Derek Mc 1 Posted December 11, 2014 This is a fantastic resource! Thanks for this! Well you have done the best thing you can in reading, however there is a third option now with the Miyota engined CrPO's on sale. Personally go with a closed caseback as it is far more "gen" in design, we all seem to want a glass-back but that then becomes an instant "give" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImNotFatImFluffy 0 Posted December 11, 2014 This is a fantastic resource! Thanks for this! Well you have done the best thing you can in reading, however there is a third option now with the Miyota engined CrPO's on sale. Personally go with a closed caseback as it is far more "gen" in design, we all seem to want a glass-back but that then becomes an instant "give" closed caseback is s n instant tell on this model for anybody that knows it supposed to be a display caseback, open will probably fool most people as they probably aren't gonna know what the movement should look like, they would probably not be detail oriented enough to know what the decoration should look like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Mc 1 Posted December 11, 2014 This is a fantastic resource! Thanks for this! Well you have done the best thing you can in reading, however there is a third option now with the Miyota engined CrPO's on sale. Personally go with a closed caseback as it is far more "gen" in design, we all seem to want a glass-back but that then becomes an instant "give" closed caseback is s n instant tell on this model for anybody that knows it supposed to be a display caseback, open will probably fool most people as they probably aren't gonna know what the movement should look like, they would probably not be detail oriented enough to know what the decoration should look like. I didn't know that, and the CrPO in Laings on Saturday was deffo closed case back as well as I was in looking at the 300 master and took in a look at one of the PO's too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImNotFatImFluffy 0 Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) This is a fantastic resource! Thanks for this! Well you have done the best thing you can in reading, however there is a third option now with the Miyota engined CrPO's on sale. Personally go with a closed caseback as it is far more "gen" in design, we all seem to want a glass-back but that then becomes an instant "give" closed caseback is s n instant tell on this model for anybody that knows it supposed to be a display caseback, open will probably fool most people as they probably aren't gonna know what the movement should look like, they would probably not be detail oriented enough to know what the decoration should look like. I didn't know that, and the CrPO in Laings on Saturday was deffo closed case back as well as I was in looking at the 300 master and took in a look at one of the PO's too you can look it up, ceramic/8500 model unless its a special edition should be display caseback, i suppose its possible they may have an example or two of the 2500 models around that they got in trade as those should have the closed caseback. Edited December 11, 2014 by ImNotFatImFluffy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iperleyr 1 Posted February 27, 2015 Many thanks for this great review; exactly what I was looking for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart 0 Posted March 7, 2015 This is one of the best and most helpful comparisons I have read on this site. Thank you very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qwertt 0 Posted March 8, 2015 This is one of the best and most helpful comparisons I have read on this site. Thank you very much! I agree! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bkdpotato 0 Posted April 18, 2015 Great review and answered a number of questions. I went with the Noob. Hopefully should arrive soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omega_guy 3 Posted July 23, 2015 Noob not available now ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonsaibill 0 Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks for the info. Neat to see them side by side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xerox 0 Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Noob not available now ?? Toro seems to still have it? Edited September 22, 2015 by Xerox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedy27 0 Posted November 22, 2015 This review was very helpful. I ended up with the BP due to the matte finish grey bezel. I had contemplated moving to a Noob because I heard they were not as tall, but it looks like the difference is pretty minimal, so I don't think I'll bother. Thanks again for the stellar side-by-side review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph Deux 0 Posted June 24, 2016 It would seem Joshua has placed four of them on sale. $238.00 for, if I read it correctly, the 42mm black version with orange 6, 9, and 12, and the 45mm versions of the black, the orange bezel, and the black with orange 6, 9, and 12. All with the "Swiss" A-2842-2, and "All Markings of Omega 8500 Calibre Present". Any idea why? http://www.pf-818.com/-c-1242.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabbe79 26 Posted June 24, 2016 Maybe they are producing the 2016 models Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ortiizz 0 Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) It would seem Joshua has placed four of them on sale. $238.00 for, if I read it correctly, the 42mm black version with orange 6, 9, and 12, and the 45mm versions of the black, the orange bezel, and the black with orange 6, 9, and 12. All with the "Swiss" A-2842-2, and "All Markings of Omega 8500 Calibre Present". Any idea why? http://www.pf-818.com/-c-1242.html Seems most TD's have them on sale these days. Just got one one the way from Mary. Orange bezel is out of stock already tho. Edited June 28, 2016 by ortiizz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,360 Posted June 28, 2016 It would seem Joshua has placed four of them on sale. $238.00 for, if I read it correctly, the 42mm black version with orange 6, 9, and 12, and the 45mm versions of the black, the orange bezel, and the black with orange 6, 9, and 12. All with the "Swiss" A-2842-2, and "All Markings of Omega 8500 Calibre Present". Any idea why? http://www.pf-818.com/-c-1242.html Seems most TD's have them on sale these days. Just got one one the way from Mary. Orange bezel is out of stock already tho. Hope they are on sale to make room for the new POs with the Miyota 9215 hi beat mvmts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomerh120 0 Posted August 4, 2016 Amazing post, so much effort put into it and beautiful pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M4rtin 0 Posted August 29, 2016 I think I'll just order Noob from Mary. Now for the hard part, silver or orange numbers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omeg@007 0 Posted September 4, 2016 I think I'll just order Noob from Mary. Now for the hard part, silver or orange numbers Nice Choice. Mary is my Best TD. Beside NOOB, she has many great watches which are almost 1:1 to original. If i were you, i will go for SS numbers Happy Wearing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
childishthing 1 Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) What an amazing writeup - I'd love a PO some day. I like a GMT w/ blue bezel & orange numbers one :thumbsup: Edited October 13, 2016 by childishthing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdhappy 0 Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks OP, excellent side-by-side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paglaa 0 Posted October 26, 2016 Great comparison. Does anyone know if the bezel fading issue with BP is fixed. I heard from Ids that it is. I believe the BP watch is close to gen with the purple tint and matt bezel. Anyone know any latest comparison of BP and Noob? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf69 0 Posted February 6, 2017 Many thanks to you and all that go to the effort of putting together such detailed and informative reviews. How much improvement if any would you expect (if any) in the CRPO's from January 2014 to now? I'm a massive fan of the CRPO, my last rep (42mm , actually ordered a 45mm but was happy enough) was powered by the Miyota 8215. Going to upgrade and have another crack at trying to get the 45 again this time with A2824. See how we go??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sealdoggy 1 Posted March 7, 2017 Ordered a BP from Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
