Omega's Latest 'Planet Ocean' Model Merges Global Time Display and Deep-Sea Functionality into a Sturdier Ceramic Construction
Omega has unveiled its latest timepiece, the Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer, a robust dive watch that seamlessly integrates a worldtimer complication with impressive 600-meter water resistance.
Design and Construction
The watch boasts a large 45.50mm black ceramic case, with a thickness of 17.4mm, and a unidirectional rotating bezel with a laser-ablated insert. The watch's ceramic screw-down crown features a helium escape valve (HEV), and both the front and back are protected by sapphire crystals.
Key Features
The watch is powered by Omega's in-house automatic Calibre 8938, which has a frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour (vph) and a 60-hour power reserve. The dial is a masterclass in layering and texture, with a honeycomb pattern on the outer section created through laser ablation. Markers and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova (SLN) for excellent visibility.
Worldtimer Function
The central world map dial, available in light grey or turquoise, is surrounded by two-tone 24-hour and city rings displaying multiple time zones. The worldtimer function is intuitive, with the hour hand jumping in one-hour increments when adjusting for new time zones. A date window at 6 o'clock is included on the dial, completing the package without disrupting the symmetry.
Water Resistance and Price
The watch is certified to 600 meters (60 bar), suitable for professional diving. It is available now, priced at approximately EUR 16,300 for both colorways - one with turquoise accents (ref. 215.92.46.22.01.006) and another with grey accents (ref. 215.92.46.22.01.007).
Technology and Craftsmanship
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer is a technological statement piece for those who appreciate both the engineering behind deep-sea diving equipment and the mechanical complexity of a true worldtimer. The sapphire caseback showcases the movement's lovely arabesque Geneva waves and blackened components. The caliber 8938 is a METAS-certified Master Chronometer, resistant to 15,000 gauss of magnetic interference.
In summary, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer stands out due to its bold size, durable ceramic construction, advanced in-house movement, sophisticated worldtimer display, and deep 600-meter dive capabilities, positioning it as a premium, highly functional diver’s watch with global timekeeping prowess.
This watch, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer, blends sporty appeal with sophisticated style, as it seamlessly showcases the latest in watchmaking technology. Its ceramic case, unidirectional rotating bezel, and worldtimer function, with a central world map dial, perfectly aligns with the dynamic and globetrotting nature of sports.
