The first change can be found in the Aqua Terra’s teak concept dial. Modelled after the decks of luxury yachts. For this collection, the teak pattern now runs horizontally, as opposed to vertically. The date window has been moved from 3 to 6 o’clock to add symmetry to the design and also in tribute to the design of the Automatic Seamaster Calendar from 1952 – the first Omega watch with a date window.
To maximise this idea of symmetry, the cases have been reshaped for a balanced look.
If the dial appears cleaner and simpler, that’s because Omega has taken away the “water-resistance” wording and engraved it on the caseback instead. A new conical crown completes the makeover.
For now, three of the new models are presented. The first is a 41 mm model made from stainless steel and 18K Sedna™ gold. It features a silvery dial with black hands and indexes as well as a black rubber strap, new to the Aqua Terra, which is integrated into the design of the case by an 18K Sedna™ gold link.
The 41 mm stainless steel model on a brown leather strap includes a silvery dial with black hands and indexes and a varnished orange seconds hand. There is an orange “Seamaster” inscription on the dial, complemented by orange numbering on the minute track at the 15, 30, 45 and 60 second points – the four cardinal points linked with sailing navigation and the traditional compass.
The 38 mm model is presented in pure stainless steel with a deep blue dial and rhodium-plated hands and indexes.
Turning the watches over reveals a wave-edged caseback design with sapphire-crystal through which you can see the Omega Master Chronometer calibre 8900 or 8800. These movements have reached the highest level of certification for precision and performance as approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). The watches come with Omega’s full 4-year warranty.
