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ImranLondon
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Basel 2011 report!

Well lets kick off with an exclusive in depth look at the 2012 limited edition: last Olympics in London 1948, coincidently the year the Seamaster was launched. So to celebrate 2012, a new version in steel: in 1948 pieces, price £3,500

solid gold logo back

The new movement: the cal. 9300 and 9301

A fantastic movement, gorgeous to look at and technically proficient, my only concerns are its depth and size, may limit to what it can be out into, as you will see the Speedmaster has to have to Sapphire crystal "boxes" to allow the movement to be housed. Initially in 45mm PO and 44mm Speedmaster ( I do not think we are going to see it in 42mm cases)

The bezels are made from ceramic only.

Changes to the Planet Ocean, all sizes get cal.8500 movement. All get ceramic bezel, only the 45mm titanium has ceramic / liquid metal bezel. New white ceramic for the ladies too, and the pre-requisite bling too

All the bracelets are now screw and pin type.They also all have sapphire crystal back WR to 600m. I think the planet Ocean is now a premium product andOmega have done a terrific job, would I get one over a Sub C, ...certainly,

SpeedmasterS:

Limited edition 40th. Anniv Apollo 15

As is traditional, nice dial in the patch colours:

notice the sapphire crystal back, to accomadate the movement:

the production models will have enamel dials.

Seamaster 300:

new ceramic bezels (not liquid metal) and screw pin bracelets. Quartz have been discontinued, but range will not get cal.8500.

Dials are now flat no wave decoration. In my opinion much much improved, I wish they change their mind on the 8500 though. Still an awesome piece though with good price point.

Olymic Aqua Terra: no olympic logo on seconds hand... Thank God

In my opinion much better, they look great, not limited editions.

and finally Omegamatic for the ladies, notice the ceramic in  laid into the case:

Best,

Imran