LM-7 (PloProf) design thread 1

[Broker]

If the PloProf Pimp likes it, we must be doing something right!

Mitch

Clearly the green light.

Todd

[jon12w]

To be honest the PPPimp knows more about the Ploprof than pretty much anyone, so im glad he has chimed in and likes what he sees.

PPPimp - Good to see you here my good friend. :)

[DEMO111]

If the PloProf Pimp likes it, we must be doing something right!

Mitch

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[geremy]

I really love PloProfs and this watch would assure my first Ocean7 purchase, and the watch looks very nice. Some comments:

1) Dark blue dial is a total necessity.
2) A domed crystal cuts down on reflections and makes the watch more useable, especially underwater.
3) I am not sure how you plan to make the helium valve red. If it is simple anodize (Al?), the bright red will fade quickly to pink, especially with exposure to the sun. At least that is my experience with aluminum parts.

[ksv123]

3) I am not sure how you plan to make the helium valve red. If it is simple anodize (Al?), the bright red will fade quickly to pink, especially with exposure to the sun. At least that is my experience with aluminum parts.


I wonder what the original was made of?

[Dragoon]

Considering the era that the original Proplof was made I would think the HE valve was made from something like Bakelite. Remeber the bowling ball?

3) I am not sure how you plan to make the helium valve red. If it is simple anodize (Al?), the bright red will fade quickly to pink, especially with exposure to the sun. At least that is my experience with aluminum parts.


I wonder what the original was made of?

[Victor Boyd]

3) I am not sure how you plan to make the helium valve red. If it is simple anodize (Al?), the bright red will fade quickly to pink, especially with exposure to the sun. At least that is my experience with aluminum parts.


I wonder what the original was made of?

The PloProf did not have a He Valve .....the red button is the Bezel lock ...need to press it to rotate the bezel.

Cheers,
Vic

[bobbysamd]

If the PloProf Pimp likes it, we must be doing something right!

Great screenname, anyway!

The PloProf did not have a He Valve .....the red button is the Bezel lock ...need to press it to rotate the bezel.

Hopefully, that will be replicated in the LM-7.

[diverx]

Just to clarify, the red crown will be a helium release valve. As far as anodized aluminum, I believe it is dependent upon the process and the quality of the application. Red (and blue) Seiko bezel inserts are notorious for fading. On the other hand I have red anodized quick releases on wheels and seats on several mountain bikes exposed to the elements and the sun with no negative effects. I'm not an expert, but these experiences tell me the fade is associated with the process, and not necessarily the color red.

[ksv123]

Reality is how many of us that purchase these divers really dive to depths that utilize a HE valve?

I would prefer it if it locked the bezel like the original.