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Graham 3T WIS 
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Well, as I stated in another thread, I was smitten when I saw the Ploprof in the flesh. After about a week of fighting with my conscience, my trigger finger won the battle "hands down" ....These wathes are quite rare at the AD's here, and with Christmas fast approaching things aren't going to get any better. After trying on the orange strap version, I knew the mesh was the way to go. The AD made some enquiries, and only one was available from the importer. It was snooze or lose...... Rather than attempting to write another review, I'm just going to post some (cellphone) pics with comments. We spent the weekend at our beach apartment, so took it along to bond with the new kid on the block. Forgot to take my camera..... The packaging is quite attractive and the box is covered with wetsuit neoprene - a nice touch.  The overall quality and finish is superb. The operation of the bezel (after depressing the orange button) is the best in the business. The grip is fantastic. The bezel ring is sapphire, so virtually scratch resistant, as is the crystal. I think the sapphire is stronger than the ceramic used on the Rolex nowadays, albeit duller in appearance. The lume of the hour markers and the numbers on the bezel are equally impressive, glowing bright blue at night.   The mesh on this watch is the best I have seen. The lugs are 24mm, tapering to 20. The glidelock(a-la-Rolex) double pushbutton clasp is 24mm wide and 14mm thick!  The clasp is micro adjustable, and the the mesh has removable links. It must be very difficuilt and expensive to manufacture this piece of kit.   The case is a whopping 55mm, yet wears incredibly comfortably. The trick is to adjust the bracelet fairly tightly to eliminate wrist play. It is quite uncomfortable if it moves too much on your wrist.  The caseback is a piece of art.  The crown is massive, and very well protected by a clever crown guard which slides out as the crown is unscrewed. Adjusting the time and date is similiar to some GMT movements: the hour hand can be moved independently to set the date and hour. A little more cumbersome than a quickset function for the date since you have to wind a full 24 hrs. to adjust the date by one day. However, setting may be done bi-directionally.  The movement is the bespoke calibre 8500 co-axial engine. It comes with a 3 year guarantee, and according to Omega, the design reduces the need for lubrication dramatically. The caseback is sealed with a small red dot to deter novice hood poppers like myself to go in there. Damn! I will have to resort to looking at pics of this beautiful movement elsewhere on the net..... The movement is COSC certified, and out the box this is simply the most accurate timepiece I have ever owned! I tested it in 5 positions. The maximum deviation was 0.5 seconds in any of the positions. Absolutely remarkable. Nothing I have even comes close.....  The movement runs at 25200 beats per hour - quite unusual and my first such one. Needless to say, I am very happy with this grail. Together with my Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller I think they make a phenomenal pair. Another shot or two follow. Thanks for looking!  |
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apeogre 3T WIS 
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HELL'S YEAH! Freakin super watch! Just a monster on the wrist.hand6.gif |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Sorry about the duplicate pics in the post. Saw it too late to edit....:X |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Big CONGRATS Graham...a beautiful watch  |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Phenomenal!!yourock.gif Congrats Graham and enjoy your iconic watch. Great pix btw! May it serve you well brother.;) |
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omegaman41 3T WIS 
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Wow, Wow, Wow. Congratulation on that awesome piece. wear it in good health my friend!!!face4.gifcool10.gif |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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BIG CONGRATS, Graham!!! I just knew you'd break your promise to lie low. Nobody but nobody says No to a Ploprof. Wear it in good health, amigo:) |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Thanks a stack, everyone! I'm indeed enjoying the honeymoon. I'll be away on a short trip for two days. No prize for guessing what I'll be wearing on my wrist!watch2.gifwatch2.gif |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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Congrats Graham for a unique and stunning Icon! There is nothing like the PloProf IMHO...Simply an amazing timepiece...I feel some watch envy now and it hurts... :D Wear it in good health hand6.gif |
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KenC Admin 
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Graham...considering the "rules of engagement", I am sure you broke some sort of international speed record in "pulling the trigger"! CONGRATULATIONS!!! |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Graham on a super Awesome Plop Buddy!  ....imho the ultimate dive watch of the year! perfect.gif |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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Congrats on a STUNNING timepiece!yourock.gif perfect.gif I am sooo jealous. |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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No doubt about this one Graham. You're my hero. What a fab watch! Best mesh on the planet, COSC timing, and the other trick with these is that the lug to lug measurement is comparatively small, so it counterbalances the big case width. I had not noticed before, but I like the non-outlined date window, too - much more classical than even the original 600m Ploppy. It's fan-bl**dy-tastic. Wear in continued good health, sir - this is a beautiful acquisition hearteyes.gif I guess it is not too early to wish you a VERY Merry Christmas!! ;) Ian  |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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Very nice! And by very nice I mean I hate you and I have watch envy! |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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Congrats Graham! That is a real work of art! |
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GX9901 3T WIS 
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The Omega ploprof is one of my grails. Awesome watch! Congrats! |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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perfect.gifWOW awesome pic's of an awesome watch....congrats and enjoyhand6.gif |
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mike03 3T WIS 
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Really nice! Classic watch...big congrats! hand6.gif |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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Big congrats with your new and awesomr Grailface4.gif I love itwoohoo.gif |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Thanks, everyone! I really have not been able to take it off my wrist........... |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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This look so goodhearteyes.gif |
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nebgonf 3T WIS
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Beautiful watch, congrats! |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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While I have yet to understand the fascination with the Ploprof design, your descriptions, pics and obvious infatuation with this piece has me intrigued and wanting to lay hands on one just to see for myself this modern rendition of a classic design. Congratulations on aquiring a much sought after and legendary timepiece. Wear it in Good health . |
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Graham 3T WIS
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paulorbvalley 3T WIS 
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Graham, Big congrats on the Ploprofcool10.gifwonderful watch!! Paul |
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diverdan 3T WIS
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Congratulations on that! I love the Ploprof and especially on the mesh. Enjoy it and wear it in good health! |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Thanks Paul and Dan |
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RouslanK 3T WIS
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What can one say?! Awesome watch with a lot of history. I want one. Enjoy that baby. |
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Scart 3T WIS 
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awesome watch. Congrats! |
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ibme61 3T WIS 
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WOW.... Buying this watch would be a tough choice for me. Do I pay off my new F150 or....  |
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