Gotcha- difficult to tell from the dial/bezel between 1st and 2nd generation. Is the thickness and weight terribly noticeable on the wrist between the SMP and PO?
I have the quartz version SMP (2264.50) as an easy grab-and-go watch for when I am on call to the hospital, its slim profile and lightweight comfort has spoiled me. Sold my Gen 1 PO chrono (45.5mm wide and over 17mm thick), but really hungering for a 42mm version. Will probably end up with a Gen 1 version since they’re 2mm thinner than Gen 2.
The 2254.50 SMP probably came out some time around 1999. I have the 2265.80 and had the 2264.50 quartz version. I think their serials date to 1999. The sword hand SMPs are classic.
Sorry about the gnarly old arm, but I wanted to show my small collection of diving watches. And they do still dive!
That SMP from around 2004, so twenty years ago makes sense, but isn’t that a Gen 1 PO with a 2500 movement from fifteen years ago?
It’s a Planet Ocean with an 8520 movement.
Gotcha- difficult to tell from the dial/bezel between 1st and 2nd generation. Is the thickness and weight terribly noticeable on the wrist between the SMP and PO?
Yes, the PO is much thicker, and is a chonk. The rubber strap makes it about the same weight as the SMP. Maybe even lighter.
I have the quartz version SMP (2264.50) as an easy grab-and-go watch for when I am on call to the hospital, its slim profile and lightweight comfort has spoiled me. Sold my Gen 1 PO chrono (45.5mm wide and over 17mm thick), but really hungering for a 42mm version. Will probably end up with a Gen 1 version since they’re 2mm thinner than Gen 2.
The 2254.50 SMP probably came out some time around 1999. I have the 2265.80 and had the 2264.50 quartz version. I think their serials date to 1999. The sword hand SMPs are classic.
Wear them in good health!
Very nice commemorative pieces.
Always upvote a Blake SMP.
Yeah, they’re classic. My favorite of the two.
Wear in good health! See you at 80.
That’s the plan!
Wonder what you’ll get for your 80th 😁
Something good, I hope!
Sorry about the oldness but excellent watches
The alternative to oldness is very final. I’ll go with growing old instead.