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11 April 2013, 10:49 AM | #31 |
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Anyone who calls this a copy of the explorer II is really chugging the rolex koolaid |
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11 April 2013, 11:22 AM | #33 |
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did I just read someone correlate ORIS and Omega
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11 April 2013, 11:22 AM | #34 |
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Clone or not, but I still don't like the new Explorer II, while this and the new Sub immediately captured my desire. I didn't even like the old sapphire Subs.
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11 April 2013, 01:18 PM | #36 |
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It is lovely to see that Omega has hardcore fans, but that doesn't mean one have to get snippy about other people's opinion. Rolex did not only invent the GMT complication, the Explorer II introduced the orange GMT hand, which Rolex brought back in the 216570 model 2 years ago. Hence, I'm not saying that it is a better watch, I'm not stating that it is better looking. Sure, Omega has had orange tipped hands on models, they even had a fully orange minute hand on the Ploprof introduced in 1970, but that still doesn't change the fact that Rolex introduced the orange GMT hand and that it offers it in its current lineup of watches. A fair point to make, I think,
And let's not open that Omega is superior to Rolex or vice versa can of worms again... |
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11 April 2013, 02:03 PM | #38 |
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Not exactly the right use of the word "correlate" but nevertheless, I was not comparing the brands nor did I ever say that Oris is on par in any way shape or form with Omega.
Having a PO8500 myself, I am certainly a fan of Omega in general and specifically the PO. My exact words were - it reminds me of an Oris. And because of the color scheme, it does. |
11 April 2013, 02:11 PM | #39 |
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Not digging the orange/blue scheme one bit....which is fine, I'm overbought on GMT-style watches anyway at the moment!
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11 April 2013, 02:15 PM | #40 |
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I dont like it. its like defiling a proper dive watch.
if they want a gmt then they should make a new watch |
11 April 2013, 03:55 PM | #41 |
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one thing I have noticed people misunderstanding is that the bezel is 'uni-directional' just as it should be on a dive watch, but ofcourse is still useable as a GMT bezel due to markings, so it is a proper dive watch with added functionality of GMT timing that is very easy to use and does not take away from its core function, but only adds to it..you can guess I totally love it
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11 April 2013, 04:06 PM | #42 |
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Nah, sorry...
Owned a PO in the past, what's wrong with black dials and bezels? Why go the hideous way? Seems like to me Omega is desperate for attention with these color schemes.
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11 April 2013, 05:48 PM | #43 |
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i don't understand why omega fans get so defensive and lash out, talking about rolex "kool aid" and such. to me, opining that the 24-hour hand is a rolex clone, criticizing an HEV valve on a GMT or stating that the 8500 movement plus clear back is too thick are critiques of the watch, and not omega as a brand. maybe i missed it, but, no where in the critiques of the watch are people putting down omega. if anything, there's more omega "kool aid" being drunk in this thread.
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I do totally agree that criticism is healthy but just that the GMT hand on my SMP GMT 50th Anni (which happens to be the first SMP GMT) is exactly like this one on the new PO GMT and is red, and with orande being the new PO's color ever since, probably this whole hand connection is not so right IMHO...but everyone is free to have an opinion :)
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very fair point. orange has been a PO motif. didn't think of that, even though i was first attracted to the PO by the 2500 PO with orange bezel on mesh bracelet. |
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11 April 2013, 09:43 PM | #46 |
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Gorgeous watch, but out of my budget and anything above 42mm is too large for my 6.25'' wrists.
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11 April 2013, 09:47 PM | #47 | |
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I call it as I see it. I own a few Rolex and a few Omega. |
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Nobody can deny that Omega is doing some amazing technical work, but their design team isn't holding up their end of the deal on some of these watches. The orange GMT hand begs comparison with the Explorer 2, as does the horrible striped second hand on their anti-magnetic watch with the Milgauss (I'm not sure which is worse to tell you the truth). Before anyone starts talking about "kool aid", my current favorite watch is an Omega Speedmaster Pro which was chosen over any version of the SS Daytona. |
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wow
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11 April 2013, 11:33 PM | #51 | |
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The 8500 PO is already too thick for me so adding a GMT module with notch it up another 1-2mm in thickness. Thank you Omega for a PO GMT but I'll be keeping my cal 2500 PO LM LE and 216570 EXPII. |
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12 April 2013, 12:26 AM | #52 |
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I'm not a rolex or omega fanboy, I just can't believe people are so quick to say omega copied the explorer ii bc of the GMT hand color. Orange has always been the contrasting color for the PO, what other color would you expect them to use for a contrasting GMT hand given the current color scheme of the watch???
Now for the Omega milgaus... That thing is a direct ripoff of the rolex design with that ugly second hand |
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It's the same idea but it's very far from being a rip-off.
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The watch in the same color scheme as the regular POs (black with silver markings or black with orange markings) would be great. Very limited appeal the way they are previewing it........ |
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12 April 2013, 01:21 AM | #55 |
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Well, one thing is for certain, since it is Omega there will be other colors and variants of this watch coming.
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I really like it. |
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12 April 2013, 02:14 AM | #57 |
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We need the rotating ceramic bezel (white numerals) on the AT 150 GMT. I would buy it in a heartbeat. A red or orange GMT hand beats the heck out of the green hand on my II-C.
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hehe, new york knicks! anyone like basketball?
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12 April 2013, 03:20 AM | #59 |
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12 April 2013, 07:23 AM | #60 |
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I thought about it. The colors are a horrible choice and this watch will likely be on the big and thick side of things for me.
Does the co-axial really make the watches this thick or is this just a nod to the big watch craze. My Deepsea is thick but due to engineering characteristics, it's the only watch above 42mm I'll ever own. Many other companies have proven you can make small and thin GMT functions, so it boils down to the co-axial or trend following, any ideas. |
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