As soon as I saw this rep was available, I just about wet my pants. Like so many others, I've been waiting for this to come out and started doing my research. Always do your research, and always wait for others to take the plunge before jumping in yourself. :lol:
The first thing I learned was that these have a crystal that is actually two crystals glued together. From a dealer site, the crystal is described as "4.9mm flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides"
Click here for the expert info on this subject:
MAJOR Ploprof Issue!!
Do NOT get your Ploprof wet.
The crystals are of laminate construction- sapphire on top mineral on bottom. This has been confirmed by two dealers. The adhesive is apparently water based...
Ploprof Crystal
Well you're all aware of my never-ending story watching my crystal delaminate. Never got the SOB to separate but I did manage to clear up some of the delamination with a little bit of Wahl Machine Oil.
I also managed to get the thing out of the case without removing the bezel. An old watchmaker once said "If you're forcing it, you're doing it wrong". I said "Eff him" and took a 1" wooden dowel and a claw hammer to the thing and got it out after 3 solid whacks...
Here's what I've been able to find so far. This is an amateur comparison, but better than nothing I suppose.
As you'll probably notice, most all of these look to come from the same factory, and have the same flaws- some more than others, especially Hont's cheapie which BTW is the only one with the correct "clown feet" or Omega Logo.
Notes:
A solid crystal is available on some models, read the links above for more information. With a watch this size, you'll want to stay away from the 21J as the long second hand will amplify the slower beat.
Tells:
-The split at the middle of the crown seems to have a beveled edge instead if fitting nice and flush with each other.
-Usual factory added rep-detection feature: Omega clown feet on all but the 21J Hont sells. This version makes up for it though by mis-placing the date window.
Green Arrow = good
Yellow/Green Arrow = fair
Red Arrow = poor
TrustyTime Omega Seamater Ploprof 1200m Asia 2824-2: $228 Link
TimeShop.net Omega Seamater Ploprof 1200m Swiss ETA 2834 Automatic 28800BPH AND Asian Copy ETA 2836 Automatic 28800BPH: $326USD AND 268USD (Before 20usd discount and free delivery) Link
PureTime Omega Seamater Ploprof 1200m Asian 2824: $218 Link
Replicamake Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m Asia 2813-2: $128 Link
Precious Time Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m A.2824-2: $228 Link
Mary Omega Seamater Ploprof 1200m: $ Link
Hont Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m with Asia ETA 2836: $228 Link
Hont Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M Asia 21J: $128 Link
What the Hell??? This lume combo actually does exist on other Omega's, just not this one...
Honey, turn off the TV, I can't sleep with that light on! The TV IS OFF!!!!! Then go bury that thing in the back yard and come back to bed!
Cartel Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m: $
Since most all of these seem to be exactly the same, I imagine that the lume will be also... except the crazy 21J Hont versions.
The first thing I learned was that these have a crystal that is actually two crystals glued together. From a dealer site, the crystal is described as "4.9mm flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides"
Click here for the expert info on this subject:
MAJOR Ploprof Issue!!
Do NOT get your Ploprof wet.
The crystals are of laminate construction- sapphire on top mineral on bottom. This has been confirmed by two dealers. The adhesive is apparently water based...
Ploprof Crystal
Well you're all aware of my never-ending story watching my crystal delaminate. Never got the SOB to separate but I did manage to clear up some of the delamination with a little bit of Wahl Machine Oil.
I also managed to get the thing out of the case without removing the bezel. An old watchmaker once said "If you're forcing it, you're doing it wrong". I said "Eff him" and took a 1" wooden dowel and a claw hammer to the thing and got it out after 3 solid whacks...
Here's what I've been able to find so far. This is an amateur comparison, but better than nothing I suppose.
As you'll probably notice, most all of these look to come from the same factory, and have the same flaws- some more than others, especially Hont's cheapie which BTW is the only one with the correct "clown feet" or Omega Logo. Notes:
A solid crystal is available on some models, read the links above for more information. With a watch this size, you'll want to stay away from the 21J as the long second hand will amplify the slower beat.
Tells:
-The split at the middle of the crown seems to have a beveled edge instead if fitting nice and flush with each other.
-Usual factory added rep-detection feature: Omega clown feet on all but the 21J Hont sells. This version makes up for it though by mis-placing the date window.
Green Arrow = good
Yellow/Green Arrow = fair
Red Arrow = poor
TrustyTime Omega Seamater Ploprof 1200m Asia 2824-2: $228 Link
TimeShop.net Omega Seamater Ploprof 1200m Swiss ETA 2834 Automatic 28800BPH AND Asian Copy ETA 2836 Automatic 28800BPH: $326USD AND 268USD (Before 20usd discount and free delivery) Link
PureTime Omega Seamater Ploprof 1200m Asian 2824: $218 Link
Replicamake Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m Asia 2813-2: $128 Link
Precious Time Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m A.2824-2: $228 Link
Mary Omega Seamater Ploprof 1200m: $ Link
Hont Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m with Asia ETA 2836: $228 Link
Hont Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M Asia 21J: $128 Link
What the Hell??? This lume combo actually does exist on other Omega's, just not this one...
Honey, turn off the TV, I can't sleep with that light on! The TV IS OFF!!!!! Then go bury that thing in the back yard and come back to bed!
Cartel Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m: $
Since most all of these seem to be exactly the same, I imagine that the lume will be also... except the crazy 21J Hont versions.
