bernard cheong
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Yes..and the next test will still be with Omega!
May 01, 2007,06:01 AM
This brand is still the "gold" standard for extreme.
In the world before AP, even Rolex, and Casio..it was the Omega Ploprof and Speedmasters that did the tough jobs...out of sheer necessity, and not marketing.
It seems that even without additional modern amour and etc etc..Omega can still say..."Bring it on!!!"
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Omega vs JLC Extreme Chrono Test results Part 4 of 4
By: bernard cheong : May 1st, 2007-00:14
Arrghhh!!! #*%&ing watches were not at all damaged, well at least not visually. There were NO DEVIATIONS of any seconds at all after a drive of around 3 km, reaching speeds of 80km?h. Both the Omega Seamaster Pro Chrono and the JLC Extreme World Chrono ti...
Thanks Bernard....great fun..!!
By: Andy : May 1st, 2007-00:59
Although the watches may not think so..!! Very generous to donate 2 of your own watches to the test......what would you have liked to do if you were given 2 watches by a manufacturer to test for fun..?? Yours, Andy.
Nano materials and a new case material for Omega
By: bernard cheong : May 1st, 2007-02:48
A new case material for Omega? Currently, there are two methods by which nanomaterials are being implemented into body armor production. The first is based on nanoparticles within the suit that become rigid enough to protect the wearer as soon as a pressu...
Oh...truly EXTREME if to be shot at ...
By: Kong : May 1st, 2007-04:25
Man, you are really very creative! I just watches on the Discovery Myth-Buster about similar type of impact testing with ammunition. Hey, maybe you should talk to them to be feature on TV. Using the tungsten disulfide (WS 2 ) on the case is exciting. Is t...
Bernard, thanks for the ...
By: Kong : May 1st, 2007-04:10
results and the efforts (thinking & executing) this extreme test, using your (own) watches. Its great to see Omega stand up to the test as well as a newly constructed. Well (selfishly to say), looking for the next quirky extreme test! Kong
I am the lonely Anti-Skunk
By: MTF : May 1st, 2007-05:37
Dear Forumners, You may not be aware that Bernard is only the mouthpiece for the true Devil amongst us on the PuristS' Team. That irascible, conniving and truly Dr Evil-esque apparition that barely registers as 'human' is none other than........ "The Skun...
Thank you for this exciting 4-part series Bernard!
By: AnthonyTsai : May 1st, 2007-07:01
I enjoyed it very much and am surprised at the results. To be honest, I was hoping for some carnage I can't wait to see what your next "even more extreme" test will be. Keep them coming, and thanks for the fun readings!! Cheers, Anthony
Holy, uh, ^&%$W&%. . . ;-)
By: Jack Forster : May 1st, 2007-13:22
I'll be damned. Thanks Bernard! Uh, I really wasn't sure there would be a difference. Man, nothing like going out on a limb and finding out it's sound . Many thanks, a fascinating test! Jack
They kept to the same time as before and after.
By: bernard cheong : May 1st, 2007-16:52
Both were started with the same "click" to the start button...and the MOST difficult part..and hence no pics...could not take the risk of NOT clicking the "stop" exactly together... I did think of just taking a pic of both watches just running together an...
I'm still not following you
By: ei8htohms : May 1st, 2007-18:07
Hi Bernard, I gather that they both kept the same time during the test, but did you check them both against an external reference before and after as well? If both watches were stopped by the same amount of "centrifugal force" during rotation and restarte...
I didn't think of that..chuckles.
By: bernard cheong : May 2nd, 2007-16:53
Yes. There should have been a control! In case there were differences. But ...imagine..I actually never even tought of that! Well...the next time.
Appropriate toast
By: AndrewD : May 2nd, 2007-16:16
Dear Bernard, Is that a d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz you are toasting the success of the experiment with? Seems an appropriate drop to celebrate such an exercise. Nice choice from a great Shiraz region, McLaren Vale in South Australia. Good to see you decan...
Yes indeed. The 1996 Dead Arm is my personal favorite for a Shiraz
By: bernard cheong : May 2nd, 2007-16:59
But the 1999 to 2001 years have changed alot. Distinctly..the 1996 has been consistently good as I have opened them thru 2000 to 2007...almost every 2 months. The later 1999 onwards seem different..totally. Any I digress. Fantastic that you noticed!
Perhaps we should adjourn to the Wine and Food Forum but ...
By: AndrewD : May 2nd, 2007-21:16
Hi Bernard, 1996 was a great year in McLaren Vale and the Barossa. Your lucky to have some '96 Dead Arm left as that wine was a bit of a hidden treasure and the prices have increased significantly. Unsure how the style has changed more recently, although ...