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Title: My latest acquisition...
Post by: timenut on June 02, 2012, 11:18:28 PM
Hi, would like to share some photos of my most recent purchase. The Omega Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE..

Have been my grail for awhile now. Was lucky to find one in an AD recently.  :Dancing_banana:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/purveyor/LMLE9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/purveyor/LMLE6.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/purveyor/LMLE3.jpg)
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: dsiewmy on June 02, 2012, 11:31:18 PM
congrats and beautiful photos.
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: Laktos Kid on June 03, 2012, 12:30:08 AM
very beautiful PO ! enjoy ya new watch ! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: scalpel72 on June 03, 2012, 02:58:51 AM

That is one sweet watch :thumbsup:

Beautiful in every angle!

Congratulations!!
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: G.MAC on June 03, 2012, 06:44:57 AM
congratulations. It is an exquisite piece. Never lucky enough to see one in the flesh. Am also eyeing one but is the new 8500 Liquidmetal Planet Ocean.
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: timenut on June 03, 2012, 09:22:24 AM
Thanks. Took quite a few calls and e-mails to track this down. It's getting really scarce. Glad I managed to find one.  :thumbsup:

The Blue Titanium Liquidmetal PO is nice as well but unfortunately, it's too large for my wrist.
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: gloomis on June 03, 2012, 10:52:14 AM
i notice the 6 n 9 is very similar to pam's dna
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: JOS2012 on June 03, 2012, 11:23:43 AM
lovely Liquidmetal PO colour and design…….

I recently sold 3 Omegas, a SMP, PO Chronograph & a Speedy because I wanted to switch over to the new Liquidmetal models with the new 8500/9300 calibres incorporating the Si escapement.

To me, one of Omega's weakness is that their watch case & bracelets scratch quite easily. Perhaps its the quality of their steel. For me, the SMP steel bracelet design is one of the most beautifully designed bracelets bar none but it scratches ever so easily and it looks terrible in that condition.

Can anyone share why the Liquidmetal is used only for the bezel whereas the rest of watch will continue to scratch easily.
Is it cost or is it a technological barrier to use Liquidmetal for cases,bracelets or are they worried that the watch will remain ever scratchless that their future sales as well as after sales service for restorations will be affected.

Too bad the design & movements of the Chanel J or Rado ceramic watches are not my cup of tea but I wish their material technology could be replicated by the other manufactures..

 
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: bwee on June 03, 2012, 12:25:19 PM
Cantik! Enjoy and wear in good health :thumbsup:
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Post by: shamtv2555 on June 03, 2012, 02:03:16 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: myric on June 03, 2012, 04:35:27 PM
Congrat! What a wonderful watch liquidmetal!
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: Gigi on June 03, 2012, 05:26:13 PM
nice watch you have there bro  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: MerzT on June 03, 2012, 11:17:43 PM
Is the some small letters under the word PROFESSIONAL ?

Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: compaq10 on June 03, 2012, 11:19:23 PM
Any wrist shot? Is it 42mm or 45.5?
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: JPSP on June 04, 2012, 11:43:19 AM
very beautiful....congrats!!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: takashi78 on June 04, 2012, 01:15:55 PM
Didnt know the liquid metal was hard to get.
Always see it at the boutique.

Congrats on the purchase!
Great looking watch and movement.
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: Everdying on June 04, 2012, 03:21:26 PM
is the seamaster wording in red? or is that the camera white balance making orange look red?
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: Angryrodent on June 04, 2012, 03:39:21 PM
Greaat buy! Thinking of one mysyself please give a few words on how it feels :)
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: G.MAC on June 04, 2012, 04:07:40 PM
No..The seamaster wording is red. This is the LE Liquidmetal version which is limited to 1948 pieces. It is equipped with the 2500d movement. The orange wording POs are the new ceramic bezel ones with the 8500 Caliber movements.
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: Everdying on June 04, 2012, 05:35:52 PM
ah cool that its red.
liquid metal has 2500D? thought they were all 2500C.
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: dennis.T on June 04, 2012, 05:45:59 PM
Congrats.. Very handsome watch..
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: timenut on June 04, 2012, 06:52:54 PM
No..The seamaster wording is red. This is the LE Liquidmetal version which is limited to 1948 pieces. It is equipped with the 2500d movement. The orange wording POs are the new ceramic bezel ones with the 8500 Caliber movements.

Bingo.. Yup, this is the Liquidmetal LE which is pretty much extinct if one is looking to buy new from an AD / Omega boutique. The last I heard, the Melbourne Omega boutique has one for AU$6,750.

I have been given to understand that all 1948 pieces come equipped with the 2500c.
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: timenut on June 04, 2012, 06:56:23 PM
Didnt know the liquid metal was hard to get.
Always see it at the boutique.

Could you be referring to the newer Titanium Liquidmetal PO? That one is blue in colour and larger at 45.5mm. It's a looker as well but I prefer the slimmer profile of the 2500, plus 42mm is the preferred size for me.
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: timenut on June 04, 2012, 07:04:34 PM
Greaat buy! Thinking of one mysyself please give a few words on how it feels :)

I happen to own the standard 2500 PO as well, which is also a handsome watch.

In comparison, the LM LE is the dressier of the two.. due to reflective dial and ceramic / liquidmetal bezel. Both are nice but this one feels a bit more special.. you should check it out soon and grab one if you like it..

I paid full retail but in my opinion, it's worth every penny.
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: sshark on June 04, 2012, 09:29:38 PM
Great looking watch  :Cheers:

and also learnt tat not all new PO comes with 8500
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: Watchnewby on June 06, 2012, 01:03:12 PM
What a handsome PO, there.
Congrats on the purchase!
And wear in Good Health!
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: Henry133 on June 06, 2012, 01:36:46 PM
Great looking watch  :Cheers:

and also learnt tat not all new PO comes with 8500

Actually ..AFAIK all new PO (ceramic dails) comes in 8500 guise (8520 is a variant of it). The LM LE was introduced prior to the adoptation of the 8500 movement to the current gen PO. -Correct me if I am wrong..
 :Cheers:
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: meoramri on June 06, 2012, 07:08:21 PM
would appreciate it if you could take a picture of the caseback-transparent right?
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: timenut on June 07, 2012, 06:36:03 AM
would appreciate it if you could take a picture of the caseback-transparent right?

Nope, the caseback is steel instead of crystal.. My preference is for steel caseback as I think it's more apt for a diver's watch.

The POs with the 8500 movement have crystal case backs and I was told that because of this (along with the movement), it resulted in the thicker profile of the watch.
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Post by: pexus on June 07, 2012, 07:55:04 AM
wear in good health...a true beauty!
Title: Re: My latest acquisition...
Post by: IWCking on June 11, 2012, 09:16:17 PM
congratulation, wear it in good health.