Bill
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You already have a broad set of Ploprofs
Nov 01, 2013,11:29 AM
And you are still hunting.
I am the same way. I think I cave completed the set.
Bill
DrStrong Collection below.... Very nice....
Omega Ploprof MKI
Omega Ploprof MKIII
Omega Ploprof MKIII
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Diving with whales - Omega PloProf.
By: DrStrong : October 30th, 2013-02:58
Some vintage watches have something special, like an aura. It's not only a question of patina, it's the story behind them. To me, first owner watches are the most exciting ones to hunt and every time I have a chance to buy one, I pull the trigger ! I have...
Excellent!
By: SpaceCowboy : October 30th, 2013-05:42
Great story and thanks for sharing! I collect vintage Omegas myself, and have a one-owner pre-moon Speedy bought in 1968 from a now defunct watch maker in Bodo, Norway. But no interesting story, though. :(
History
By: Le Monde Edmond : October 30th, 2013-10:39
I love watches with history. They tell a story. That is why vintage watches are so interesting. This post reminds of what I think you said once in another post 'when a watch is much more than a watch'. Fantastic story and great catch. I will try and follo...
Well, that was a fine catch, Jeff . . .
By: Dr No : October 30th, 2013-10:54
. . . and to think it's on the original owner's wrist, standing next to The Dive King himself - wow! The only thing better than a vintage watch is one with a story to tell . . .
Great Omega Ploprof story mk1
By: Bill : October 30th, 2013-13:08
Wow the watch has had a great life. I have never seen the dial on these models deteriorate so much as it is usually the MK2 vs MKIII dials that suffer this way. I guess this confirms more the life of the watch. My Omega Ploprof MK1 says hello. Thanks for ...
MkII is on my wishlist...
By: DrStrong : October 30th, 2013-23:12
....that dial has a great color and overall simplicity...I really like it ! A close up of my mkIII dial, it has definitely seen better days ...
You already have a broad set of Ploprofs
By: Bill : November 1st, 2013-11:29
And you are still hunting. I am the same way. I think I cave completed the set. Bill DrStrong Collection below.... Very nice.... Omega Ploprof MKI Omega Ploprof MKIII Omega Ploprof MKIII ...
What a fantastic find, Jeff! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : October 30th, 2013-13:25
Huge congrats! :) I agree that knowing the history of the watch really adds to the watch. And the feel when you wear the watch! Best Blomman
Fantastic Find...
By: SALMANPK : October 30th, 2013-15:41
and thanks for sharing it with us Dr. S
Fantastic
By: Gargamel : October 31st, 2013-09:17
As a recreational diver and watch addict, this is exactly what I love about vintage watches, and this story especially. A comex to me has no value if you don't know from who it comes and where it has been etc... Good catch. Love it. Baby it.
I agree concerning the Comex...
By: DrStrong : October 31st, 2013-23:56
.....the provenance is really important. For instance, I don't understand the point in buying a NOS Comex....
Great post Jeff, can't believe it's taking me 10days to see it!...
By: DivingT : November 8th, 2013-23:10
Great history, and I can see why you were so attracted to it!! Can I ask your advise, and maybe from the other PloProf owners with the mesh bracelet... The way you have it shown in your last pictures, is this the correct way to mount it on the watch? I sa...
Merci mon ami !
By: DrStrong : November 13th, 2013-00:18
I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Concerning the mesh bracelet, I am indeed wearing it with the buckle Omega logo in the same direction as the logo on the dial.
Hello Jeff!! I´m feeling a completely fool...
By: Subexplorer : May 7th, 2014-16:32
... I can´t understand how I missed this wonderful post of your and got to find it today, after so many months after its original publishing! You blowed my mind. You are right, the stories behind our vintage watches make for an speecial aura. I feel it is...