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9300 movement - tech vs finishing..
Great discussion on the features of the 9300 movement and I thought I'd jump in with some comments of my own.
I think it depends what you're looking for in a movement. Great finishing and levels of refinement are independent from technology and features. If you look at some of the other sections of this great site, many folks revere the amazing finishing of Mr Dufour's pieces or love the level of refinement on say a simple time only Patek.
If you look at the 9300 movement from a finishing standpoint, it's ok. It's interesting, but definitely a result of CNC machines, robotics with a heathy dose of modern design style…
However, what the movement does give you (and what attracted me to it being a tech guy) is that it has a silicon balance wheel. This is pretty exotic tech for the watch industry and previously, I think the only folks that I know who where messing with this was UN and Patek in certain highly specialized pieces. These pieces weren't cheap either, so Omega basically brought this tech down to "mainstream" watches that even through they are expensive compared to the rest of the Omega lines, they are a bargain compared with what came before it.
As mentioned earlier, the other main distinguishing and marketed feature is the single chrono subdial that measures the hrs and min. This feature is pretty trick, but once again it's not unique, Patek and IWC have done this on some of their chronos, but again they're in a different price bracket.
I think we hear the term "value" a lot these days and we should. To me the 9300 and even 8500 movements represent a good "value" for the price point (at least for today). The combination of tech, features and the lines that Omega put these in has certainly prompted me to purchase a piece from them again after a fairly long absence from the brand. I'm sure that may fade as many other companies start to bring out similar features at lower price points, but just like in tech, you pick the price point you're willing to pay for a certain tech with the knowledge that it will always come down in the future 
Cheers
-Sam
Need some input
Hello everyone, I need some advice or suggestions and I am hoping that you can help me. I’m always looking at watches and when one catches my eye I like to do research. In this case It’s the Omega Planet Ocean Chronograph titanium liquid metal with the co...
Welcome to our Omega forum, WC . . .
. . . and here are a few images I snapped last summer . . . . . . of the titanium Planet Ocean. Your first question is fairly easy to answer: would you continue to wear the UN after acquiring the Omega? If so, how often? As much as, or even more than, the...
Dr No, Thank you. I have other questions for you.
Thank you for your insight. Beautiful photos of your watch. If I may ask, how does it feel on your wrist? Being that it is 45.5mm, does it feel comfortable not heavy and just right where you can wear it almost every day? Or does it feel a bit large and he...
I'm afraid it's not my watch, WC . . .
. . . rather, it's one I had the opportunity to photograph at the Beverly Center Omega boutique last summer. I don't remember trying it on that day, and if I did, it was only for a moment, so I can't really speak to its level of comfort. Ruckdee acquired ...
You made me sound like I am an expert or something :)
Thank you for the link to my review. I don't know if I would be able to find it myself. WC, allow me to go through your questions one by one and see if I can be of any help. 1) Do you feel that $10,500 is worth paying for this Omega watch? I feel that the...
Ruckdee, great comments and suggetions
Your photos are fantastic and the amount of information you provided me was superb. You asked what other watches I wear or have worn besides my UN. The one I have been wearing the most is a Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500m chronograph in full black that is made o...
With your wrist size and your having worn the Aquaracer at 44 MM...
...you will have absolutely no problem wearing the POC. The problem now is the weight. The stainless steel POC weighs close to 250 grams by my judgment. I have yet to actually weigh it but when I hold my Ploprof in the other hand the two watches felt just...
Ruckdee, you are full of information
Nice photos once again. I think I’m going to have to wait until the local AD gets some of the new POC so I can try them on. If not locally, when I travel I will have to stop by one of their stores. That’s interesting that you just mentioned your Reverso b...
Ruckdee, Have one more question
That’s interesting that you mentioned your Reverso by Jaeger LeCoultre. I was just told that as expensive at the Omega titanium liquid metal is, that I should just purchase a JLC Master Compressor Diver with or without Chronograph. Since you own a JLC eve...
He made a good point, especially where brand prestige and respect is concerned.
First of all, I am pleased to hear you are waiting to try the watch before buying. As for JLC, what can I say other than that I am a big fan of the brand. Your friend is thoughtful and wants you to spend your money on a watch But none of my JLC timepieces...
Ruckdee, still need your help and knowledge
All I can say is wow . You Shure have your Ideas and thoughts organized. Your photos with all the time pieces that you have considered and all the Omegas that are asymmetrical/symmetrical are amazing. I love watches and I usually look at detail, but I don...
Now that is a BIG dilemma for you I can see.
My information on the pricing may be obsolete but last I checked it was very close to your $10,500. I can't give you the exact price in my market because that titanium piece has yet to arrive so any price I was told is not definite. Regarding the visual a...
Ruckdee, My thoughts of one to the other.
Let me start by explaining why I like each watch. I like the JLC MC Diving Chrono because first it's made by JLC and I know I would be getting a great quality watch that should last me a very long time and maybe out live me. I like that it is a 44mm and m...
just how common?
the relative common-ness of a watch at this level i think really isn't a big concern. i see many more rolexes than omegas, but that could be my own work or social environment. but over the course of basically five years, i think i only spotted a planet oc...
Ruckdee, Question about your watch
Okay, I'm starting to get a little frustrated with my local AD. As I mentioned to you on the last couple of posts, they had emailed me and told me that they should start getting some in next month or so and that their retail price was going to be $8,500. ...
Current retail price on the POC Ti/LM is $10.6K
I can confirm that the full US MSRP currently for the POC Ti/LM on the titanium bracelet is indeed $10,600. I just went to a boutique earlier this week to try one on vs the Speedmaster with the new 9300 movement. Ruckdee is probably very familiar with thi...
Combined response to your two posts above
You made a very accurate observation about one watch being of typical dull titanium appearance and the other almost stainless steel like shine. This difference will matter to you more once you own either watch and you are presented with the choices of wat...
9300 movement - tech vs finishing..
Great discussion on the features of the 9300 movement and I thought I'd jump in with some comments of my own. I think it depends what you're looking for in a movement. Great finishing and levels of refinement are independent from technology and features. ...
Good points made here. To be frank, I totally forgot about the silicon...
...balance wheel. Yes, you are right it is great Omega is doing this. Thank you for jumping in, Sam. You have made this discussion more meaningful with your technical observations. Ruckdee
Ruckdee, Silicon on complication?
Sam did make some very good points, but I am not familiar with the silicon on the complication. Can you further explain why this is so important and how it differs from other complications? Now that you are reminded about this added feature on the movemen...
The good thing for us now is Omega's interest in helping us understand...
...what they are doing. They have a detailed article on the merits of silicon on watchmaking plus a video here www.omegawatches.com g Personally, I don't care much if a watch movement uses silicon parts or not. As I said before, the simpler watches that c...
Ruckdee, I think that Is great in my book.
That is one of the things that got my attention to this watch. I had read that the titanium had a gloss just like SS and that it looked wonderful. Thank you for going to the shop and actually confirming that. This is why I think this watch would work for ...
About the blue and the thickness...
At this time the titanium POC is available only in blue. I would have bought the titanium if it was available in black originally. Not because of the weight benefit, but just for the sake of having that cool titanium. That is quite something. If a sports ...
Ruckdee, great photos of your watch.
I'm kind of partial to the black as well, but like you I really don't want to wait until they make one in that color. The way the second photo looks, it seems like the case almost doesn't play a big part as it sinks into the wrist. It seems to give the wa...
I like how your criteria and preference can narrow the choices down to two.
But I am very sorry I cannot offer you much in a way of information on the JLC caliber. I haven't owned it before and think you should copy the movement questions over to the JLC forum. The same applies to the lume intensity as well. While I have handled ...
Ruckdee, thank you again for everything.
You have been wonderful with all your help. I will definitely ask my questions again about the luminescence and the 956 movement in the JLC MCA NS at the JLC Forums. Hopefully someone out there will have Photos and Information on that. If you come across ...
Getting very close to a decision.
Since my local AD seems to struggle to get what I am looking for I might just have to take a little trip to Vegas and find what I’m looking for there. This way I will get to look at the watches try them on and take with me all the great advice and k...
Ruckdee, take a look at these other two pieces.
You make some very valid points. I think I need to see the Omega and try them on in person once they come in and see how each one fits and feels. I did take another look at JLC again and came across two other models that I think might be nicer than the or...
I like the stealthy look of this NS Chronograph better than the one we discussed.
And this Alarm is the one I mentioned earlier that I like VERY much but did not buy eventually. I like how the complication is offered in a neat, clean dial design. Ruckdee
Greatly appreciated, Ruckdee . . .
. . . thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Most cordially, Art
I am happy to have helped, as usual. And thanks again for that note.
I almost missed this thread because of the hectic week. Ruckdee
Love those shots Art.
I had not seen those before. I too have considered this piece, but for various reasons have passed. Very robust and masculine watch though.
Your wrist size can also be a factor...
There are many with smaller wrists (like mine, at 6.6") that would never wear anything larger than a 42mm. I happen to own an older 45.5 Planet Ocean non-chrono in stainless and have no trouble wearing it comfortably. The bracelets are well-designed and w...
Can I just say...
I hope you do not pay 10.6 for that watch! Without getting into gauche particulars, be certain to get a discount from your AD! It will not be appropriate to discuss price any further on the forum. I just felt the need to say that!
Yes - I just received a 25% discount on the POC Ti Blue
Yes - agreed... do not pay MSRP as dealers will discount. Mine is arriving tomorrow with a 25% discount. Good luck with your purchase...
JLC limited series?
What exactly is ment by Limited Series of 1500? Does this mean that they make 1500 total and that is it? or Does it mean that they make 1500 a year? or Is it 1500 in each different strap style? Just curious, has anyone tried using the alarms feature while...
Can't find this model on the OMEGA website
The OMEGA 9300 PO chrono titanium is a beatiful watch (and would be my choice as well)! I was hoping to see the features of this watch on the Omega website. Where can it be found? Can anyone help here... Thanks, Frank
Is this what you are looking for? Omega's product presentation...
www.omegawatches.com Ruckdee
not really.
Looking for the Omega webpage with all the specs: POC 9300 Titanium Blue None of the watches have all these features... Regards, Frank
3 days left.
I am finally 3 days away from my trip to find and try on one of the watches that I had asked help with. Just a quick recap; I was interested in the Omega Planet Ocean Chrono Luquidmetal, but had not seen one or tried one on in person. Also, price seemed a...