Planet Ocean and Liquid Metal questions

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justacpa

·Sep 24, 2021

In June I bought a Planet Ocean ref # 215.30.44.21.01.001 and have been enjoying ever since. I noted some threads about a Liquid Metal Limited or Special Edition of the 2500 (?) version. My watch, except for the dial diameter and minor other differences, appears to be identical to the Liquid Metal pictures I have seen.

Does my watch have liquid metal in the bezel numbers and markings? It looks virtually identical. If my watch doesn't have Liquid Metal what is the difference?

 

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YY77

·Sep 24, 2021

justacpa

Does my watch have liquid metal in the bezel numbers and markings?

Yes

 

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justacpa

·Sep 24, 2021

Thanks for the information

 

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ConElPueblo

·Sep 25, 2021

justacpa

Thanks for the information

The special edition refered to is the only cal. 2500 Planet Ocean which has a Liquid Metal bezel inlay as well as a ceramic dial. The bezel is shiny too, as opposed to the later matt ones. Lovely, lovely watch and very special. Still not sure if I did the right thing when I sold mine...

 

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Gerry73

·Sep 25, 2021

My 300MC had the Liquid metal logo on the caseback. Different watch I know but no reason to assume it wouldn't be on a watch with the technology.

 

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Donn Chambers

·Sep 25, 2021

Gerry73

My 300MC had the Liquid metal logo on the caseback. Different watch I know but no reason to assume it wouldn't be on a watch with the technology.

I also thought Omega put the LiquidMetal logo on the caseback of all the watches they used it on. For a while, this was the next big thing on their bezels, but in the last five years or so they have moved back to paint and other materials for the bezel markings. I suspect they are slowly abandoning the use of LiquidMetal, but it is still mentioned as being used on the Planet Ocean bezels under the description of the product line:

https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/seamaster/planet-ocean-600m/the-collection/product

 

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Evitzee

·Sep 25, 2021

Even on the ceramic cases the 'LiquidMetal Technologies' name is engraved into the caseback, it's probably a contractual obligation.

Edited: Sep 25, 2021

 

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AntonisCy

·Sep 25, 2021

My current generation SS PO 43.5mm with the black bezel (avatar photo) has liquid metal on the bezel. And there is no LM logo anywhere on the watch.

 

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justacpa

·Sep 26, 2021

AntonisCy

My current generation SS PO 43.5mm with the black bezel (avatar photo) has liquid metal on the bezel. And there is no LM logo anywhere on the watch.

No markings on mine either, and I looked closely. Don't recall seeing anything in the Grey Market dealer's description either. I'd rather have the quality materials and not know it (but the looks of the watch just ooze quality), than have it claimed, but not present.

 

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Duckie

·Sep 27, 2021

ConElPueblo

The special edition refered to is the only cal. 2500 Planet Ocean which has a Liquid Metal bezel inlay as well as a ceramic dial. The bezel is shiny too, as opposed to the later matt ones. Lovely, lovely watch and very special. Still not sure if I did the right thing when I sold mine...

A very lovely watch.
I first saw one at the local dealer but couldn't justify the cost at the time.
It always stayed in the back of my mind and I later found one of the last of them at an interstate boutique, but I still couldn't get past the price👎