The Publishing site does have a very cool book preview but only of the first 15 pages, so we've added a few more pages below to wet your appetite. (The pics are pretty obvious... But include the following)
Click on any of the photos to preview and order
Top Picture Above - The front and back pages (with the end papers that you only get if you order the
Dust Jacket version )
The Omega PloProf Book details the history, development and ownership experience of one of the most iconic dive watches of all time. The book takes the PloProf knowledge that originally appeared on this website and casts it into another dimension, with a vast amount of new information all illustrated with an impressive set of full colour photographs (close on 300 images and over 158 pages). Research for the book uncovered previously unknown data including new dial and bezel variations, case manufacturers and an in-depth look at the fakes that have proliferated recently. The book is written in the patented DeskDivers easy to digest style and will provide a solid reference for anyone who owns or aspires to own, this seminal dive watch.
The book covers the following areas:
- History of the dive watch and Omega’s situation when the PloProf was conceived, designed and built
- Developing and testing the PloProf
- In-depth info about the case, crystal, crown, red button, movement etc
- PloProf Variations, including the different cases, dials, hands and bezels
- Different strap options and packaging
- Owning the PloProf and basic maintenance
- Avoiding the fakes – in-depth comparison of real and fake PloProfs
- Documentation and Advertising
- Specifications and dimensions
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The book is published on the top quality 'premium paper' option (better image quality and no bleed through on pages) and is only available in hardcover, with two options - Dust Jacket and Imagewrap.
- Dust Jacket books are bookstore-quality professionally printed with durable library binding and 8 pt. black linen hardcover cases with laminated 4-color dust jackets with front and back flaps and printing on the spine.
- ImageWrap books are bookstore-quality professionally printed by placing the cover image directly on the front and back of the hardcover, creating a smooth, sophisticated effect. ImageWrap covers feature a durable matte finish and library binding. There are no cover flaps.
Images below:
Picture 1 - Example pages taken from the 'Bezels' chapter
Picture 2 - Example pages taken from the 'Dials' chapter
Picture 3 - Example pages taken from the 'Movement' chapter
Picture 4 - Example pages taken from the 'Fakes' chapter
Picture 5 - Example pages taken from the 'Accessories' chapter