Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm Titanium

[carl]

Previously, the Planet Ocean with the titanium case and titanium bracelet, or titanium case and rubber strap, was available only in the larger 46mm size. Now, I see that it is available in the 42mm size:


 
This model differs from the regular black PO, in that the bezel has the Liquidmetal technology which bonds the arabics to the ceramic, whereas the regular model has the regular ceramic technology. There is a good description of the LiquedMetal technology on Omega's website:
www.omegawatches.com/spirit/watchmaking/liquidmetal

I had heard that the Ti model would be available in the 42mm size, but I didn't think that it would appear until after Basel 2013.

The regular PO with the steel case and bracelet is $6200. With the Ti case and bracelet, it is $8600. The titanium is grade 5, which is apparently the highest grade. You have to really like Titianium, and admire the LiquidMetal technology, and really want a PO with blue dial and bezel, to justify spending $2400 extra. Still, I have to say that from what I remember, the titanium has a great look to it, slightly darker hue than the stainless steel. Some people prefer the heavier weight of the stainless steel, though.

I loved the 45.5mm model, and that is saying a lot for someone who like smaller watches. I guess it just suits the watch, and does not seem superfluous for the type of watch. Having said that, I think the 42mm is a wonderful size. When I try on the 42mm PO, I get the same feel of it on my wrist as the 40mm Rolex Submariner, except for the thickness. I would normally not be able to justify the thickness, but the PO does have the 8500 movement, and exhibition back, and double the WR resistance of the Sub. Don't get me wrong here, I am not dissing the Sub whatsoever as it is a fantastic watch, I am merely justifying the extra thickness of the PO.

The PO is also available, as I found out, in a 38mm size. Being that I like smaller watches, I decided to try it on last time at the Boutique. It was very odd that I actually found it did not look good at all, considering it's almost 2mm bigger than the midsize Seamaster 300M, which I really like. It just seemed too small and dainty on my wrist, whereas the 42mm was ideal.

For $1400. more than the Rolex Submariner (ND), it would be very difficult for me to justify getting the PO. That is, if I am ever able to afford either.

Can't wait to get a look at the PO, though. I guess the Boutique will have it soon. Should be getting the PO LE Sochi as well, as I think they are out at the Boutiques in Europe already.

Cheers
Carl

[CHIP]

The Ti PO has got to be my favourite PO right now.

[carl]

Mar 15, 2013 21:07:25 GMT -6 CHIP said:

The Ti PO has got to be my favourite PO right now.

Yes, me as well. They really did an amazing job on the blue of the bezel, and matching it with the blue on the dial. Not an easy task, when you are trying to match colour on two different types of material ( At least, I think the dial is a different material. I know that the original LE LiquidMetal PO, which came out in 2009, also has a ceraic dial. Perhaps the Ti model does as well , must do some research on that one! ).

Not often I get this excited about a watch! The last time was in Nov last year, when the AT Skyfall came out.

I must say that I really do like the PO Skyfall LE as well. But that's another topic.
Cheers
Carl

[Baco Noir]

Yeah, short of the price tag, the larger Ti PO with the liquid metal bezel is on the top of my highly desired list. I tried in on several times at the Boutique and even my wife thought it looked nice and unique. I'll be interested to see the 42mm version as well.

[carl]

Mar 15, 2013 21:25:23 GMT -6 Baco Noir said:

Yeah, short of the price tag, the larger Ti PO with the liquid metal bezel is on the top of my highly desired list. I tried in on several times at the Boutique and even my wife thought it looked nice and unique. I'll be interested to see the 42mm version as well.

Maybe your wife would like the small size 37.5mm . It's available as well. Just think, His & Hers matching POs! All that excitement for only about 16 grand!

That AT you got hear really looks good on her wrist. The 37.5mm actually wears very small. Smaller, I would say, than the midsize 36.25mm 300M

I must try on the 45mm size again as well. As I said before, for someone who really likes smaller watches, I was really surprised at my reaction to it.

Any idea what the lug width is on the larger model?

Cheers
Carl

[CHIP]

You lost me at 16 grand lol

[carl]

While on the subject of the PO. I have looked at the Skyfall LE a number of times as well. This is my favourite pic, from the Omega website:



I particularly like this pic, because it gives a better idea of the black bezel. Most of the photos you see, make it look lighter. I guess it could be debated whether it is in fact grey or black. Anyway, it looks a lot better in real life. There are a lot of things that I really like about this LE, including the 007 at 7 o'clock.

Another thing that kind of impressed me is the price: a regular PO is MSRP $6200 and the Skyfall LE is $6500. I find that the LE models are usually about a grand more expensive. I realize they are only cosmetic changes, though, and at 5,007 units it is not a very limited edition. Making that many, I imagine would bring the unit cost down more. Still, it's a special dial, and I guess the "007" is done in white gold. Also, the movement has a special "007" black-varnished engraving. And, although it is the 8500 movement, it is labeled at 8507 for this special model:



For me, it's one of the more attractive LE Bond models.

Cheers 
Carl 

[Baco Noir]

Mar 15, 2013 21:58:34 GMT -6 carl said:

Mar 15, 2013 21:25:23 GMT -6 Baco Noir said:

Yeah, short of the price tag, the larger Ti PO with the liquid metal bezel is on the top of my highly desired list. I tried in on several times at the Boutique and even my wife thought it looked nice and unique. I'll be interested to see the 42mm version as well.

Maybe your wife would like the small size 37.5mm . It's available as well. Just think, His & Hers matching POs! All that excitement for only about 16 grand!

That AT you got hear really looks good on her wrist. The 37.5mm actually wears very small. Smaller, I would say, than the midsize 36.25mm 300M

I must try on the 45mm size again as well. As I said before, for someone who really likes smaller watches, I was really surprised at my reaction to it.

Any idea what the lug width is on the larger model?

Cheers
Carl

 No way!  


And no, I don't know what the lug spacing is.  I checked on the Omega app on my phone and their website and neither one specifies what it is, which is kind of lame if you ask me.  

[iceman]

That's great news, the only problem now is?

When can I get 1???

[katgirl]

After reading all of those prices, I AM SO GLAD that I never flipped my PO. I've had it so long , that it's out of warranty.  Lucky for me, it has run perfectly since day 1. Also, I never tired of the orange. Black and orange were my High school colors, so it was always the only combo for ME:







KAT

[carl]

Mar 16, 2013 19:39:16 GMT -6 katgirl said:

After reading all of those prices, I AM SO GLAD that I never flipped my PO. I've had it so long , that it's out of warranty.  Lucky for me, it has run perfectly since day 1. Also, I never tired of the orange. Black and orange were my High school colors, so it was always the only combo for ME:







KAT

How great is that...to be happy with what you have!

I guess that I should be exasperated with all of the new prices. Yet, when I go out and look at all of these models, I seem to get mesmerized and lose all sense of reason . I can't imagine what it would be like if I was wealthy!

Cheers
Carl