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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Helsons new Vintage Plop homage...looking good!! http://www.helson-watches.com/sharkmaster-600/ |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait, squeal!   ok I think I got that out of my system... i hope nobody was watching... |
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stew77 Admin 
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As with everything Helson...that does look quite tasty and very well done!!!  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Hmmm, Ocean7 been there long ago... |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Hammerfjord wrote:Hmmm, Ocean7 been there long ago... I agree Will.  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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O7 may have been there,but Helson did it Right...the Helson is much truer to the original...no comparison between the 2 imho! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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oagaspar wrote:O7 may have been there,but Helson did it Right...the Helson is much truer to the original...no comparison between the 2 imho! I can agree with that: There's better attention to the details, specially the crown system. But personally, those monocoque cases give me bad vibes for the service... Even it seems like I repeat myself...  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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I have not had a Helson yet and had 2 O7 watches. But from what I gather in comparison say with cars it would be like a putting a Ford Maverick against a Ford Mustang. |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS 
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I personally drool over the original 600/1200 Ploprof..and have considered the Ocean LM-7..but never pulled the trigger on it..something never felt right about buying it....but the Helson has got me drooling all over again...I will give this one some serious consideration...cause I know an original Omega is just plain out of the question. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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I'm waiting to go offshore make some serious buks and that Oscar get fed up from his Ploprof so I can buy it back |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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it's in the mail Will...I placed my order for the Helson 600 in the meantime! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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oagaspar wrote:it's in the mail Will...I placed my order for the Helson 600 in the meantime! I had no doubt that the 600 was on it's way to you!  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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we will see shortly how nice the Helson 600 is...I should have mine by weeks end. |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: we will see shortly how nice the Helson 600 is...I should have mine by weeks end. Looking forward to your review and pics Oscar..I am really curious about this one. |
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Khronos 3T WIS 
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Same here! Please guide the rest of us mortals oh wise one (and if you have any tips on how to explain that one to the wife, much appreciated too...)  |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Another looker from Peter. Very tempting again |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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mine arrives Friday morning,so we will all see it together,I have no doubt it will be outstanding. ...blue dial,silver date,black acrylic bezel...as close to the original as possible. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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the 600 arrived and it everything I expected from Helson....everything executes like the original,right down to the crown operation,this is a beautiful example,and exceptionally well made homage to the iconic Ploprof 600!...I'll get some more pics up asap... Attachment: 005.JPG (Downloaded 102 times) |
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stew77 Admin
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oagaspar wrote: the 600 arrived and it everything I expected from Helson....everything executes like the original,right down to the crown operation,this is a beautiful example,and exceptionally well made homage to the iconic Ploprof 600!...I'll get some more pics up asap... Just awesome Oscar...especially coming from someone who owns the real deal!!! I have to admit, I'm incredibly tempted.... |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Ty Chris...Peter did an outstanding job on the 600...it wears better on the wrist than the Plop 1200 due to the height being lower...it came with the Omega style mesh,and faux Iso,but I put mine on a genuine Isophrane...it's not an Omega,but in this price range it is a fantastic value,and a chance for everyone to experience the feel of a vintage Plop 600 imho. Attachment: 012.JPG (Downloaded 102 times) |
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exc-hulk Moderator 
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Awesome Oscar ! The case ooks very massive. I love the bezel.  |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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DAMN Oscar!!...that just looks incredible...I'm drooling even more now that I see your photos. Question for you..the red bezel release/lock button...what's that made off?? |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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That's a clean one I must recognise! A tip-top poor-man Ploprof 600 with a nice finish. Looks better than the ocean7 variation: And I don't say that because I want to promote Helson. It's just being honest. Without this mono'cock case I may have pull the trigger...Hmmm.... Anyway, it deserves a chicken dance |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Oh my that dose look good! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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the Helson 600 hits on all cylinders imo,and is very comfortable with great wrist presence...   |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Awesome watch Oscar ! And nice pics. Any pics with the mesh ? |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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TY Phil,here you go Buddy... Attachment: 022.JPG (Downloaded 91 times) |
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stew77 Admin
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These pics are not helping me say No!!!! |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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oagaspar wrote: TY Phil,here you go Buddy...  my friend !That would be my favorite strap I think. Looks absolutely awesome, fits perfect ! |
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tomdutchman 3T WIS
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That "thing" looks great.  It looks a bit like wearing a Land Rover Defender on your wrist. rugged, square, a funktional tool, no BS-doing the job kinda watch. I'm really in love with the 70ies Omega's. Recently scored an Omega Speedmaster Mk4,5 with the Omega caliber 1045 (Lemania 5100) and just love it. Ive always been a fan of the original Omega Speedmaster Ploprof versions and also ofcourse the big blue ;o), but just can't effort it and actually am not willing to spend 4.500 to 7.000 euros for a watch... I my opinion the vintage Ploprof (and so also this Helson) looks better as the New Omega homage. there is just somthing about this vintage flair that sort of makes the design more understandable and more logical. Must start saving up money... Cheers, Tom |
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Mike T. 3T WIS 
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Great catch Oscar...looks good with both the chain and the rubber! And at that price, why not? |
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afc14284 3T WIS 
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I know i'm kinda late to the party but checking out the Helson pics, it seems like the ploprof homage is a winner.. I've always felt that the case would not feel comfortable but the wrist shots that i've seen all but prove me wrong.... To those purchasing this one... Kudos |
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