Any thoughts on the new orange bezel PO?

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Reviving this thread. Sure lacked pics... I have had mine for 1 month now. A great watch. Bumped the Sea Dweller 16600 from my daily watch spot. I suspect I will end up rotating this PO with the SD, and my Seamaster SMPc.
I like to wear a diver and do not dress up so all three fit well. The orange color in the New PO really cheers me up. It is actually a burnt orange, so it tends to subdue the loudness a bit. The white dial is beautiful, as is the entire visual picture of the watch. The appearance in person at the boutique was so good I had to buy it. Lume is outstanding and good all night long.

too lazy to keep writing so I will list my opinion on strengths and weakness:
Strengths
Beautiful
Orange Color on bezel with white dial makes think I’m eating a creamsicle ice cream
Master chronometer movement
Jump hours feature for time zone travel
Bracelet taper, adjustable clasp, with tactile pleasure. Comfortable for many days of everyday wear...for a couple weeks
Excellent beautiful lume that lasts a long time though not super bright
Bezel is lumed as well
Sapphire case back- fun to watch the balance wheel, and design on the bridges and rotor
Very legible day or night
Large arrow hands grow on you

weaknesses
Heavy about 200gram
After about 2 weeks, wrist and my old man skin was a little sore. Put on a leather waterproof Hirsch until my rubber strap comes in
21mm lugs are a pain to get straps for if you want extra long ones
Case is thick about 16mm. Does not bother me but some think it a little top heavy if worn loose. NATO straps would make this worse
Not a watch for business suit or tux style wear

Overall, really in love with this watch. Will see how long the romance lasts.







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It's out there in terms of the tone, but as a sports watch with colour aesthetics to match I think it fits the bill.
 
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I liked the comment above that they are cheerful looking.
They most likely would not be a good choice as Only watch for many people.
 
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Just To go louder and cheerier, I got the rubber strap for summer.
 
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Just To go louder and cheerier, I got the rubber strap for summer.

That strap looks awesome with this watch!

I strongly considered this exact model. That said, it's way too chunky and, in particular, thick for me to pull off on a daily basis. I love the orange and arrow hands!
 
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That strap looks awesome with this watch!

I strongly considered this exact model. That said, it's way too chunky and, in particular, thick for me to pull off on a daily basis. I love the orange and arrow hands!
It is a big boy and one should wear it before purchase. My wrist is 8.5inches.
 
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Excellent strap choice. I do not understand why Omega does not put lume in all their diver bezels...
 
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I’ve had it just over a week and have been loving getting to know it and get used to it. I have about a 6 3/8 wrist and it isn’t as crazy big as it seems. The color is beautiful and I keep noticing it looking different in every lighting scenario.
 
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I currently have the master chrono version in 45.5 with the titanium dial. It’s a brute of a watch. Very tall, top heavy and very heavy overall. I have a 7” wrist. I’d definitely see if you can get wrist time with a PO to see if it works for you. Mine is going back to the OB as I can’t get on with it. It feels like my wrist is getting Chinese burns with it moving, despite set to a snug fit.

I really like the movement and finishing on it though.

I will likely exchange it for a Speedmaster Racing Master Chrono with the orange hands this weekend.