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Old 7 September 2012, 12:55 AM   #1
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Back to the Planet Ocean, except this time it's Liquidmetal

For 4 years up until last year I happily wore the previous version Planet Ocean on my wrist. It was a great watch, a design I admired, a watch I assumed would be my grail when it first came out in 2005. To me it had everything, seamaster history, a great design, quality finish and was comfortable to wear. In tribute here it is


Then for some reason Rolex consumed the WIS in me and I went on to own and flip every version of the Submariner- ND, SD, date and the Sub C.

After buying the Explorer 2 (which I confess to being my favourite watch) the Sub C just wasn't getting any wrist time. The Sub C is far too nice a watch not to be worn and there was no way I could afford to have an object of such value sit in a box, so I decided to flip it. Once I mad e that decision my mind turned immediately to the Planet Ocean. No other watch was in the picture. I went to the Omega dealor and tried on the new 8500 coax PO however I realised that I wouldn't be able to live with the thickness of it so my thoughts went back to the 2500 coax PO. [Whilst for some strange reason the 2500 movement appears to be a turn off for some who believe the internet conspiracy theorists, my own experience of the 2500 meant I had no such qualms with going back to a watch of this movement. Of the many people people I know well in person or in the forums who have owned the 2500C Coax, I do not know of one who I know to have had issues. ]
I believe I was fortunate to notice that the dealor had the Planet Ocean Liquidmetal limited edition sitting in the window. I have no idea how long it was sitting there unloved however it was love at first site. I've seen the Omega photos and other owners pics of this watch and to me the main debate was to whether pay a premium over the original Planet Ocean. Thanks to some of my WIS friends I decided to take the plunge. I went back and for the second time in my life, bought a new watch from an AD. I had never previously been a fan of any of Omega's limited runs however from the press releases I remember this one being rather special.
If you break the liquidmetal version down, it is a 2500C Planet Ocean with some sporty modifications. The most striking feature is the ceramic dial. This is the only Omega to date with a dial made from ceramic. It is an amazingly eye catching dial which looks very different in different lighting and angles. As such can be difficult to photograph. In some angles it is shiny and reflective, in others it is the deepest black you can imagine. The applied numerals add a further touch of class to dial. I love the red Seamaster writing. It's amazing how such a small change in detail can make something look so much more attractive. The other difference is the applied lume is white compared to the green tinted lume on the old PO. This again adds to the contrast on this extraordinary dial. Last but not least there's the liquidmetal bezel. off black fgrey in colour it gives off both a sheen and a matt coloration again depending on what angle or lighting you have.
This is an incredibly attractive looking sports/dive watch. In looks I believe it overtakes most of the Rolex sports watches for which one still pays a few grand more. It's refined and sporty appearance almost makes the great old PO look toolish. I can never tell if any of my watches become keepers however for now I'm delighted to be owner of 1648/1948 and be part of what appears to be a very strong and loyal owners' club.

Enough of my jibber jabber...I'll let the watch do some talking....









The case back


I bought the Liquidmetal thanks to the sale of my Sub C, and seeing as this is the Rolexforum afterall here's a side by side before it left the stable



Here's my collection as it stands and probably stay for quite some time!

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Old 7 September 2012, 01:04 AM   #2
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Very nice, congrats!!!
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Old 7 September 2012, 01:15 AM   #3
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nice collection congrats
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Old 7 September 2012, 04:03 AM   #4
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Awesome review. Great pictures, it's amazing how the crystals on POs just disappear. It's a shame Rolex doesn't ar coat there crystals.
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Old 7 September 2012, 04:18 AM   #5
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I was thinking of flipping mine (for a SubC) recently but you have brought me back into the light.

Thanks.
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Old 7 September 2012, 06:25 AM   #6
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Great article...makes me love mine all the more....
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Old 7 September 2012, 06:28 AM   #7
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Simply STUNNING!
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Old 7 September 2012, 08:11 AM   #8
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Old 7 September 2012, 10:43 AM   #9
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very nice and a complete collection!
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Old 10 September 2012, 02:33 PM   #10
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I love the PO. Its nice to see you have a Speedy too. Its a staple of any collection.
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Old 6 October 2012, 12:54 PM   #11
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Really nice photos, Sunster!
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Old 6 October 2012, 01:20 PM   #12
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I had heard rumors that Apple bought the patents for this. I wonder if we'll see another edition. Would be a shame not to.
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Old 6 October 2012, 02:27 PM   #13
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Congrats and must say just doesn't get any better than those pieces. Thanks for sharing those great pics.
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Old 6 October 2012, 04:17 PM   #14
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Very nice collection you have there.
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Old 7 October 2012, 02:22 AM   #15
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Very nice collection! Those shots really make you appreciate Anti-Reflective coatings!

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Old 7 October 2012, 02:56 AM   #16
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that liquidmetal is growing on me a lot. very beautiful and congrats.
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Old 7 October 2012, 08:14 AM   #17
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I had heard rumors that Apple bought the patents for this. I wonder if we'll see another edition. Would be a shame not to.

Omega bought exclusive rights to use Liquidmetal in watches before Apple acquired the rights for digital devices.
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Old 7 October 2012, 08:18 AM   #18
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I had heard rumors that Apple bought the patents for this. I wonder if we'll see another edition. Would be a shame not to.
The Titanium version of the cal. 8500 Planet Ocean uses Liquid Metal in its bezel as well
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Old 8 October 2012, 06:11 AM   #19
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Beautiful PO. [Cannot shake my desire for that Explorer II, though.]
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Old 8 October 2012, 05:32 PM   #20
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Firstly I'm jealous! Secondly, what a great set of pics.... and thirdly I'm kicking myself for not doing the deal when I had the chance to buy one from the Omega boutique!

Lovely watch - and enjoy!
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Old 9 October 2012, 08:49 AM   #21
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Old 9 October 2012, 11:21 AM   #22
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Old 1 November 2012, 02:08 PM   #23
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Well played. That is a very nice trio in my book.
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Old 1 November 2012, 03:08 PM   #24
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Awesome trio of watches! So very envious of those 3 although I don't know if I would flip the SubC out of my collection...then again it will always be around for you if you change your mind, unlike the LM...Congrats! I can tell it's difficult to photograph but it looks amazing...
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Old 1 November 2012, 08:11 PM   #25
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Great choice, congrats!
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It's beautiful!

Love mine and feel the same way! Congrats and enjoy!
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Old 3 November 2012, 02:16 AM   #27
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It is always hard to resist the Explorer II as it is so clean, fresh and nice looking. I love it too.

But keep your PO and Speedmaster as you really have three aces right now.
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Love the LM and Im really into ceramic/gloss dials and bezels and got myself a SUBc. Will probably get the beautiful black CSMP next as LM is too expensive for me now.
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Old 6 November 2012, 01:48 AM   #29
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Great pics and sweet collection! The LM is a beautiful watch
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