Another 8500 PO thread

Post by **matt.wu** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:36 pm

I very rarely visit WUS, but all the chatter over the new PO has me curious to learn more. Some good quality threads are cropping up on the Omega forum amidst the plethora of humdrum "PO vs Sub type" threads.

Here's another pretty cool, thorough write-up. I gotta say the gimmicks (like the mermaid... huge eyeroll) are a turn-off for a watch brand trying to elevate itself to a more "serious" level, but the overall event looks like it was hosted in a beautiful spot and the pics of the new PO's are very complete and clear (unlike a lot of the other real world photos we've seen). A lot of other colors that we haven't seen (like a black chrono and orange chrono, among others) are showcased as well.

Very cool. Jason, why weren't you invited to this shindig?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/omegas ... 44034.html

(Don't know if you guys have already seen this thread, but I hadn't - sorry if it's a repost of any sort - like I said, I rarely visit WUS, and even more rarely, the Omega forum)

Post by **matt.wu** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:38 pm

A few pics from the thread to pique your interest:

Post by **matt.wu** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:42 pm

And these were little points of interest:

This new chronograph caliber 9300/9301 by Omega has been designed to fit watches sized 42mm and bigger, however, it will be only available in the 45.5mm Planet Ocean version for now. Omega is working on a small version of the chronograph movement to fit smaller watches though.

And for Kenneth or other fellas who are over the wrist-clock craze (:stir:)

Seamaster Planet Ocean 37.50 mm, Calibre 8520

moishlashen · Post by **moishlashen** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:06 am

I like it more and more everytime I see it.

CesarG · Post by **CesarG** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:09 am

37.5mm? Wtf

dshap · Post by **dshap** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:35 am

matt.wu wrote:I gotta say the gimmicks (like the mermaid... huge eyeroll) are a turn-off

What did you want to see, mermen?

That thread is where I get most of the stolen PO pics that I've been posting here. I've said it a thousand times already- I'm really excited for these babies.

FlyPenFly · Post by **FlyPenFly** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:46 am

I wish these were out when I started collecting but now, I guess the PO while being a super solid watch doesn't get me quite excited and drooling like it used to.

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:54 am

They look good, but 1) they're too damn expensive and 2) a display caseback on Omega's premier mass-marketed (PloProf notwithstanding) diver makes no sense to me. Still, I'd rock one of these any day of the week, even though the 45.5 PO is too big for my wrist.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:27 am

I agree the display back isn't cool and the price beyond reasonable to me. But it is a pretty watch.

watchdaddy1 · Post by **watchdaddy1** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:52 pm

I was invited to attend the exclusive viewing here in Scottsdale of the new stuff coming out by my AD.
It's on 7-28-11 & that happens to be a thursday my day off, I just might attend this gallant affair tattoo's & all, in my jeans & converse chucks

Post by **matt.wu** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:58 pm

watchdaddy1 wrote:I was invited to attend the exclusive viewing here in Scottsdale of the new stuff coming out by my AD.
It's on 7-28-11 & that happens to be a thursday my day off, I just might attend this gallant affair tattoo's & all, in my jeans & converse chucks

Wearing the 16600??!?

CesarG · Post by **CesarG** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:59 pm

i would take a fake PO/PloProf

craniotes · Post by **craniotes** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:07 pm

FlyPenFly wrote:I wish these were out when I started collecting but now, I guess the PO while being a super solid watch doesn't get me quite excited and drooling like it used to.

Same here; it's more of a commodity than a watch at this point. True, the same could be said of the Submariner, but somehow the PO just doesn't resonate with me like the Sub does.

Nice chrono implementation on the new POC, though.

Regards,
Adam

craniotes · Post by **craniotes** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:10 pm

watchdaddy1 wrote:I was invited to attend the exclusive viewing here in Scottsdale of the new stuff coming out by my AD.
It's on 7-28-11 & that happens to be a thursday my day off, I just might attend this gallant affair tattoo's & all, in my jeans & converse chucks

If I can sip champagne in the Patek Philippe Salon at Tiffany's with a half-assed mohawk, porn 'stache and flip-flops, I'm sure you'll do just fine at your AD's unveiling.

Any smart retailer knows that despite appearances, everyone's money is the same shade of green.

Regards,
Adam

moishlashen · Post by **moishlashen** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:03 pm

watchdaddy1 wrote:I was invited to attend the exclusive viewing here in Scottsdale of the new stuff coming out by my AD.
It's on 7-28-11 & that happens to be a thursday my day off, I just might attend this gallant affair tattoo's & all, in my jeans & converse chucks

Do it William-and take some pics too bud.

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:12 pm

I like the PO Chronograph, but it is WAY TOO BIG IMO! I was hoping to see it in the 43mm range...sucks Rolex ass!

watchdaddy1 · Post by **watchdaddy1** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:50 pm

moishlashen wrote:
watchdaddy1 wrote:I was invited to attend the exclusive viewing here in Scottsdale of the new stuff coming out by my AD.
It's on 7-28-11 & that happens to be a thursday my day off, I just might attend this gallant affair tattoo's & all, in my jeans & converse chucks

Do it William-and take some pics too bud.

I'm gonna try to attend & I will take pics , mostly of the stuffies I see hanging out their all the time --FAGS
I will @ least wear 1 of the omega's I own..I'm interested to see the new line-up

Post by **matt.wu** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:52 pm

Smash the glass and grab one of the PO chronos for me, William.

craniotes · Post by **craniotes** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:58 pm

matt.wu wrote:Smash the glass and grab one of the PO chronos for me, William.

Will, I'll take one too while you're at it (make mine blue, please).

Regards,
Adam

dshap · Post by **dshap** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:03 pm

craniotes wrote:
matt.wu wrote:Smash the glass and grab one of the PO chronos for me, William.
Will, I'll take one too while you're at it (make mine blue, please).

Regards,
Adam

Make that three. You know what, scratch that... just grab everything. Lot's of us want a new PO

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You better go to the event you lucky bastard. I called the NY Boutique today but they don't even have the new line in.

sharkfin · Post by **sharkfin** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:34 pm

moishlashen wrote:I like it more and more everytime I see it.

I'm feelin the same way about these puppies.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:19 pm

I love the mini plongeur hand on the chrono.

Zoodles95 · Post by **Zoodles95** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:22 pm

sharkfin wrote:
moishlashen wrote:I like it more and more everytime I see it.
I'm feelin the same way about these puppies.

+3...

Not sure how much of a value the new P.O. is going to be. I personally think the current P.O. is a bit of a bargain for how much watch you get for your money. Here is my 45.5mm one in the London Eye...

tmw · Post by **tmw** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:44 pm

matt.wu wrote:A few pics from the thread to pique your interest:

The top PO chrono - black bezel....

Post by **matt.wu** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:08 pm

tmw wrote:
matt.wu wrote:A few pics from the thread to pique your interest:

The top PO chrono - black bezel....

Is this ONE of the oneS you have on order, Todd?

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