PO 2500 Bezel

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Tneal15

·Mar 25, 2019

This might be an objective question, but with he older PO with the 2500 movement how easy does the bezel scratch? I would love to get a PO with ceramic bezel, but the newer movement is too thick IMO for the 43mm on my wrist. I also did a search for the PO LE w/ ceramic bezel and can't seem to find one that fits the budget.

This is my first Omega to the collection.



Thanks all

 

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Baz9614

·Mar 25, 2019

I’ve had mine for 4 years, and it’s my go to everyday watch in the summer and not a scratch!

 

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Royal68

·Mar 25, 2019

Baz9614

I’ve had mine for 4 years, and it’s my go to everyday watch in the summer and not a scratch!

Wow that’s a beauty. How do you manage to not scratch it at all? I have some on the lugs

 

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Royal68

·Mar 25, 2019

I accidentally hit my PO 2500 on a table while eating out this weekend and the bezel got a snail faint scratch. I also have the 8500 version and that definitely doesn’t scratch as easy and the color of the orange is brighter on the 8500

 

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Baz9614

·Mar 25, 2019

I guess I’m just aware when in situations where I might bang the watch and take measures to avoid damaging it. That being said, I’m also not one to baby it! It’s a tool watch and I use it as such 😉

 

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hbombkid

·Mar 25, 2019

I had my PO for close to 5 years not a scratch. I did have a small not noticeable scuf on the bezel itself not the insert. Aluminum definitely scratches easier than cermanic, but aluminum is still pretty though and really need to bang it against something. I know I banged mine against doors etc maybe just got lucky.

 

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RI Omega Fan

·Mar 25, 2019

My trusty orange PO 2500 (which I bought new in 2010) is all faded and kinda scratched up, but I love it that way! It has been banged around a lot and still keeps perfect time. The newer ceramic bezels will not fade as much, if at all.

 

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Tneal15

·Mar 25, 2019

Thank you all.

 

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Vix

·Apr 30, 2019

Sorry, late to the party. Never scratched mine in 14 years.

 

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NickC

·Apr 30, 2019

No scratches on mine in over a decade.

 

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spearfish

·Apr 30, 2019

Owned mine 8 years. Lugs and bracelet all scratched up but the bezel and glass is perfect.

 

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boraxman

·Apr 30, 2019

Have my PO a week and its already got marks on it...Not sure how one colud go years...

 

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Foo2rama

·Apr 30, 2019·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

Daily wore mine for years. No scratches on the bezel. If your worried buy a spare. They are not insanely expensive.

Now is the time to buy 42mm 2500’s.

 

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Wivac

·May 1, 2019

Foo2rama

Daily wore mine for years. No scratches on the bezel. If your worried buy a spare. They are not insanely expensive.

Now is the time to buy 42mm 2500’s.

Shhh, stop that. I want to pick up a minty D full set for under 5k.😁

 

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spearfish

·May 1, 2019

Foo2rama

Daily wore mine for years. No scratches on the bezel. If your worried buy a spare. They are not insanely expensive.

Now is the time to buy 42mm 2500’s.

Nah - XL all the way mate!

 

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padders

·May 15, 2019·Oooo subtitles!

LM2611

Hi, I've recently bought the new SMP and scratched the lugs already! How do you all go so long without scratches? Additionally, would an omega service remove the scratches and refinish the lugs? Cheers

You coukd remove or at least improve that yourself if not too deep. On a polished surface like the lug bevels a Cape Cod works wonders, but be sure not to touch the brushed finishes.

 

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Ian_km

·May 15, 2019

Had mine over 10 years now and no scratches on bezel or sapphire, brilliant watch.

 

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padders

·May 15, 2019·Oooo subtitles!

LM2611

Thanks, Its not too deep at all. Don't trust myself with cape cod! I've not had any of my watches serviced yet. Just wondering if a service will remove these scratches.

Yes absolutely but you really can improve it yourself without risk if you are careful with the other finishes. It isn’t very abrasive at all. Maybe tape the brushed sides if you are worried and give it a rub. It won’t touch ceramic or sapphire unless you were to apply it for minutes with a Dremel.

 

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padders

·May 15, 2019·Oooo subtitles!

LM2611

I might give it a go. The scratches are only hairline and are only on that corner. Does cape cod remove metal? or will it leave micro patch of scratches. Thanks again for your advice

Yes it does remove metal but only in microscopic amounts. It mostly works by smoothing the edges of scratches so they become less visible, if applied by hand it doesn't remove a lot at all. I would caution against allowing it to contact the crystal external anti glare (if the watch has it) since it could well damage or remove that if applied for any length of time since that is relatively thin and soft and so perhaps should have recommended taping the crystal too or at least taking care with it and the brushed finishes. That said, on the bright side if your anti glare ever gets scratched, it is easy to remove with CC and a little elbow grease! In my experience, it is perfect for polished lug scratches.

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