OMEGA Seamaster
Precision at Every Level
OMEGA pays tribute to the iconic family launched 75 years ago with the Seamaster in Summer Blue - an 11-watch collection celebrating water resistance.
In celebration of OMEGA's renowned oceangoing timepiece, the Swiss brand presents a new collection featuring bold dials with a striking tone reminiscent of a perfect day on the endless sea.
With seven iconic models and a total of eleven watches, the collection spans from dressy to serious dive tech. A unifying element across all timepieces is OMEGA's Summer Blue, strategically used to reflect each Seamaster's water resistance, effortlessly showcasing its depth-defying prowess. From Aqua Terra symbolizing the sun-kissed surface to Ultra Deep representing the enigmatic abyss, the Seamaster collection offers a captivating journey into the depths.
A Brief History of the Seamaster
The Seamaster's captivating tale traces back to the launch of the OMEGA "Marine" in 1932 - a groundbreaking divers' watch available to civilian explorers. Remarkably, this ingenious timepiece proved its mettle at 73 meters below the surface of Lake Geneva and demonstrated its water resistance at a staggering depth of 135 meters during pressure tests inside the Laboratory of Watchmaking Research in Neuchatel. This auspicious beginning propelled OMEGA towards rapid advancements in underwater design.
In the crucible of WWII, OMEGA delivered over 110,000 watches to support Great Britain's Ministry of Defence, providing essential timekeeping for pilots, navigators, and soldiers in the Air Force and Navy. This unparalleled experience spurred OMEGA's swift progress in water resistance, anti-magnetism, and durability, leading to the creation of a series of watches built to endure the harshest conditions. Notably, the MoD adorned each watch with a W.W.W engraving on the caseback, signifying "Waterproof Wrist Watch."
Officially launched in 1948, coinciding with OMEGA's 100th anniversary, the Seamaster collection masterfully combined battle-tested technology with an elegant exterior, crafting a watch suitable for "town, sea, and country." As the rock 'n' roll years ushered in a decade of optimism and exploration, the Seamaster became the preferred choice of undersea adventurers. The Seamaster 300, introduced in 1957, heralded this new trajectory.
Subsequent models arrived in wave after wave, each unveiling exciting designs, innovative technologies, and heightened levels of water resistance. Along the journey, the watch's distinctive seahorse logo assumed a crucial role in ocean exploration and conservation, resonating with the curious and deeply concerned alike.
Today, OMEGA's prowess extends to testing every water-resistant timepiece in real underwater conditions, made possible by the brand's state-of-the-art facilities and adherence to the rigorous certification standards set by METAS (the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology).
The exceptional Seamaster Summer Blue timepieces, launched to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Seamaster line, pay tribute to an extraordinary history marked by innovation, exploration, and ocean-tested performance and design.
Stylish and Seaworthy
Aqua Terra
In 2002, the Seamaster Aqua Terra made its debut, exuding a refined display that paid homage to the clean lines of the original Seamaster 300 from 1957. Over the years, OMEGA infused ocean-inspired elements into its design, featuring sailboat indexes and teak-pattern dials reminiscent of luxurious yacht decks.
Expanding the Aqua Terra collection, OMEGA introduces three new models boasting symmetrical cases and crowns crafted from stainless steel. The 38 mm edition, driven by OMEGA's Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8800, showcases sailboat indexes and a polished and brushed bracelet with elegantly rounded links. Alternatively, the 41 mm model offers wearers the choice of a matching bracelet or a blue rubber strap, powered by OMEGA's Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8900. Each watch features a new dial in sun-brushed Summer Blue, adorned with a gradient finish that mirrors the Aqua Terra's impressive water resistance of 150 meters. To enhance the allure of this hue, OMEGA fills the rhodium-plated hands and indexes with a unique light blue Super-LumiNova, adding a touch of captivating luminosity.
A Dial Designed to Inspire
Aqua Terra Worldtimer
A mere two years after its 2017 launch, OMEGA embraced laser technology to craft dials of extraordinary texture and colour - beautiful visions of Earth viewed from above and elegantly wearable on the wrist. The Aqua Terra Worldtimer stands as the ultimate call to adventure, boasting day and night indications and a circle of global destinations, all within its 43mm stainless steel case.
Offered with a matching bracelet or a blue rubber strap, this remarkable timepiece showcases a vibrant view of Earth encircled by silvery printed global destinations. The innovative hesalite glass bridges the outer and inner displays, revealing a 24-hour reading with light blue indicating daytime and dark blue symbolizing nighttime. Laser-ablating texture and color on a grade 5 titanium plate have artfully produced the Earth's vision, depicting a captivating blue ocean and the contours of the continents.
Aligned with Aqua Terra technology, the Worldtimer confidently marks time even in a watery realm, embracing depths of 150 meters beneath the waves. Driving this exceptional watch forward is OMEGA's Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8938, ensuring precision and performance at every step of your inspiring journey.
Oceangoing Professional
Seamaster 300
Part of OMEGA's prestigious "professional" trilogy, which includes the Speedmaster and Railmaster, the Seamaster 300 made its debut in 1957, offering wearers an easy-to-read display and exceptional water resistance, symbolized by the iconic "Naiad" star on the crown logo. This legacy lives on in the new version, powered by OMEGA's Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibre 8912, certified at the industry's highest level by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).
Crafted with precision, the 41mm Seamaster 300 features a symmetrical case and crown, exquisitely polished and brushed in stainless steel, complemented by a matching bracelet. As the name suggests, this timepiece fearlessly conquers depths of 300 meters, while its varnished dial in Summer Blue reflects the watch's deeper level of water resistance.
In harmony with the captivating colour code, OMEGA fills the rhodium-plated hands, recessed hour markers, and open numerals with a unique light blue Super-LumiNova, ensuring effortless readability even in the darkest depths. The Seamaster 300 proudly stands as an oceangoing professional, built to withstand the challenges of both time and tides.
Oceanic Icon
Diver 300M
Unveiled in 1993, the Diver 300M emerges as a quintessential timepiece for deep-sea explorers, featuring a distinctive diving scale, skeleton hands, bold raised indexes, and a helium escape valve - a stylish companion to measure time spent beneath the waves.
Presenting the 42mm Seamaster Diver 300M in stainless steel, OMEGA adds a worthy addition to its classic dive watch collection. Offered with a matching bracelet or a blue rubber strap, this exceptional watch embraces its commemorative lineage, boasting a Summer Blue wave-pattern ceramic dial, adorned with a gradient finish that beautifully mirrors its remarkable water resistance.
The blue ceramic bezel, enhanced with new Summer Blue enamel (Grand feu) diving scale, elegantly encircles the dial, while rhodium-plated skeleton hands and raised indexes, filled with a unique light blue Super-LumiNova, ensure utmost readability even in the depths of the ocean. The Diver's driving force lies within OMEGA's Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8800, providing the precision and reliability essential for every oceanic adventure.
Everything the Name Suggests
Planet Ocean 600M
Drawing inspiration from the Seamaster 300, the Planet Ocean made its debut in 2005, showcasing an orange bezel and a distinctive helium escape valve. It proudly featured OMEGA's renowned Co-Axial escapement, making its impressive debut in the Calibre 2500.
For those seeking the epitome of serious dive technology, OMEGA's Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M stands as the ultimate choice. True to its name, this timepiece is unequivocally at home in the ocean, flawlessly performing at depths of 600 meters beneath the surface. Equipped with OMEGA's Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8800, this 39.5mm model boasts a stainless steel case and bracelet.
The striking blue ceramic bezel, accentuated with a light blue diving scale, gracefully encircles the Summer Blue ceramic dial, PVD treated and varnished with a gradient finish. Completing its captivating appearance, blued hands and indexes filled with a unique light blue Super-LumiNova ensure exceptional legibility in any underwater adventure. The Planet Ocean 600M epitomizes all that its name suggests - a powerhouse of precision and performance, built to conquer the depths of the ocean with unwavering excellence.
The World's Most Distinctive Dive Watch
Ploprof
Built to withstand the ocean's most relentless pressures, the legendary Seamaster Professional 600, affectionately known as the "Ploprof" (short for PLOngeur PROFessionnel – French for "professional diver"), stands tall as one of the most robust and innovative wristwatches ever crafted for divers. OMEGA's ingenious method of securing the crystal to the rugged monobloc case eliminated the need for a helium escape valve. In its early years, the Ploprof became the trusted companion of French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau and the esteemed underwater research company COMEX during their deep-sea experiments.
In 2023, the Ploprof makes a triumphant return, meticulously fashioned in O-MEGASTEEL, boasting a sun-brushed Summer Blue dial. Drawing inspiration from OMEGA's original model introduced in 1971, this timepiece features a bezel ring crafted from sapphire crystal, mirroring the chemically reinforced monolithic crystal found in its early counterparts. The transparent crystal, varnished in blue on the back, offers a mesmerizing glimpse of the light blue diving scale beneath. The iconic monobloc case includes the renowned screwed-in crown and the characteristic security pusher at 2 o'clock, now adorned with a blue ceramic ring for added allure. A perforated blue rubber strap completes the nostalgic 70's look, paying tribute to the watch's heritage. Powering this hardworking marvel is OMEGA's Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8912, ensuring precise timekeeping at every plunge into the depths of the ocean. The Ploprof continues to reign as the ultimate symbol of distinction and innovation in the world of dive watches.
Tribute to OMEGA’s World-Record Dive
Ultra Deep
In the momentous year of 2019, the inaugural Ultra Deep watches etched their names in history by conquering the deepest point on Earth - the Mariana Trench. Following that groundbreaking World Record dive, OMEGA harnessed the cutting-edge technology and transformed it into a revolutionary 6,000m collection, now accessible to the public. Each watch underwent rigorous testing in authentic ocean conditions during its development, boasting an impressive water resistance of 6,000 meters (20,000 ft.) and earning the esteemed ISO 6425:2018 certification for saturation divers' watches from the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).
Measuring 45.5mm in diameter, this model showcases a sturdy O-MEGASTEEL case and bracelet, complemented by an extraordinary dial that reveres the enigmatic depths of the ocean. Every detail of its pattern precisely mirrors the Challenger Deep, meticulously mapped by the Five Deeps team through nearly one million sonar points. The lacquered finish, reminiscent of an ocean's gentle flow, adds a captivating sense of depth to the dial. But that's not all - a playful surprise awaits beneath the surface. Shining a UV light reveals the words "OMEGA WAS HERE," commemorating the record-breaking dive to 10,935 meters and highlighting the Western, Central, and Eastern Pools of the Challenger Deep.
Withheld from sight, yet powering this exceptional timepiece, is OMEGA's Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8912, the same caliber that fuels the legendary Ploprof, cementing Ultra Deep as a true tribute to unparalleled exploration and innovation in the world of timekeeping.
The Commemorative Caseback
In the 1950s, OMEGA embarked on a quest to create a symbol that would embody the entire Seamaster collection, reflecting its seafaring heritage, refined style, and unyielding spirit. The visionary designer, Jean-Pierre Borle, stumbled upon inspiration during a trip to Venice - the sculpted representations of Neptune's seahorses adorning the iconic gondolas.
Every watch described above boasts a remarkable commemorative caseback, featuring the Seamaster logo with a trident-bearing Poseidon and two seahorses - a nod to OMEGA's original design from 1956 and their current representation.
The Summer Blue
OMEGA's Summer Blue gracefully evokes the pristine ocean on a flawless day - a fitting choice of color for a watch dedicated to exploration, created by a brand deeply committed to ocean conservation. This captivating hue forms the foundation of nearly all the dials in the commemorative collection. Skilfully applied layers of varnish create a sense of depth, evoking the mesmerizing depths of the sea.