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FTX I · 15 February 2020, 07:52 AM

Hi guys. This was something new to me. It's no secret that I like plain black divers in SS from Omega and Rolex, so I asked my watchmaker who is the official Omega service center here if it would be possible to transform my old 2208.50 into a 2200.50 instead of buying both like I did in the past. He then ordered a new dial, new bezel and a new seconds hand and here it is. I feel like I just bought a NOS classic PO and I couldn't be happier with the result. Hope you like it. Cheers.

Art 1 · 15 February 2020, 09:40 AM

Nice.

FTX I · 15 February 2020, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Nice.

Nikrnic · 15 February 2020, 10:03 AM

Looking good, POs are great pieces. That little detail from the second hands has a cool pop. Im impressed how Omega satifies their customers not like that other guy...I had one bad experience with my first Omega (just didn't work for me) but haven't given up on the brand.
I'm looking to ad my first chrono and i keep going back to the speedy hesalite. I'm sure thats going to be the right choice.

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FTX I · 15 February 2020, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Looking good, POs are great pieces. That little detail from the second hands has a cool pop. Im impressed how Omega satifies their customers not like that other guy...
I'm looking to ad my first chrono and i keep going back to the speedy hesalite. I'm sure thats going to be the right choice.

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Thanks Nick. Yes the new seconds hand was the cheapest part and I'm glad I didn't forget because it makes a big difference. Hope you find a nice Speedy for you soon.

Nadi090 · 15 February 2020, 10:13 AM

It's a neat work by your watchmaker ....

Congratulations

FTX I · 15 February 2020, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nadi090

It's a neat work by your watchmaker ....

Congratulations

Thank you

Nikrnic · 15 February 2020, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Thanks Nick. Yes the new seconds hand was the cheapest part and I'm glad I didn't forget because it makes a big difference. Hope you find a nice Speedy for you soon.

Thanks as well Flavio. The SA at the Omega boutique told me yesterday to wait for another new speedy coming this summer (not the EW 321) but the same as now 42mm hesalite moonwatch but with a new tapered bracelet. I'm in for that.

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AEC · 15 February 2020, 01:41 PM

It's beautiful, classic, and I love it. At the same time, I will mourn the passing of the 2208 because I'm a dedicated fan of the original all-orange Planet Ocean

FTX I · 15 February 2020, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Thanks as well Flavio. The SA at the Omega boutique told me yesterday to wait for another new speedy coming this summer (not the EW 321) but the same as now 42mm hesalite moonwatch but with a new tapered bracelet. I'm in for that.

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Interesting. I didn't know that Nick. Thanks for the heads up.

FTX I · 15 February 2020, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AEC

It's beautiful, classic, and I love it. At the same time, I will mourn the passing of the 2208 because I'm a dedicated fan of the original all-orange Planet Ocean

Thanks. I love it too Tony. All parts are here so I can switch back anytime.

anonymousmoose · 15 February 2020, 10:11 PM

Good idea. Best part it you can swap it back if you ever want to go orange again.

1William · 15 February 2020, 10:14 PM

Looks great.

TimeRookie · 15 February 2020, 10:16 PM

Great looking watch! I like the orange but that is now classic, understated, practical watch.

FTX I · 16 February 2020, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by anonymousmoose

Good idea. Best part it you can swap it back if you ever want to go orange again.

Exactly.

FTX I · 16 February 2020, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Looks great.

Thanks William

FTX I · 16 February 2020, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeRookie

Great looking watch! I like the orange but that is now classic, understated, practical watch.

My thoughts exactly Don. I will wear this one much more now like I used to do when I had both in 2010. Thank you.

gohmdoree · 16 February 2020, 05:33 AM

I purchased mine used and traveled literally all over the world with it. Believe there is dirt or something in my links from dune bashing in Dubai.

The crown got disengaged and brought it in to the service center and am waiting now. Supposedly they will change out a lot of things so excited to see the results.

Congrats on yours!

v1triol · 16 February 2020, 02:54 PM

Nice transformation.
Take care about this crystal, blue AR crystals are early production and nowadays they are pretty much unobtainable.
Btw, with those parts you can convert it into 2200.51.00 too;)

anonymousmoose · 16 February 2020, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by v1triol

Btw, with those parts you can convert it into 2200.51.00 too;)

beat me to it.

FTX I · 16 February 2020, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by v1triol

Nice transformation.
Take care about this crystal, blue AR crystals are early production and nowadays they are pretty much unobtainable.
Btw, with those parts you can convert it into 2200.51.00 too;)

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Originally Posted by anonymousmoose

beat me to it.

Thanks guys. I thought about getting this one as well to make a trio back then. These POs are amazing watches design wise and the 2500 is a very reliable movement. However, the dial is not the same on the 2208.50 and the 2200.51 IMO. When you have them side by side you notice the orange 6,9,12 on the 2200.51 is more vivid. I believe they made that way to highlight the orange numerals on the reference with black bezel, and tone down the dial on the model with orange bezel. It's just something I noticed back then and I have no proof of that but I believe if I use the dial I have here with a black bezel it will look wrong.

anonymousmoose · 16 February 2020, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Thanks guys. I thought about getting this one as well to make a trio back then. These POs are amazing watches design wise and the 2500 is a very reliable movement. However, the dial is not the same on the 2208.50 and the 2200.51 IMO. When you have them side by side you notice the orange 6,9,12 on the 2200.51 is more vivid. I believe they made that way to highlight the orange numerals on the reference with black bezel, and tone down the dial on the model with orange bezel. It's just something I noticed back then and I have no proof of that but I believe if I use the dial I have here with a black bezel it will look wrong.

Doesn't hurt giving it a try at some stage when you feel a bit adventurous.

Are you sure it's not the same dial? Maybe the orange looked a bit different due to fading?

brandrea · 16 February 2020, 11:49 PM

Well done Flavio

FTX I · 16 February 2020, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by anonymousmoose

Doesn't hurt giving it a try at some stage when you feel a bit adventurous.

Are you sure it's not the same dial? Maybe the orange looked a bit different due to fading?

You're probably right my friend

And no, I'm not sure but I held them new side by side in my AD back then and the difference was very noticeable.

emtee · 16 February 2020, 11:52 PM

My first luxury watch. Sold it but it was fantastic.

FTX I · 16 February 2020, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Well done Flavio

Thanks buddy. I'm over the moon. I have a NOS 2200.50 on my wrist now. Time travelling is great and this is the most beautiful Omega diver IMO.

FTX I · 16 February 2020, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by emtee

My first luxury watch. Sold it but it was fantastic.

Thanks Matt.

emtee · 17 February 2020, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Thanks Matt.

Cheers they did a great job on yours. It looks exactly like mine used to. I’m kinda missing it now

Heu · 17 February 2020, 12:06 AM

Nice!

FTX I · 17 February 2020, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by emtee

Cheers they did a great job on yours. It looks exactly like mine used to. I’m kinda missing it now

Time to get one again my friend.

15 February 2020, 10:11 PM	#12
anonymousmoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 601	Good idea. Best part it you can swap it back if you ever want to go orange again. __________________

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TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,190	Great looking watch! I like the orange but that is now classic, understated, practical watch. __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice.

15 February 2020, 10:03 AM	#4
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,158	Looking good, POs are great pieces. That little detail from the second hands has a cool pop. Im impressed how Omega satifies their customers not like that other guy...I had one bad experience with my first Omega (just didn't work for me) but haven't given up on the brand. I'm looking to ad my first chrono and i keep going back to the speedy hesalite. I'm sure thats going to be the right choice. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

15 February 2020, 10:13 AM	#6
Nadi090 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The States Watch: OysterPerpetual 39 Posts: 121	It's a neat work by your watchmaker .... Congratulations

15 February 2020, 01:41 PM	#9
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	It's beautiful, classic, and I love it. At the same time, I will mourn the passing of the 2208 because I'm a dedicated fan of the original all-orange Planet Ocean

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1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Looks great.

16 February 2020, 05:33 AM	#18
gohmdoree "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: New york Posts: 18	I purchased mine used and traveled literally all over the world with it. Believe there is dirt or something in my links from dune bashing in Dubai. The crown got disengaged and brought it in to the service center and am waiting now. Supposedly they will change out a lot of things so excited to see the results. Congrats on yours!

16 February 2020, 02:54 PM	#19
v1triol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: EU Posts: 74	Nice transformation. Take care about this crystal, blue AR crystals are early production and nowadays they are pretty much unobtainable. Btw, with those parts you can convert it into 2200.51.00 too;)

16 February 2020, 11:49 PM	#23
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Well done Flavio

16 February 2020, 11:52 PM	#25
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,235	My first luxury watch. Sold it but it was fantastic.

17 February 2020, 12:06 AM	#29
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,763	Nice!

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