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Omega_Precision · 26 March 2009, 06:07 AM

Hopefully more to come. These are models schedule to be released by Omega, the world's timekeeper.

mage borrowed from TZ mod Damon who got the image from "an industry insider"

This is a remake of a 1970 model nicknamed the PloProf (Plongeurs Professionnels).
I don't have detail about the 09 version but the 70's version had a monocoque case milled from one complete piece of metal, a security button for the rotating bezel, and a square crown on the left sealed by a fluted compression nut. It was water resistant to 600 meters.

vapalux · 26 March 2009, 07:37 AM

The strap on the left IMO looks very much like the one used by Breitling for some of their models

Si

jmsrolls · 26 March 2009, 08:11 AM

The strap on the left is the Omega mesh that has been used on the Omega dive watches for many years. The original Ploprof came with the mesh as did many vintage Omega divers.

It is still available and I wear one on my SMP:

It is "industrial strength" measuring 4mm thick but is the most comfortable bracelet I have encountered.

If you want a serious diver tool watch, the new Ploprof is it IMO. The Deep Sea is a "toy" compared with this one.

Fr. John†

kyle L · 26 March 2009, 08:50 AM

In case you haven't seen, here is that jewle!

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...4352962&rid=15

jmsrolls · 26 March 2009, 08:59 AM

Ooops! My bad.

The bracelet is actually a new metal bracelet which Omega calls "Shark Proof".

Fr. John†

jmsrolls · 26 March 2009, 09:02 AM

More info and pics of the Ploprof:

BASELWORLD new Omega PloProf in MASSIVE detail

Fr. John†

Perdu · 26 March 2009, 10:13 AM

It does nothing for me but I know it has a cult following and it's great to see Omega bringing back it's classic design.

Omega_Precision · 26 March 2009, 10:18 AM

Very stunning piece and thanks Kyle, for the pics.

I can't wait to see this at the AD....

iwantagmt · 26 March 2009, 10:31 AM

WOW! I Like! Thanks for the info! The original is my favorite dive style watch

bradg · 26 March 2009, 10:33 AM

Seriously...imho....not for me guys.....not appealing at all....I dont see the attraction but apparently some do.....obviously different for sure

jas55 · 26 March 2009, 10:36 AM

I really like Omega, but don't like this model.

Mike B · 26 March 2009, 11:01 AM

WOW, VERY cool indeed ! I wonder how much US $$$$ this will set you back ??? (getting prepared to bend over) . . . . .

gaopa · 26 March 2009, 11:32 AM

Man, those are some UGLY watches, IMHO! Cheers, Bill P.

cody p · 26 March 2009, 05:54 PM

i really like the ploprof! omega does some pretty cool things - bringing this one back is one of them.

jmsrolls · 26 March 2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

WOW, VERY cool indeed ! I wonder how much US $$$$ this will set you back ??? (getting prepared to bend over) . . . . .

I heard US$8k.

Fr. John+

bradg · 27 March 2009, 10:26 AM

8K...are you serious.....I cant seem to like em at all,,maybe it will grow on me.

kelly56 · 27 March 2009, 10:52 AM

I'm not a big fan.

Mike B · 27 March 2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

I heard US$8k.

Fr. John+

WOW !
I'd rather get a Rolex Sub., or GMT for sure. That or almost 3 Planet Oceans lol

moby33 · 27 March 2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

If you want a serious diver tool watch, the new Ploprof is it IMO. The Deep Sea is a "toy" compared with this one.

I love Omega...my SMP Chrono is one of my all-time favorites. But this comment is a joke in its own right. If I wanted the Ploprof look, I would get an original...not a new watch trying to look vintage. Come on...is Omega so hurting for new ideas they need to revert to old models? What's the point of the show for them? Is this Basel '09 or Basel '76? Lastely...that mesh bracelet is hot...but I have a feeling its clasp is no Glidelock!

26 March 2009, 06:07 AM	#1
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	INDUSTRY NEWS: Basel '09 Hopefully more to come. These are models schedule to be released by Omega, the world's timekeeper. mage borrowed from TZ mod Damon who got the image from "an industry insider" This is a remake of a 1970 model nicknamed the PloProf (Plongeurs Professionnels). I don't have detail about the 09 version but the 70's version had a monocoque case milled from one complete piece of metal, a security button for the rotating bezel, and a square crown on the left sealed by a fluted compression nut. It was water resistant to 600 meters.

26 March 2009, 07:37 AM	#2
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	The strap on the left IMO looks very much like the one used by Breitling for some of their models Si __________________

26 March 2009, 10:13 AM	#7
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	It does nothing for me but I know it has a cult following and it's great to see Omega bringing back it's classic design. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

26 March 2009, 10:36 AM	#11
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	I really like Omega, but don't like this model. __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

27 March 2009, 10:52 AM	#17
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	I'm not a big fan. __________________

26 March 2009, 08:11 AM	#3
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	The strap on the left is the Omega mesh that has been used on the Omega dive watches for many years. The original Ploprof came with the mesh as did many vintage Omega divers. It is still available and I wear one on my SMP: It is "industrial strength" measuring 4mm thick but is the most comfortable bracelet I have encountered. If you want a serious diver tool watch, the new Ploprof is it IMO. The Deep Sea is a "toy" compared with this one. Fr. John†

26 March 2009, 08:50 AM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	In case you haven't seen, here is that jewle! http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...4352962&rid=15

26 March 2009, 08:59 AM	#5
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Ooops! My bad. The bracelet is actually a new metal bracelet which Omega calls "Shark Proof". Fr. John†

26 March 2009, 09:02 AM	#6
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	More info and pics of the Ploprof: BASELWORLD new Omega PloProf in MASSIVE detail Fr. John†

26 March 2009, 10:18 AM	#8
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Very stunning piece and thanks Kyle, for the pics. I can't wait to see this at the AD....

26 March 2009, 10:31 AM	#9
iwantagmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indy: GO COLTS!!! Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 337	WOW! I Like! Thanks for the info! The original is my favorite dive style watch

26 March 2009, 10:33 AM	#10
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Seriously...imho....not for me guys.....not appealing at all....I dont see the attraction but apparently some do.....obviously different for sure

26 March 2009, 11:01 AM	#12
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	WOW, VERY cool indeed ! I wonder how much US $$$$ this will set you back ??? (getting prepared to bend over) . . . . .

26 March 2009, 11:32 AM	#13
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Man, those are some UGLY watches, IMHO! Cheers, Bill P.

26 March 2009, 05:54 PM	#14
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i really like the ploprof! omega does some pretty cool things - bringing this one back is one of them.

27 March 2009, 10:26 AM	#16
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	8K...are you serious.....I cant seem to like em at all,,maybe it will grow on me.

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