Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum Orange Ceramic

Mark in Paris · 2014-01-20T08:36:45Z

Omega's 2014 'world first' revealed: Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum with orange ceramic and diamond-set sapphire. Community discusses innovation.

Mark in Paris initiates a discussion anticipating a significant new release from Omega, hinting at a 'world first' involving orange ceramic and Liquidmetal. This thread captures the excitement and speculation surrounding Omega's innovative advancements in materials and design, particularly for the Seamaster Planet Ocean line. It provides a real-time look at how the community reacts to pre-release teasers from major brands.

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Omega announced the Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum, a limited edition of eight pieces, featuring the world premiere of diamond-set ceramic and sapphire, and an orange ceramic bezel.
The use of diamonds on the sapphire case back of a diver's tool watch is questioned for its practicality and aesthetic sense, with some finding it too 'jewellery-like' and obscuring the movement.
The limited edition Planet Ocean in platinum is seen as a demonstration of Omega's breakthrough in ceramic and material technology, rather than a mass-market product.
The introduction of platinum models across the Omega line is speculated, given the rarity of platinum Omegas outside of central tourbillons.
Beyond the Planet Ocean, other platinum Omega models like a Speedmaster Moonwatch Co-Axial Chronograph and an Hour Vision limited edition are mentioned, highlighting Omega's use of the material.

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Mark in Paris

Jan 21, 2014

So it seems to be a 8 pieces Limited Edition PO in Platinum. The bezel is in orange ceramic.

Dr No

Jan 21, 2014

. . . other than the central tourbillon, I can't think of any other Omegas rendered in 950 Pt, at least, not off the top of my head. I wonder if this augers for platinum models across the line. Thanks very much for sharing this with us, Mark.

Mark in Paris

Jan 21, 2014

I copy/paste from the Omega official website. Mark. ______________________________________________________________ The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Orange Ceramic is more than a world premiere – it is prime example of craftsmanship and exceptional innovation. The Seamaster Planet Ocean Orange Ceramic has a brushed and polished 43.50 mm case crafted from 950-grade platinum with a bi-directional 24-hour GMT rotating bezel whose polished ring is made from orange ceramic (patent pending), a world pr

Mark in Paris

Jan 21, 2014

The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum, the world premiere of diamond set ceramic and sapphire OMEGA’s long list of innovations and world premieres continues to grow with the launch of its exceptional Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum with diamond-set ceramic and sapphire. It celebrates the debut of a complex and delicate world premier technology that allows for the setting of diamonds on hard bodies such as ceramic and sapphire. The stunning wristwatch has been produced in an initial edition l

Mark in Paris

Jan 21, 2014

I think it was made to underline the new ceramic color. Nice evolution though as some brands are trying to develop colored ceramic for watches. Cheers Art, Mark

Asad A Awan

Jan 21, 2014

..all the way to the end and couldn't help but say a loud wow when I saw the picture with omega logo in diamonds in the sapphire case-back!.these pieces are definitely too 'jewellery' for a dive watch, but it sure is some research and work they have done. warm regards, Asad

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum Orange Ceramic

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