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Omega_Precision · 19 October 2009, 08:39 PM

OMEGA's stunning union of ceramics and Liquidmetal®

A world premiere!

October 19, 2009

OMEGA has announced the launch of the Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal® Limited Edition, the world's first watch to bond ceramics and Liquidmetal®.

Swatch Group researchers collaborating with OMEGA's product development team have created a striking ceramic diving bezel whose numbers and scaling, made of the Liquidmetal® alloy, appear in stunning silvery contrast to the black ceramic background. The colour of the ceramic dial perfectly matches that of the bezel. The result is an aesthetic wonder only made possible by several new and innovative processes.

The remarkable world premiere is being launched in a limited edition of 1948 pieces in honour of the year OMEGA launched its popular Seamaster watch line.

Redefining longevity in the watch industry

The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal® Limited Edition, which has a stainless steel case and bracelet, is driven by OMEGA's revolutionary Co-Axial calibre 2500. These movements, which have been heralded for their long-term chronometric performance, are perfectly complemented by the ceramic and Liquidmetal® alloy components which are incredibly resistant to corrosion and scratching. The result is pure OMEGA: a design premiere which will retain its appearance indefinitely, blended with innovative Co-Axial technology.

Omega_Precision · 19 October 2009, 08:50 PM

Metal in the ceramic!

Joey_V · 19 October 2009, 09:23 PM

I thought news of the ceramic PO had already been posted a week or so ago...

Nonetheless, beautiful watch. Too bad they didn't include the 8500 movement in the new PO.

Ultraman · 19 October 2009, 09:47 PM

Omega should make this as a standard model..not limited editions..

MarJnK · 19 October 2009, 11:45 PM

I'm more impressed with the laquered dial (like the Ploprof) than the bezel.

I agree, this watch should have had the 8500 in it.

dpj17 · 20 October 2009, 01:00 AM

wow!

Joey_V · 20 October 2009, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultraman

Omega should make this as a standard model..not limited editions..

Yeah, but that's how Omega is.... multiple multi limited issues each year.

Bebot · 20 October 2009, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Yeah, but that's how Omega is.... multiple multi limited issues each year.

Kind of like Panerai.

Numismatist · 20 October 2009, 05:29 AM

Agreed, first thing I thought of: why not the 8500 movement?

Looks like they are playing catch up with Rolex on ceramic bezels.

It is a stunning looking watch however.

Omega_Precision · 20 October 2009, 05:37 AM

I am thinking that the 8500 will be in the final version.

We know Omega likes to produce Limited Edition, so they are trying to flip these at a premium and the 8500 will eventually be on a permanent model. So people will shell out money first and then shell out more for the 8500. You don't want to release the best first, like Rolex deciding to wait on the SS Submariner as their last installment of the Subs.

Catch up with Rolex or not.....this is a better bezel, I think they wanted to wait and perfect something first.

Perdu · 20 October 2009, 08:38 AM

I wonder if they could make that bezel in orange? Probably not. It would have been about perfect with an 8500 in it.

Charlatan · 20 October 2009, 11:44 AM

Looks fantastic!

Does anyone have an idea on price or availability?

Quicksilver · 20 October 2009, 07:54 PM

I think I read that in the UK it will be in the £ 3,500 range - pretty good when compared to Rolex prices.

Ultraman · 20 October 2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlatan

Looks fantastic!

Does anyone have an idea on price or availability?

Available now and you need placed your in order direct to Omega in Switzerland.

C. Davidson · 24 October 2009, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

I thought news of the ceramic PO had already been posted a week or so ago...

Nonetheless, beautiful watch. Too bad they didn't include the 8500 movement in the new PO.

Too bad is right....the 8500 would have been better.

toptime · 4 November 2009, 06:33 PM

WOW.. this looks amazing.

SDDS · 13 November 2009, 08:01 AM

very nice

C. Davidson · 13 November 2009, 05:37 PM

So why is this not on the Omega website yet?

kingblackbolt · 15 November 2009, 03:07 AM

8500 would make sense and why make this limited I wonder? Just an intro to the market I guess to test the waters?

Satsu · 15 November 2009, 12:49 PM

Looking forward to seeing some real world pictures as well.

Vladislav · 9 January 2010, 12:01 PM

Is anyone got new PO ceramic already? and whats the difference between 2500 movement and 8500? It seems like all new Co-Axial PO going with 2500 movement right now. So whats so special about 8500?
As far as i know ceramic bezel (like for rolex gmt2c) can be broken with strong impact with something (am i right there? ) And how about that new metal liquid ceramic? Is it less sturdy than usual steel?

Tony2 · 9 January 2010, 02:33 PM

Very nice looking!!

Tony2

tanndonn · 11 January 2010, 11:38 AM

Any pricing information available? I have been waiting to pull the trigger on a standard PO, but after seeing this limited edition, WOW.

19 October 2009, 08:39 PM	#1
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	INDUSTRY NEWS: Planet Ocean Ceramic version OMEGA's stunning union of ceramics and Liquidmetal® A world premiere! October 19, 2009 OMEGA has announced the launch of the Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal® Limited Edition, the world's first watch to bond ceramics and Liquidmetal®. Swatch Group researchers collaborating with OMEGA's product development team have created a striking ceramic diving bezel whose numbers and scaling, made of the Liquidmetal® alloy, appear in stunning silvery contrast to the black ceramic background. The colour of the ceramic dial perfectly matches that of the bezel. The result is an aesthetic wonder only made possible by several new and innovative processes. The remarkable world premiere is being launched in a limited edition of 1948 pieces in honour of the year OMEGA launched its popular Seamaster watch line. Redefining longevity in the watch industry The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal® Limited Edition, which has a stainless steel case and bracelet, is driven by OMEGA's revolutionary Co-Axial calibre 2500. These movements, which have been heralded for their long-term chronometric performance, are perfectly complemented by the ceramic and Liquidmetal® alloy components which are incredibly resistant to corrosion and scratching. The result is pure OMEGA: a design premiere which will retain its appearance indefinitely, blended with innovative Co-Axial technology.

19 October 2009, 09:23 PM	#3
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I thought news of the ceramic PO had already been posted a week or so ago... Nonetheless, beautiful watch. Too bad they didn't include the 8500 movement in the new PO. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

20 October 2009, 01:00 AM	#6
dpj17 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the Middle Posts: 898	wow! __________________ Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat

20 October 2009, 05:29 AM	#9
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Agreed, first thing I thought of: why not the 8500 movement? Looks like they are playing catch up with Rolex on ceramic bezels. It is a stunning looking watch however. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

20 October 2009, 08:38 AM	#11
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I wonder if they could make that bezel in orange? Probably not. It would have been about perfect with an 8500 in it. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

19 October 2009, 08:50 PM	#2
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Metal in the ceramic!

19 October 2009, 09:47 PM	#4
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Omega should make this as a standard model..not limited editions..

19 October 2009, 11:45 PM	#5
MarJnK Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Canada Watch: Deepsea Posts: 184	I'm more impressed with the laquered dial (like the Ploprof) than the bezel. I agree, this watch should have had the 8500 in it.

20 October 2009, 05:37 AM	#10
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I am thinking that the 8500 will be in the final version. We know Omega likes to produce Limited Edition, so they are trying to flip these at a premium and the 8500 will eventually be on a permanent model. So people will shell out money first and then shell out more for the 8500. You don't want to release the best first, like Rolex deciding to wait on the SS Submariner as their last installment of the Subs. Catch up with Rolex or not.....this is a better bezel, I think they wanted to wait and perfect something first.

20 October 2009, 11:44 AM	#12
Charlatan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Australia Posts: 5	Looks fantastic! Does anyone have an idea on price or availability?

20 October 2009, 07:54 PM	#13
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	I think I read that in the UK it will be in the £ 3,500 range - pretty good when compared to Rolex prices. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

4 November 2009, 06:33 PM	#16
toptime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: united states Posts: 44	WOW.. this looks amazing.

13 November 2009, 08:01 AM	#17
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	very nice __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

13 November 2009, 05:37 PM	#18
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	So why is this not on the Omega website yet? __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

15 November 2009, 03:07 AM	#19
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	8500 would make sense and why make this limited I wonder? Just an intro to the market I guess to test the waters? __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

15 November 2009, 12:49 PM	#20
Satsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Richmond, Va Watch: Sub C Posts: 79	Looking forward to seeing some real world pictures as well.

9 January 2010, 12:01 PM	#21
Vladislav "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: united kingdom Posts: 28	Is anyone got new PO ceramic already? and whats the difference between 2500 movement and 8500? It seems like all new Co-Axial PO going with 2500 movement right now. So whats so special about 8500? As far as i know ceramic bezel (like for rolex gmt2c) can be broken with strong impact with something (am i right there? ) And how about that new metal liquid ceramic? Is it less sturdy than usual steel?

9 January 2010, 02:33 PM	#22
Tony2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 25	Very nice looking!! Tony2

11 January 2010, 11:38 AM	#23
tanndonn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: texas Watch: EXP II, 243, PO Posts: 131	Any pricing information available? I have been waiting to pull the trigger on a standard PO, but after seeing this limited edition, WOW.

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