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10 April 2013, 08:21 PM | #1 |
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Planet Ocean GMT!
http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/se...23230442203001
So excited and disappointed! Why a unidirectional bezel on a GMT? I'm really hoping it won't only be released in blue and orange. |
10 April 2013, 09:01 PM | #2 |
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looks like a special edition?
as much as i want to like it, i feel like the orange 24-hour hand would only make me think of the explorer II. other than that, the blue & orange is striking. |
10 April 2013, 09:13 PM | #3 |
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this definitely looks like a special edition but I am SO happy, this way there will be more 'regular' editions too of the awesome PO GMT with the 8605 calibre ..this is definitely a striking start :D
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10 April 2013, 09:16 PM | #4 |
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just checked the omega website...it is 43.5 mm in diameter, which is half way between previous PO models :)...now I am so confused between the new PO 42mm and this, but this has great added advantage of GMT which I need
p.s. I like the diver bezel on this GMT as it serves both functions, dive bezel as well as GMT..dont like my bi-directional bezel on the old SMP GMT that I have. |
11 April 2013, 12:09 AM | #5 |
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Wow. Omegas really stepping up their game.
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11 April 2013, 01:09 AM | #6 |
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That blue and orange is real refreshing!
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11 April 2013, 01:32 AM | #7 |
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If they do a non blue and orange version, I'll be interested. That colour scheme is...challenging
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11 April 2013, 01:35 AM | #8 |
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It looks like they took the blue bits from the Ti LM model and added some orange because Rolex uses orange on their newer GMT model. Maybe the next one can use a green hand!
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11 April 2013, 02:11 AM | #10 |
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I'm pretty sure Omegas not attempting to copy Rolex. Take Rolex of the pedestal and you might actually realize that Omega currently offers a superior product in the sport watch category
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On edit: this watch also suffers from the "blue dial and black date disk" phenomenon of the Ti LM watches. I wish Omega would just spring for a blue date disk, it would look so much nicer. |
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11 April 2013, 03:56 AM | #12 |
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I like the concept but with the color scheme I hate to say it but I think Omega dropped the ball on this one.
Even with just making the markers on the bezel white versus orange would have been a big improvement. It reminds me of an Oris. |
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I like it.
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Want to see a copy....maybe the AP FC Diver and the IWC Aquatimer is a better comparison. I don't give a damn though, all these watches are awesome. |
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Even with their $10 bracelets |
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11 April 2013, 06:19 AM | #16 |
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I like it but why do they have to go so big. They fit this movement in a 42mm case, I think the GMT function doesn't add diameter. The only watch over 42mm I'll ever do is my Deepsea. I swear I was looking at my PO just yesterday thinking "if only they made a GMT PO", now they did but 43.5 = 44mm. I'm almost thinking - no thanks, GMT2c here I come. We'll see how it looks in person.
I think it puts into perspective Rolex's expertise in movement making as they can make the GMT so small and thin and then look at the Daytona, albeit without co-axials. |
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I really want to like Omega, but a HEV on a GMT watch? That is just silly! And the orange GMT hands smells too much like Rolex.
43.5mm is doable, but I wonder how thick it is. |
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11 April 2013, 06:49 AM | #19 |
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No, I don't think it qualifies as a dive watch per ISO requirements http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_...diving_watches
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Omega does it again ! A beautiful watch that's so so practical and a watch that is possible to read the second time zone easily. Simple but very clever bezel
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Do you think they look like clones or omega copying Rolex ? I don't. Omega's much better looking for one thing and much more versatile.
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Not to argue, I realize you can use the bezel to mark start time and then count ET on the dial, but to be considered a full feature dive watch wouldn't it need an elapsed time bezel so you can read the ET rather than have to count it?
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Besides my comment wasn't directed for technical spec sheets, it was to state the reason for the He valve. Do you really believe from a business stand point that it's feasible to fabricate whole new case designs or use an existing case to promote a new design, not to mention that many people actually wanted the PO's current configuration to go GMT. I just didn't want it to be big and thick. |
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side comment: Would that keep someone from a diving excursion while on vacation with this watch. So ironic as I constantly hear how such an all around watch the GMTc is, no one will ever need to go beyond 100 meters diving they say: no mention is ever made of the bezel. On the Omega it isn't a "dive" watch because of the very same bezel which on this model only goes one way in fact. This watch's only flaw is size and thickness. It isn't meant to be a dive watch like the Deepsea but it sure ticks a whole lot of boxes on the feature list.....yeah minus a time lapse bezel. If it had a diving bezel the haters would say, what a crap watch....why no GMT bezel. The Rolex kool-aid is really good around here. The same comments were made about a GS which looked nothing like the GMTc except for the bezel, so of course it's a copy right. |
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Regardless, it is attractive watch, if one like the design more or less than the Explorer II is completely subjective (like I personally find the hands on the Rolex too thick and chubby). I hope it won't be too thick and/or sit too high on the wrist. Still, this watch would have looked much cleaner without the HEV valve. |
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It's a beautiful sporty wristwatch
Nice colours blue/orange, Spring is finally here |
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What a thing of beauty the Omega movements are these days and very worthy of the see through case back.
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11 April 2013, 08:27 AM | #29 |
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It is like Omega designed this watch with the Detroit Tigers colors in mind. Just kidding... it is a beautiful watch indeed. Even if I have the $, 43.5mm is too big for my wrist. :(
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x2!!!
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