OMEGA launches the 4th generation of the Planet Ocean. This complete redesign of the collection introduces seven new watches, including three different watch heads, with multiple options regarding bracelets or straps.

Exactly 20 years after the first Planet Ocean was released, OMEGA’s watchmakers have returned to this emblematic collection, producing a complete revamp for the modern era.

This 4th generation presents a new aesthetic structure, with noticeable changes to the case and bracelet architecture, as well as technical updates that ensure the performance and quality are at a premium standard.

Still, however, the Planet Ocean’s essential character is not lost. It remains rooted in OMEGA’s historic ocean DNA and retains many of the signature components that have made the collection an icon in the world of diving watches.

The new chapter unfolds with the unveiling of seven new Co-Axial Master Chronometer models, including those in the signature orange colour that defines OMEGA’s diving history.

Orange Models – Featuring varnished Arabic numerals in matte orange on the dial and a new orange ceramic bezel [ZrO2] ring filled with a white hybrid ceramic diving scale. Choices include a stainless steel bracelet, black rubber strap, or orange rubber strap.

Blue Models – Featuring varnished Arabic numerals in matte white on the dial and a blue ceramic bezel [ZrO2] ring filled with a white enamel diving scale. Choices include a stainless steel bracelet or a black rubber strap.

Black Models – Featuring rhodium-plated Arabic numerals on the dial and a black ceramic bezel [ZrO2] ring filled with a white enamel diving scale. Choices include a stainless steel bracelet or a black rubber strap. – Featuring rhodium-plated Arabic numerals on the dial and a black ceramic bezel [ZrO2] ring filled with a white enamel diving scale. Choices include a stainless steel bracelet or a black rubber strap.

A PIONEERING HISTORY

The Planet Ocean embodies OMEGA’s passion to explore. Infused with the brand’s legendary diving DNA, it has always carried an ambition for discovery,  expressed not only at sea, but also through its pioneering watchmaking designs.

4th Generation Evolution

Inspiration

When the Planet Ocean was launched in 2005, it echoed the inspiration of the Seamaster 300 models from the 1960s. For the 4th generation, OMEGA has again returned to its Seamaster history, reviewing models from the 1980s and 90s, and borrowing some of their structural concepts. As a result, we see a new “fitted” approach to the watch’s design with sharp and angular surfaces.

Dimensions

Each new Planet Ocean is sized at 42 mm – the very same as the original models from 2005.

As well as being slimmer, these watches are also flatter than previous Planet Ocean models, thanks to the flat sapphire crystal on the front, and an overall refinement across the entire case and bezel. Compared to the 16.1 mm thickness of the standard 3rd generation models, these new watches have been entirely reworked to achieve a thickness of just 13.79 mm.

Bracelets

With the case shape changed, the Planet Ocean bracelets also required a transformation. They now appear uniquely integrated into the case and reveal a series of flat links, with two brushed outer rows and one polished row at the centre.

Respecting the Seamaster’s heritage, these bracelets are slimmer than before with an optimum standard of comfort. They are adjustable to six positions and are equipped with OMEGA’s extra diver extension.
The collection also includes rubber straps with a foldover clasp.

Dial Display

Each dial in the new Planet Ocean collection is matte black. OMEGA has kept the signature arrowhead hands and the bold applied indexes that are filled with Super-LumiNova, yet one new difference is the Arabic numeral typography. 

Although a subtle change, the numerals are now open-work and squarer, with a sharper look to match the case and bracelet. It’s also a nod to the original Planet Ocean, which also featured open-work numerals. On each dial, the OMEGA logo is in rhodium plating while the transferred wording is always white.

Case Design

Architecturally, the 4th generation Planet Ocean reveals a dramatic new casebody structure. Made in two parts, including the main body and the inner titanium ring, the overall design reveals lines that are sharper and edges that are more defined. To better suit the new design, OMEGA has also removed the helium escape valve, which has been a defining part of the collection for 20 years. 

Titanium Casebacks

Instead of sapphire crystal, the new Planet Ocean watches now feature screw-in casebacks made from Grade 5 Titanium. This has again helped to refine the dimensions of the watch, while reducing weight and enhancing strength. The caseback design features a waved edge, along with PLANET OCEAN and SEAMASTER engravings, a mention of the water-resistance, and the iconic OMEGA Seahorse emblem engraved at the centre.

Inner Titanium Ring

When designing the Planet Ocean Ultra Deep in 2019, OMEGA significantly advanced its understanding of diving watch technology. This knowledge has now been passed onto future timepiece designs, 
including this year’s new Planet Ocean. On the case body, each model reveals an inner ring made of titanium, which provides the material strength required to seal the watch when diving at depth.

The inner ring was an aesthetic part of the Planet Ocean in 2005 and the Seamaster 300 of the 1960s. With this new technical design, OMEGA has been able to keep the same look, but also give the inner ring a functional benefit that is suitable for the watch’s 600m water-resistance.

Master Chronometer Calibre 8912

All watches are driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8912 – which has been previously used in the Ultra Deep models.

The self-winding movements offer 60 hours of power reserve and meet the highest standard of precision, performance, and magnetic-resistance, as approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).