Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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I gave the 'new' Ploprof consideration . . .
. . . when it was first introduced about eight years ago. In terms of size and appearance, it works, even on slender wrists like mine. Its aesthetic comfort can be chalked up to its asymmetric case and sloped bezel which 'break up' its profile.
But when I tried on the titanium version several years later, its lightness made it even more wearable, to the point where I seriously considered getting one. The massiveness of the case was offset by its weight. The main reason I held off is that I'd heard from a person at the top of Omega's hierarchy back in 2014 that a revision of the original Rail was in progress.
Since acquiring the Rail in '17, I've pondered whether I'd made the right decision. Had I gone for the titanium Ploprof, I wouldn't have been able to pop for the Rail a year later, and I'd still be in the running for a proper manual-wind Rail when Omega sees fit to finally issue one. Now, I'll have to weigh getting what I really want as there's so much already tied up in the 60th. Would I want to have both the auto 60th and a manual Rail? Or would I have been better off with the Ploprof and kept my powder dry for the real-deal Rail?
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The Speedy Ed White came last week...
and in comes the titanium Ploprof today to close out 2020 for me. Have a great week ahead dear friends. Cheers! ...
LOL!!!
A very creative picture! Many congrats and enjoy your double honeymoon! All the best Thomas
Thks Myles! Titanium shaves a lot of weight esp with the bracelet.
On this model, the dial is also titanium.
Huge congratulations my friend !
Clever 2020 picture set up !! 😄 Wear both in great health and excellent timing for these new addition during this festive season ! Warmest regards
Thanks Seeks!
The Ed White came bit earlier than expected but I am not complaining hehe..😉. Have a good one!
Congrats on the Ti Ploprof SF. I have been contemplating adding the orange bezel model for a long time now but being an owner of the black and white dial models of the previous gen, I am a bit torn...
I don't really wear the previous gen as much as I used to when I first got them but maybe if I add the Ti model with orange bezel, I might toss it into the rotation 🤷♂️ First world problems 🤦♂️ Congrats again and nicely done with the photo 😉👍 ...
Thanks Champ... and indeed first world problem😂.
I have handled the steel range.....comfortable with the steel mesh bracelet but hefty 💪🏻. Both the orange and grey bezel models have the titanium dial...I picked the grey as I thought I better get the one that is a little “under the ra...
That titanium Ploprof . . .
. . . was so amenable on my wrist . . . . . . that I almost made an impulse buy. The only factor that held me back was the prospect of an upcoming revised Rail. Sure enough, the 60th anniversary Rail was announced months after this photo was taken. At fir...
Hey, Art, I’m looking at these thing myself. In your view, how does it stack up versus the steel variant in terms of wearability. I remember strapping on ..
A vintage ploprof. It sat flat on the wrist like a small flat iron. I certainly felt it was there but it wasn’t at all uncomfortable. I’m wary about titanium in general because of how it feels on the skin (why I sold my Seiko Samurais) and how it doesn’t ...
I gave the 'new' Ploprof consideration . . .
. . . when it was first introduced about eight years ago. In terms of size and appearance, it works, even on slender wrists like mine. Its aesthetic comfort can be chalked up to its asymmetric case and sloped bezel which 'break up' its profile. But when I...
I don't know, Echi, it's a tough call . . .
. . . because I really, really want a manual-winding Rail. The optimal solution would be scoring an original CK2914 or 135.004 . . . and I think that's where I'm headed. Oh, and you knew . . . . . . this was coming.
Dear Art, I can understand....
With titanium, it shaves about 100+ g from the steel model and weighs about the same as a Submariner...The wrist shot shows you pull it off real well. The 60th Raillmaster has strong heritage (despite the movement) and can be versatile as a daily. Most im...
