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.

The Discussion

ImranLondon

Jan 20, 2014

Maybe orange ceramic for PO? [nt]

Mark in Paris

Jan 21, 2014

Photos + details

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

Dr No

Jan 21, 2014

In the ultimate white metal? Hmmm . . .

. . . 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'm not sure that Pt will enter the current collection,

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

COUNT DE MONET

Mar 4, 2014

The moon watch chrono is another current model in platinum

Worth the extra money compared to the steel version as the hands are much more appealing. It is not limited as you know but surely of very limited quantities ... that is a dark horse, actually :-). Best Moritz

Dr No

Mar 5, 2014

There's an unlimited platinum Speedmaster? Embarrassed to say . . .

. . . I'm not aware of it, Moritz. There have been several limited editions in platinum over the years, and I'm familiar with yellow gold models . . . . . . but standard unlimited issue in platinum is a new one on me. Do you images to share? Intrigued, Art

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Platinum Orange Ceramic

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