Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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That was a clever play on words, Jeff. The 1971 film . . .
Mar 23, 2015,16:24 PM
. . . Omega Man with Charlton Heston was based on Richard Matheson's novel, "I Am Legend".
I guess you're officially an Omega guy now, eh?
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Ploprof test watch: I am Legend
By: DrStrong : March 23rd, 2015-03:06
The ever-increasing depths at which divers were working led to the creation of the famous “PloProf” Seamaster 600, which was launched to the public in 1970 after four years of intensive research and testing (the case was already patented in 1967). This wa...
Thanks Nicolas
By: DrStrong : March 23rd, 2015-04:58
I currently have two mk1's, this one and a mint example
ubercooollll !!!!!!!!!
By: marcello pisani : March 23rd, 2015-04:28
bravissimo Jeff !! tests made in the sea near Marseilles by the Cousteau/ Choteau team with proto-Ploprofs ?? Operations " SATURATION I-II-III " .. ca va sans dir !! LOL LOL LOL ( a big thank to Jacques Bianchì that made these dreams come true ! )
Grazie capo
By: DrStrong : March 23rd, 2015-05:05
Marseille is indeed the best place for treasure hunting when it comes to Ploprof or Comex.
Nice post, Dr Strong
By: BDLJ : March 23rd, 2015-17:42
...These originals put the reissues to shame. Which saturation dive series was conducted to 500m off Marseille? Conshelf 1 off Marseille was at 10m for up to a week at a time?
Cousteau
By: DrStrong : March 24th, 2015-01:02
I think that Marcello just pointedf out it was Operations " SATURATION I-II-III "
Coincidence ...
By: nilomis : March 23rd, 2015-06:30
Last Saturday, a friend (that collects Omega and more) was with two Plopof watches. One, vintage, very similar to yours (not with your great history) and the other modern and I could compare the versions. The vintage is much more balanced than the new (so...
A lit of history to resist.
By: Bill : March 24th, 2015-13:03
And what would Cousteau say if you refused him. Lol. Wait and sea. Or wait and see.
Such a great find!
By: dxboon : March 26th, 2015-20:56
I love this bold, and iconic design! Your watch has lived such a marvelous life! :-) Daos
Superb Jeff
By: cisco : April 5th, 2015-03:45
A true toolwatch specifically made to be used under cretain circumstances and here you have the story behind, that's even better. Thanks for that story François