't like it on the wrist - it really was just too light, made it feel cheap. I know it's stronger than steel, I know it's brilliantly engineered, but the Ti just didn't feel nice. Shame, the blue is lovely

31 July 2012, 10:36 AM	#19
Awesome Jim Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Calgary Watch: And wear Posts: 113	At least the Ti has the inhouse movement. The 300m has a very nice look and easy to wear, but do you have the same love for eta?

31 July 2012, 10:44 AM	#20
MikeyP "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: MD Posts: 119	That Anniversary Bond watch above doesn't look too bad zoomed out. I hate that dial with with "007"s though :-(

31 July 2012, 11:27 AM	#22
Awesome Jim Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Calgary Watch: And wear Posts: 113	I would hope so. It's one of the last ones but it's also a nice price point the way it is do time will tell....

31 July 2012, 05:45 PM	#23
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,148	I think they'll be keeping the cal. 2500 as a starter movement for the forseeable future

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