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jfmiii · 7 May 2014, 10:41 AM

I'm scared to wear vintage Rolex in the water. I need something that I can wear when I cant wear something vintage. That being said, there are two Omegas Im in love with but at a bit of a crossroads....

I have a NOS dial for a 3510.21. I'd have to buy a donor watch and swap the dial but this can be done for prob $1200-$1300. I LOVE the look of this watch. I dont care that it may be a Franken. It is my Poorman's 6263.

On the other hand, I would love a 42mm Omega PO 2500. It is a bit more expensive (~$2300-$2500?) and it does resemble my 16800 Sub but it is a gorgeous watch. I really think this will be a classic in 20 years.

joe100 · 7 May 2014, 11:08 AM

Speedmasters don't do well in water. The PO would be the choice if it has to get wet

BoomerSooner · 7 May 2014, 11:13 AM

Po

FTX I · 7 May 2014, 11:28 AM

PO gets my vote.

Darlinboy · 7 May 2014, 08:42 PM

No contest for water... PO.

ejvette · 7 May 2014, 09:18 PM

PO defiantly after all its made for water!

Challenger Deep · 8 May 2014, 12:36 AM

The PO.

DCgator · 8 May 2014, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

PO gets my vote.

x2

Noonan · 8 May 2014, 12:52 AM

For a beater/wear in the water, I'd go PO out of those two. That being said, I'd be looking for an older Seamaster. Something like a 2254 or 2531.

AndyK · 8 May 2014, 02:58 AM

I'll pile on, get the PO if you're concerned about water resistance.

timetravel125 · 8 May 2014, 03:17 PM

PO for me.

Time Exposure · 8 May 2014, 09:57 PM

A Rolex 16800 is not so far "vintage" that it can't be used in water. Have it serviced and tested, and wear it every day without worry.

And · 9 May 2014, 02:39 AM

PO is made for the job.

bde · 10 May 2014, 06:41 AM

PO for sure.

xjeeunitx · 10 May 2014, 08:42 PM

Po

steveclocks · 10 May 2014, 08:51 PM

Planet Ocean

wisguy · 11 May 2014, 01:10 AM

For the water, PO.

But... I would go for the speedy and go watchless to the water

7 May 2014, 11:08 AM	#2
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Speedmasters don't do well in water. The PO would be the choice if it has to get wet __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

7 May 2014, 08:42 PM	#5
Darlinboy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,699	No contest for water... PO. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

7 May 2014, 09:18 PM	#6
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	PO defiantly after all its made for water! __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

8 May 2014, 12:36 AM	#7
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	The PO. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

9 May 2014, 02:39 AM	#13
And "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andy Location: Beds Watch: Speedmaster Posts: 198	PO is made for the job. __________________ Truth is singular. Its "versions" are mistruths. - Sonmi 451

7 May 2014, 11:13 AM	#3
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	Po

7 May 2014, 11:28 AM	#4
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	PO gets my vote.

8 May 2014, 12:52 AM	#9
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	For a beater/wear in the water, I'd go PO out of those two. That being said, I'd be looking for an older Seamaster. Something like a 2254 or 2531.

8 May 2014, 02:58 AM	#10
AndyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 216570 Posts: 878	I'll pile on, get the PO if you're concerned about water resistance.

8 May 2014, 03:17 PM	#11
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	PO for me.

8 May 2014, 09:57 PM	#12
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	A Rolex 16800 is not so far "vintage" that it can't be used in water. Have it serviced and tested, and wear it every day without worry.

10 May 2014, 06:41 AM	#14
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	PO for sure.

10 May 2014, 08:42 PM	#15
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	Po

10 May 2014, 08:51 PM	#16
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Planet Ocean

11 May 2014, 01:10 AM	#17
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	For the water, PO. But... I would go for the speedy and go watchless to the water __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

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