Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan today launched Omega's new edition of watches --The Omega Ploprof.
Mr Bachchan, who is an Omega Brand Ambassador also inaugurated exclusive boutique earlier in the day.
He said ''it is my first visit to Bangalore as Omega Brand Ambassador and I must say, I am thrilled with the response that we got earlier today at the Omega Boutique. I am sure this instantly recognisable Ploprof is in for a similar response.'' Equipped with a Co-Axial calibre 8500, the new Ploprof 1200M is, as its name suggests, water resistant to an astounding 1200 metres and it artfully combines its ancestor's legendary features with Omega's Co-Axial technology.
Omega Vice President Raynald Aeschlimann said ''the new watch was very useful for suba divers. At the 2 o'clock position is the Ploprof's characteristic bezel-release security
pusher with an orange anodised aluminium ring. Pressing the pusher allows the bezel to be rotated in either direction and then locked firmly in position, ensures that it cannot be accidently shifted during a dive.'' He said the oversized minute hand, watch plays such an important role for divers, is crafted from orange aluminium and was coated with white Super-LumiNova. The Ploprof has an automatic helium escape valve located on the side of the case at the 4 o'clock position. This feature allows helium atoms to escape during decompression and was particularly useful for professional divers operating from diving bells. Priced at Rs 317,100 the watch is available either with a brushed mesh 'Sharkproof' bracelet or on a rubber strap in a choice of black or orange. It also features an extra divers' extension to 26 mm so that the watch can be worn comfortably over a diving suit.