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rob541 · 19 January 2012, 03:01 PM

Took a little side trip to Key West and took the new PO 8500 with me. It survived submersion in about 3 feet of water. Here are a few more shots.

My girlfriend laughed when she caught me looking at my iPhone for the time after spending 15 minutes taking pictures of this watch. She knows that even though I was staring at it, I wasn't looking at the time. It is a beautiful watch.

If anyone is on the fence - I hope these pictures help push you over.

All shot with a Lumix DMC-ZS1

Rob

43builder · 19 January 2012, 03:23 PM

great looking pictures! and watch

FeelingTheBlues · 19 January 2012, 03:44 PM

Beautiful pictures! I never get tired of seeing water drops of watches, the effect is great!

capote · 19 January 2012, 04:21 PM

Beautiful watch. Its 45,5 correct?

aussiewatchnut · 19 January 2012, 05:29 PM

Beautiful watch and great pics.

chicagofan · 19 January 2012, 11:09 PM

Very nice pics.

karmatp · 19 January 2012, 11:44 PM

Great pics of a amazing watch.

mitchy · 19 January 2012, 11:47 PM

great watch tried it on yesterday and now im really contemplating it instead of the Subc

great shots thanks for sharing

dddrees · 19 January 2012, 11:51 PM

Great PICs, Great Looking Watch.

Cru Jones · 20 January 2012, 12:09 AM

nice pix!! looks so, so, so warm and sunny.....jealous!

00Seven · 20 January 2012, 12:43 AM

Looks great!

CMLPXLV · 20 January 2012, 03:06 AM

Awesome pictures, wet, wet hahaha... I saw it in the Boutique of Aventura Mall in FL... all the new PO are just amazing love the caseback... Omega is doing his best with this new collection.

Enjoy it !

rob541 · 20 January 2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Beautiful watch. Its 45,5 correct?

Yes, 45.5

Rob

rob541 · 20 January 2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMLPXLV

Awesome pictures, wet, wet hahaha... I saw it in the Boutique of Aventura Mall in FL... all the new PO are just amazing love the caseback... Omega is doing his best with this new collection.

Enjoy it !

That's where it's from! They have one more, but I liked the serial number on this one better.

I save the other one for you. You should go get it.

Rob

rob541 · 20 January 2012, 10:46 AM

More will follow. It is a very photogenic watch, especially with the new applied markers and gorgeous bezel.

Rob

lawyerwatchfan · 20 January 2012, 02:47 PM

Great pictorial! Loved it!

RXPete · 20 January 2012, 03:06 PM

I love your watch and photos. The orange arabics are beautiful. I'm thinking of selling my 45.5mm 2500 caliber PO for a 42 mm version of your watch. I'm just torn between the bracelet and rubber strap.

subC · 22 January 2012, 04:03 PM

Great pics ! Out of curiosity, can the Helium valve be unscrewed ?

davestan · 22 January 2012, 04:38 PM

Very nice!!, and I admire your courage straight to the surf. Always takes me a while even to work up to allow getting a new watch wet! Even if it's a diver...I know

rob541 · 22 January 2012, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RXPete

I love your watch and photos. The orange arabics are beautiful. I'm thinking of selling my 45.5mm 2500 caliber PO for a 42 mm version of your watch. I'm just torn between the bracelet and rubber strap.

But take a look at the 45,5. It won out for me and I LOVED my 42. Go with the bracelet. And buy the rubber after. Better deal that way.

Rob

rob541 · 22 January 2012, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subC

Great pics ! Out of curiosity, can the Helium valve be unscrewed ?

It came in handy after going under 3 feet! Phew!

Rob

rob541 · 22 January 2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davestan

Very nice!!, and I admire your courage straight to the surf. Always takes me a while even to work up to allow getting a new watch wet! Even if it's a diver...I know

This thing was screaming for the water. I just made sure to tighten the knobs.

Not sure I would dip a Lange or a Patek, doesn't matter how deep it's rated for!

Rob.

Fearsome Puppy · 23 January 2012, 12:11 AM

Congrats and nice to see you getting out and about with your new PO. IMHO the 8500 version is certainly a significant upgrade to the older version...

19 January 2012, 03:01 PM	#1
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	First day at the beach PO 8500 Took a little side trip to Key West and took the new PO 8500 with me. It survived submersion in about 3 feet of water. Here are a few more shots. My girlfriend laughed when she caught me looking at my iPhone for the time after spending 15 minutes taking pictures of this watch. She knows that even though I was staring at it, I wasn't looking at the time. It is a beautiful watch. If anyone is on the fence - I hope these pictures help push you over. All shot with a Lumix DMC-ZS1 Rob

19 January 2012, 03:23 PM	#2
43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	great looking pictures! and watch __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

19 January 2012, 03:44 PM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Beautiful pictures! I never get tired of seeing water drops of watches, the effect is great! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

19 January 2012, 11:44 PM	#7
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Great pics of a amazing watch. __________________ My grails:

19 January 2012, 11:47 PM	#8
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	great watch tried it on yesterday and now im really contemplating it instead of the Subc great shots thanks for sharing __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted John Lennon

19 January 2012, 04:21 PM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Beautiful watch. Its 45,5 correct?

19 January 2012, 05:29 PM	#5
aussiewatchnut Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: mark pearce Location: australia Watch: PO, 20000ft Diver Posts: 170	Beautiful watch and great pics.

19 January 2012, 11:09 PM	#6
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Very nice pics.

19 January 2012, 11:51 PM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great PICs, Great Looking Watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 January 2012, 12:09 AM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,273	nice pix!! looks so, so, so warm and sunny.....jealous!

20 January 2012, 12:43 AM	#11
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 825	Looks great!

20 January 2012, 03:06 AM	#12
CMLPXLV Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 41	Awesome pictures, wet, wet hahaha... I saw it in the Boutique of Aventura Mall in FL... all the new PO are just amazing love the caseback... Omega is doing his best with this new collection. Enjoy it !

20 January 2012, 10:46 AM	#15
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	Thanks for all the replies More will follow. It is a very photogenic watch, especially with the new applied markers and gorgeous bezel. Rob

20 January 2012, 02:47 PM	#16
lawyerwatchfan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 289	Great pictorial! Loved it!

20 January 2012, 03:06 PM	#17
RXPete "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: Central NJ USA Posts: 280	I love your watch and photos. The orange arabics are beautiful. I'm thinking of selling my 45.5mm 2500 caliber PO for a 42 mm version of your watch. I'm just torn between the bracelet and rubber strap. __________________ ROLEX Submariner Ceramic116610LN BREITLING for Bentley Motors T & Mark VI OMEGA Plantet Ocean XL 2200.50.00 OMEGA SMP 300 GMT "Great White"2538.20 &"Electric Blue"2255.80 OCEAN7 LM-3

22 January 2012, 04:03 PM	#18
subC Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South East Posts: 15	Great pics ! Out of curiosity, can the Helium valve be unscrewed ?

22 January 2012, 04:38 PM	#19
davestan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 504	Very nice!!, and I admire your courage straight to the surf. Always takes me a while even to work up to allow getting a new watch wet! Even if it's a diver...I know

23 January 2012, 12:11 AM	#23
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Congrats and nice to see you getting out and about with your new PO. IMHO the 8500 version is certainly a significant upgrade to the older version... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

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