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Playing with the strap selector one understands more about the case head in isolation Gone are the angular end links that some suggest rappelle Seiko or Zenith Defy Now the case is revealed as very much in the design language of Omega, don’t you agree? ...  

would be my preference for this model, ploprof style (your first pic looks like a milanese, could be wrong though!).

Stainless Steel Mesh

Shark mesh and textile straps. I suspect the biggest point of contention for many will be the PCL in the bracelet . Have to see it in the metal, but not loving the bracelet and clasp design language from the pics

PCL, case top chamfers, clasp. Some design elements give strong seiko vibes. The laser etching on the case back is a disgrace, I could live with it but such a downgrade from the original PO.

Although not the laser etching but my feelings on that are much less pronounced than yours 😂

Now it looks the part. Black bezel on a black nato would be my choice.

Now the polished aspects would pop more subtly and the numerals being rhodium on the black bezel version would contrast nicely with the all black textile strap

I like it. Best Gatsby

Looking at this again. I believe the only way I’d enjoy this watch was if it was on that shark mesh or some kind of textile strap. These two options, as you have illustrated, bring back a much more desirable Omega case shape. Versus the bracelet, which ad... 

I love it because it changes the whole zeitgeist of the PO. I really love the angularity which reminds me of SHOM and GP Seahawk…I also like the clasp. I hope they do it in ceramic with a fume dial like they have in the AT line. Too each his own of coarse... 

and case/bracelet/end links but for those that don’t these options from Omega are available.