[RalphyR]

Good afternoon, first post ever on this or any other watch forums. I am looking to purchase a PO 42mm and have a few questions after reading some of the posts referencing the anti-glare coating and how it scratches easily, now I will not be wearing my new PO to any activities besides the office and casual wear but I need to ask what owners of this particular watch have to say about this. Please help.
Also, what are the thoughts on buying a pre-owned watch and where to get it from.

Thank you,

RLR

 

[Presa canary]

I had a po for a while. I didn't find it to be very scratch prone. In fact a ar coating should be more scratch resistant. Then again, I never really rub the crystal on any of my watches with anything. Check here, sales section. Then check eBay for people with a good rating. And I love pre owned watches....

 

[jhs82]

Like Presa canary, I have no problem with scratches. I whipe it clean with my shirt from time to time.

 

[aaron]

Worst case is that the AR Coating gets scratched. Good news though, if this bothers you the AR coating can be removed by polishing with something like Polywatch. Then the crystal looks like any other clear crystal and makes it easier to photograph. (Clearer dial shots.)

Cheers

 

[J!m]

That first scratch is the worst... I have a few in my coating now, but I found that if you wax the crystal face with hard Carnauba car wax, it makes them disappear.

Of course eventually the wax washes off, but you just re-apply it then.

Otherwise the crystal, like the rest of the watch, is very durable (coming from a guy who is hard on watches)

 

[WatchUDoing]

Is it true some Omega crystals have the anti-reflective coating applied to the outside and inside? I'm not sure. Anyway, the crystal is a relatively inexpensive part to replace if that's the only thing keeping you from buying a watch.
When purchasing a pre-owned piece, I would recommend taking into account the service history (if there is one). Automatic watches should be serviced every 3-5 years. This service will cost $500-$600 or more depending on the movement.

 

[J!m]

The PO crystal is coated in and out. The previous generation SMP is coated inside only.

The co-axial movement is supposed to need service every 10 years; however mine is in for service now. I have owned it less than 10 years, but I did get it used...