Author Topic: My latest acquisition... (Read 13525 times)

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.

dsiewmy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2012, 11:31:18 PM »

congrats and beautiful photos.

Laktos Kid · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2012, 12:30:08 AM »

very beautiful PO ! enjoy ya new watch !

scalpel72 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2012, 02:58:51 AM »

That is one sweet watch

Beautiful in every angle!

Congratulations!!

G.MAC · « **Reply #4 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.

timenut · « **Reply #5 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.

The Blue Titanium Liquidmetal PO is nice as well but unfortunately, it's too large for my wrist.

gloomis · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2012, 10:52:14 AM »

i notice the 6 n 9 is very similar to pam's dna

JOS2012 · « **Reply #7 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..

bwee · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2012, 12:25:19 PM »

Cantik! Enjoy and wear in good health

shamtv2555 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2012, 02:03:16 PM »

myric · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2012, 04:35:27 PM »

Congrat! What a wonderful watch liquidmetal!

Gigi · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2012, 05:26:13 PM »

nice watch you have there bro

MerzT · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2012, 11:17:43 PM »

Is the some small letters under the word PROFESSIONAL ?

compaq10 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2012, 11:19:23 PM »

Any wrist shot? Is it 42mm or 45.5?

JPSP · « **Reply #14 on:** June 04, 2012, 11:43:19 AM »

very beautiful....congrats!!

takashi78 · « **Reply #15 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.

Everdying · « **Reply #16 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?

Angryrodent · « **Reply #17 on:** June 04, 2012, 03:39:21 PM »

Greaat buy! Thinking of one mysyself please give a few words on how it feels

G.MAC · « **Reply #18 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.

Everdying · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2012, 05:35:52 PM »

ah cool that its red.
liquid metal has 2500D? thought they were all 2500C.

dennis.T · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2012, 05:45:59 PM »

Congrats.. Very handsome watch..

timenut · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2012, 06:52:54 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

timenut · « **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2012, 06:56:23 PM »

Quote from: takashi78 on June 04, 2012, 01:15:55 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.

timenut · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2012, 07:04:34 PM »

Quote from: Angryrodent on June 04, 2012, 03:39:21 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.

sshark · « **Reply #24 on:** June 04, 2012, 09:29:38 PM »

Great looking watch

and also learnt tat not all new PO comes with 8500

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