Ordered UPO but wondering if I have made the wrong choice

[rob77]

Thanks Q5. Just gotta sit back and wait on the QC pictures coming through now

 

[rob77]

QC pictures came through this aft. Looks like a good one

What does everyone think?

 

[Mr. Pap]

I cant see something.... I think its ready to go!!!

 

[levelmanroger]

Looks nice to me!


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[Om3ga_guy]

I don't know about you guys but the UPO was big on m wrist. I have a 6.5" wrist. Main reason because the end links and how they stretch out to the end of the case...the only way I got around it was putting a rubber strap on. With rubber it looked much more proportional and comfortable. I then went an got a 42mm (with gen dial + hand) cause I wanted a s/s strap as well... just my experience

 

[Mr. Pap]

I don't know about you guys but the UPO was big on m wrist. I have a 6.5" wrist. Main reason because the end links and how they stretch out to the end of the case...the only way I got around it was putting a rubber strap on. With rubber it looked much more proportional and comfortable. I then went an got a 42mm (with gen dial + hand) cause I wanted a s/s strap as well... just my experience

+1

There is much difference between the strap and the bracelet. When i last putted the bracelet a friend of mine couldnt believe it was the same watch... It indeed looks bigger and heavier!

 

[pjsayer]

Do yourself a favour and put the UPO on a good black rubber (like DC in Casino Royale) and order yourself a decent v5 42mm PO. Have your cake and eat it...!

 

[Q5?]

I always thought the 45.5 on rubber and 42 on steel make a nice combo.

 

[bama1965]

Very nice Rob. You will love it and it will look great on your wrist.

Excellent choice.

Ken

 

[ddc]

K

I always thought the 45.5 on rubber and 42 on steel make a nice combo.

I have a 7in wrists and I have found that in my particular case, the UPO size can vary wildly depending on which strap/bracelet you use. Here are my findings:

1. On regular bracelet it wears just on the limit. On bracelet it is a huge chunk of metal but because of the way the bracelet drops, it is ok on the wrist.
2. On sports rubber (rep rubber) it actually wears pretty strange. The rubber extends for a bit parallel to the watch thus making the lugs "extend". On my 7in wrist, the rubber does not wrap the wrist, on the contrary. There is a hole between the skin and the rubber big enough to put my pinky in. I think that this combo needs a bigger wrist than mine.
3. On leather it wears ok. Looks smaller than on bracelet. Same as bracelet the leather drops down as you tighten the strap.
4. On NATO it looks fantastic since the NATO strap wraps snugly the wrist.
5. The winner combo IMHO is to use it on the new omega rubber straps. The strap is angled completely perpendicular the the watch so it wraps around the wrist. I think is is designed that way to solve the issue with the regular rubber straps.The problem is that they are expensive since they haven't been repped yet. This is the combo I am using for my UPO (see pics).

 

[ddc]

Also the 42mm looks fatter (chunkier)...

 

[bama1965]

I have a 7in wrists and I have found that in my particular case, the UPO size can vary wildly depending on which strap/bracelet you use. Here are my findings:

1. On regular bracelet it wears just on the limit. On bracelet it is a huge chunk of metal but because of the way the bracelet drops, it is ok on the wrist.
2. On sports rubber (rep rubber) it actually wears pretty strange. The rubber extends for a bit parallel to the watch thus making the lugs "extend". On my 7in wrist, the rubber does not wrap the wrist, on the contrary. There is a hole between the strap and the rubber big enough to put my pinky in. I think that this combo needs a bigger wrist than mine.
3. On leather it wears ok. Looks smaller than on bracelet. Same as bracelet the leather drops down as you tighten the strap.
4. On NATO it looks fantastic since the NATO strap wraps snugly the wrist.
5. The winner combo IMHO is to use it on the new omega rubber straps. The strap is angled completely perpendicular the the watch so it wraps around the wrist. I think is is designed that way to solve the issue with the regular rubber straps.The problem is that they are expensive since they haven't been repped yet. This is the combo I am using for my UPO (see pics).

Great info DDC! Thank you for sharing.

Ken

 

[boostin20]

^Here's the new strap he's talking about. My wrist is 6.75"

 

[rob77]

Watch turned up today and I'm really pleased. The bracelet is such good quality and feels weighty and the overall its a really nice fit. I'm glad I went for the 45.5mm. Cheers guys

I bought the rubber strap to go with it but for the life of me cannot get it to fit. I can get one side of the pin in but when trying to push in the other side it just wont go. The rubber going up against the lugs is just a fraction too tight. I'm going to see if a local watchsmith can do it for me.

If I had to pull just one thing on the watch it would be the pearl. I know its been covered hundreds of times but it just lets the look of the watch down. I'm thinking of getting a genuine bezel at some point.

Also wanted to add that dealing with marvellous replica has been fantastic throughout. Here's a wrist shot

 

[cybee]

The size looks perfect on your wrist. Enjoy the watch, it looks great : )

 

[Mr. Pap]

Welcome to the club... Right choice about the 45.5mm!

 

[rob77]

Thanks guys :thumbsup:

Have any of you managed to fit the rep rubber strap? Maybe I need some kind of tool because it just seems such a tight fit

 

[Q5?]

You could try the "right angle" trick.

But a spring bar tool works for me.

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...-strap-install-80349?t=80349&highlight=rubber

 

[rob77]

Thanks Q5. Tried the right angle trick and it snapped in to place. Then when I tried to straighten up the strap the springs busted

I should have taken your advice and ordered some spring bars before my watch came.

Oh well i'll order a spring bar tool and some extra spring bars and give it go another day.