It's possible. My interpretation of the changes made to the Ploprof is that they were specifically to make it acceptable to the non-WIS public who are more accepting than ever of huge, chunky dive watches - especially if they've been 'prettified'. The folks who remember Cousteau (I don't think for a minute that Omega won't use that marketing angle to the full extent of it's legal and moral ability - perhaps beyond it), middle-aged men who can drop 7K USD on a watch to make them feel like adventurers, i.e. "conspicuous consumers" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_consumption], an established term for the class of people I'm referring to and not at all an insult.Originally Posted by Seamaster73
But surely it is only the WIS community who will buy such a ghastly looking watch, understanding as we do its heritage and importance? I can't see it having any showroom appeal to the great unwashed.
I predict that in 2009 we'll not only see the new Ploprof sticking uncomfortably out of a business suit sleeve/dress shirt cuff, but we'll also see them on women's wrists shortly after it's launched.
Not that I'm not saying I'm boycotting the re-issue. I suppose that if I wore it on my right wrist, I might actually be able to read the date at a glance. I may very well end up with one. But I am saying I'm disappointed, as I have been with many watches in the modern Omega era :|
Now isn't that nice.
I think that it will share the same specs Bob,but look forward to hearing more .
I do believe, that as with other re-issues,the PloProf re-issue will introduce the Original to a whole new audience,and Vintage pieces that are already very expensive,will become even more so :shock:
cheers,
Vic :)
One can but hope Bill - then those that don't like them will have even less reason to buy one :wink: :)Now isn't that nice.
I think that it will share the same specs Bob,but look forward to hearing more .
I do believe, that as with other re-issues,the PloProf re-issue will introduce the Original to a whole new audience,and Vintage pieces that are already very expensive,will become even more so :shock:
cheers,
Vic :)
I guess your predicament is correct Nalu. I too feel that it would have been nicer with less frill and more subdued features - my grail re-edition PloProf would be made of hardened titanium with sapphire bezel insert and available in both auto and HEQ. I can only hope that they would someday do something like that but I wouldnt bet on that to happen.
Ti would be choice and make excellent sense for such a large tool diver. HEQ makes sense too, unless a monoblock case at which point battery changes become onerous. Not clear yet whether the new Ploprof is a monoblock or not. This is my mockup of what I would like to have seen (same sapphire bezel/cal. 8500/sapphire xtal/adjustable milanese with an improved clasp as the reissue):
or even more traditional:
I didn't bother to take off what seems to be polished bevels on the case (or which may just be the CAD drawer's technique), but a scrubber pad will do that in short order IRL. I do like the raised indices (for legibility), but felt the dial text could be more terse (and traditional) and the date window position improved (although with the radial orientation of the wheel numbers, 6 o'clock is a good position also). Of course, I have to have a dark blue dial! :D
Oh well, in that case, it's alright then :DYeah, but that's a really really nice watch...
Now that would have had a better chance of making my wife nervous. :DTi would be choice and make excellent sense for such a large tool diver. HEQ makes sense too, unless a monoblock case at which point battery changes become onerous. Not clear yet whether the new Ploprof is a monoblock or not. This is my mockup of what I would like to have seen (same sapphire bezel/cal. 8500/sapphire xtal/adjustable milanese with an improved clasp as the reissue):
or even more traditional:
I didn't bother to take off what seems to be polished bevels on the case (or which may just be the CAD drawer's technique), but a scrubber pad will do that in short order IRL. I do like the raised indices (for legibility), but felt the dial text could be more terse (and traditional) and the date window position improved (although with the radial orientation of the wheel numbers, 6 o'clock is a good position also). Of course, I have to have a dark blue dial! :D
or even more traditional:
that looks very good fingers crossed the date stays at 3 :P
Have to admit that it looks seriously good. The date at 3 balances the overall look as the left hand side seems to overweight the rest unless there is something to brake the symmetry (like the date at 3). Now make this in ti and I will find the funding for it!
or even more traditional:
that looks very good fingers crossed the date stays at 3 :P
According to the released pics it's slipped to between 4 & 5. :evil:
Who from Omega has released this data? I am suspicious this is a well made Photoshop mock-up.
DaveB
I do not know the original source, but I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of the information.
But here are the alleged model no's if you want to check it through an Omega AD:
On mesh: 224.30.55.21.01.001 (MRP / CHF 8'000)
On black rubber: 224.32.55.21.01.001 (MRP / CHF 7'800)
On orange rubber: 224.32.55.21.01.002 (MRP / CHF 7'800)
/Stefan
Hi everyone,
I've been enjoying this thread and all your responses to this news.
The Ploprof re-edition must have been one of the worst-kept secrets from Bienne in many years, but I'm glad it's finally out there.
Personally, I think the re-edition is quite nice, and in keeping with this season's theme for releasing homages to your old watches because you're run out of ideas and the new stuff ain't selling. . It has gone a little bling, but I think that given Omega's current philosophy and attempts to position itself in the market, anything too much like a pure tool watch (as the original was) would limit its potential sales.
But I just noticed the post from Stefan, with the option of ORANGE RUBBER! :shock:
I'm tempted to get the orange rubber just to see how it flies on my vintage Ploprof.
As someone who owns an original, I'm not sure if I'd be tempted to crack open the wallet based on these pics alone (I'd love to see one in the flesh first), but I applaud Omega for making the effort to resurrect one of their most iconic watches, and something collectors have been requesting for many years.
Cheers
Teng
Here's a pic on orange rubber,
Would have preferred something more in line with the Isofrane strap myself but cest la vie.
/Stefan
My images are Photoshopped, hopefully I made that clear. Upon close review of the images, I agree that they are Photoshopped, but I believe done by Omega.
I know of at least one person who has pre-ordered through an AD, so I'm fairly certain the rumour is true this time!
I`m a fan/collector of Omegas but I think the PloProf is hideous. Omega have made some horrors over the years and this one tops the list for me!
Are you sure?
:lol:
/Stefan
Oh the horrors!
john
THIN is the new BLACK
I'm off. :glasses11:
john
THIN is the new BLACK
that is fuc***@ terrible :shock: is it realAre you sure?
:lol:
/Stefan
Afraid so. Custom job I suppose though.
Got a call from an AD today about the re-ed PP, they said it would available from second half of 2009. :(
Well, at least plenty of time to save up.
/Stefan
I've just had dinner with S.L. Yes. It's real. Oh, the horror :D :D :DAfraid so. Custom job I suppose though.
Got a call from an AD today about the re-ed PP, they said it would available from second half of 2009. :(
Well, at least plenty of time to save up.
/Stefan
+1 :D
We all know what Swedish dinner means... :shock:
No shame, no shame!
:twisted: :mrgreen:
People who doubt that this came from Omega take note, I dropped into the Omega Boutique in Sydney on Friday last week and they told me they had ordered me one, so if theyre telling me and they showed me the same pics, then Im more than sure its for real.
I cant wait to get one, should go well with my brace of vintage Ploprofs and the LM7 :)
:bigsmurf:
Forget that DeskDivers rubbish mate - there's your new signature tag right there Jon!
So many Ploprofs (original and homages), so little time. It's a cruel world.
When you free for another catch up?
Cheers
Teng
can someone sponsor me to buy and wear this watch ????
Hee hee, yeah you could be right... perhaps I should concentrate on wearing watches instead of writing about em as well.. LOLForget that DeskDivers rubbish mate - there's your new signature tag right there Jon!
So many Ploprofs (original and homages), so little time. It's a cruel world.
When you free for another catch up?
Cheers
Teng
Cant do it this week, and am away most of next as well (that SIN trip we discussed) but would be good to catch up and hear bout your PP and MC service info, say the week after that? I should have my IWC BP back then as well and can fill you in :)
The new Omega Ploprof relase in 2009
I'll sponsor you not to :wink: :lol:can someone sponsor me to buy and wear this watch ????
Still dont like them :(
Respect the past, live the present, protect the future
The more I see that, the more I want one! Love the originals, but that gives all the benefits of a modern watch whilst looking like the vintage one & the added plus of no red! Just great.
We can't all like 'em .. thank god!
/vince ..
i think i'm going to have to get one!!!
It will take a while for me to save up for one... I sure do hope they arent limited editions
Tried this watch on at the opening of the Vintage Omega shop in the Burlington Arcade and it is stunning.
What, this one? Or a real vintage PloProf?
It is real Omega, no custom work.that is fuc***@ terrible :shock: is it realAre you sure?
:lol:
/Stefan
Reference: http://www.omegablogger.com/archives/118This watch was won by the World Famous Davis Love III for scoring an Eagle on the 9th Hole a par 5 with an island green at the Million Dollar Challenge in Sun City!!!!! Incredible watch. One Of One!!!!! HUGE Omega Solid 18kt Seamaster Professional 300m Chronograph watch.
BTW, it was sold on eBay some years ago.
He scored an eagle and was rewarded with THAT? :shock: That thing is definitely out of bounds.
It is a feckin cruel world...
/S
It was the new prototype ploprof on a rubber strap, looked much better in the steel.What, this one? Or a real vintage PloProf?
Any news regarding this?
Not heard anything. The Ocean7 LM-7 came out and I'm personally disappointed with the result. The blue dial is just wrong IMO, way too BLUE!! The bezel doesn't look right, either. Was thinking about picking one up but looks like I'd better get saving for the re-release or get a vintage. Nothing that's going to happen anytime soon, though.
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i've asked about this a couple of times on recent visits to the Omega Boutique on Old Bond St. All they could tell me was that it would probably see the light of day at Basle 2009 before it's official release at the end of next year. They also said it would be a limited edition in stainless steel but there may well be a rose gold version :?
For my part i can't wait.
They also said it would be a limited edition in stainless steel but there may well be a rose gold version :?
For god's sake - do not like my wife see this :shock:
BTW, it was sold on eBay some years ago.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
my thoughts exactly. i hope they were wrong.
You should go read up on all the drama on the O7 section and in the Dive Watches section, it's mental... Mine should be here next week.Not heard anything. The Ocean7 LM-7 came out and I'm personally disappointed with the result. The blue dial is just wrong IMO, way too BLUE!! The bezel doesn't look right, either. Was thinking about picking one up but looks like I'd better get saving for the re-release or get a vintage. Nothing that's going to happen anytime soon, though.
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About the 58 click bezel? Yeah, read it. It's a shame. Did you get the blue or black dial. Haven't see a pic of the black dial yet but have a feeling I'll much prefer it over the blue.You should go read up on all the drama on the O7 section and in the Dive Watches section, it's mental... Mine should be here next week.Not heard anything. The Ocean7 LM-7 came out and I'm personally disappointed with the result. The blue dial is just wrong IMO, way too BLUE!! The bezel doesn't look right, either. Was thinking about picking one up but looks like I'd better get saving for the re-release or get a vintage. Nothing that's going to happen anytime soon, though.
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About the 58 click bezel ... I just find it funny and not of any consequence. I have no idea how many clicks any of my watches have, as long as ‘the zero’ lines up.
There are pics of the black one, and yes it looks better than the blue. Strange choice of ‘blue’. I thought it was the same ‘blue’ as the Sinn Arktis and too ‘neon’ for me. The Omega blue is much deeper and subdued.
I would also be interested to see how the Selita performs and looking forward to the PVD version.
john
THIN is the new BLACK
I dont like the original & dont like the updated version. I think it just looks so uncomfortable to wear & ugly. I also wonder who other than a Ploprof fan or WIS would wear it? I think its a bad business decision from Omega if they produce it in large numbers because in all honesty i believe it wont sell to the mainstream.
Sorry for being in some peoples eyes a WIS heathen but just my opinion.
I think it's just going to be a limited edition aimed at WIS and collectors.
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