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Bit of a dilemma....not any more....updated with photos of new Toy!

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Nikosaldente

Hi everyone,

 

I've had a Planet Ocean UPO 45mm cheapie that I've managed to scratch the crystal! It wasn't very beautiful (Happy feet Omega logo, ceramic bezel) but it has been a daily beater for a few years....

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Anyway, I tried to source a new case but it wasn't fruitfull!

 

So I contacted Michelle but she didn't have one either!

 

After a few mails back and forth I decided to take a proper UPO with no happy feet logo and proper SS bezel!

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Michelle assured me that she can find me one with an Asian 21J (so I can save a few $ since it has solid case back) at a very good price!

 

I agreed and went through with the WU payment!

 

A couple of days later she sent me the QC photos but.....

 

She eventually could not find an UPO at 45mm with the proper logo and the one she found had Happy Feet!

On the other hand, the factory had the proper logo rep but at 42mm.

 

I like the 45mm better than the 42mm...that's one thing.

 

The other thing is....I paid for a better rep with correct logo and 21j. The omegas with the wrong logo are much cheaper at Michelle's store!

 

What do you advise me to do?

 

Shall I take the 42mm and bear with it or shall I tell Michelle to add something more to the deal to cover for my loss? Like an omega rubber strap for example? Or a better movement in the 45mm happy feet?

 

I am very confused!

 

I've dealt with Michelle before and I am very pleased!

 

I am open to your suggestions.

 

Cheers!

 

Update:

 

I told Michelle what I've posted above, also offering another solution: Maybe she could get me a better watch with a better movement, proper logo, size, case, date numerals, bracelet etc, at a better price!

 

So, she did!

 

She happened to have exactly what I described in her stock!

Omega UPO with Asian ETA 2836-2 high beat 28,800 movement with everything at a very sweet deal!

I asked for QC photos... five minutes later they were in my inbox(no I'm not gonna post them here)

 

I was very pleased....After work, I completed the extra payment (WU)!

 

The next day my watch began it's trip to my home!

 

I hope everything ends well and I'll post the photos on arrival!

 

Cross your fingers everyone!

 

Cheers!

 

 

New Update:

It's finally here!

Photos don't do justice at all!

After resizing the bracelet, checking under the hood for pubes :giggle: and tightening the caseback, it's been on my wrist since Friday(2days ago).

Keeps excellent time and looks great!

Pics:

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Will post better photos of the watch and movement at Silix feedback! Michelle is great!

Thank's for watching and for giving your advice everyone!

Hope you like it!

Cheers!

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dalboy

Nick come on mate, how long you been here.?

 

Ask her to sweeten the deal, she no doubt will.

 

Can you live with happy feet , if so.. smiles all round , if not , go smaller

 

Your PO has happy feet so I guess it's not a problem for you.

 

Good luck mate

 

Dal

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GT86

......Put the funds towards a IWC Rose Gold Spitfire! :thumbsup2: (sorry couldn't resist!)

 

I'll beat a retreat and let those more in the 'Omega Know' advise on this one. Good luck though!

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Nikosaldente

Nick come on mate, how long you been here.?

 

Ask her to sweeten the deal, she no doubt will.

 

Can you live with happy feet , if so.. smiles all round , if not , go smaller

 

Good luck mate

 

Dal

 

Thank's Dal! I'll probably live with Happy Feet on my wrist! I'm waiting for new mail with new watch and new Q.C. photos!

I've been here quite some time!I'll try and sweeten the deal!

Just wanted to share it with everyone here!

I'll keep you posted.

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Nikosaldente

......Put the funds towards a IWC Rose Gold Spitfire! :thumbsup2: (sorry couldn't resist!)

 

I'll beat a retreat and let those more in the 'Omega Know' advise on this one. Good luck though!

LOL!

I don't know about the rose gold spitfire but a Big Pilot is in my list!

Thank's anyway!

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dalboy

Nick come on mate, how long you been here.?

 

Ask her to sweeten the deal, she no doubt will.

 

 

 

Can you live with happy feet , if so.. smiles all round , if not , go smaller

 

Good luck mate

 

Dal

 

Thank's Dal! I'll probably live with Happy Feet on my wrist! I'm waiting for new mail with new watch and new Q.C. photos!

I've been here quite some time!I'll try and sweeten the deal!

Just wanted to share it with everyone here!

 

Good luck fella , she'll look after you.

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porschespeedster

get the 42mm.

accurate, elegant, and unless you're 6'5 or over 275lbs it'll probably suit you better.

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porschespeedster

oh yeah, and if you ARE a big guy, grab a PAM or a classic Royal Oak maybe :) ?

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Nikosaldente

get the 42mm.

accurate, elegant, and unless you're 6'5 or over 275lbs it'll probably suit you better.

oh yeah, and if you ARE a big guy, grab a PAM or a classic Royal Oak maybe :) ?

Actually I'm 6'1 and 198 pounds!

 

Check out some of my other watches:

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Nikosaldente

The smurf and the 007 seamaster hardly get any wrist time cause of the size....

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GT86

Nice set there mate :thumbsup2: a nice Fifty fathoms perhaps? Given your penchant for going large.

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RUSH2112

No happy feet and figure out something with her for the remainder.

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trailboss99

Why not just get a new crystal?

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Nikosaldente

Why not just get a new crystal?

Wasn't sure were to find a proper one!

I even contacted Steve and he advised that since it was a cheapie it didn't worth the trouble!

Besides, I don't have a crystal press to remove this one and measure it!

Any insight?

Please, feel free to inform me!

Cheers!

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Abe Fromen

I'd go for the 42mm with the correct logo. IMO the three mm difference on the PO isn't that big a deal, and I'm quite a bit taller than you. I had a 45mm PO and sold it. Didn't replace it (yet) but if I do it'll be with a 42 for sure. IMO it's better to get the most accurate looking rep. The biggest rep I have is a 45mm rad in Ti, but IMO the 346 wears small.

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wqleow

I would just go with the 42mm too.

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Nikosaldente

Still waiting for the QC photos of the new 45mm!

Don't know what's the most annoying thing!

The 3mm difference that might show or the Happy Feet that noone will probably notice?

I believe that a rep should be as close as it can get to the gen....

I'm confused again!

I suppose I'll get the QC photos of the 45 and if I find any flaws again I'll go for the 42mm.

:frusty:

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Nikosaldente

Nice set there mate :thumbsup2: a nice Fifty fathoms perhaps? Given your penchant for going large.

 

Thank's!

No Fifty fathoms though!

Which one you thought it was?

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Lagger

I'm 6'1" too....the 42mm sat like a bag of shit on my wrist, the 45 I have now is a smidge bigger but stays more central on the wrist

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Gazzla

I'm 4' 6" and can carry off 45mm no problem. :D

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Nikosaldente

I'm 6'1" too....the 42mm sat like a bag of shit on my wrist, the 45 I have now is a smidge bigger but stays more central on the wrist

My thoughts exactly!

 

Photo please?

 

Check out my old with the scratch on the crystal at "12".

It shows only at certain angles!

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What do you think?

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Mr_B

What about the 45mm noob specials at the mo?

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Nikosaldente

What about the 45mm noob specials at the mo?

Link?

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Nikosaldente

I'm 4' 6" and can carry off 45mm no problem. :D

:sofa:

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