Omega

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:

 

 

the new 44.25mm Speedmaster with cal.9300

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

Wonderful post.  Thank you so much for posting this for those of us hanging on every bit of news.  Great pictures as well!

Alex

Finally some good info'. Shame Omega didn't feel the need to communicate it. Do we know the size of the new SMP?

Thanks.

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Thanks. A couple more quick questions:
Do you know if the new non-chronographs only be available in the large size?
What size is the ladies' one and will it be offered in the other colours? And does it also get an 8500?

Yes, that's right. I am trying to find out if they'll be doing a 42mm ladies one that would make an alternative to the 45.5mm men's one. Btw, is the non-chrono a thickey like the chrono' or is that just down to the 9300?

Sorry for all of the questions but Omega doesn't seem interested in communicating with us.

Thanks

Gary

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Thanks. It appears on your photos that the white POs are two different sizes since the date window appears in different places. Is one of the 42mm?

Thanks again for the stirling work.

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Hi Imran

On the 1948 Seamaster ,  do you know the size of it and which caliber they used?

Very little info is getting out at this time..    Thanks again for posting.

Good Hunting

Bill Sohne

Yes, isn't it strange that these announcements haven't been followed by press kits?  Strange marketing practice.

And availability?  Omega better get its act together - an informed consumer is what they should strive for but they have to do the informing!

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...give you the CHF price for the PO Chronograph? I'm afraid it will be the same as or higher than the Ploprof, given the specifications. Previously I was concerned only about its diameter (previous version being too large for me) but now with your side view the thickness will present a problem for me too. And I will just to have wait patiently until a sample is available locally for a proper trial.

One thing is for sure. This is a superb post.Thank you for such a thorough report, Imran.

Ruckdee

I have the current planet ocean in 42, and while I do like the new ones, I prefer the solid back for a sport watch. However, I love the 8500...so I will have to collect them all eventually!

Thanks for the report...I think Omega's lineup is really strong this year, especially with the new chrono movement.

i'm not sure i like the boxiness of the speedmaster casing, but i do like the bi axial chronograph subdial. the Olympic seamaster is growing on me now i've had a chance to look at it closer. i feel that i should buy one to show loyalty to my home country. we'll see.

i hope you had fun over there Imran. i must go one day

best

Graham

Thank you very much for sharing!

2011 definitely is a great year for Omega! I will have to check the new Planet Ocean soon.

Oh, and the bi-axial Speedmaster looks really cool!

Thanks,

Alex

Great Photos Imran and thank you so much for share.

This year Omega put impressive watches and the Caliber 9300 is AWESOME !

I love the Speedmasters and its size 42mm, but this new one is REALLY tempting so I will start to make my saves for get both, the New 9300 Speedmaster and the Apollo 15 40th anniversary.

Does anybody knows why Omega is focused on the Apollo 15 Mission? Five years ago Omega launchs a marvelous Speedmaster for the 35th Anniversary. Why not launch more for the Apollo 12,14,16...? And one more of the 13?

I can not wait for see these marvelous pieces in the flesh and get them!

Very best regards.

Thank you for your kind answer!

It makes perfect sense!

I was told by my AD, that the new Apollo 15 40th anniversay is just marvelous. I can not wait for see it. All Speedmasters have the same quality standards and this make any of them very special, but Omega always find a way to make the anniversary dials just marvelous.

My very best regards.

Big Duke

because it seems like Omega is upgrading the PO line and SMP line and I'm saving up some money to get those two models at the moment but wondering if by the time I've got enough fund Omega will still make the models that I wanted to be available?

Thanks,

Harry

SMP....

Looks like it will be something current SMP owners can move into on their watches given the case is the same. I also agree the new line seems like a premium product and I would clearly take one of those over a Sub C, lesser cost on average will just be a bonus.