When it comes to diving watches, everyone’s first reaction may be pressure resistance and waterproofing, but the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean World Time perfectly combines the functions of a diving watch with a world timer. This is not something that just any brand can do! Want to know how this watch breaks new ground among traditional dive watches? Come and unveil its mystery together!
Omega Seamaster Series
Since Omega first launched the Seamaster series of watches in 1948, the series has been hotly discussed by watch fans for its excellent performance and elegant appearance. Especially in 2005, the Seamaster series officially launched the “Ocean Universe” branch based on diving watches, which became a highlight in the luxury watch industry.
Generally speaking, the function of a diving watch is very single, which is to display time, while a world time watch can display the time in multiple time zones at the same time. The combination of the two is really rare. There has been almost no such watch in the history of watchmaking.
The advent of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean World Time seems to have brought a little warmth to this cold world. It not only combines the professionalism of a diving watch, but also adds the practicality of the world time. In this way, both diving enthusiasts and business people who frequently travel to different countries can find a reason to wear this watch for themselves.
Full ceramic case
In terms of the appearance design of the watch, the Haima Ocean Universe World Time is also quite bright. Unlike most diving watches on the market, which use stainless steel cases, this watch uses an all-ceramic case. Although all-ceramic cases are not completely unseen in famous watches, they are very rare.
The hardness of the ceramic material is very high, and it is not prone to scratches even if worn for a long time. At the same time, its weight is significantly lower than that of metal, which not only improves the wearing comfort of the watch, but also adds a bit of modernity to its appearance.
More importantly, ceramic materials are also very resistant to oxidation. Even if they are exposed to the sun and rain for a long time, the color will not fade significantly. This is particularly important for many luxury goods enthusiasts, because they care not only about the performance of the watch, but also about its appearance.
Diving and world time
What caught our eye the most was the unique features of this watch. Among the watches we have seen in the past, they are either diving watches or world time watches. It is almost impossible to combine the two because the outer ring of the diving watch usually rotates in one direction, while the world time watch needs an outer ring that can rotate freely.
However, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean has successfully achieved this. The outer ring is made of brass and the middle part is decorated with black “honeycomb”, which complements the consistent style of the Omega family.
The most classic thing is that this outer ring can not only rotate in one direction, but can also be linked to the internal movement. When we adjust the world time function, the hour scale on the outer ring will also move accordingly, while other time zone and minute displays will not be affected, which is very convenient.
In terms of movement, this watch is equipped with the 8938 automatic movement developed by Omega. This movement not only has a 60-hour power reserve, but also has excellent anti-magnetic capabilities. Generally speaking, when a watch comes into contact with a strong magnetic field, the internal parts of the movement can easily be interfered by the magnetic field, resulting in inaccurate travel time.
Antimagnetic watches use special processing of the internal structure and materials of the movement to enhance its ability to resist magnetic field interference. This is well reflected in the Haima Ocean Universe World Watch.
Market prospects
With the release of the Seamaster Planet Ocean World Time, many people have begun to speculate whether this watch will become a new trend vane for luxury diving watches. In the luxury watch market, diving watches have always played a decisive role, not only because it represents the exquisite skills of watchmakers, but also because it is deeply loved by consumers.
Although the world time function is not as “necessary” as the diving function, it can meet the needs of some specific groups of people. Therefore, when designing watches, many watch brands often consider how to make the diving function first, and then think about how to design other functions.
The advent of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean is likely to subvert this tradition. Before it, everyone thought that a diving watch only needed to be pressure-resistant, waterproof, and impact-resistant to be considered a qualified work.
However, this watch not only has these basic functions, but also has bright spots in appearance design. The large 45.5 mm case made of all ceramics is very modern, and the two color schemes of turquoise and gray cater to the aesthetics of today’s young consumers.
The public price is RMB 120,200. This price is not expensive for a luxury diving watch. If the Seamaster series launched by Omega before is still a bit popular, then this Ocean Universe World Time will undoubtedly bring it to a new level, and the level of luxury will be greatly improved.
From this point of view, Omega seems more like opening up a new market for itself rather than trying to squeeze into the already fiercely competitive market. I believe that with the strong comprehensive quality of this watch, it will definitely attract the attention of more consumers.
Conclusion
The launch of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean World Time really brought a big impact to the luxury diving watch market. Not only does it have powerful functions, it is also extremely fashionable in appearance, and the price is relatively affordable. Do you think this watch will become a new trend? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and support!