If you have been an avid Omega collector, this one needs no introduction. If not you might like to visit this site done by a VERY serious Ploprof collector. :-)

http://www.deskdivers.com/Site/PloProf.html

This mean beast was purchased from Germany from its original FIRST owner. It was unpolished, and the only thing it needs is some NEW gaskets and NEW Crystal (which have both been installed in Oct last year).

There has been "inverted" Ploprof out there (which to me are frakened as Omega has NEVER done it as the special movement caliber makes it impossible to align the specially made for this Ploprof date disc with the crown at 3) and with many pieces that has a reproduction dial, hands, some even fake, etc etc. All these are not to be confused with THIS true vintage piece.

Even the bezel is original vintage, and its in superb shape with a nice tan patina with matching patina hands and dial IN TRUE Tritium! Watch still glow abit after exposure to light in darkness.

Forget about the rest that you have seen, if you want a true original vintage, this has to be the one, in one of the best shape I have seen. This watch has seen actions and the case is totally unpolished with the original finishing and in 90% condition. The sides are beveled with a original factory spec "mirror" polish.

This is in a true collector's want list.

Catch this while you can before Omega "relaunch" the Ploprof in 2009 Basel Fair and this piece will definitely surge in value.

Here are some shots of it. Please note that some shots are deliberately taken in harsh lighting to show the imperfection and the true condition of this beauty.

Check out the sides with the beveled finishing:

The original case (not the "Shape" thing):

Comes with extra parts!

1) NOS Glass installed
2) NOS Gaskets with another set of used but in good condtion gaskets
3) Another NOS Mesh bracelet on top of an 95% condition sized Mesh Bracelet
4) NOS "Osyter" style variant bracelet
5) Used and original RARE VERY THICK spring bars
6) NOS Pushers with spring, etc
7) Glass Used, but can be polished if you want.

My asking price for this piece of legend worn by Jacques-Yves Cousteau is at USD 6,300.

I accept Paypal but we will split the cost and shipping will be actual cost, depending on how you would want it to be shipped. IF you used bank wire instead, I will pick the tab for the shipping cost.

Rock solid trade references upon request.

I can be reached at reficul_x@yahoo.com