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finnluck · 25 January 2013, 09:34 AM

I am currently looking to add to my collection and have settled on one of these two choices. I am looking at preowned and found a 42mm Omega PO (orange bezel) and 42mm Girard Perragaux Seahawk II with the reserve de marche feature. I very much like the look of both and prices are similar (PO is a little cheaper but it is on rubber and the Seahawk is on metal hence the slightly higher cost of the Seahawk). My daily wearer now is a no date sub so I would be sharing wrist time with that. I like sport watches, and I'm looking for something that I can wear with OR scrubs and jeans/casual, so it doesn't have to be a watch for all seasons. I have a dress watch when called for. I swim with my watch but I don't dive with it, so differences in water resistance aren't a big concern. My only experience with either brand is a 1950s seamaster I own which is obviously a different beast. Anyone have experience with both and some recommendations?

Thanks.

MCV · 25 January 2013, 03:35 PM

I have both a 42mm PO 8500 and a Seahawk Pro II, both are thick, the Seahawk is chunkier overall (due to its 3000 meter depth rating) but surprisingly not unwieldy, even on my thinner wrist.

They're both winners in my book.

Cheers,

-Marc

iLLGT2 · 25 January 2013, 04:14 PM

Omega is so handsome

Cuts33 · 26 January 2013, 02:14 AM

I think GP is a very under appreciated brand.

However, between the Seahawk and the PO, in terms of aesthetics at least, I'd have to go with the PO.

The Seahawk just does nothing for me.

Kringkily · 26 January 2013, 02:26 AM

I like the Seahawk but the lug with the protruding helium valve is rather crude compared to the flush and smooth integration of the PO

MCV · 26 January 2013, 03:58 AM

The Seahawk (at least the 3000M versions) have two flush-fit HEVs, one on each side. The only protrusion is the crown.

ticktock 2 · 26 January 2013, 07:58 AM

Gotta be the PO.... you can dress up or down. I wear mine in all dress occasions and it never seems out of place.....

wokafu · 26 January 2013, 07:59 AM

Po

SUBversive · 26 January 2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wokafu

Po

Ditto

What a beaut

Andrés G · 26 January 2013, 11:44 AM

I have owned both watches and prefer the Sea Hawk. It has a superb finish.

25 January 2013, 09:34 AM	#1
finnluck Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wisconsin Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 24	Omega PO vs. Girard Perragaux Seahawk, anyone with experience? I am currently looking to add to my collection and have settled on one of these two choices. I am looking at preowned and found a 42mm Omega PO (orange bezel) and 42mm Girard Perragaux Seahawk II with the reserve de marche feature. I very much like the look of both and prices are similar (PO is a little cheaper but it is on rubber and the Seahawk is on metal hence the slightly higher cost of the Seahawk). My daily wearer now is a no date sub so I would be sharing wrist time with that. I like sport watches, and I'm looking for something that I can wear with OR scrubs and jeans/casual, so it doesn't have to be a watch for all seasons. I have a dress watch when called for. I swim with my watch but I don't dive with it, so differences in water resistance aren't a big concern. My only experience with either brand is a 1950s seamaster I own which is obviously a different beast. Anyone have experience with both and some recommendations? Thanks.

26 January 2013, 07:59 AM	#8
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	Po __________________ 14060M SM300 PAM000 Poljot-BAIKAL G Shock

25 January 2013, 03:35 PM	#2
MCV 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: GO Sport Evo Posts: 667	I have both a 42mm PO 8500 and a Seahawk Pro II, both are thick, the Seahawk is chunkier overall (due to its 3000 meter depth rating) but surprisingly not unwieldy, even on my thinner wrist. They're both winners in my book. Cheers, -Marc

25 January 2013, 04:14 PM	#3
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,694	Omega is so handsome

26 January 2013, 02:14 AM	#4
Cuts33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 436	I think GP is a very under appreciated brand. However, between the Seahawk and the PO, in terms of aesthetics at least, I'd have to go with the PO. The Seahawk just does nothing for me.

26 January 2013, 02:26 AM	#5
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	I like the Seahawk but the lug with the protruding helium valve is rather crude compared to the flush and smooth integration of the PO

26 January 2013, 03:58 AM	#6
MCV 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: GO Sport Evo Posts: 667	The Seahawk (at least the 3000M versions) have two flush-fit HEVs, one on each side. The only protrusion is the crown.

26 January 2013, 07:58 AM	#7
ticktock 2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: uk Watch: omega PO LM LE Posts: 77	Gotta be the PO.... you can dress up or down. I wear mine in all dress occasions and it never seems out of place.....

26 January 2013, 11:44 AM	#10
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	I have owned both watches and prefer the Sea Hawk. It has a superb finish.

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