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christ on a bike!..

I was snooping around a local watch shop at the weekend and they have the re-issue omega "ploprof" in the window!! what a hunk of metal tried it on and it nearly broke my arm; a massive watch!..

I was quite surprised its missing a lot of the neat features which make the original so different, plus a lot of the detail bits on the watch are incorrect from the original.. its almost like they copied a fake version of the original watch (incorrect font style on the bezel in particular stands out)

still, hell of a watch and the micro-adjustment on the new strap is fantastic (not quite rolex deep sea good, but a close second). I might have to save up a few pennies, in the meantime I'm looking out for a "shark-proof" strap for my seamaster pro

Thanks for that Bootsy.
I think that has made up my mind, I'm going to have to buy the MBII!
I only want to buy one watch (for life?) and really like the understated look of it.

Anyone any idea of the value of this? Been offered it in a trade but never been a PD watch fan so know idea on current values.

Its a p6000 chronograph P011 i think and made by Eterna, boxed with papers etc.

I think it's a p6500 Heritage chrono PO11 but you'd want to confirm that. One sold on TZ around March time adverised at £575 Hth

one of the better modern pd around.

PD get discounted heavily in the grey Market although that one is a bit rarer.

Jason, any chance of a photo of the '72 GMT ?

hot66 wrote:Jason, any chance of a photo of the '72 GMT ?

only picked it up today but in time....


Looks like the Porsche Design is actually a P6510. I need £700 on it so will pass unless anyone wants it?

alfacat wrote:Hi All
I hope I don't sound to snooty but a reduced automatic "Speedy" really isn't a "Speedy" at all (to me anyway!), surly it has to be a manual.

Sorry if anyone takes offence, hey its my opinion after all.

All the best
Ian F.

Ian

I agree needs to be a manual to have the orginal feel of the speedmaster, it is the manual wind that has all the history after all. I guess its a matter of choice as some see the manual wind and heslite crysatal glass as negatives, for me these are the interesting points of the watch and one of the main reasons I make it my daily watch of choice.


Also having tried a reduced I can agree that it is a very small watch.

964RS wrote:Anyone any idea of the value of this? Been offered it in a trade but never been a PD watch fan so know idea on current values.

Its a p6000 chronograph P011 i think and made by Eterna, boxed with papers etc.

Oh well I took it in trade after all so if anyone fancies a full box and papers Porsche Design chrono then PM me before i list it...

SO REALLY PLEASED TO SEE THAT THE RECESSION IS DEFINATELY OVER







HARRODS HAVE RECORD TAKINGS IN THE MENS JEWELERY DEPT.

THE QUOTED 6 FIGURE NUMBERS ARE NOT THE MODEL NUMBERS. THEY QUOTE £ STERLING !!

makes me laugh they have a big picture of a 2k tag surrounded by itty-bitty pics of audermans and jaeger's finest

Been after a chrono for a while and after much research I'd decided on a Sinn

So, today this arrived & I'm really pleased with it ... even printed out the spec sheet so I can bore family & friends about it's technical abilities :D










The Arktis 203 is technology built for the most extreme conditions. Like many Sinn watches, this is watch combines functionality, practicality and durability with rugged good looks and ice blue features representing the extreme ice environments which is more than fit for. That which proves reliable in extreme situations is certainly a worthy companion for the hardest situations daily life has to offer. This is an attitude that makes the Sinn 203 Arktis not only a reliable partner for extreme divers in the Arctic Sea, but also for all other watch enthusiasts who want to be sure that their fine mechanical masterpieces can also stand up to tougher use now and then. This watch’s actual test constituted extreme temperature changes, from ticking at 1.6 °C three hundred meters below ice flows to cold polar air at –25 °C, or from a warm South Seas coral reef directly to a coolly air-conditioned restaurant. The watch still working without hitch within these challenging environments are assisted by Sinn’s patented dehumidifying technology, the copper sulplate water absorbing capsule – dehumidifies the movement but protected form the outside environment. This is assisted by the water repelling argon filled cavity. In addition the lubrication of all of the movement’s bearings with an extremely temperature resistant special synthetic oil ensuring the watch’s rate in temperatures ranging from –45 °C to +80 °C. The watch’s Valjoux 7750 movement is modified by Sinn’s engineers, to become a reliable and highly functional movement and ensures that the chronograph functions remain exceptionally precise. All of the functions needed for measuring time, periods of time, and diving times are included. The watch remains highly legible underneath the slightly domed sapphire crystal, even at extreme angles. The buttons and crown are screwed-in, shock-resistant and made water-resistant with two o-rings. The dial is a beautiful shimmering, blue steel that retains its special hue for the entire life span of the watch. It is colour fast and full of contrast, as it is specially treated and galvanized in an electrolytic blue bath. A fired, colourless protective coat of paint secures this process. Polished steel case, screw down case back, pushers and crown with flank protection, shock resistant, anti magnetic, argon fill and copper sulphate capsule, Valjoux 7750, 25 jewel, 28,800 vibrations per hour, stop second hand for accurate setting, sweep chronograph hand, highly luminous super luminova hands and dial markings, special synthetic lubricating oils, 300 metres water resistant, day and date, 12 hour chronograph, divers rotating bezel with minute division and luminous triangle, high grade stainless steel, tested in excess of quoted depth specification – and a ruggedly handsome watch – everything one may possibly need. Width is 41 mm excluding crown and 44 mm including crown Lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 16mm.

Nice addition James. Sinn represent such good value for the quality you get. My Sinn 155 Chrono came in very handy timing the contractions at the weekend!

hot66 wrote:ensuring the watch’s rate in temperatures ranging from –45 °C to +80 °C. T

You get quite changeable weather up there James!

Bootsy wrote:Nice addition James. Sinn represent such good value for the quality you get. My Sinn 155 Chrono came in very handy timing the contractions at the weekend!

any excuse to justify a watch .... you now know this means your Sinn will have to be kept & passed onto your Son for his 18th



Nige, Yorkshire has a climate all of it's own . You can never be too prepared

hot66 wrote: The Arktis 203 is technology built for the most extreme conditions, 300 metres water resistant,

That`ll definately come in handy,

Mike.