Omega has added a brushed black ceramic bezel and an integrated rubber strap with turquoise stitching to the Aqua Terra Turquoise. The result? A more athletic, visually more contrasting Omega Aqua Terra Turquoise in 38 and 41 mm, with the well-known 8800/8900 calibers, 150 m water resistance, and a price tag of around $7,300. It is not limited — it remains in the permanent collection.
After last year’s “quiet” debut of a gradient turquoise dial on a steel bracelet, Omega is back this year with a version that takes the whole package in the direction of “Bond on vacation”: a matte black ceramic bezel, a black structured rubber strap, and contrasting turquoise details. The effect? Less “office chic,” more “weekend-carbon-bike.” This is the Omega Aqua Terra Turquoise.
What's actually new about the Omega Aqua Terra Turquoise
The main news is the brushed, matte black ceramic bezel [ZrO₂], which visually bridges the darkened edge of the dial to the case rim and adds high scratch resistance. This is the first time it has been added to the classic “time and date” Aqua Terre models; ceramic bezels first appeared in the family on the Worldtimer models in 2023.
The second piece of the new identity is an integrated black rubber strap with turquoise stitching and a steel link that completes the “integrated” look between the ears. The combination is sportier than a steel bracelet, but dressy enough for a shirt without a tie.
Two sizes, true to size
Available in 38mm and 41mm. The smaller one is 12.36mm thick and 45mm lug-to-lug; the larger one is 13.26mm and 48mm. Both are fully polished (“Shades” style), with a screw-down crown and caseback, and sapphire on both sides. Water resistance remains at 150m. These are numbers that say it’s a GADA (go-anywhere, do-anything) watch with a bit of attitude.
Under the hood: Master Chronometer, antimagnetic up to 15,000 gauss
The 38mm is powered by the 8800 caliber (55 hours of power reserve); the 41mm is powered by the 8900 caliber (60 hours, double barrel and handy “time zone” for the hour hand). Both are METAS-certified Master Chronometers with Omega’s coaxial design and silicon spring, which means excellent stability and high resistance to magnetic fields (up to 15,000 gauss).
Dial: turquoise “lagoon” without texture, with blue lume radiation
Beneath the anti-reflective sapphire is a lacquered turquoise dial with a gradient that transitions from a bright center to an almost black edge. The indexes and hands are dark PVD-treated and filled with white Super-LumiNova, which glows blue at night. The date window remains at 6 o'clock, and a turquoise minute scale runs along the perimeter.
A brief “how we got here”: from silent drop to ceramic twist
The gradient turquoise Omega Aqua Terra Turquoise first quietly appeared just before Christmas 2024 — in 38 and 41 mm, on a steel bracelet, with the dark dial hardware garnering a lot of attention. The new 2025 edition retains the same “fume” effect, but swaps the steel bezel for matte black ceramic and the bracelet for a sportier strap.
On the wrist: more contrast, more presence
The matte black ceramic bezel frames the dial more strongly and emphasizes its gradient; the black strap with turquoise stitching repeats the shades of the minute track. It’s a simple change of material and strap system, but in practice it changes the character considerably — less “dressy”, more “weekender”. GQ humorously described the vibe as “vacation Bond”. And that’s how we see it – Omega Aqua Terra Turquoise.
Price and availability
The 38 and 41 mm models are already available in boutiques and authorized retailers. In the US, the price is 7,300 USD (excluding local taxes), in Switzerland it is 6,100 CHF, and in the eurozone it is listed at 7,000 EUR (some European media also list 7,700 EUR, reflecting differences by market). The watches are not limited; they are a permanent part of the collection.
How does it compare to the “turquoise cylinder” of 2024?
The steel bracelet version, introduced in December 2024, was priced at around $6,600 (ex tax). The new ceramic/strap package is therefore significantly more expensive — according to some commentators, up to $1,000 more, depending on the market — but it brings ceramic, more sportiness, and a different “look & feel.”
Technical specifications (summary): Omega Aqua Terra Turquoise
- Model: Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Turquoise, 38 mm (ref. 220.32.38.20.03.001) and 41 mm (ref. 220.32.41.21.03.001)
- Housing: stainless steel, fully polished (“Shades”), matte black ceramic bezel [ZrO₂]; sapphire front and back; screw-down crown; 150 m WR
- Dimensions: 38 × 12.36 mm; lug-to-lug 45 mm; 19 mm between lugs. 41 × 13.26 mm; lug-to-lug 48 mm; 20 mm between lugs.
- Dial: turquoise lacquered with a gradient to black; dark PVD indexes/hands; blue Super‑LumiNova radiation; date at 6 o'clock
- Mechanism: 8800 (38 mm) – 55 h; 8900 (41 mm) – 60 h; both METAS Master Chronometer, coaxial escapement, silicon spring, antimagnetic up to 15,000 gauss
- Belt: black structured rubber, turquoise stitching, steel intermediate link, folding clasp
- The price: ~7,300 USD / 6,100 CHF / 7,000-7,700 EUR; permanent collection
Finish: Omega Aqua Terra Turquoise
The Omega Aqua Terra Turquoise has always been a “desk-to-dock” watch. With a new black ceramic bezel and rubber strap, it now moves closer to the sporty spectrum without losing its refined, everyday usability. If you were eyeing the turquoise AT on steel last year and wanted more ruggedness and contrast, this version is probably just what the doctor (and the ceramicist) ordered. Next step? Test-wear by the water and in the city — and compare which size “fits” your wrist better.
