Seven latest models replace the previous Planet Ocean collection, with a redesign that Omega kept close to the original, launched in 2005. That model was inspired by the Seamaster 300 from the late 1950s, but like all Planet Oceans, it was rated at twice the depth—600 meters—positioning it as the brand’s go-to dive watch for professionals. A version of a later Planet Ocean model even descended over 6,000 meters into the Mariana Trench. The second-generation Planet Ocean, launched in 2011, introduced ceramic bezels (but not orange), open casebacks, and a new movement with a silicon balance spring. In 2014, launched in 2016, was upgraded with a Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement, and the third generation, Omega added orange ceramic. The fourth generation relaunch maintains the 600 meter depth rating, but the redesign gives it more of a chic sports vibe than hard core dive watch. The elimination of the helium valve has a lot to do with that, and the case is more angular, with sharp edges, like a Tesla Cybertruck. The caseback is now closed and made of titanium, as is the inner case ring, so the watch is not only thinner but also lighter. but that’s the idea, It feels less substantial than your average 600-meter dive watch. Among luxury enthusiasts, and it meets the lugs in a way that makes it seem fully integrated to the case, with three flat links, brushed on the outside and polished in the center, the steel bracelet was redesigned to fit the new case. It’s still a dive watch, though, so the clasp is adjustable in six positions and can fit over a dive suit. The dials are all black, with the model’s signature arrowhead hands and applied indexes—all glowing with Super-LumiNova. like on the original 2005 Planet Ocean, so if you look closely at the 9 and 6, the lines curving inward don’t completely touch the edges, The numerals are open-worked and squared. It’s a subtle change, but it gives the watch a modern retro feel. except for those on the orange bezel, The numerals on the bezels are enameled, since enameling them would have altered the carefully formulated color of the ceramic. The orange hue is extremely hard to produce in the material and was first introduced to the collection in 2014 in a timepiece limited to eight pieces. This timepiece represents it was refined and added to the full collection in 2019, and then tweaked again for this latest generation, using a formula that produced a more vivid shade of orange. The watch is powered by the Co-Axial Master Chronometer caliber 8912, with a silicon Si14 balance spring, and two barrels for a 60-hour power reserve. The seven new models were displayed on a ship moored off the coast of Miami to symbolize the brand’s dive-watch legacy. This timepiece represents in the world of luxury, along with some of omega’s landmark dive watches, also on view were vintage models from previous generations of the planet ocean. Among luxury enthusiasts, with a rectangular shape reminiscent of the jaeger-lecoultre reverso, launched in 1932, one of them was the marine—omega’s first water resistant watch for civilian divers. Instead of swiveling like the Reverso, the case is doubled with an inner case that fits tightly within a larger case. They come apart by clicking a hinge near the lower lugs on the outer case. Enthusiasts fawned over the Marine at the launch, and there’s a possibility they’ll get a chance to own one in the future. When asked if the Marine would be revived by Omega, Aeschlimann told Robb Report: “We are thinking about creating more historical pieces like this, and there are two reasons for that. First, because a lot of people looking for these kinds of special watches that are part of our heritage and, as the biggest watch group in the world, we have the technological capability to reproduce one that can be worn today. ” In other words, people want it, and Omega can do it. This tourbillon represents “so i’m not going to tell you it’s going to be for next year, but we’re thinking about it. ”
On hand to help launch the new collection was actor and freshly minted Omega ambassador and Running Man star, Glen Powell. This Swiss-made represents ” said aeschlimann, “we’ve been friends for quite a long time and now it’s time to create with him the personality of this watch. “The new Planet Ocean is modern but it’s not new— a lot like him. He is not a newcomer. He is not an 18-year-old influencer. The timepiece showcases he is experienced, with an established career, and is celebrating his success today, like omega. In the world of luxury, 600 for the black and blue bezel models on a rubber strap and $9, ”
pricing for the new seamaster planet ocean starts at $8, 200 on a bracelet. The orange model is $8, 900 on a rubber strap (in black or orange) and $9, 500 on a bracelet.