Omega is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Planet Ocean collection this year, and they've apparently decided to surprise us with something we never knew we needed, but now we absolutely want. They've taken the worldtimer from their elegant Aqua Terra line and built it into their most rugged diver's watch yet. The result? The new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer - a massive ceramic beast that lets you track time zones around the world while surviving depths where most watches (and people) give up.
Omega has been making world watches since 2017 and serious dive watches for decades, but only now has it combined these two skills into one watch. It's like peanut butter and chocolate meeting for the first time - both great on their own, but together they're pure magic. It's the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer.
The new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer is based on the “Deep Black” ceramic case that Omega introduced in 2016, but this time with a much more complex dial. The center section is adorned with a titanium map of the world as seen from the North Pole, surrounded by a 24-hour ring divided into day and night parts. Around this is a city ring, where Omega, in a slightly patriotic move, uses Paris instead of Biel (where it is headquartered), as a reference for Central European Time.
And while you might expect it to be a little less robust due to the added functionality, it’s still a true Planet Ocean watch – with 600 meters of water resistance. Yes, you read that right. This is a travel watch that can withstand saturation dives. Luxurious overkill? Of course. And that’s what makes it so appealing.
Not for those with weak wrists – Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer
So let's look at the elephant in the room – the watch is HUGE. With diameter 45.5mm, thickness 17.4mm and length from ear to ear 52.4mm it doesn't make any compromises. If you prefer discreet watches, well, this one is definitely not for you.
But there is a certain honesty in this. Omega doesn't pretend that this watch is for everyone - it is a technically accomplished piece for those who appreciate both the engineering of diving equipment and the complexity of world time mechanisms. Despite its size, the ceramic construction makes it considerably lighter than you might expect - just 143 grams, which is actually very moderate in the world of prestigious "giant" watches.
Two versions, same robustness
Omega offers Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer in two versions, both in a matte black ceramic case.
- The first one has turquoise accents – on the oceans of the map, the tip of the seconds hand and the outer city ring. The hands are gray with a PVD coating, filled with white Super-LumiNova.
- The second one (and our favorite) goes to a more monochromatic, "stealth" direction, with gray accents and Omega's new gray Super-LumiNova coating. It looks dark, serious, and somehow sinisterly sophisticated – like James Bond on a secret mission in the depths of the ocean.
Both versions come on an integrated rubber strap with a sailcloth texture and a ceramic-titanium buckle. Comfortable, sporty and robust enough for any adventure.
The heart of the watch: the Master Chronometer on steroids
It beats under the casing Omega caliber 8938, the same mechanism as found in models Aqua Terra WorldtimerAnd this is not just any ordinary mechanism – it is METAS-certified Master Chronometer, resistant to 15,000 gauss magnetic field, with 60-hour power reserve and a silicon hairspring.
World time is extremely intuitive – moving the watch in one-hour increments makes it easy to adjust to the time zone without confusing the other hands. Date on 6 o'clock It nicely preserves the symmetry of the dial.
Surprisingly for a watch with 600 meters of water resistance, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer has sapphire rear glass, which reveals the beauty of Omega – from the beautiful Geneva waves in arabesque design to the “blackened” components. A small but important detail that elevates the watch from a pure tool to a luxury item.
Technical specifications
A new one Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer has brushed black ceramic (ZrO2) case, which measures 45.5 mm in diameter, 17.4 mm in thickness and 52.4 mm from ear to ear. Water resistance is 600 meters, which means it is suitable for saturation dives, with additional safety provided by helium valve. The bezel is unidirectional, also ceramic, with a laser-engraved diving scale. The heart of the watch is powered by caliber 8938, a METAS-certified Master Chronometer, which guarantees 60 hours of power reserve, resistance to 15,000 gauss magnetic field and a silicon hairspring. The dial boasts titanium center, a laser-engraved world map and honeycomb on the outside, and is protected by domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sidesThe back of the case is adorned with Naiad Lock system, which ensures perfect alignment of all engravings. The watch is available at integrated black rubber strap with a sailcloth texture and ceramic-titanium clasp, with the entire set weighing 143 grams.
Price and availability
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer is already available as part of the permanent collection at Omega boutiques and authorized retailers.
Both versions – turquoise and grey – are valued at 14,800 USD / comparable euros depending on the region.
That is, if you want a watch that is both a world timer and a deep-sea tank, but you are also brave enough to wear something that will probably attract more attention than your car – well, then this is it.
