Is the PO 2500 Omega’s 5-digit Sub ?

Nobel Prize

I like vintage as well, and honestly I did not think the XL PO would work, but it did, like a song. On the metal bracelet it is a little imposing but on a strap it was beautiful. Honestly size is less of a factor than design. There are hideous watches at 40 or 41 and really amazing ones above 43 to 46 like the big IWZ Portofino manuals or big pilots or some Panerai etc. Here it is on my sales post. Sold it a few years back. I regret it. Also sold the 42 mm and the LMLE but this is the one I miss. I think it's actually 46.5 mm.

Blackdog

The quoted figures are a bit misleading. The sizes are what they are, but the POs wear smaller than what the figures would suggest.
The 42's bezel is actually a hair under 40mm, and that pretty much defines the way they look on the wrist. I would guess the 45.5mm have a bezel of around 43mm, and that's not so big in most cases.

Nobel Prize

really? I have to admit I have not measured it but the 42 did seem larger than my 40mm subs. Has anyone measured and can confirm> I can't see why they would quote 42 mm or 45.5 if it is 2 mm smaller. That would seem a lot of "Delta" there. Or, when you say Bezel you mean the dial without the bezel?

TimeODanaos

Thanks, that's helpful. I was being told by phone the other day about a "168.165" PO, which to my inexperienced brain just didn't sound right. How come these have reference numbers in both the Omega "classic" and "modern" styles? 📖 (Or maybe I'll wish I hadn't asked? 😜)

Blackdog

Unlike the Submariner, the case of the PO is actually wider than the bezel diameter. I measured 39.7mm for the bezel of my PO42mm with calipers at home. Here you have a "quick and dirty" confirmation:

The visible dial of the PO is around 29.5mm, while the Submariner's is more like 27mm. That also contributes to the impression that the PO is bigger than the Sub. It's all subjective. There's more to it than just the plain figures.

Blackdog

Dear fellow PO2500 lovers that wear it on the bracelet: have you done the clasp upgrade to yours ?

Just curious here, are you happy enough with the sleek, fully integrated original clasp or have you felt the need to put the bulkier but adjustable modern clasp ?

I have two versions of the new clasp (with and without diver's extension, 6-position), with the correct PO connecting links. But I'm not yet fully convinced I like the change. Tried the one with the diver's extension and is definitely too big, now trying the shorter one to see how I feel. It certainly changes the weight balance of the watch...

G gpstar

What is the weight difference between the original clasp and the 6 position clasps (w/diver and without diver extension)? I just picked up a nice 2500D that arrived this morning (thanks to this thread) and I think I will probably be interested in doing the adjustable clasp mod.

Blackdog

Well, it's not really dramatic, but noticeable. If anything it makes the watch a bit less top heavy.

I can try to weight the ones I have in the drawer: the Adjustable w/DE and the original. Maybe I can post something this evening.
The problem is that the original has the coupling links attached and the new one does not (they are installed on the watch !).

Blackdog

Dear fellow PO2500 lovers that wear it on the bracelet: have you done the clasp upgrade to yours ?

Just curious here, are you happy enough with the sleek, fully integrated original clasp or have you felt the need to put the bulkier but adjustable modern clasp ?

I have two versions of the new clasp (with and without diver's extension, 6-position), with the correct PO connecting links. But I'm not yet fully convinced I like the change. Tried the one with the diver's extension and is definitely too big, now trying the shorter one to see how I feel. It certainly changes the weight balance of the watch...

Fusion

That’s a nice parallel to draw. I see it. For me I’m drawn to the 5 digit references due to the low weight and slim proportions.

VickMacky

I love the original clasp. The micro adjust clasp looks out of place on that awesome bracelet. I have a couple half links if needed but I was able to get a perfect fit without them.

SpeedyMcNasty

My hunt has begun! I even have a 20mm omega mesh bracelet that needs a home 😀.

Blackdog

Thanks for your feedback.
As a matter of fact I do not have a fitting issue with the original clasp. My issues with it is that looks a bit busy with all the writing and looks somewhat dated in my eyes...

But I love the fact that it integrates with the bracelet perfectly and is slim. the whole thing is very streamlined. The modern clasp looks, obviously, more modern. But doesn't really flow so well.

I don't specially like the new clasps for the adjustment. Maybe it is just me, but I don't like how it looks when extended: the section that gets exposed looks nothing line the links nor the clasp.

So in the end, I'm down to full and half links for the proper fit with either clasp. But it works for me.

Blackdog

Dear fellow PO2500 lovers that wear it on the bracelet: have you done the clasp upgrade to yours ?

Just curious here, are you happy enough with the sleek, fully integrated original clasp or have you felt the need to put the bulkier but adjustable modern clasp ?