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If a white dial PO and a black dial PO had a baby:
Picked up this modded PO 8500 a few days ago. Left the factory white dial/white bezel and the owner also bought a grey bezel from a black dial and had it put on the white dial making a striking mod. The original white bezel was included in the sale.
Started life something like this: ![]() ![]() Now looks like this: ![]() ![]() Let's look at thickness. I'm not saying it isn't think...it is, but here are a few shots relative to other watches instead of in a vaccuum. This compares the PO, the Heuer Autavia and 3570 ![]() The PO and Autavia are virtually the same height ![]() ![]() If you wear the Speedmaster on NATO, it wear just as tall as the PO. ![]() ![]() Beautifully finished twin barrel engine featuring Si14: ![]() ![]() ![]() Very, Very nice dial work with thick applied markers and logo and incredible ink ![]() ![]() ![]() Like others, not happy that the clasp does not offer micro adjustments but a 1/2 link does the trick: ![]() At the end of the day, I love the contrast of white dial and grey bezel. It wears tall, but I have other watches that wear just as tall, and few that are thinner so it fits right in with the others in the box. ![]() ![]() |
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Looks great, very nice pickup!
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Really like the grey bezel. Nice look. Congrats on the pick up
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Thank you very much.
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Never knew a white PO existed. Looks great in its original form and modded.
Thanks for sharing. Fantastic shots. Amazing detail in the macros and comparison pics are a nice touch. I wouldve sworn the PO was much thicker than a speedy. |
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Really really like that. With all the forgettable LEs and models Omega comes out surprised no one has thought of this, I'd buy it.
Is that PO a 42mm? |
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The Speedy case is thinner but the Speedy domed crystal adds height.
Yes sir, this is the 42mm and my wrist is 7 - 71/2 depending on weather. Thanks again |
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Looks sharp as modded. Well done!
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Wow...I love that!
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Looks great!
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Wow that is baller
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That's a great look. Love it!
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Thanks for the kind words, guys!
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Looks awesome...I almost bought it also!
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Definitely wanting a white version PO after seeing this. What a fantastic look! I bet it would look great with a blue or orange bezel as well.
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To me the black on white looks how it should be if that makes sense....is the last pic a business or visitor shot?
After 30 years in the waiting.......GMT IIc |
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Would love to see more pics of this watch.
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A real stunner. It looks absolutely fantastic!
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That is amazing.
I've always liked the white dial but not the white bezel. This is perfect.
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Thanks again, everyone
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Real Name: Keith
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I'm normally not a fan of "Franken-Watches", but that looks awesome!
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