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SUPERDOC · 13 March 2011, 10:11 PM

I've never really seen the appeal of the orange bezel, I have seen it in the stores a dozen times, but never thought that the orange could really work..

Well, my theory of having to see a watch in the wild before judging it continues to hold true... Was at the mall yesterday with my wife, and spotted an absolutely stunning PO with orange bezel...

I have to admit - it looked amazing - the orange seemed so much more subtle when there was a real world behind it to give it some context...

So I offer my humble apology to anyone who has gone Orange....cleary you guys have made a great decision!

would love to see some more in the wild pics...

esm · 14 March 2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

I've never really seen the appeal of the orange bezel, I have seen it in the stores a dozen times, but never thought that the orange could really work..

Well, my theory of having to see a watch in the wild before judging it continues to hold true... Was at the mall yesterday with my wife, and spotted an absolutely stunning PO with orange bezel...

I have to admit - it looked amazing - the orange seemed so much more subtle when there was a real world behind it to give it some context...

So I offer my humble apology to anyone who has gone Orange....cleary you guys have made a great decision!

would love to see some more in the wild pics...

no biggie really, DOC. life is all about making decisions to the best of your ability. some people like the black bezel, some people like the orange bezel and some went for the LM bezel.

i went for the Orange bezel PO because it is my 2nd fave colour and have declined a LM PO offer from my AD because i didnt like it... but that doesnt mean you have made a wrong decision

all good mate

here is my PO "in the wild"

figbo · 14 March 2011, 02:00 AM

Looks nice,Eric!Are those new hair plugs?

DCgator · 14 March 2011, 02:35 AM

That's a good looking PO!

spuds · 14 March 2011, 03:01 AM

I've got an orange bezel on 'layaway' while I pay the rest off & even now I'm still wondering if I shoulda 'gone black' so I've simply ordered a black bezel as well.

I remember the first time I saw on orange 'in the wild' it was being worn by the doctor looking at my sons ripped-out-toenail (long story) & even under those circumstances with my son crying & his blood & bitsa toenail & gore all over the doctors gloves & his surgery floor I thought..........

"that is one cool watch!"

(Probably best not to admit that to the Mrs. though.......

)

Great shot as ever btw Eric mate....

salem65 · 14 March 2011, 04:52 AM

The orange bezel PO is one of my favourite pieces. I plan to add one to my collection soon.

colpol · 14 March 2011, 06:19 AM

I worked with a guy who had an "Orange" & saw one the other day on the train.

Doesn't appeal to me at all but thats just me

esm · 14 March 2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

Looks nice,Eric!Are those new hair plugs?

no Sir, im just naturally hiarless. the ladies digs it

robertneville · 14 March 2011, 10:22 AM

i have the black bezel and wish i had an orange one!

dieseldragon · 14 March 2011, 04:57 PM

Andad · 14 March 2011, 05:11 PM

A mesh bracelet will soon fix that problem Ian.

TARDIS · 15 March 2011, 01:18 PM

The Orange model has a distinctive appeal. I just wish that Omega had made the PO with a simple interchange procedure to the black bezel.

I bought this one and then got the WIS disease yearning for the black bezel, so I sold this to get the model I now have. The ideal PO would be one made with an easy change Orange/Black and an easy swap over from steel to rubber.

My current model on Seamaster rubber:

spuds · 15 March 2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

The ideal PO would be one made with an easy change Orange/Black and an easy swap over from steel to rubber.

dalip · 15 March 2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by spuds

There's easy ..then there's Dan easy

get the feeling that strap changing and insert swapping's not your thing Spudsy

bcacncnc · 15 March 2011, 04:52 PM

I had the same experience. Was not a big fan of the orange, but I saw it ONCE in the flesh and thought it looked great. In terms of all round suitability though, I would still go with the all black bezel but the orange certainly has its place.

spuds · 15 March 2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

There's easy ..then there's Dan easy

get the feeling that strap changing and insert swapping's not your thing Spudsy

Dalip mate you've seen the sausages I have for fingers.....
Can you imagine the butchering I'd make of it?!?

dalip · 15 March 2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by spuds

Dalip mate you've seen the sausages I have for fingers.....
Can you imagine the butchering I'd make of it?!?

Well..I think we should ask Eric to let you have a go on one of his PAMs and go from there

esm · 15 March 2011, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

There's easy ..then there's Dan easy

get the feeling that strap changing and insert swapping's not your thing Spudsy

What did I do?

spuds · 15 March 2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Well..I think we should ask Eric to let you have a go on one of his PAMs and go from there

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

What did I do?

That's gotta be a fore-runner for "Post of the month!"

13 March 2011, 10:11 PM	#1
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	I apologize to all Orange bezel PO owners... I've never really seen the appeal of the orange bezel, I have seen it in the stores a dozen times, but never thought that the orange could really work.. Well, my theory of having to see a watch in the wild before judging it continues to hold true... Was at the mall yesterday with my wife, and spotted an absolutely stunning PO with orange bezel... I have to admit - it looked amazing - the orange seemed so much more subtle when there was a real world behind it to give it some context... So I offer my humble apology to anyone who has gone Orange....cleary you guys have made a great decision! would love to see some more in the wild pics...

14 March 2011, 02:00 AM	#3
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	Looks nice,Eric!Are those new hair plugs? __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

14 March 2011, 03:01 AM	#5
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I've got an orange bezel on 'layaway' while I pay the rest off & even now I'm still wondering if I shoulda 'gone black' so I've simply ordered a black bezel as well. I remember the first time I saw on orange 'in the wild' it was being worn by the doctor looking at my sons ripped-out-toenail (long story) & even under those circumstances with my son crying & his blood & bitsa toenail & gore all over the doctors gloves & his surgery floor I thought.......... "that is one cool watch!" (Probably best not to admit that to the Mrs. though....... ) Great shot as ever btw Eric mate.... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

14 March 2011, 04:52 AM	#6
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	The orange bezel PO is one of my favourite pieces. I plan to add one to my collection soon. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

14 March 2011, 10:22 AM	#9
robertneville "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: PA Watch: me burn Posts: 1,435	i have the black bezel and wish i had an orange one! __________________ Motocross is life!

14 March 2011, 02:35 AM	#4
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	That's a good looking PO!

14 March 2011, 06:19 AM	#7
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	I worked with a guy who had an "Orange" & saw one the other day on the train. Doesn't appeal to me at all but thats just me

14 March 2011, 04:57 PM	#10
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	__________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

14 March 2011, 05:11 PM	#11
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,510	A mesh bracelet will soon fix that problem Ian. __________________ E

15 March 2011, 01:18 PM	#12
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	The Orange model has a distinctive appeal. I just wish that Omega had made the PO with a simple interchange procedure to the black bezel. I bought this one and then got the WIS disease yearning for the black bezel, so I sold this to get the model I now have. The ideal PO would be one made with an easy change Orange/Black and an easy swap over from steel to rubber. My current model on Seamaster rubber:

15 March 2011, 04:52 PM	#15
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I had the same experience. Was not a big fan of the orange, but I saw it ONCE in the flesh and thought it looked great. In terms of all round suitability though, I would still go with the all black bezel but the orange certainly has its place. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

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