New 1:1 Superlumed PO ceramic 8500 reps : CrPO

[REJMO]

Display case backs have got to be the best defence the big boys have against replication. The cost of accurately copying the appearance of a movement like the 8500 puts out of reach of the factories. Not that it bothers me in the slightest. Most plebs wouldn't know the difference between a Miyota and a Toyota!!!

True but what happens when you come across someone who knows watches and calls you on it, now you look like a fool. One reason id be hesitant to buy such a well known watch. That being said the jacked up pearl placement is enough for me not to buy the watch, and the display back showing a completely wrong movement is the second. I think some of the PO 2500 replicas in which people have replaced the pearl and bezel insert are still the best bet as they could probably pass even to those who know the watch.

 

[alucard666]

True but what happens when you come across someone who knows watches and calls you on it, now you look like a fool. One reason id be hesitant to buy such a well known watch. That being said the jacked up pearl placement is enough for me not to buy the watch, and the display back showing a completely wrong movement is the second. I think some of the PO 2500 replicas in which people have replaced the pearl and bezel insert are still the best bet as they could probably pass even to those who know the watch.

Even the folks who KNOW watches can rarely tell the subtle differences. Most of the minor subtleties are only noticed by those who collect reps. I collect both reps and gens and have shown both to avid collectors but never been called out.

 

[mvyzfr1]

In my opinion if you are being "called out" for your rep then you are a fool and deserve it, as are any who are trying to pass reps off as gen.

Enjoy them for what they are and and admit they are reps and you won't be playing the fool.

Just my opinion.

 

[pjsayer]

In my opinion if you are being "called out" for your rep then you are a fool and deserve it, as are any who are trying to pass reps off as gen.

Enjoy them for what they are and and admit they are reps and you won't be playing the fool.

Just my opinion.

I have to agree. A healthy mix of gens and reps has always been my philosophy. I admire the value for money and quality 'feel' you get from high quality reps like the CrPOs - a Swiss ETA that can be regulated to near <COSC tolerances in a high quality
SS case, AR sapphire crystal and decent lume. Show me a gen of comparable quality at the same price point.

I also love the uncertainty value of reps - sometimes you get good ones and sometimes you get duffers. And no matter how good the QC pics, until you open those bubble-wrapped packages you have no idea which you're getting ;-) That's part of what makes our hobby so addictive...

 

[doubleohseven]

I dont have that kind of money to buy gens, and i allways say to people that compliment my watch that it is a rep. Anything else is retarded

 

[palewis521]

I have looked for this on Pure Time's page, but can't find it. What was the cost on this...? Or can you tell me where it's listed on their site..? a Link to it..?

Thanks

 

[Brodders]

Wow great thread. Every piece of info and history of the PO rep, couldn't go to sleep till I'd read every page. I've learnt so much!

I am wanting a 45mm pumpkin po but really can't decide whether to go for the newly released 8500 or the ultimate versions. I love the look of the 8500 and have been to my local AD to see the gen in real life and love it even more. The things that stand out the most are the red sea master lettering and the thinner silver band around the bezel, which means more of that gorgeous orange. Comparing the pictures on the TD's websites the 8500 orange appears to be a little bit darker and more vibrant. Can anyone who has had both versions confirm if this is true? Or even post a comparison picture!

I've read up so much about the Swiss eta though and ultimately want a watch I can rely on to last. Been advised, for that very same reason to get the Asian cloned ultimate, and use the savings from buying a cheaper watch to get it serviced and water sealed. Which makes fantastic sense but the 8500 is sooooo pweety

I can't see an Asian clone of the 8500 being available real soon as the exclusiveness of the Swiss means the dealers can charge a premium.

So hard to decide.......

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[albiea]

have they started selling gen bezels for the black one? I'm tempted to franken the bezel since i tend to wack the watch into things when i've had a few lol

I've checked ofrei and cousins and they don't have anything.

 

[general-lee]

Just rejected a second set of QC pictures from TD now. Specifically told what i thought was wrong with the watch in a nice manner, but the next one looked just as bad, happy feet, pearl placed with a lawnmower and all. Giving it one more shot, if they cannot get it right this time I am going somewhere else.

If someone have a TD they are satisfied with and really want to recommend, feel free to PM me. I don't mind paying a little extra as long as the service is good.

Thanks!

 

[greg325i]

have they started selling gen bezels for the black one? I'm tempted to franken the bezel since i tend to wack the watch into things when i've had a few lol

I've checked ofrei and cousins and they don't have anything.

x2...I'm also interested in doing this. Mine showed up today, and looks pretty good, but I would like a gen bezel or just the insert if it can be had.

 

[Q5?]

This thread has the record for most views ever in the Omega section at almost 58,000!

Props to the OP! :band:

 

[general-lee]

Here goes, new QC.
Still looks like happy feet to me, at least not as good as others I have seen on here. Pearl also looks off. Am I being too picky?

Edit: That pic came up pretty shitty, use this: http://imageshack.us/g/715/catcha0eb.jpg/

 

[firesuite]

Here goes, new QC.
Still looks like happy feet to me, at least not as good as others I have seen on here. Pearl also looks off. Am I being too picky?

Edit: That pic came up pretty shitty, use this: http://imageshack.us/g/715/catcha0eb.jpg/

Pearl doesn't look too bad considering some of the QC photos I've been receiving for mine, what would bother me is the numbers on the bezel, the 20,30 and 40 are all touching the silver inner line and the 50 is floating out there on its own. The one I've received so far all the numbers line up perfectly. The other one I've ordered, I've now been through 3 in QC because the pearl is way off center.

Good luck!

 

[drbollocko]

Good catch firesuite on the numbers on the bezel, they do look like they've gone a bit skew on that one.

This thread has the record for most views ever in the Omega section at almost 58,000!

Props to the OP! :band:

Cheers Q5?
Just an update on the 45mm AR, looks as if in some models (blue Ti and orange numbered so far) that they are starting to be released with double AR. Not certain on this and buyers would need to check on QC, but some have already confirmed it has better AR. It certainly looks bluer on the outer coat than the original releases (which had no outer coat).
If this has already been mentioned then discard what I said I didn't read the whole thread

First release on left:

Vs:

Newest release

Anyone else confirm??

 

[Mr. Pap]

I cant see a the newest release?

edit: Now i can see it. I think its slightly better but i still dont like it... opcorn:

 

[general-lee]

Pearl doesn't look too bad considering some of the QC photos I've been receiving for mine, what would bother me is the numbers on the bezel, the 20,30 and 40 are all touching the silver inner line and the 50 is floating out there on its own. The one I've received so far all the numbers line up perfectly. The other one I've ordered, I've now been through 3 in QC because the pearl is way off center.

Good luck!

Woah. Thanks for that one mate.
Too busy looking for details, did not even spot that. Anyhow, the response I got when I pointed out the logo and pearl was "Must be pixel of camera, looks just like all the others." and they would not let me reject it, this whole bezel-thing though has to be a legit flaw. Guess I'll try and get my money back then. If anyone have a recommendation for a service minded TD, please PM me.

 

[Yannou]

I will receive the Blue Ti that it supposed to have the last upgrade AR on crystal...Wait & see

 

[drbollocko]

I cant see a the newest release?

edit: Now i can see it. I think its slightly better but i still dont like it... opcorn:

Agree theres something different about it, definitely better than the first, maybe from a different AR supplier than the 42mm xtals or something? I'd still love to see it next to a 42mm or at least some comparo pics next to something familar so we can get a better idea.

I will receive the Blue Ti that it supposed to have the last upgrade AR on crystal...Wait & see

Thanks Yannou, keep us posted.

 

[Heisenberg]

Hmm that forearm looks familiar :thinking:

Well that's my 45mm cPO, I bought it as a C&R from a member on RG. And the crystal has what I would consider excellent double AR. I took that pic at a specific angle to show the hue, which as you can see is bluish. At very steep angles it changes to violet.

I have a couple other aftermarket crystals and thought about buying a gen crystal from Ofrei, expecting the rep to have lousy or absent AR. The diameter is the same as the old PO45 crystal ~ 32.5mm but the cPO crystals are apparently slightly taller by < 0.5mm. I'll probably be selling those, as I'm content keeping the rep crystal.

Here are a couple other pics I took at other angles, which show how well the AR coating rejects reflections. If one chooses to ignore the incorrect movement and gets the latest batch with good AR or upgrades the crystal from the first batch, this is becomes a very reasonably priced super-rep. These iPhone pics don't do the watch justice, in person it looks much better!

 

[drbollocko]

Thanks ekovalsky, I meant to mention your name as the wrist shot, but I couldn't remember it, and wasn't sure you were on rwi Thanks for the update and pics. ....btw are you on rwg, could you do the same? The more feedback and updates the better for new buyers.....although us who bought with the earlier single sided AR are left with the short straw from the dealers.