Event Report: Omega launched the Planet Ocean "Deep Black".

Two weeks ago, Omega held an exhibition to launch the Planet Ocean “Deep Black” collection at ION Orchard. The exhibition was held at ION Art, an exhibition space in the shopping mall. Omega invited members of the media, customers and collectors to this special exhibition held over two days. I was present at the luncheon and would like to share with you the highlights.

Jose De Cardoso (President, Swatch Group Southeast Asia) talking to journalists from top publications in Singapore.   

Gregory Kissling (Head of R&D, Omega) was present to help us understand the manufacturing process of the watch case and bezel. 

Checking the magnetization of the watch

 Various stages of the finishing process of the Grade 5 Ti case.

Note the size of the Ceramic blank before going through the high-pressure compression process.

The cases are then milled and polished by diamond tools and go through a 3-hour plasma treatment in a furnace at up to 2000 deg. C!

Pic showing the infused rubber on the bezel. A depth of 0.2 mm was made on the 15-min markers using 5-axis laser engraving on a dovetail profile. Rubber is then infused into that cavity. With this technique, the rubber will permanently adhere to the bezel. Having worked in engineering before, I was naturally curious to know how the process worked when I first saw the 2016 collection here. I have a different idea on how I  thought it was supposed to be done but I was glad I got the answer from Gregory!     

 A beautifully made case.

Sedna gold is made out of a mixture of yellow gold, copper and palladium. this combination patented by Omega prevent the oxidization of gold.

The four remarkable pieces by Omega with GMT function, 600m water resistance rating and helium escape value

Planet Ocean "Deep Black"

Planet Ocean "Deep Black" in Red

  

Planet Ocean "Deep Black" in Gold 

Planet Ocean "Deep Black" in Blue 

Jose De Cardoso (President, Swatch Group Southeast Asia) addressed members of the press.  

Gregory Kissling (Head of R&D, Omega) did the presentation.

Lunch was served after the speech and presentation.

Food glorious food by ION Sky.

Two gentlemen having fun taking wrist shots of their Seamaster!  

Speedy fans were there too!

Indeed an insightful event that helped me understand more about the manufacturing of the case and Omega's patented Liquidmetal technologies. Thank you, Omega team Singapore!