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16 April 2015, 02:04 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Edinburgh
Watch: 116200BLCAO
Posts: 109
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Unique Planet Ocean 8500
Absolutely love the transformation.
I started by swapping the bracelet with the vulcanised rubber strap (designed for the 2500 which fits beautifully). This halved the weight and resulted in the watch being extremely comfortable to wear. The next obvious change is the orange bezel insert. You read that correctly - I did say insert. It IS possible to purchase and change without buying an entirely new bezel. I feel doing this has really brightened the watch up - loving the contrast. Omega purists may turn their noses up - as you can't purchase an orange bezel/white number combination. But I just love the uniqueness. Love to know what you guys think! |
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16 April 2015, 02:09 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: WA
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Looks sharp IMHO! How difficult is it to change the insert?
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16 April 2015, 02:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Edinburgh
Watch: 116200BLCAO
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Wasn't difficult for me at all. Different story for the watchmaker at the Jewellers though. I ordered it from an official Omega stockist and their watchmaker swapped it over upon arrival... Apparently it's a difficult task removing a PO bezel. Turned out great though! Costs roughly £50 for the aluminium insert.
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16 April 2015, 02:33 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Rob
Location: Parrish fl.
Watch: Tt datejust 16233
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Wow! I really like that look!
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16 April 2015, 02:47 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Matt
Location: Northern VA
Watch: 126711, 126610
Posts: 1,803
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I think it looks fantastic.
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16 April 2015, 03:19 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Seth
Location: nj
Watch: Omega
Posts: 24,680
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absolutely love it.
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16 April 2015, 04:51 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NY
Watch: Datejust/Speedy
Posts: 48
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16 April 2015, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: El Paso, TX
Posts: 24
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Looks sweet!
I put one of those straps on my Ti PO. Feels like I'm wearing one of my G-Shocks 
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16 April 2015, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,753
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You can buy new bezel inserts? I thought you had to buy the whole bezel.
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16 April 2015, 11:22 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NY
Watch: 116610 SubC
Posts: 215
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Putting a rubber strap on my PO 8500 was the best move. It is so much more comfortable and wear so much lighter. And it is attractive to boot.
Nice setup with the orange bezel. |
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