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  1. The GMT Master Chris @ ΩF Jan 7, 2012

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    ...along with the GMT calibre for the cal. 8XXX range. Perpetuelle were among the first to report it

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    Not sure if I'm sold on the design of this one, I was hoping they would utilise a rotating 24hr bezel like on the Aqua Terra Chrono GMT. This reminds me of the most recent Seamaster Pro 300m GMT, I just think having the 24hr markers on the dial makes it a little busy. Anyway, it's a 43mm case, will be sure to catch some attention, and I'm certain it will be the first of many GMT watches Omega will produce with this new cal. 8605

    All the best,

    Chris
     
  2. ulackfocus Jan 7, 2012

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    Nice looking. I like the date at 6. I actually prefer that it doesn't have the rotating bezel - makes it look to much like a dive watch. This is a bit dressier which is more up my alley. Now they just have to make it in the 38.5 mm case.
     
  3. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 7, 2012

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    I think what would have worked well is a second crown moving an inner chapter ring with the GMT numbering on it where the seconds track is on the outside at present. That'd give you the multi zone functionality while keeping it fairly clean, in a similar fashion to the Seiko Navigator Timer.
     
  4. Trev The Architect Staff Member Jan 7, 2012

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    hmmm. This just doesn't do it for me, especially the dial layout and style. I'll still be interested to see some real-world photos.
     
  5. Steve Jan 8, 2012

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    I agree with Dennis I like the date window at 6, gives it a 'Broard Arrow' look.
    Be nice to know if it has a clear back to show off the beautiful Omega Co-Axial cal 8605 ?.
     
  6. The GMT Master Chris @ ΩF Jan 11, 2012

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    I'm pretty sure it would - display case backs are becoming standard on a lot of Omega's new releases. Expect the same style of finishing as on the cals. 8500 and 9300 :thumbsup:
     
  7. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 11, 2012

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    The two important questions though:

    1) When will we see the Planet GMT
    2) How much?

    I'm guessing similar pricing to the anual calendar Aqua Terra, but the PO version could be interesting, Omega hasn't had a diver style GMT with a 24H bezel since the 2254.50 based ones vanished years ago.
     
  8. ulackfocus Jan 11, 2012

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    Great white = 2538.20
    Black dial = 2234.50
     
  9. The GMT Master Chris @ ΩF Jan 12, 2012

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    The idea of a GMT-based Planet Ocean could be very interesting indeed. I also know that Omega have Day-Date and Chrono GMT variants of the 8500/9300 range in the works - a Planet Ocean Chronograph GMT sounds pretty tasty to me. I'm pretty excited to see what else Omega have hidden away in preparation for this year's Basel show
     
  10. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 19, 2012

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