As Arthur C. Clarke wrote at the beginning of his epic novel of first contact, Rendezvous With Rama, “sooner or later, it was bound to happen.” So it is with the replacement of the caliber 1861 Moonwatch, with a new version, using the co-axial caliber 3861. Omega announced an upgraded version of the caliber 1861 … Read more

Hot off the presses from Biel, Switzerland, this is Omega’s latest high-tech dive watch, the Omega Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Master Chronometer GMT “Dark Grey.” Its naming comes from this specific model’s use of a dark grey ceramic case that promotes ceramic’s known ability to manage wear and tear while also being quite a bit lighter than … Read more

Ever since we enthusiasts began turning this watch hobby on its head, the decision-making tree for purchasing a watch has sprouted innumerable branches. Some have breached your neighbor’s fence and onto their property, spawning an HOA battle that’ll likely sour the rest of your year. But for now, that’s not important. What is important, however, … Read more

The Omega Planet Ocean Collection was first launched in 2005 and has become a mainstay, in the last 10 years, of Omega’s sports watch collections. This year Omega has released a brand new Planet Ocean 45.5 mm Chronograph, with a new co-axial chronograph movement (METAS/Master Chronometer certified, a first for Omega chronographs) and in new materials. It’s … Read more

There’s a long shadow since the events of 2020 that have skewed the sense of passing time. With major sporting events such as the Euros 2020 and Tokyo Olympics being moved to 2021, we are already gearing up for 2024’s schedule. Returning to the regular four-year cycle means the delta between each ceremony temporarily condenses … Read more

After the striking blue of the ocean and the relief map of the world’s continents, the next thing I noticed upon receiving this watch for review from Omega was the city chosen to represent Central European Time. Bienne (Biel to its German-speaking denizens) is the home of Omega HQ and the seat of its parent … Read more

Time to do a review of the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph. Let’s dive right in. We’ve written arguably the most detailed and transparent reviews about Seamaster watches on the web. Now it’s time that we do the same for the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph. The Omega Seamaster has … Read more

The recently released Summer Blue Edition of the iconic OMEGA Seamaster PLOPROF 1200m watch features a solid mono-bloc case in O-MEGASTEEL and sun-ray brushed blue dial. The OMEGA Ploprof (from PLOngeur PROfessionnel – French for “professional diver”) is one of the most robust and innovative divers’ wristwatches ever made. The new Summer Blue Edition Ploprof takes its design cues from OMEGA’s original model, which arrived on the market in 1971. The bezel ring is a sapphire crystal, to mirror the chemically reinforced monolithic crystal used in those early versions. This transparent crystal, varnished blue on the back, reveals the light blue diving scale beneath. The iconic monobloc case includes the famous screwed-in crown and the characteristic security pusher at 2 o’clock, which on this edition sports a ring in blue ceramic. A perforated blue rubber strap completes the 70’s look. This extreme diving  OMEGA Seamaster PLOPROF 1200m watch houses OMEGA’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8912 self-winding movement with a power reserve rating of 60 hours. Its case-back has a laser-engraved commemorative Seamaster logo, framed by engraved waves and depicting a trident-bearing Poseidon and two seahorses: OMEGA’s 1956 original and the brand’s current design.Reliable even at 4000 feet beneath the waves, the famous Ploprof has a long history as one of OMEGA’s most trusted divers’ watches. While retaining the original sturdy and bold appearance, this new edition has been updated with OMEGA’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8912, featuring revolutionary technology renowned for its anti-magnetic resistance, chronometric performance, and precision. The unique case combines … Read more

This year, OMEGA celebrates an important milestone for an important timepiece. Many watch models have gone by the wayside since 1948, but the iconic Seamaster has endured for those 75 years. One of the most important dive watches in history, the Seamaster rose from the Swiss brand’s military expertise and has since become a standard … Read more

Meet the new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra World Timer models. Today, the brand from Biel releases three new watches, two in steel and one in titanium, with ceramic bezels and dials made through laser ablation. Yes, there was an Aqua Terra World Timer with such a dial before, but these three new models add a distinct new … Read more