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Old 11 August 2011, 07:55 AM   #1
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Had a chance to see the new PO





The new 42mm PO is very nice, should make for a great EDC piece. This will be a serious contender for me personally as I've moved off my new Rolex pieces for now and sticking to my vintage and semi-vintage ones. I think the MSRP for the regular black version on ss bracelet is something like $5,800.

If anyone has good dealer connections on Omegas, please PM me.
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Old 11 August 2011, 09:50 AM   #2
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Is that bezel really charcoal colored?
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Old 11 August 2011, 09:56 AM   #3
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Yes, more or less, it is a ceramic bezel.
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Old 11 August 2011, 12:38 PM   #4
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Not sure I like the faded look? Is the orange also faded?
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Old 11 August 2011, 12:52 PM   #5
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The black bezel is ceramic but the orange is aluminium insert, i dont know why

Is it because ceramic cant make sharp color like Orange ?? anyone knows the reason ?
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Old 11 August 2011, 12:59 PM   #6
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I also saw these while at Vegas last week. I am also past modern Rolex watches and think this is my favorite modern watch out right now. I went to the Tourbillon store in the City Center and it was one of the nicest stores Ive been to. They only had the 45.5 so I was not interested. I will wait and see the 42mm in person and will probably purchase one from Jim if he still has his discounts available.
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Old 11 August 2011, 04:22 PM   #7
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PM sent!

I bet FR.John would refer you to the same person I did.
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Old 11 August 2011, 07:52 PM   #8
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Not a big Rolex fan, but their ceramic dials don't look faded on the Hulk or Smurf submariners. Quite colorful and rich-vibrant by comparison.
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Old 11 August 2011, 09:39 PM   #9
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Thanks for all the PMs.

By the way, here is a quick photo I took from the Omega boutique window afterwards.

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Old 12 August 2011, 02:24 AM   #10
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Went to try it on yesterday. Very nice watch.




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Old 12 August 2011, 02:54 AM   #11
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The 42mm one looks just right. Tasteful. The 45mm one not so much IMO.

I spoke to some dealers today, not arriving just yet, it seems like the Omega Boutiques will get them first.
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Old 12 August 2011, 03:48 AM   #12
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depends how big your wrists are. a 42 fits a medium to large wrist well but if you have huge arms then I maybe 45 is more your style
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Old 12 August 2011, 04:39 AM   #13
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The new POs look great. That matte ceramic bezel looks nice.
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Old 12 August 2011, 05:36 AM   #14
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I have also seen these in the flesh and the ceramic bezel looks very very nice in reality. I was a bit hesistent after just seeing pics online. My favorite is the Planet Ocean chrono, but all of them are miles ahead of the Sub-c and GMT-c designwise.

This one is not too shabby either

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Old 12 August 2011, 08:42 AM   #15
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I noticed that on Patrick's window shot of the chrono's that one has an orange "12" on the dial and the other is white.

Is that a bracelet vs. strap option?

I think I've got my sights set on my next watch purchase

I wanna see the Ti chrono in the flesh before I make the final call.
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these are great watches and I really like the new rubber straps with raised central/padded centre and stitched sides ...very good upgrade
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Old 16 August 2011, 12:56 AM   #17
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Looks so nice. I reckon this could be a strong contender for the rolex sub-c, due to the new movement and the overall look !
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New POs are yummy !!
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