Omega Ploprof...any comments?

[rgbs]

Movement
Caliber: Omega 8500
Self-winding movement with Co-Axial Escapement for greater precision stability and durability. Free sprung-balance, 2 barrels mounted in series, automatic winding in both directions to reduce winding time. Visible bridges and the oscillating mass are decorated with exclusive Geneva waves in arabesque.
Power reserve: 60 hours
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case
Steel
Dial
Black / White
Water resistance
1200 m (4000 feet)
Size
Case Dimensions: 55 x 48 mm

1960's

Developed in conjunction with Comex and the legendary Jacques Cousteau, Omega conceived and developed what was probably the first waterproof watch designed and built solely for the diving professional.
The watch took 4 years to come to the market after extensive testing and arrived in 1970. It was nicknamed PloProf by the French speaking development team and derives from the French term PLOngeur PROFessionnel (Professional Diver).
(Info from www.PLOPROF.com)

It looks 'different' from other types diving watch...well my wrist size 6.5inch, it will look huge!! But i am loving it...
Comments +/- are all welcome....
Can anyone introduce a AD which take installment.. 

[terrenceterrence]

if Bernard Cheong gives his seal of approval.......................

anyway...it's a cool watch. If your hearts skips beats when it's on your wrist...go ahead and shoot. We'll be more than happy for you 

[ck77]

Is either you like it or hate it.
Too bad am the latter.

[JOS2012]

I used to own 3 Omegas..
Speedy Moonphase Cal 1866, Seamaster Professional CoAxial Chronometer Cal 2500C, Planet Ocean Chronograph CoAxial Cal 3313. All sold off last year.

I actually like the concept of the PloProf but the execution in terms of design doesn't appeal to me. Tried it on my wrist and it doesn't excite me at all. My missus was blunt and told me that it was downright ugly.
Maybe it will work for you and that's more important... if you put it on and you love it, then you should go for it. The latest version houses the Cal 8500.... an excellent Omega in-house co-axial movement 

[chrisyen]

I love it...
Still waiting for a good condition vintage seamaster 600
N seamaster 1000m at reasonable price

[G.MAC]

agree with ck77 that it is really a love-hate affair. I find it hard to take the watch case seriously for this watch. The shape is really unusual. Other than that i find the bezel, dial and hands to be fantastic.

[rgbs]

The watch has been in my mind for 2yrs alr....but the cost is too much....
Thanks guys...Erm, actually i have not tried it on yet. Ebay is selling the watch at USD6500, any1 know the price in RM?? I am interested in it but if i can get it in an installment is best....my salary does not allow me to buy it 1 shot ...Was hoping u guys will reccomend 1.....

[rusminag]

Not for me....

[ck77]

Most of the ADs are offering easy payment scheme.

[Godzillaz]

If you like for it historic importance and spirit behind the creation. You'll learn to love it.

However if you like it for its unusual look and wrist presence then I afraid when you have the watch for sometime you'll be bored of it. Might even sell it at the end or hate it.

Those are my personal opinion of course which I came to learn myself along this hobby.

Regards
Tyler

Movement
Caliber: Omega 8500
Self-winding movement with Co-Axial Escapement for greater precision stability and durability. Free sprung-balance, 2 barrels mounted in series, automatic winding in both directions to reduce winding time. Visible bridges and the oscillating mass are decorated with exclusive Geneva waves in arabesque.
Power reserve: 60 hours
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case
Steel
Dial
Black / White
Water resistance
1200 m (4000 feet)
Size
Case Dimensions: 55 x 48 mm

1960's

Developed in conjunction with Comex and the legendary Jacques Cousteau, Omega conceived and developed what was probably the first waterproof watch designed and built solely for the diving professional.
The watch took 4 years to come to the market after extensive testing and arrived in 1970. It was nicknamed PloProf by the French speaking development team and derives from the French term PLOngeur PROFessionnel (Professional Diver).
(Info from www.PLOPROF.com)

It looks 'different' from other types diving watch...well my wrist size 6.5inch, it will look huge!! But i am loving it...
Comments +/- are all welcome....
Can anyone introduce a AD which take installment.. 

[rgbs]

Thanks Tyler..well i am into diving watches all along but i do like something diff....if i can get a vintage thn maybe it's a keeper ...the history does interest me, espeacially with the co-operation of Rolex & Doxa in the development of the watch   Lets  that i get the budget and the price does not go up again...

[SeaDwellerR]

Nice. Something new I learned...

First impression.  Looks cool...rugged...distinct... stands out....

Wrist shots? any?

[rgbs]

Nice. Something new I learned...

First impression.  Looks cool...rugged...distinct... stands out....

Wrist shots? any?

Sadly I dun owned 1 but deffinately will get it soon.... Wish me luck....

[meoramri]

I like it. Don't have an Omega in my collection yet (got a PO for my wife last, that doesn't count). After the PO, this is the Omega that I would seriously consider.