Is the PO 2500 Omega’s 5-digit Sub ?

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.

G gpstar

Did you get the new clasps from a AD? I tried all the ones in my city but they all refuse to sell to me directly Omega parts when I give them the part numbers.

VickMacky

Did you ask to just leave your watch/bracelet with them and have them order and install it?

G gpstar

Did you get the new clasps from a AD? I tried all the ones in my city but they all refuse to sell to me directly Omega parts when I give them the part numbers.

SpeedyMcNasty

Strange that some have no problem adding non OEM parts and some won’t do it.

G gpstar

ya 🙁 I am now on the hunt for the parts. I do have a new 0117STZ001154 clasp that I don’t use for my Seamaster 300MC, but I would rather not use it and get another one. Or the larger 0117STZ001159 clasp from the 8900 PO.

However I would still need the:

2x 0118ST1589 - Clasp to Bracelet connector links
4x 0124ST3307 - Screws
2x 0128ST0166 - Pins

Archer

No policy change. But I think people should realize that not every AD wants to be bothered ordering small bits and bobs for people. These are also parts that are going to be used to mod a bracelet, when the AD has no idea if these parts are right or not. If the person orders the wrong thing, there's a hassle of having to deal with that, and also they feel they might be liable of the bracelet falls apart at some later date. This is also why I'm sure many watchmakers don't want to do these mods either.

There are many reasons why an AD might not want to do this, and they are not obligated to accommodate these requests.

TimeODanaos

Great watches being posted here. So, for the assistance of a dust-covered visitor from ye olde vintage forum - where does the overall preference of the modernists lie - orange bezel or black?
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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?

mr_smith

I prefer the original clasp on the PO for the reasons you mention... sleek, fully integrated. To be honest I've had a bit of difficulty getting a perfect fit on this particular bracelet and I know the adjustable clasp modification would solve that but I like the original over the bulkier adjustable clasp. I think after adding and subtracting full and half links enough times, I have found a decent configuration on the original bracelet that is good for all seasons (enough room for swelling in the Summer).

gnuyork

It's my understanding that the PO wears more like a 40mm watch and the 42mm is made up by the case having the asymmetrical crown guards, much like the Speedmaster. Both the Speedmaster Pro and the FOIS (or the new Ed White) actually have the same size dial and bezel, yet the Pro is 42mm and the others are 39 and change (don't recall the exact).

I have measured my PO with calipers and the bezel is closer to 40mm than 42.

Blackdog

I have measured, and on the 42mm PO, the bezel is 39.7mm.

gnuyork

Same here. At times, my PO wears a little loose, but I think the clasp integration is brilliant and would never change it.