I finally managed to get my "QoS" 42mm PO on an Omega rubber strap. Don't know why it took so long, but I love it! Less bulky than the NATO strap, so it's easier to wear with cuffed shirts too.
I finally managed to get my "QoS" 42mm PO on an Omega rubber strap. Don't know why it took so long, but I love it! Less bulky than the NATO strap, so it's easier to wear with cuffed shirts too.
I don't have much of a big wrist at all (which, truth be told, makes me feel very insecure when wearing a watch at all) and when (and if) I purchase a PO, should I opt for a used, slightly thinner 2500 model?
Love it design-wise but that's the only thing holding me back from really loving the watch.
Not a professional diver by any stretch of the imagination but I always liked diver watches. Most of the people who wear them are desk-divers anyway and I know that the deeper the watch can get, the more the water resistance will last but does anyone think that 600 meters is a bit of an overkill? I'm asking everyone's opinion and it will probably not affect me from not buying the watch in the future, just want to know the general consensus.
I'm right there with you on the small wrist issue while absolutely loving the POs. The wife said that she will be getting me one for our 20th anniversary, which is not for another 7 years.
I'm leaning towards either the 2900.50.91, the SkyFall PO 232.42.21.01.001 or the 2220.80.00.
Although what I really like about the 232.42.21 and the QoS PO as seen on our esteemed member DBS there is the fact that they look a lot like the 2900.50.91 on the rubber strap. So you then have two for the price of one, plus the cost of the strap.
I don't have much of a big wrist at all (which, truth be told, makes me feel very insecure when wearing a watch at all) and when (and if) I purchase a PO, should I opt for a used, slightly thinner 2500 model?
Love it design-wise but that's the only thing holding me back from really loving the watch.
Not a professional diver by any stretch of the imagination but I always liked diver watches. Most of the people who wear them are desk-divers anyway and I know that the deeper the watch can get, the more the water resistance will last but does anyone think that 600 meters is a bit of an overkill? I'm asking everyone's opinion and it will probably not affect me from not buying the watch in the future, just want to know the general consensus.
I don't have much of a big wrist at all (which, truth be told, makes me feel very insecure when wearing a watch at all) and when (and if) I purchase a PO, should I opt for a used, slightly thinner 2500 model?
Love it design-wise but that's the only thing holding me back from really loving the watch.
Not a professional diver by any stretch of the imagination but I always liked diver watches. Most of the people who wear them are desk-divers anyway and I know that the deeper the watch can get, the more the water resistance will last but does anyone think that 600 meters is a bit of an overkill? I'm asking everyone's opinion and it will probably not affect me from not buying the watch in the future, just want to know the general consensus.
I don't have large wrists and 41/42mm is my limit. Rule of thumb should be so long as the lugs for attaching bracelet do not protrude beyond your wrist either side then the fit is fine. That's why you have two sizes 42 & 45mm in the 2500 and three 39, 42, 45mm in the 8500 series and 3 different sizes in the 8900 series with flexible bracelet end links).
If you are unsure drop into a Omega store and try some for size.
As for the depth rating it has no impact on price so matters little. As you say most wear these watches for desk diving and a true professional diver would probably go for a Omega Polprof. For the rest of us 600m is more than enought.
Good luck
Cheers :007)
My name is Bond, Basildon Bond - I have letters after my name!
You'd need to try one on, the 8500 movement watches sit higher, substantially but that is just one factor, the bezel have also changed design making the watch appear bigger.
Of course there are other options available, 42mm is a good size though I have a couple of 45mm po's which suit my Size, also don't forget you can get 39.5 mm in a limited choice,
39.5mm
Strap configuration also makes a difference, bracelets generally make watches look bigger, natos make watches sit higher etc etc, you could consider an older smp in mid size? or a SM300 Co ax that has an 8500 movement but is packed in a lovely chunky 41mm case, it also works well as a divers watch
Got to eat my words and give @Commandant and @007JBDCMWR credit. Just got my PO 2500 XL and they were right. I thought the watch would be huge and I was shocked when I got it in person. It does not look like a 45.5mm watch. I'm not saying it isn't a big watch because it is but it certainly isn't a huge watch. Everyone who has seen me wear it thinks it looks fine on me.
The 42mm would be too small if this watch is any indication. The dial on this is as small as I would want it for the tool watch that it is.
That being said, I took off the bracelet and switched the rubber strap. I think it looks better but most of all it doesn't weigh a ton. By far the heaviest watch I've ever worn and crosses the line to being uncomfortable on the bracelet (at least from my little time with it).
I think what I can say overall is to never judge a watch on mere measurements. You have to see the thing in person and take into account the lug-to-lug, lug curvature, etc..
Overall though, I'd say go with the 42mm if you are going to wear it on the bracelet unless you are a massive guy. If you are wearing it on the rubber then for sure go with the 45.5mm XL version. Looks like the costume department got it right and gave Bond the right watch for the rubber/bracelet versions. Also, its a bonus that you keep screen accuracy.
Got to eat my words and give @Commandant and @007JBDCMWR credit. Just got my PO 2500 XL and they were right. I thought the watch would be huge and I was shocked when I got it in person. It does not look like a 45.5mm watch. I'm not saying it isn't a big watch because it is but it certainly isn't a huge watch. Everyone who has seen me wear it thinks it looks fine on me.
The 42mm would be too small if this watch is any indication. The dial on this is as small as I would want it for the tool watch that it is.
That being said, I took off the bracelet and switched the rubber strap. I think it looks better but most of all it doesn't weigh a ton. By far the heaviest watch I've ever worn and crosses the line to being uncomfortable on the bracelet (at least from my little time with it).
I think what I can say overall is to never judge a watch on mere measurements. You have to see the thing in person and take into account the lug-to-lug, lug curvature, etc..
Overall though, I'd say go with the 42mm if you are going to wear it on the bracelet unless you are a massive guy. If you are wearing it on the rubber then for sure go with the 45.5mm XL version. Looks like the costume department got it right and gave Bond the right watch for the rubber/bracelet versions. Also, its a bonus that you keep screen accuracy.
Once again, I think the 45.5mm doesn't look too big because the bezel is small. It give the illusion that the watch is smaller.
Thanks for the feedback.
Cheers
Got to eat my words and give @Commandant and @007JBDCMWR credit. Just got my PO 2500 XL and they were right. I thought the watch would be huge and I was shocked when I got it in person. It does not look like a 45.5mm watch. I'm not saying it isn't a big watch because it is but it certainly isn't a huge watch. Everyone who has seen me wear it thinks it looks fine on me.
The 42mm would be too small if this watch is any indication. The dial on this is as small as I would want it for the tool watch that it is.
That being said, I took off the bracelet and switched the rubber strap. I think it looks better but most of all it doesn't weigh a ton. By far the heaviest watch I've ever worn and crosses the line to being uncomfortable on the bracelet (at least from my little time with it).
I think what I can say overall is to never judge a watch on mere measurements. You have to see the thing in person and take into account the lug-to-lug, lug curvature, etc..
Overall though, I'd say go with the 42mm if you are going to wear it on the bracelet unless you are a massive guy. If you are wearing it on the rubber then for sure go with the 45.5mm XL version. Looks like the costume department got it right and gave Bond the right watch for the rubber/bracelet versions. Also, its a bonus that you keep screen accuracy.
Once again, I think the 45.5mm doesn't look too big because the bezel is small. It give the illusion that the watch is smaller.
Thanks for the feedback.
Cheers
This omega watch was worn by many raf pilots during ww2, omega was able to supply watches to the allied forces during the war as they were neutral. The second crown acted as a lock for the bezel, which aided navigation and flight numbers. I'm led to believe that Tom Hardy wears one of these in the Dunkirk movie which is some attention to detail.
Bit of trivia, F.M Montgomery visited to omega factory in biel to say thank-you for supplying watches to the British military.
My own grandfather was in the raf during this time, but I don't remember him having one of those in his collection, he did however have an early SM300 that I inherited (and started my Omega obsession) but after the war he eschewed all his uniforms etc the only thing he kept was a pair of binoculars and a stick stool that he would sit on on the airfield while using the binoculars, maybe he handed the watch back in when he was decommissioned?
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Looks great! Lovely watch
Kind regards,
Craig
Good choice!
My favorite omega watch.
Love it design-wise but that's the only thing holding me back from really loving the watch.
Not a professional diver by any stretch of the imagination but I always liked diver watches. Most of the people who wear them are desk-divers anyway and I know that the deeper the watch can get, the more the water resistance will last but does anyone think that 600 meters is a bit of an overkill? I'm asking everyone's opinion and it will probably not affect me from not buying the watch in the future, just want to know the general consensus.
I'm leaning towards either the 2900.50.91, the SkyFall PO 232.42.21.01.001 or the 2220.80.00.
Although what I really like about the 232.42.21 and the QoS PO as seen on our esteemed member DBS there is the fact that they look a lot like the 2900.50.91 on the rubber strap. So you then have two for the price of one, plus the cost of the strap.
If you are unsure drop into a Omega store and try some for size.
As for the depth rating it has no impact on price so matters little. As you say most wear these watches for desk diving and a true professional diver would probably go for a Omega Polprof. For the rest of us 600m is more than enought.
Good luck
Cheers :007)
Of course there are other options available, 42mm is a good size though I have a couple of 45mm po's which suit my Size, also don't forget you can get 39.5 mm in a limited choice,
39.5mm
Strap configuration also makes a difference, bracelets generally make watches look bigger, natos make watches sit higher etc etc, you could consider an older smp in mid size? or a SM300 Co ax that has an 8500 movement but is packed in a lovely chunky 41mm case, it also works well as a divers watch
The 42mm would be too small if this watch is any indication. The dial on this is as small as I would want it for the tool watch that it is.
That being said, I took off the bracelet and switched the rubber strap. I think it looks better but most of all it doesn't weigh a ton. By far the heaviest watch I've ever worn and crosses the line to being uncomfortable on the bracelet (at least from my little time with it).
I think what I can say overall is to never judge a watch on mere measurements. You have to see the thing in person and take into account the lug-to-lug, lug curvature, etc..
Overall though, I'd say go with the 42mm if you are going to wear it on the bracelet unless you are a massive guy. If you are wearing it on the rubber then for sure go with the 45.5mm XL version. Looks like the costume department got it right and gave Bond the right watch for the rubber/bracelet versions. Also, its a bonus that you keep screen accuracy.
Once again, I think the 45.5mm doesn't look too big because the bezel is small. It give the illusion that the watch is smaller.
Thanks for the feedback.
Cheers
It's one heck of an illusion lol.
This omega watch was worn by many raf pilots during ww2, omega was able to supply watches to the allied forces during the war as they were neutral. The second crown acted as a lock for the bezel, which aided navigation and flight numbers. I'm led to believe that Tom Hardy wears one of these in the Dunkirk movie which is some attention to detail.
Bit of trivia, F.M Montgomery visited to omega factory in biel to say thank-you for supplying watches to the British military.
My own grandfather was in the raf during this time, but I don't remember him having one of those in his collection, he did however have an early SM300 that I inherited (and started my Omega obsession) but after the war he eschewed all his uniforms etc the only thing he kept was a pair of binoculars and a stick stool that he would sit on on the airfield while using the binoculars, maybe he handed the watch back in when he was decommissioned?
Myself today am in a more modern SM300 mood
With a new business card prop I am working on (still work in progress)
Cheers :007)
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Cheers :007)
Have you finally done it, Welshie? :v
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
This popped up whilst waiting for the other one
Nice -{ wear it in good health
* even I apporve with that one
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Is it a Nautilus?
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
You love it really!!!!!
Cheers :007)
Sounds like a nice day at work :007)
What a crazy 5 days!!!