cwai02 Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) I ve received too many PMs regarding PO modding. So, here you go... 1. Hour/Minute/Second Hands The rep hands are too short and small. It's highly recommended to upgrade the hands. The lume of the genuine hands are much better. Hands can be found on Ofrei http://www.ofrei.com/page1122.html My PO with genuine hands 2. Spring bar The rep springbar is not tight enough. If you have a genuine omega, you can notice that the bracelet locks into the case tightly. A pair of OEM spring bar is ~$8 + shipping This is the pair I got from Ofrei: http://www.ofrei.com/page957.html OME-SPRING-BAR-04 3. Crown and case tube The crown of the 4th gen PO is a big give away. You can fit in an OEM crown with an OEM case tube. Crown guard: Omega Crown 42184 Model 2209.50.00 Part number: 069 ST 42184 http://www.ofrei.com/page_147.html Case Tube: Omega Case Tube Model 2209.50.00 Part number: 090 ST 1232 http://www.ofrei.com/page1115.html The case tube is a little bigger. So you ll need to drill the hole of the case a little bigger. Also, you may need an ETA-2824 stem. You can find it on ebay. This guy is selling it for $2.80 on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=170002348363 The stem is a little longer, so you ll need to cut it shorter. I don't have a dremel, so I wasn't able to fit the tube in the case. 4. Bezel The pearl is quite ugly on the rep. You can find it at Ofrei: http://www.ofrei.com/page663.html It's too expensive imo. Not worth it. 5. OEM Dial http://www.ofrei.com/page1123.html again, too expensive. Not worth it. Not sure if it fits. The worst case is to cut the legs and use dial dot stickers. 6. Bracelet Clasp Omega Stainless Steel Planet Ocean Bracelet Clasp 1580952 Part number: OME-117ST1580952 http://www.ofrei.com/page666.html One member installed the OEM clasp on the rep bracelet. It looks pretty nice. 7. Leather/Rubber Strap The 4th Gen 42.5MM PO uses 20mm straps. For the leather strap, you can check here: http://www.ofrei.com/page760.html Buckle and Deployment: http://www.ofrei.com/page572.html For rubber strap, I ve tried this one: http://www.ofrei.com/page750.html Omega Black Rubber Strap 20 mm X-Long Edited July 14, 2006 by cwai02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiumdesigners Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 awesome post cwai!! wondering if ofrei will have parts for the 45mm PO and if they'll fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Good stuff for the Planet Ocean fanatics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Excellent info, cwai02. Good to know these OEM parts are available for the PO. Cheers, Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosanim Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Very good infos! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) Great insight and very detail ! I purchased a pair of gen hands from Ofrei, but have yet to find time to install them. I was thinking about getting the gen clasp as well as the gen dial. However, I have yet to hear whether or not the dial will fit perfectly. Who wants to be first and take a stab at it? Edited July 14, 2006 by triplehd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikerz Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Excellent info! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Great post - many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TineT Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Fantastic post, thanks for your efforts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spock Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 respect my friend,great find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bignasty Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Great post! Did the Gen Hands fit perfectly w/ the ETA movement? Thanks, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Great post! Did the Gen Hands fit perfectly w/ the ETA movement? Thanks, Jon yes. I ve been using my PO with gen hands for months. No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconetti Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) Hi everyone! I'd like to do this upgrade - but I haven't the necessary tools/skills Is there anyone in UK that would be prepared to do the work for me if I get the parts? I'd obviously pay the going rate Cheers (aka Psychomodo) Edited July 14, 2006 by falconetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Excellent work Cwai. I'm quite satisfied with the 4th gen as it is... but the real hardcore modders appreciate info like this I'm sure. PS: Psychomodo/Falconetti: Great to see you here my friend...at last. Where have you been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconetti Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Excellent work Cwai. I'm quite satisfied with the 4th gen as it is... but the real hardcore modders appreciate info like this I'm sure. PS: Psychomodo/Falconetti: Great to see you here my friend...at last. Where have you been? Hi Bytor How r u? I like your posts on the Omegas - very good - we still got the same taste in watches (I've been spending a lot of time on poker sites - funding this hobby of mine!) Nice to be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 PS: Added this link to my PO reference guide. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermanx Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 PS: Added this link to my PO reference guide. Excellent work. hopefully joe is will be fealing better soon, would love to see his guide on his mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 hopefully joe is will be fealing better soon, would love to see his guide on his mods. Excellent post!! We'd all owe whoever owns a gen a great debt if they would take a minute to measure the OEM dial or at least teh inside diameter of the bezel. The feet should not be a problem at all since they should be in the smae location on the ETA powered PO. Speaking only for myself, the most glaring flaw on the watch is the the dial, and when you consider a gen cost 2 grand--an $650 rep (base watch +OEM hands, crown, clasp, and dial) would be so close that the gen seems like a waste of money, not the OEM dial and bezel. IMO, if the dial and bezel fit the rep, buying a gen would be like throwing $1400 down the tubes. But if the dial and bezel won't fit, the new modded LV is a much better buy for a dive watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Great! This is IMHO P.O.T.M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Don't want to make the "whos has the best PO" question, but I'm getting lost with so many versions. Is the orange and black bezel insert versions the same (meaning same case different bezel insert)?. Is there 5th version for 42 mm? I've seen that 5th version is not better in all aspects than 4th.. Thanks in advance for your patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alextor Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 yes. I ve been using my PO with gen hands for months. No problem. GREAT POST CWAI! You have just created a Frankenmega! I have one question that's been gnawing my liver...since the 4th and 5th gen Omega PO's are visually stunning and the only issue that was consistently raised was the light AR coating...DO you think the OEM AR saphire glass will fit on the XL PO 5th gen 45.5? Thank you!!! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 I've posted this in a seperate thread but I'll try again. Does anyone have any extra links that I could buy? Or, if you're feeling very generous, give to me. I need a couple and my dealer doesn't have any. Thanks very much. pman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iztok Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Any1 know, how much original crystal for PO, or generic sapphire with good AR coating costs? Does it fit with the replica case (42.5mm)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 awsome post ! man you did an excellent job finding those omega items on offeri that page can be rather difficult to find stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Very nice post. Although I was happy with my PO, I've startet thinking about replacing the hands and the crown. I absolutely don't know how to do this, but maybe my mutual friend Dani knows of someone up here in the cold north that can help? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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