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william21 · 31 March 2012, 07:36 AM

After being in the market for a new swiss watch, I fell in love with the 42MM b&w PO (2201.50). I'm really glad I was able to get my hands on one. Attached are some photos. Have a great weekend, cheers!

gaopa · 31 March 2012, 07:57 AM

Your new PO is a beauty! Wear it in good health for years to come.

I'm picking one up Monday night and can't wait! I will post pics of mine next week. Cheers, Bill P.

beaglehusky · 31 March 2012, 08:01 AM

Congrats!!

jmsrolls · 31 March 2012, 08:27 AM

Niiiizzz, Will!

Enjoy!

Fr. John+

william21 · 31 March 2012, 08:34 AM

Thanks everyone. And thank you Fr. John for your help and referral!!

agentmulder · 31 March 2012, 09:16 AM

She is a beauty. Congrats !!

Perdu · 31 March 2012, 11:15 AM

Very nice - congratulations

chicagofan · 31 March 2012, 11:56 AM

Congrats! Very nice choice.

mws222 · 31 March 2012, 12:01 PM

Very nice, just received my 8500 today too.

InTime · 31 March 2012, 12:40 PM

jealous, such a sweeeeeet watch

htc8p · 31 March 2012, 01:19 PM

very nice. congrats!

kultschar · 31 March 2012, 08:08 PM

Congrats!! 007s choice of watch in QoS!!

I just bought the same watch but the XL version, waiting for the postman!!!

william21 · 1 April 2012, 11:32 AM

Thank you, you'll love it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kultschar

Congrats!! 007s choice of watch in QoS!!

I just bought the same watch but the XL version, waiting for the postman!!!

william21 · 1 April 2012, 11:33 AM

Thank you everyone. I absolutely love it. One of the best purchases I've ever made!

christo678 · 1 April 2012, 03:25 PM

Such a cool, great watch!!
Congratulations.
I bought the XL a few months ago and love it.

drccw · 2 April 2012, 10:09 AM

I got my PO on Thursday.. I can't stop looking at it....

They are beautiful watches. I agonized for a long time whether to go the used Rolex Sub route (new was too pricey). I'm so glad i got the PO... it's perfect...

Quick and dirty pic from my iphone.... looks dirty but i think that I need to clean my phone's camera lens

drccw

bcacncnc · 2 April 2012, 02:04 PM

Hi there...drccw

I could be wrong, but something doesn't look right with the pic (see below). The font in the date looks different to mine. Its April 2 now, and the "2" font in your pic is quite different to my date. My "2" font looks like that on the 12 at the 12 o clock position. But if you look at the "2" in the date, the font is not the same between the two in your pic.

Also I just changed the date on mine to 29, and the 9 is with the little circular loop at the bottom and don't not go in a direct diagonal line down (sorry if this doesn't make sense). I'll try and post a pic.

Also, the He valve position versus the number "50" looks not "aligned" with the position on mine.

Not trying to scare you, just an observation of mine...

Quote:

Originally Posted by drccw

I got my PO on Thursday.. I can't stop looking at it....

They are beautiful watches. I agonized for a long time whether to go the used Rolex Sub route (new was too pricey). I'm so glad i got the PO... it's perfect...

Quick and dirty pic from my iphone.... looks dirty but i think that I need to clean my phone's camera lens

drccw

drccw · 2 April 2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcacncnc

Hi there...drccw

I could be wrong, but something doesn't look right with the pic (see below). The font in the date looks different to mine. Its April 2 now, and the "2" font in your pic is quite different to my date. My "2" font looks like that on the 12 at the 12 o clock position. But if you look at the "2" in the date, the font is not the same between the two in your pic.

Also I just changed the date on mine to 29, and the 9 is with the little circular loop at the bottom and don't not go in a direct diagonal line down (sorry if this doesn't make sense). I'll try and post a pic.

Also, the He valve position versus the number "50" looks not "aligned" with the position on mine.

Not trying to scare you, just an observation of mine...

I definitely see what you're saying with the He valve position...

I'm kind of a newbie with these sort of things but hmmm....

Love to see your pics. I bought mine from an authorized dealer so I was thinking that my purchase was/is safe.. anyone else wish to comment?

anyway to tell the manufacturing year without opening the case?
drccw

johnbeth · 2 April 2012, 08:39 PM

Congrats!

jmsrolls · 2 April 2012, 09:58 PM

You're OK, Chris (drccw).

Omega has changed the date font and your HE valve is OK.

The HE valve on counterfeit Seamasters line up with the 10:00 and the real ones are slightly above.

Fr. John†

bcacncnc · 2 April 2012, 10:50 PM

Thanks Fr John...

I just realized my bezel was not dead on center hence, I though the He valve was not "aligned".

And good to know its not a fake - and interesting info regarding the font change.

I assume the newest PO's are with the new font... as mine is a couple of years old.

jmsrolls · 2 April 2012, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcacncnc

I assume the newest PO's are with the new font... as mine is a couple of years old.

Yes, the date font changed on the cal 2500 models with the introduction of the "D" movement. All the 8500 models have the new font.

Fr. John+

rob541 · 3 April 2012, 03:14 AM

It's a great watch. I just sold mine to upgrade to the new 8500, but I think I miss the 42 that you have.

I had the rubber for it, which I only wore a couple times and the MESH which I LOVED!

Its a great watch.

Rob

ManUtd · 3 April 2012, 03:19 AM

Nice looking watch Will, congrats!

drccw · 3 April 2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

You're OK, Chris (drccw).

Omega has changed the date font and your HE valve is OK.

The HE valve on counterfeit Seamasters line up with the 10:00 and the real ones are slightly above.

Fr. John†

Whew thanks.. I had a momentary moment of panic... but I do trust the guys I bought the watch from (plus they are an AD)

drccw

psv · 3 April 2012, 10:01 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

william21 · 4 April 2012, 08:53 AM

Thanks everyone!

31 March 2012, 11:15 AM	#7
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Very nice - congratulations __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

2 April 2012, 10:50 PM	#21
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Thanks Fr John... I just realized my bezel was not dead on center hence, I though the He valve was not "aligned". And good to know its not a fake - and interesting info regarding the font change. I assume the newest PO's are with the new font... as mine is a couple of years old. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

3 April 2012, 03:14 AM	#23
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	Nice!! It's a great watch. I just sold mine to upgrade to the new 8500, but I think I miss the 42 that you have. I had the rubber for it, which I only wore a couple times and the MESH which I LOVED! Its a great watch. Rob

31 March 2012, 07:57 AM	#2
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Your new PO is a beauty! Wear it in good health for years to come. I'm picking one up Monday night and can't wait! I will post pics of mine next week. Cheers, Bill P.

31 March 2012, 08:01 AM	#3
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	Congrats!!

31 March 2012, 08:27 AM	#4
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Niiiizzz, Will! Enjoy! Fr. John+

31 March 2012, 08:34 AM	#5
william21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Will Location: Central Valley,CA Watch: Omega PO 2201.50 Posts: 88	Thanks everyone. And thank you Fr. John for your help and referral!!

31 March 2012, 09:16 AM	#6
agentmulder Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 22	She is a beauty. Congrats !!

31 March 2012, 11:56 AM	#8
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats! Very nice choice.

31 March 2012, 12:01 PM	#9
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	Very nice, just received my 8500 today too.

31 March 2012, 12:40 PM	#10
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	jealous, such a sweeeeeet watch

31 March 2012, 01:19 PM	#11
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	very nice. congrats!

31 March 2012, 08:08 PM	#12
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Congrats!! 007s choice of watch in QoS!! I just bought the same watch but the XL version, waiting for the postman!!!

1 April 2012, 11:33 AM	#14
william21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Will Location: Central Valley,CA Watch: Omega PO 2201.50 Posts: 88	Thank you everyone. I absolutely love it. One of the best purchases I've ever made!

1 April 2012, 03:25 PM	#15
christo678 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Portofino 8 Day Posts: 4	Such a cool, great watch!! Congratulations. I bought the XL a few months ago and love it.

2 April 2012, 08:39 PM	#19
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats!

2 April 2012, 09:58 PM	#20
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	You're OK, Chris (drccw). Omega has changed the date font and your HE valve is OK. The HE valve on counterfeit Seamasters line up with the 10:00 and the real ones are slightly above. Fr. John†

3 April 2012, 03:19 AM	#24
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Nice looking watch Will, congrats!

3 April 2012, 10:01 AM	#26
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Very nice. Congrats!

4 April 2012, 08:53 AM	#27
william21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Will Location: Central Valley,CA Watch: Omega PO 2201.50 Posts: 88	Thanks everyone!

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