LMPO - First rep in over 5 years, impressions

[abat 0]

I haven't bought a rep for about five years and have been away from the forums. When I came back recently I was really trying to assess what might be a good purchase. I'm not really a modder so I wanted something that was good to go out of the box as it were. I'm a fan mostly of Omega (owning a Gen Speedy) as well as Rolex and Breitling. The reps I have are from 2007/8/9 and were all considered super reps at the time so that is what I was looking for.

 

I might do a separate post in comparing my experiences from back in the day to now but for now let me concentrate on this watch. I'll also do a separate review of the TD.

 

Initial impressions out of the plastic were great. I did have a fear that there might be something I missed on the QC pics but nothing I've noticed so far. That dial is fantastic and very "gen-like". Adjusting feels a little "looser" than gen POs I've played with but overall very good first impression. The bracelet though is a bit of a let down. Firstly it was an absolute nightmare to resize and I made the same mistake as others by trying to take the pin out of the half-link. I also managed to scratch the side of one of the links pulling the pin out. Anyway once I'd broke out the glue and a bigger toolkit it is all back together and working. The etching on the clasp is sharper than on my old UPO but still not at the level of my Speedy (although I don't know what the gen clasp on the LMPO looks like in terms of etching "sharpness"). Generally the bracelet doesn't feel very gen-like and I think this is destined to end up on leather (might even spring for a gen strap).

 

Overall I am very happy with my new purchase the LMPO looks and feels very gen-like. I would say though if this had been my first ever rep, aside from not having a huge set of watch tools to sort the bracelet, I might have been put off by the bracelet experience. That said it did take me back to sizing a UPO bracelet years ago which was equally a nightmare.

 

Obligatory photos.

 

Exciting plastic out of the cardboard:

 

 

All shiny and new still with the plastic protectors:

 

 

Finally a wristshot:

 

[Conex 0]

Good choice. Classic. Simple. My cup of tea.

[dave47 6,545]

Beautious! CONGRATS on your "first" purchase, and WELCOME BACK to the "hobby" (or "sickness," which ever adjective you want to use). Hope to see more of you around RWG.

 

dave

[abat 0]

Seems to have gained just 11 seconds in the 28 hours since I set it - good stuff.

[Reesemoney 0]

Wow it's really nice, from where did you buy it and how much?

[abat 0]

Wow it's really nice, from where did you buy it and how much?

 

http://www.torobravos2014.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=37_128_129&product_id=843

[ecee 0]

beauty, want a LMPO for myself soon.

[YotaBoy 0]

Damn Look at that AR, looks like almost no glass!

[Ilikewaches 29]

These are just fantastic, mine says hi. Taken with a Samsung S5.

 

 

[Vreds 0]

If you get past the whole bracelet resizing agony, it's a pure joy to own and wear it. Best rep i have ever owned

[PepitoGrillo 0]

One of the most genlike feeling rep in my box, and the best AR for sure.

[abat 0]

If you get past the whole bracelet resizing agony, it's a pure joy to own and wear it. Best rep i have ever owned

 

Great summary.

[abat 0]

Just a small update. The rotor on mine is quite noisy so/and considering a service if I can bear to part with it.

[samadkins29 0]

Just got mine yesterday. Such a good rep. Considering buying another just to keep since this is now my daily watch. But the quality is just insane.

[abat 0]

Just got mine yesterday. Such a good rep. Considering buying another just to keep since this is now my daily watch. But the quality is just insane.

Mine has gone off for a service and really missing being able to wear it.

[z k 0]

I had a CrPO but after seeing this, I ordered an Noob LMPO. Can't wait!

[lexusnexus87 0]

Wow it's really nice, from where did you buy it and how much?

 

http://www.torobravos2014.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=37_128_129&product_id=843

 

I've been eyeing this watch for some time, even before joining the forums.

 

Can someone speak to the movement of this watch? If I wanted a product as close to gen as possible, is it worth it to buy the swiss movement version? Is it that much better than the Asian movement version?

 

Also, does anyone know if they ship to Canada?

 

Thanks!

[Vreds 0]

No point in buying the "swiss" movement. It is very unlikely that it's swiss. If you are lucky there are a few swiss parts in there somewhere. When you buy an asian clone you will get a new fresh movement. The lmpo is a great watch, owned one myself some time ago

[lexusnexus87 0]

No point in buying the "swiss" movement. It is very unlikely that it's swiss. If you are lucky there are a few swiss parts in there somewhere. When you buy an asian clone you will get a new fresh movement. The lmpo is a great watch, owned one myself some time ago

 

Thanks for the quick and informative reply! Appreciate it.

[Bulldog72 0]

Beautiful watch. This is on my short list. The AR is unbelievable in picture and hope it is that awesome in person. How is the movement sweep relative to the gen? Does the bracelet feel solid and sturdy?

[Buddhabar 4,586]

Great Choice. Compliments.

[mnexis 0]

Why dump the crpo for the lmpo?

[ready2rock 0]

Very hot watch. I got one from trusty Time so i have a BP Not Noob