Twenty years after the first generation, Omega unveils a fourth edition of its iconic Planet Ocean collection, combining modernity, lightness, and technical advances to perpetuate its maritime heritage while innovating.
Twenty years after launching the first Planet Ocean, Omega is now presenting a brand new fourth generation, showcasing a truly remarkable evolution for this iconic collection of diving watches. The brand claims to have completely rethought its codes, with a more refined architecture, a slimmer profile, and significant technical advances. All this while retaining the bold and technical spirit that defines the Planet Ocean, a watch closely linked to the Swiss watchmaker's maritime heritage.
A continuity deeply rooted in the history of diving
The Planet Ocean collection has its roots in Omega's long history of diving watches. From the Marine, launched in 1932, which was the very first watch designed specifically for civilian divers—yes, it's historic—to the Seamaster 300 in 1957, which was intended for professionals, Omega has established itself as a major player in this field. The Planet Ocean, which appeared in 2005, marks a very significant step in this tradition, with water resistance increased to 600 meters, almost doubling the capacity of the Seamaster Diver 300M, while adopting a design that references the past: black dials, solid Arabic numerals, arrow-shaped hands, practical diving bezel – all elements that recall the spirit of the first Seamasters.
Over twenty years of continuous innovation
Since its inception, the Planet Ocean has been the scene of several interesting technical innovations. In 2009, Omega launched the Liquidmetal bezel, a material that combines aesthetics and scratch resistance, a real feat in materials science. Next came ceramic bezels, followed by a 8500 caliber with a Si14 silicon balance spring, which offers greater resistance to magnetism. In 2014, Omega succeeded in creating the first genuine orange ceramic bezel, a real challenge for the watch industry. Entering the Master Chronometer era in 2016, Omega also refined its cases, introduced 18K Sedna™ gold, and created bezel rings combining ceramic and rubber. And then there was the Deep Black range, which uses a specific ceramic for optimal resistance at depth, you know, to go ever further. More recently, the Ultra Deep, designed for a record dive in the Mariana Trench—at a depth of over 10,900 meters—has pushed the limits to the extreme, and the collection was expanded in 2022 with a special steel, O-MEGASTEEL.
A redesign that makes a difference: sleeker, more modern
With this fourth generation, Omega has radically changed its visual style. The new case, composed of two main parts—a sculpted body and an inner titanium ring—has a sleeker, more refined silhouette. By removing the traditional helium valve, once an iconic feature, the watch has a very clean look. The size remains at 42 mm, but the case is thinner, reducing from 16.1 mm to just 13.79 mm. The flat sapphire crystal and titanium caseback further lighten the watch while reinforcing its strength. The caseback also features an engraved design with the famous Omega seahorse, a symbol of long maritime tradition.
This new case comes with a redesigned bracelet that blends perfectly with the watch's structure. The alternating brushed and polished surfaces on flat links, combined with slim proportions, contribute to greater comfort, with a six-position micro-adjustable system and an extension for diving in a wetsuit. Those who prefer a slightly less classic style can also opt for a rubber strap with a folding clasp, which is practical and sporty. All versions feature a matte black dial with arrow-shaped hands and hour markers filled with Super-LumiNova for excellent underwater visibility. The Arabic numerals have also been reimagined: they are more open and square, reminiscent of the original 2005 design and the new case architecture.
Seven Master Chronometer models in a variety of colors
Orange has been an iconic color for Planet Ocean since its inception. Producing it in pure ceramic is a real challenge for watchmaking, and Omega has achieved it this year with a shade that is more vibrant than ever. It is the result of a highly precise ceramic manufacturing process, which gives several models a new shine. It is a fine demonstration of the brand's expertise, which loves to combine bold aesthetics with technological innovations.
This new generation offers seven models equipped with the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer caliber 8912. This automatic movement offers a 60-hour power reserve and meets very demanding standards of precision, performance, and resistance to magnetism, certified by METAS. Three versions feature bright orange on the numerals and ceramic bezel, with a choice of steel, black rubber, or orange rubber straps. Two others feature deep blue with white numerals and a blue bezel, available with a steel or black rubber strap. Finally, two monochrome black models with rhodium-plated numerals are also available, with a steel or black rubber strap for a more understated style.
This renewal of the Planet Ocean is a summary of more than eighty years of expertise in diving watches and twenty years of evolution specific to this collection. More refined, lighter, thinner, but also more technical and expressive, this watch marks a turning point. Omega celebrates its past while looking resolutely toward the future, perfectly balancing heritage and innovation. In fact, it is a true icon of the contemporary diving watch, appealing to enthusiasts and modern explorers alike.