Omega has just announced its new Seamaster collection, Summer Blue, comprising 8 diving watches. With this new collection, the watchmaker demonstrates its expertise in creating watches for the seas and oceans, at all depths (up to 6,000 meters).
The eight emblematic models (11 references in total) are each equipped with a unique blue dial, darker or lighter to match the water-resistance of each model.
Before discussing the new products, let's talk a little about the Seamaster collection.
In 1932, Omega set foot in the world of diver's watches with its Omega "Marine" model, which could withstand depths of around 130 meters. Not only was it affordable, it was also very robust, and equipped sailors and soldiers during the Second World War.
Although this model was launched quite early, the Seamaster collection was not yet in existence, as it would be launched in 1948.
In 1957, the Seamaster collection truly made watchmaking history with the introduction of the Seamaster 300. This watch was specially designed for professional divers and was water-resistant to a depth of 300 meters, a technical feat at the time. The Seamaster 300 quickly became a benchmark in scuba diving, appreciated for its reliability and exceptional performance.
Over the years, Omega has continued to innovate and improve the Seamaster collection. New technologies were incorporated, such as the Co-Axial automatic movement, which offered greater precision and improved shock resistance, and the use of new advanced materials, such as titanium and ceramics, to enhance the watches' durability.
The Seamaster collection is also distinguished by its links with the marine world. Omega has played a key role in deep-sea exploration, collaborating with renowned diving teams and equipping world-renowned submarines and explorers. These watches have been tested in extreme conditions, contributing to the advancement of science and technology for underwater watches.
Today, Omega's iconic Seamaster collection is associated with adventure, precision and elegance.
Launched in 1993, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M offers an elegant way to keep an eye on the time during your underwater adventures. Its design features a 42 mm ceramic dial with wave motif, Summer Blue enameled bezel, skeleton hands and raised hour markers. Equipped with a helium valve, it is water-resistant to 300 meters.
It is available on a steel bracelet for 6700€, or on a rubber strap for 6400€.
Unveiled in 1957 with OMEGA's "professional" trilogy, the original Seamaster 300 combined great legibility with exceptional water resistance. The new iteration of the legendary Seamaster 300 features a 41 mm case, a blue sandwich dial with no date, Super Luminova hands and water resistance to 300 metres.
Launched in 2002, the Seamaster Aqua Terra's sleek design recalls the sober lines of the original 1957 Seamaster 300. Two variants are available, with a 38 mm case (solleilé dial), or a 41 mm case (with a teak pattern dial). The Summer Blue sunray dials reflect the Aqua Terra's 150-meter water resistance.
Prices range from 7500 euros for the 38 mm model, to 7100 euros and 6900 euros for the 41 mm models, depending on the steel or rubber bracelet chosen.
Superb visions of the Earth from the sky to wear on the wrist. OMEGA's laser technology lends extraordinary texture and color to this dial.
Omega showcases laser technology on this watch. The dial of this model represents a colorful view of the Earth from the sky. With its multiple complications and surrounding city names, the Aqua Terra Worldtimer displays the time at depths of up to 150 meters, in keeping with the Aqua Terra range.
Aesthetically inspired by the Seamaster 300, Planet Ocean was launched in 2005 with an orange bezel and characteristic helium valve.
With a diameter of 39.5 mm and an impressive water-resistance of 600 meters, this Seamaster Planet Ocean features a blue ceramic bezel with a light-blue diving scale, enclosing a Summer Blue ceramic dial. The hands and hour-markers are coated with light-blue Super-LumiNova, ensuring excellent underwater legibility.
The remarkable Seamaster Professionnal 600, or Ploprof, with its retro '70s design, is considered one of the most advanced diving watches ever conceived, capable of withstanding the extreme pressures of the oceans. An innovative method of attaching the glass to the monobloc case makes the helium valve superfluous.
In 2019, the very first Ultra Deep watches made history by reaching the deepest point on the planet in the Mariana Trench.
To celebrate this achievement, the watchmaker presents the Seamaster Ultra Deep, a revolutionary watch designed to withstand incredible depths of up to 6,000 meters. With its 45.5 mm case, it features a dial representing the Challenger Deep, and a caseback displaying the Seamaster logo with a representation of Poseidon.
We were able to take the new Omega Seamasters in hand, and fell under the spell of the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M and the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M.
The new blue dials reflect light beautifully, ranging from very dark blue to almost gray. In recent years, the Manufacture has gone the extra mile in terms of finishing and movement quality.
We'll soon be testing the Omega Ploprof, with its one-piece case. We'll be doing a dedicated article on the subject.
When was Omega founded?
Omega was founded in 1848.
How deep can an Omega watch go?
The water resistance of Omega watches varies from model to model. The Omega Ultra Deep, for example, is water-resistant to a depth of 6,000 meters.
In what year was the Omega Seamaster collection created?
The Seamaster collection arrived at Omega in 1948.
What models make up the new Summer Blue collection?
The Seamaster Summer Blue collection comprises 7 new models: Seamaster 300, Diver 300M, Planet Ocean 600M, Ploprof, Aqua Terra, Aqua Terra Worldtimer and Ultra Deep.
About the author
Mathieu CeliPassionate about timepieces, and everything that revolves around them for many years, my ambition is to share my watchmaking adventure, and help you to enlighten yourself on this world that seems so inaccessible, and yet, is not. Every watchmaking story is initiated by encounters, and continues with an endless curiosity, a real addiction to the very embodiment of time.
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