Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer Deep Black

Omega’s Deep Black sequence is a sub-collection inside its Seamaster Planet Ocean line. The watches all have a forty five.5mm brushed black ceramic case with a 600m depth ranking. At present, the model from Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, provides two new references to the 4 present ones by introducing the favored worldtimer complication. You have got the selection between variations with grey or turquoise accents.

Two years in the past, I used to be on the launch of the Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Deep Black ETNZ Edition in Barcelona. That watch absolutely catered to the crew on the Emirates Team New Zealand boat that won the 37th America’s Cup. It got here with a regatta countdown timer and featured accents within the group’s signature turquoise coloration. Certainly one of at present’s references turquoise accents as effectively. Nevertheless, it’s not formally linked to ETNZ (so far as we all know, anyway). In the event you’re not into the black and turquoise mixture, it’s good to know there’s additionally a model with grey accents. Let’s have a look.

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer

As stated, all Seamaster Planet Ocean fashions in Omega’s Deep Black series have a forty five.5mm brushed black ceramic case. Relying on the motion inside, although, the watches are a bit thinner or thicker. That’s additionally why the lug-to-lug measurement varies barely between the completely different fashions. The brand new Worldtimer variations have an 18.9mm thickness and 52.4mm span from tip to tip. Certainly, these Planet Oceans received’t simply match beneath the sleeve of your costume shirt. Then once more, the formal context isn’t the one these watches flourish in.

The brand new Planet Ocean Worldtimer has a unidirectional ceramic bezel made utilizing laser ablation. The vast majority of the floor has a uncooked end, whereas the elevated numerals on it have a refined end. There’s a luminous dot for the 60-minute marker, which emits inexperienced mild and corresponds with the lume on the minute hand. The remainder of the lume on the fingers and dial emits a shade of sunshine blue.

On the 10 o’clock place, we discover a crown for the helium escape valve, and the crown at 3 o’clock permits you to wind and set the Omega 8938 computerized caliber inside. These crowns have both turquoise or grey ceramic inlays.

A North Pole perspective

The dials of those new Planet Ocean Worldtimers actually set them other than the remainder of the Deep Black sequence. The centerpiece is product of titanium. On it’s a laser-ablated and varnished illustration of Earth as seen from the North Pole. Then, on a decrease degree, there’s a rotating 24-hour disc that helps show the time in most different time zones. The dial’s outer ring is brass and accommodates the utilized hour markers, the town ring, a date window at 6 o’clock, and a honeycomb texture.

On one model, the ocean on the world map, the tip of the seconds hand, and the sting of the dial are all turquoise. On the opposite model, all these particulars are mild grey. One other fascinating distinction is the colour of the lume. On the turquoise model, the lume is standard white. Nevertheless, on the grey mannequin, the lume can also be grey. Omega says this can be a new grey model of Tremendous-LumiNova. Lastly, the turquoise model’s handset has a brushed end, whereas the grey mannequin’s fingers have a refined black end.

A METAS-certified worldtimer

Inside the brand new Planet Ocean Worldtimer is identical Co-Axial caliber 8938 that powers the Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer models. This computerized motion runs at a frequency of 25,200vph, options 38 jewels, and has an influence reserve of 60 hours due to its double barrels. In the event you look via the exhibition case again, you’ll see the rhodium end on each the bridges and the rotor. Additionally they carry Omega’s signature arabesque Geneva waves. Moreover, the screws, barrels, and steadiness wheel all have a black end.

As soon as the watches are assembled, they undergo rigorous testing by METAS. The group’s Grasp Chronometer certification ensures the watches are proof against magnetic fields of 15,000 gauss, water-proof to 600 meters, and correct to between 0 and +5 seconds a day. The ceramic and sapphire case again closes with a Naiad lock, which ensures the engraving is all the time in the appropriate orientation. That is much less of a difficulty with a show case again, nevertheless it’s nonetheless a pleasant function.

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer on the wrist

Identical to the chronograph model of the Deep Black Seamaster Planet Ocean, these Worldtimers are among the many massive boys within the watch world. A 52.4mm lug-to-lug isn’t even that dangerous on a watch with a forty five.5mm diameter. Nevertheless, a barely lower than 19mm thickness is sort of arduous to cover. I assume it’s needed to realize the 600m depth ranking, and if that’s necessary to you, I feel you’ll even be powerful sufficient to deal with the Planet Ocean Worldtimer’s dimension.

To be sincere, I believed these Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph ETNZ editions seemed completely at house on the wrists of the crusing crew in Barcelona. It was precisely the appropriate context for a watch like that. The identical is true for the brand new Worldtimers. I feel this new complication additionally suits the crusing theme very effectively. Simply be sure you put on this watch in a extra informal context with sportier apparel, and it’ll do exactly tremendous. However sure, a barely greater wrist than common may certainly assist with wearability.

Concerning the appears to be like, the monochrome model is my favourite. The turquoise accents are good and look good in distinction with the Deep Black background, however the black and grey model appears to be like extra badass. I feel that’s what counts for a watch of this dimension. It may also simply be my favourite as a result of I like the brand new grey shade of Tremendous-LumiNova.

What do you suppose?

The brand new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer in Deep Black with turquoise or grey accents prices €16,400. Every model comes on a curved-end rubber strap with a sailcloth texture, contrasting stitching, and a folding clasp product of ceramic and titanium. Let me know what you consider these new references within the feedback beneath. Which one is your favourite?

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