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The GMT Master · 3 February 2012, 07:44 AM

Hey all,

I had my camera in store today, so used it to take some pictures of my favourite divers! On show is the 42mm 232.30.42.21.01.001 and the 45.5mm Chrono 232.30.46.51.01.001, as well as my trusty 3570.50 for comparison

No waffle, just photos

Enjoy!

Chris

rob541 · 3 February 2012, 08:06 AM

What did you think about the chrono? I think it's designed beautifully - love the two-register dial and the little orange hand.

But the thickness scared me away.

If I lived somewhere warmer, where sleeve on top of sleeve under jacket wasn't the norm, but Buffalo gets cold.

Thanks for the post.

Rob

rob541 · 3 February 2012, 08:07 AM

make the Speedy look so much more comfortable to wear!

Rob

Kringkily · 3 February 2012, 08:07 AM

what's the height on that new XL?

The GMT Master · 3 February 2012, 08:12 AM

Not sure on the height of the POC, but it is pretty big, certainly Deepsea territory. I think it's perhaps a little big to be a daily wearer (for me at least), but as a casual and weekend wearer, I think it makes more sense. The 42mm non-Chrono seems to suit my wrist the best, however

Dan2010 · 3 February 2012, 08:19 AM

How does the ceramic on the new POs compare to say, the Sub C or GMT Cs? Wonder if it is going to be as expensive to repair if they are cracked?

The Joker · 3 February 2012, 09:54 PM

Some great Omega's. Thanks for the pics Chris.

dsio · 3 February 2012, 11:28 PM

On the height thing, I actually like that they're impracticality high, it's part of Omega's history, making stupidly big chronos built for heavy duty use, dating back to the big blue 120, flightmaster, vader and anakin. The speedmaster is the low profile subtle chrono, the orange pointer hand and oversized case is Omega's Hummer H2 of the chrono lineup.

Dweller of the Sea · 3 February 2012, 11:58 PM

The POCs height is 19mm, but it wears smaller.
I have owned other 44-45mm watches that felt bigger.
One of the "secrets" is that the caseback is thick, so the watch sits high on the wrist. A bit like the SD 16600.

Here is a picture of the POC and Speedy Moon Sapphire

TuonoRider · 4 February 2012, 01:39 AM

Wow. The POC literally shadows the Speedy inthat pic...incredible.

I couldn't pull off such a chunk of metal on my wrist.

capote · 4 February 2012, 02:30 AM

I have tried the POC on just for fun. I'm not into big watches, but the dial on that one is stunning. The height on the other hand....just insane. Move your hand too fast and you will poke your eye out.

capote · 4 February 2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Hey all,

I had my camera in store today, so used it to take some pictures of my favourite divers! On show is the 42mm 232.30.42.21.01.001 and the 45.5mm Chrono 232.30.46.51.01.001, as well as my trusty 3570.50 for comparison

No waffle, just photos

Enjoy!

Chris

Very nice trio

How does the PO 42 wears compared to the Speedmaster?

azguy · 4 February 2012, 02:37 AM

Your speedy is just perfect

FeelingTheBlues · 4 February 2012, 02:39 AM

Thank you for sharing those pictures Chris, I like the two sub dials on the PO chronograph.

T-Rip · 4 February 2012, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Thank you for sharing those pictures Chris, I like the two sub dials on the PO chronograph.

X1
I like the thicker case too!!!

Great pics

experimentjon · 4 February 2012, 05:40 AM

The PO Chrono looks gorgeous, but I think its hard to tell just how big it is until you put it next to the 42mm PO and the Speedy. That really opened my eyes--especially the thickness. Thanks for sharing!

cecilia · 4 February 2012, 07:34 AM

Thank you Chris for charing great pics, Never looked at Omega before but i must say, its a wery nice design.

h999r · 4 February 2012, 08:36 AM

Love the chrono .. thanks for sharing.

asadtiger · 5 February 2012, 06:07 PM

pure awesomeness

thank you so much for sharing :)

Langleyz · 5 February 2012, 06:34 PM

I love the 45.5mm chrono. Definitely my next watch. I think the thickness works much better than the thickness of the DSSD. Beautiful watch! Thanks for the pics.

moby33 · 5 February 2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Wow!!!

I didn't realize how much the 9300 is domed...I'm in love even more. God I can't wait to get my hands on this watch...I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a new watch. Damn the thickness...I'm getting one!

Thanks for sharing.

RJK · 7 February 2012, 12:32 PM

Man that chrono is sweet.

Maybe a dumb question but I can't put my finger on it...what are the screws on the bracelet by the lugs for? The ones by the clasp I get, but are the ones by the case to screw into the SELs?

Why does Omega do it that way?

Thanks, Rob

dsio · 7 February 2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RJK

Man that chrono is sweet.

Maybe a dumb question but I can't put my finger on it...what are the screws on the bracelet by the lugs for? The ones by the clasp I get, but are the ones by the case to screw into the SELs?

Why does Omega do it that way?

Thanks, Rob

The bracelets are the same for each width, the only difference is the endlinks, chrono endlinks are twice the height of non-chrono endlinks, so effectively if you had one bracelet, and two sets of endlinks you could swap it between a chrono and a time only (assuming you could get the second endlinks).

Easier from a spare parts and production point of view as well.

RJK · 7 February 2012, 01:16 PM

Gotcha...makes sense now.

Thanks Ashley!!!

Rob

stockae92 · 8 February 2012, 06:31 AM

i am sold on the 42mm new PO :)

Kringkily · 8 February 2012, 06:56 AM

Yeah I like the look of it the but the whole massive size scares me. I'd practically be staying away from doors, desks, carts, etc. anything with a corner lol.

colossus71 · 9 February 2012, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kringkily

Yeah I like the look of it the but the whole massive size scares me. I'd practically be staying away from doors, desks, carts, etc. anything with a corner lol.

That's pretty much me all the time... Every corner, desk and door jamb I walk by I find myself pulling my left arm in. I keep telling myself I'm going to get a watch I don't care whether or not it takes a few bumps, but I seem to treat the less expensive ones with the same guarded touch. Habit...

As for the thickness of the PO XL Chrono, I have one too and it's thick. Noticeably so... Kind of like wearing a brick chained to your arm. But in a good way. It wears smaller than the most 45.5mm's and I don't usually have a problem with it snagging sleeves. All-in-all, one of the best and most commented upon watches I've ever owned. The band/bracelet is also one of the most complimentary components to the watch.

Nice pics OP, one of these days I'll have to work on my photography skills.

RJK · 9 February 2012, 04:50 AM

Yeah I've definitely learned to walk a different way around those things. It become second nature after a while....the ol' put your watch arm behind your back technique

I have a Sinn U-1000S, DSSD, and PAM 162 that are all in the same range.

Rob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kringkily

Yeah I like the look of it the but the whole massive size scares me. I'd practically be staying away from doors, desks, carts, etc. anything with a corner lol.

3 February 2012, 07:44 AM	#1
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	Planet Ocean Generation 2: 42mm and Chrono Hey all, I had my camera in store today, so used it to take some pictures of my favourite divers! On show is the 42mm 232.30.42.21.01.001 and the 45.5mm Chrono 232.30.46.51.01.001, as well as my trusty 3570.50 for comparison No waffle, just photos Enjoy! Chris

3 February 2012, 08:06 AM	#2
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	Nice What did you think about the chrono? I think it's designed beautifully - love the two-register dial and the little orange hand. But the thickness scared me away. If I lived somewhere warmer, where sleeve on top of sleeve under jacket wasn't the norm, but Buffalo gets cold. Thanks for the post. Rob

3 February 2012, 08:07 AM	#3
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	And the new ones also... make the Speedy look so much more comfortable to wear! Rob

3 February 2012, 11:28 PM	#8
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	On the height thing, I actually like that they're impracticality high, it's part of Omega's history, making stupidly big chronos built for heavy duty use, dating back to the big blue 120, flightmaster, vader and anakin. The speedmaster is the low profile subtle chrono, the orange pointer hand and oversized case is Omega's Hummer H2 of the chrono lineup. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

4 February 2012, 02:39 AM	#14
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Thank you for sharing those pictures Chris, I like the two sub dials on the PO chronograph. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

3 February 2012, 08:07 AM	#4
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	what's the height on that new XL?

3 February 2012, 08:12 AM	#5
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	Not sure on the height of the POC, but it is pretty big, certainly Deepsea territory. I think it's perhaps a little big to be a daily wearer (for me at least), but as a casual and weekend wearer, I think it makes more sense. The 42mm non-Chrono seems to suit my wrist the best, however

3 February 2012, 08:19 AM	#6
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	How does the ceramic on the new POs compare to say, the Sub C or GMT Cs? Wonder if it is going to be as expensive to repair if they are cracked?

3 February 2012, 09:54 PM	#7
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Some great Omega's. Thanks for the pics Chris.

3 February 2012, 11:58 PM	#9
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	The POCs height is 19mm, but it wears smaller. I have owned other 44-45mm watches that felt bigger. One of the "secrets" is that the caseback is thick, so the watch sits high on the wrist. A bit like the SD 16600. Here is a picture of the POC and Speedy Moon Sapphire

4 February 2012, 01:39 AM	#10
TuonoRider "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: John Location: Lancaster Co., PA Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 268	Wow. The POC literally shadows the Speedy inthat pic...incredible. I couldn't pull off such a chunk of metal on my wrist.

4 February 2012, 02:30 AM	#11
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I have tried the POC on just for fun. I'm not into big watches, but the dial on that one is stunning. The height on the other hand....just insane. Move your hand too fast and you will poke your eye out.

4 February 2012, 02:37 AM	#13
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Your speedy is just perfect

4 February 2012, 05:40 AM	#16
experimentjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Honolulu Posts: 292	The PO Chrono looks gorgeous, but I think its hard to tell just how big it is until you put it next to the 42mm PO and the Speedy. That really opened my eyes--especially the thickness. Thanks for sharing!

4 February 2012, 07:34 AM	#17
cecilia "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Cecilia Location: Here Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 1,730	Thank you Chris for charing great pics, Never looked at Omega before but i must say, its a wery nice design.

4 February 2012, 08:36 AM	#18
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Love the chrono .. thanks for sharing.

5 February 2012, 06:07 PM	#19
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	pure awesomeness thank you so much for sharing :)

5 February 2012, 06:34 PM	#20
Langleyz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Perth Watch: Rolex 16760/116400 Posts: 756	I love the 45.5mm chrono. Definitely my next watch. I think the thickness works much better than the thickness of the DSSD. Beautiful watch! Thanks for the pics.

7 February 2012, 12:32 PM	#22
RJK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: NCR Watch: Out for that tree! Posts: 285	Man that chrono is sweet. Maybe a dumb question but I can't put my finger on it...what are the screws on the bracelet by the lugs for? The ones by the clasp I get, but are the ones by the case to screw into the SELs? Why does Omega do it that way? Thanks, Rob __________________ "The body will never go where the mind has never been" Rolex SD 126600, Seiko Golden Tuna SBBN 040, PAM 579, JLC Master Compressor Diving Chrono GMT NS in Yellow, DSSD, Sinn U1000S, Doxa T-Graph, Doxa 750 Caribbean, PAM 190 "8-Days", PAM 162,TT DJ (Left to me by Dad)

7 February 2012, 01:16 PM	#24
RJK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: NCR Watch: Out for that tree! Posts: 285	Gotcha...makes sense now. Thanks Ashley!!! Rob __________________ "The body will never go where the mind has never been" Rolex SD 126600, Seiko Golden Tuna SBBN 040, PAM 579, JLC Master Compressor Diving Chrono GMT NS in Yellow, DSSD, Sinn U1000S, Doxa T-Graph, Doxa 750 Caribbean, PAM 190 "8-Days", PAM 162,TT DJ (Left to me by Dad)

8 February 2012, 06:31 AM	#25
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,891	i am sold on the 42mm new PO :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

8 February 2012, 06:56 AM	#26
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	Yeah I like the look of it the but the whole massive size scares me. I'd practically be staying away from doors, desks, carts, etc. anything with a corner lol.

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