Omega’s Planet Ocean collection turns 20 this year, and to celebrate, they’ve done something that we didn’t know we needed but now desperately want – they’ve taken their worldtimer complication from the dressier Aqua Terra line and dropped it into the brand’s most capable dive watch. The result is the new Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer – a massive ceramic beast that lets you track time across the globe while descending to depths that would crush most watches (and humans).
When Two Great Things Collide
Omega has been making worldtimers since 2017 and serious dive watches for decades, but this is the first time they’ve combined these two specialties into one package. It’s like when peanut butter first met chocolate – two things that are excellent on their own but create something magical together.
The Planet Ocean Worldtimer builds on the “Deep Black” ceramic case that Omega introduced back in 2016, but adds a considerably more complex dial setup. The centerpiece is a titanium world map viewed from the North Pole, surrounded by a 24-hour ring divided into day and night sections. This is all encircled by a city ring that, in a charming touch of hometown pride, uses Bienne (where Omega is headquartered) instead of the usual Paris to represent Central European Time.
Despite all this extra functionality, the watch still delivers the Planet Ocean’s signature 600-meter water resistance. Yes, you read that right – this is a travel watch that can handle saturation diving. It’s beautifully excessive in the way that only a proper luxury sports watch can be.
Not for the Faint of Wrist
Let’s address the ceramic elephant in the room – this thing is huge. At 45.5mm in diameter, 17.4mm thick, and 52.4mm lug-to-lug, the Planet Ocean Worldtimer is not playing around. It’s unapologetically massive and makes absolutely no concessions to those with smaller wrists.
But there’s a certain honesty in that approach. This isn’t a watch trying to be everything to everyone – it’s a technological statement piece for those who appreciate both the engineering behind deep-sea diving equipment and the mechanical complexity of a true worldtimer. The ceramic construction helps keep the weight down to a surprisingly manageable 143 grams, which is lighter than you’d expect for a watch of this size.
A Tale of Two Colorways
Omega is releasing the Planet Ocean Worldtimer in two versions, both housed in the same brushed black ceramic case. The first features turquoise accents on the world map oceans, seconds hand tip, and outer city ring, paired with brushed, grey PVD-coated hands and white Super-LumiNova.
The second option (and our personal favorite) takes a more stealthy approach with grey accents and Omega’s new grey Super-LumiNova on polished black hands. There’s something sinister and sophisticated about this monochromatic version that feels like a proper evolution of the “Deep Black” aesthetic.
Both versions come on integrated rubber straps with color-coordinated stitching and a ceramic-and-titanium folding clasp. The rubber is appropriately substantial and provides a perfect counterweight to the hefty case.
Master Chronometer Muscle Under the Hood
Powering this globetrotting diver is Omega’s caliber 8938, the same movement found in the Aqua Terra Worldtimer models. This is no basic movement – it’s a METAS-certified Master Chronometer with resistance to 15,000 gauss of magnetic interference, a free-sprung balance with silicon hairspring, and a 60-hour power reserve from twin barrels.
The worldtimer function is pleasantly intuitive, with the hour hand jumping in one-hour increments when adjusting for new time zones. A date window at 6 o’clock completes the package without disrupting the symmetry of the dial.
Rather surprisingly for a watch with this much water resistance, Omega has fitted a sapphire caseback that showcases the movement’s lovely arabesque Geneva waves and blackened components. It’s a small touch that elevates the whole package from pure tool to luxury object.
A Triumph of Craftsmanship
The construction details on this watch are genuinely next-level. The ceramic bezel features laser-ablated markings that are polished in positive relief against a matte background. The dial is a masterclass in layering and texture, with a honeycomb pattern on the outer section created through laser ablation.
Even the crown and helium escape valve are ceramic, with color-matched Ω and He symbols. The Naiad Lock caseback ensures that all the engraving stays perfectly aligned, a small detail that speaks volumes about Omega’s commitment to perfection.
Spec Sheet
Case Size: 45.5mm diameter x 17.4mm thickness x 52.4mm lug-to-lug
Case Material: Brushed black ceramic (ZrO2)
Water Resistance: 600 meters (saturation diving capable)
Movement: Omega Caliber 8938, METAS Master Chronometer
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, worldtimer with 24-hour indication
Crystal: Domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Dial: Titanium center with laser-ablated world map, honeycomb pattern outer section
Bezel: Unidirectional ceramic with laser-ablated diving scale
Strap: Integrated black rubber with sailcloth texture, ceramic and titanium folding clasp
Special Features: Helium escape valve, Naiad Lock caseback, magnetic resistance to 15,000 gauss
Total Weight: 143 grams
Pricing & Availability
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer is available now as part of the permanent collection at Omega boutiques and authorized dealers. Both versions – turquoise (ref. 215.92.46.22.01.006) and grey (ref. 215.92.46.22.01.007) – are priced at $14,800.
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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer
Marking the Planet Ocean’s 20th anniversary, Omega combines their worldtimer complication with a 600-meter-capable deep-sea diver in a 45.5mm brushed ceramic case, available with either turquoise or grey accents for $14,800.
