I just saw that Omega released the classic diver in a Titanium case along with the updated Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement. Has anyone on here tried on this new watch? In the titanium version, does it still feel like a brick of metal on your wrist like the SS version does or is it more manageable? I love the look of these classic omegas but have never been able to pull the trigger on one based purely off it's weight. I may stop at my AD this afternoon and see if they have one with the black bezel and black face. IMO, I'd have to put on the rubber strap as that chain-link bracelet kills the look of the watch. This certainly would not be an everyday piece, but def would be fun to wear on weekends.
Feels about as heavy as my PO 45.5 titanium. The finish on these is ridiculously good considering they're titanium. Even a titanium shark mesh bracelet and ratcheting clasp...! [emoji33]
I had the chance to try one on. It felt much lighter than my 45.5mm SS PO and that's what I didn't like about it. While I love the dial without a date, I will probably never have one. For me it's way too light. A dive watch in this size should have some weight but that's just my humble opinion.
Since I have a bit of arthritis in my wrist I've been wearing lighter watches, not saying that's a marketing line anyone will take, but for me that makes it appealing as my standard 1200m is just too heavy after a few days (better sell sometime). The only thing I wasn't keen on was the glass back and I guess the price too really. They are coming down a little but it's still early days...
I tried the white dial version at OB before. Great solid piece. Really like the crown protector. and the finish is awesome. 2 things that stood out. One is the case height when worn with the mesh bracelet. The mesh bracelet, while is very comfortable and well made, made the watch looks very tall on the wrist. I think I would have liked it better if its the rubber strap, which is thick and wrapping around the wrist would hide the height of the case better (for my wrist size). Another thing is the ceramic bezel. It works ok, but I found it to be a little "flat". I prefer the previous sapphire version. But then the long term reliability (water-proof-ness) of the sapphire bezel insert worries me a little.
Well I sold my SS 1200m and am now on the scout for an orange bezel titanium 1200m, if anyone has any tips I'd appreciate it very much. The cheapest I found was a seller on Ebay in the UK - watchbuyersuk, who can do duty free UK scheme stuff, as I fly to the UK in 2018 from Australia. I'll probably fly Thai Airlines via Bangkok if anyone has any other tips? Thanks
Hi, I don´t want to start a new thread, but the classic SS PloProf with cal. 8500 is still on sale? Looks like it, I thought they went only with Titanium. https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/...200m-omega-co-axial-55-x-48-mm-22430552101001 Thanks!
Brownwld, I have it in Ti with 8912 MC calibre & it is fantastic to wear, it doesn't wear anything like its size.