Bonesmiller
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New straps fitting old Ploprof
Whilst I couldn't swap straps during my time with the new Ploprof, here is a profile comparison of the new rubber next to the old rubber, mesh and link bracelets. As you can see, the lug width is 24mm and so fit isn't a problem from that perspective:

The problem will be in lug/strap thickness. The lug recess of the new watch is taller and the rubber strap is noticeably thicker. I'm not sure if the new straps will fit the old watch (but I certainly hope so!):

Why did I have three vintage Ploprofs for this in-boutique shoot?

I happen to have all three major dial variants with me!
THank you Bill!
By: francois : June 2nd, 2009-04:06
For this very interesting and quite complete (…for a 4h00 a.m. dissertation…) review! That is a hunk of a watch! I wasn't quite expecting it to be even bigger than the 600m! Nearly indestructible too! Quote: "Well I got a fedex box from Omega ...
Definitely!
By: BDLJ : June 2nd, 2009-16:57
The 1200 isn't a front-loader and is too blingy (Bezel release button, Polished ridges on bezel, etc) There is also more considered case work and form in the original. I know Omega didn't want a 100% faithful reissue, but so much of that watch is cosmetic...
Seems OK on an 8-inch wrist but
By: MTF : June 4th, 2009-08:45
.....probably a little silly on the smaller wrists depicted in subsequent photos by Kong. Then again, for it's "unique" design and history, EVERY Omega dive watch enthusiast has to have one! Thanks, Bill S, for the 1st Internet side-by-side comparison.......
Case size...
By: david.graham : June 10th, 2009-07:16
Hi Bill, sorry if I did not make myself clear. 48mm wor the overall case width doesn't seem that big at all to me. In your post you stated that the length of the case (12 to 6) is 54.7mm. When you look at the watch face-on, it looks wider than it does in ...