New Omega Liquidmetal Planet Ocean Seamaster
In an exciting new development it seems Omega will be introducing its latest technology, the ‘Liquidmetal’ bezel, in a new variation of the Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean. Not only does this new creation promise to look stunning it will also offer exceptional shatterproof qualities and be highly resistant to scratching and other environmental factors.
The Technology
Although limited information is available at this point in time, sources say that the graduated ring of the bezel hewn from a newly formulated ceramic-metal hybrid material colloquially referred to as “Liquidmetal”.
The source of the new material’s strength is it composition of titanium, copper, nickel and beryllium in addition to significant amounts of zirconium oxide. Not only does this make it especially resilient to the pitfalls of everyday wear it also gives the bezel a rich, lustrous finish creating the perfect combination of practical sport watch that can also be worn for more formal occasions.
Whilst metal bezel inserts are generally regarded as archaic technology, the materials that have replaced them in more high-end watches such as sapphire and ceramic remain susceptible to cracking or shattering under the impact of a particularly forceful blow. This new offering from Omega may just be able to overcome this shortfall and promise a high-end sports watch of unparalleled durability.
The Watch
At this stage few other details are available about this piece other than that the Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal will be a limited edition of 1,948 pieces in reference to the year in which the first Omega Seamaster was introduced. As with other Planet Ocean automatics, the timepiece will be animated by Omega’s Co-Axial 2500 Caliber.
The Final Word
Omega’s latest offering promises to impress hardcore enthusiasts and novices alike with its stunningly simplistic looks and incredible resilience to wear and tear. With each new advancement in technology we are getting closer and closer to a true high-end sports watch which can be worn for the purpose it was developed for without fear of damaging it or so defacing its appearance that it is unsuitable for evening wear.
The new Liquidmetal concept from Omega is a huge step in the right direction.
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