Liquid Metal Club

[Cru Jones]

Over on the Rolex forum, there are those that poo-poo the LM and say it's not worth the price premium over regular POs. Some even go so far as to say they prefer the regular PO (matte dial)....

I've only seen pix of the LM, and to me, it looks fantastic.....

Wondering what y'all think, if anything, of the criticisms.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Over on the Rolex forum, there are those that poo-poo the LM and say it's not worth the price premium over regular POs. Some even go so far as to say they prefer the regular PO (matte dial)....

I've only seen pix of the LM, and to me, it looks fantastic.....

Wondering what y'all think, if anything, of the criticisms.

Hate to say it but I'm one of those !

Not to rubbish the LM what so ever it is a fantasic watch but I have to say I would go with the standard PO !

If they both were the same price then yes LM all the way but I don't think the LM pushes past the standard PO, I would of liked a little difference if you get what I mean...

I think the PO fits in the market so well they needed to up the ante a little more on the LM.

Sam

[king1412]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Over on the Rolex forum, there are those that poo-poo the LM and say it's not worth the price premium over regular POs. Some even go so far as to say they prefer the regular PO (matte dial)....

I've only seen pix of the LM, and to me, it looks fantastic.....

Wondering what y'all think, if anything, of the criticisms.

I saw that thread. I own both Rolex and Omega so I speak from both sides. There will always be more people choosing the Sub-C over the PO LM as every man and their dog has a Sub-C. PO LM owners belong in a rare and exclusive club. There are only 1947 (I have 2 PO LM) of us. Just look at the For Sale section, there are so many Sub-Cs for sale but not one PO LM.

As for the PO vs PO LM comparison, the PO is a great watch but the PO LM is on another level. Hold the watch next to each other and the PO LM's dial, bezel, applied markers and logo is a huge improvement over the PO.

As for the Sub-C vs PO LM. No contest. It's PO LM all the way. Exclusivity and rarity goes to the PO LM. Looks goes to the PO LM as the Sub-C looks dated. Both watches keep good time and can last a lifetime. Generally, a Rolex will hold their value better than an Omega but in the case of PO LM and the Sub-C, the PO LM due to it's exclusivity will hold their value better than the mass-produced Sub-C.

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Over on the Rolex forum, there are those that poo-poo the LM and say it's not worth the price premium over regular POs. Some even go so far as to say they prefer the regular PO (matte dial)....

I've only seen pix of the LM, and to me, it looks fantastic.....

Wondering what y'all think, if anything, of the criticisms.

Even if the LM PO is at the same price as the Sub-C, I will buy the Omega hands down. Don't get me wrong, I like Rolexes especially my DJ2 and the Blue WG Sub.

[Xenophon]

Blimey, I've lost count of the number of LM owners here.Is is a truly stunning watch and the best thing that Omega have produced for years.

[king1412]

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Blimey, I've lost count of the number of LM owners here.Is is a truly stunning watch and the best thing that Omega have produced for years.

As a founder of the LM Club and this thread, I think you need to do a better job of tracking the number of owners.

Time for a role call. I have 2 PO LM. Next.

[Xenophon]

Originally Posted by king1412

As a founder of the LM Club and this thread, I think you need to do a better job of tracking the number of owners.

Time for a role call. I have 2 PO LM. Next.

True, remiss of me. As far as I can work out, here is the TRF Liquid Metal Club roll call

1. Xenophon
2. jmsrolls
3. A.I.
4. chogge
5. venom43
6. MWH1010
7. roach7
8. MRHENAUGHAN
9. Ricochet
10. king1412

That's 10 members or just over half a percent of the total eligible worldwide membership.

[king1412]

Originally Posted by Xenophon

True, remiss of me. As far as I can work out, here is the TRF Liquid Metal Club roll call

1. Xenophon
2. jmsrolls
3. A.I.
4. chogge
5. venom43
6. MWH1010
7. roach7
8. MRHENAUGHAN
9. Ricochet
10. king1412

That's 10 members or just over half a percent of the total eligible worldwide membership.

It would be interesting to see what LM# each one of us have. Both my PO LM is in the 1000-1100 of 1948 range.

[jmsrolls]

Mine is in the very, very, very low 200's.

Fr. John†

[king1412]

1 Xenophon
2 jmsrolls - 200s
3 A.I.
4 chogge
5 venom43
6 MWH1010
7 roach7
8 MRHENAUGHAN
9 Ricochet
10 king1412 - 1000s x 2 (purchased from west coast US AD. Omega had allocated it to the Italian market but my AD had them re-routed to the US)
11 carlosags - 400s

Be interesting to see how Omega distributed their LMs. I have seen #233 and #234 in Toronto ADs. What's your number and which part of the world did you get yours from?

[Xenophon]

That brings it up to 12 watches out of 1948 (as king1412 has two of them). My serial is in the 240's and I'm in southern England.

[roach7]

the dial is not as nice but i've just got to have this exotic movement...

[Xenophon]

Originally Posted by roach7

the dial is not as nice but i've just got to have this exotic movement...

Never mind. I do like Grand Seiko's though. Thinking of getting one myself.

[PANERAI]

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Never mind. I do like Grand Seiko's though. Thinking of getting one myself.

Get the Grand Seiko 130th anniversary....Awesome timepiece !

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by roach7

the dial is not as nice but i've just got to have this exotic movement...

Wow, beautiful watch. More picture please

[roach7]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Wow, beautiful watch. More picture please

sure, if you want to see more pix, follow this link:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=152301

[PANERAI]

I've joined too ! Have 2 x Liquid metal to be exact...one as a daily banger...the other will be a bnib "safequeen"

[king1412]

Originally Posted by PANERAI

I've joined too ! Have 2 x Liquid metal to be exact...one as a daily banger...the other will be a bnib "safequeen"

Alright! Welcome to the club. I have 2 as well! So I'm not the only crazy one here.

1 Xenophon - 240s Souther England
2 jmsrolls - 200s New York City Oega Boutique
3 A.I.
4 chogge
5 venom43
6 MWH1010
7 MRHENAUGHAN
8 Ricochet
9 king1412 - 1000s x 2 (purchased from west coast US AD. Omega had allocated it to the Italian market but my AD had them re-routed to the US)
10 carlosags - 400s
11 PANERAI x 2

[MWH1010]

Mine is in the 90's bought Dec 2009 London boutique

[MRHENAUGHAN]

Woohoo, I got my wish, I'm now number 7!
Mine's from Bond Street boutique. Will need to check it when I get home for number - mid 900s I think.

[A.I.]

Numbered at 175.

Some of you may be interested to know that this phenomenal watch which has not been off my wrist for over 3 months now and apart from a few slight expected desk swirlies on the strap looks as good as new.

The ceramic bezel is 100% flawless -- and it's had a fair few good dunts!

Still love it!

[MRHENAUGHAN]

Mine's in the very low 900s

Attached some pics, were good when first took them, but each image was about 3mb. have compressed them down and zipped them up.

[kaiserphoenix]

Hi guys new joiner to the forum and decided to post in as well since it seems like this is the PO LM exclusive club! haha

got mine from bond st boutique london, just before the VAT hike :)

[TheCanadian]

I want one now but just got my GMTIIc two weeks ago

[Frankie13]

What a beautiful watch...thanks alot for all the great pics!
I haven't owned a Omega yet, but I'm thinking of buying a PO with the orange bezel!

[dieseldragon]

Originally Posted by Frankie13

What a beautiful watch...thanks alot for all the great pics!
I haven't owned a Omega yet, but I'm thinking of buying a PO with the orange bezel!

You will not be dissapointed, it is an amazing watch, after 7 months of owning it, I still keep looking at the detail in it, its mesmerizing. The orange is no where near as in your face as people think, especially if on a bracelet or strap. It could be a bit much on orange rubber though..

Liquid Metal looks amazing..

[mfserge]

I just picked up the new Liquidmetal LE today from the Boutique in Beverly Hills. One of the last ones in the US....to go along with my Ti LM

[mfserge]

I was playing around with photoshop tonight and I touched up a few iphone shots of my LM's.

[venom43]

Been awhile, but mine is in the 400's from the NYC boutique.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

[asadtiger]

I come back to this thread often and keep looking at all those fantastic pics...this is an absolutely gorgeous watch and you guys are all some very lucky folk to own one