People who haven’t handled one, or tried one on, think they’re huge. But they’re really just a 42 mm (or so) diver with a bit more material sticking out the side. And mainly just on the crown side. The lug-to-lug is only 48 mm, and in Ti, they’re really light. They are a bit thick, but you adjust to the shape and thickness quickly. The first day wearing one, again, it can feel a bit jarring, but give it a couple of days in a row, and other watches just seem strangely shaped and too flat, haha. Anyway, I did actually go for a pair, as I have the orange one, and also the black dialed version. They’re my favorite watches of all-time. Since I’ve had them, I’ve developed the idea that there’s really only (watch enthusiast) life before-PloProf, and after. Hope those who are curious get to try one out, sometime. They’re very special, and every time you take it out, is an occasion.
PS: Congrats to the OP. The gray bezel version is stunning. It shares the solid Ti dial, with my orange one. (Have you noticed the little “Ti” on the dial?) That finely textured pattern is so beautiful, IRL, that I find myself staring at it all the time. Like a lot. Cheers.
Do you have either the gray or orange bezeled versions? Only they have the Ti dial. They also say “Ti” on the dial, where the other versions have the symbol for ceramic. The dial, and a couple of other minor details, are why those two versions cost a bit more. FWIW, you can just about see it in my photo, above, of the orange one.
I love the PloProf -- a diver mate of mine has one and swears by it as an everyday wear (he's an engineer). They're not easy to find here in Canada outside of the lone boutique or odd adventurous AD, but I tried a few on at the 5th Ave boutique a while and absolutely loved it. Reminds me a bit of those great big classic Doxas in its on-wrist fit, and the bezel grip and feel are superb.
What can look a bit ungainly in some photos looks and feels wonderful on the wrist IME. Very tempted to make it my next modern Omega after breaking up with my AT 41mm.
Thank you very much. I wasn’t aware. Both mine are new models and black dial and on Ti
Great pieces indeed!!
Jim
