For its newest Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey timepiece, Omega has turned to lightweight yet durable silicon nitride ceramic.
The Swiss watchmaker’s Seamaster collection has a long history of revolutionary technology and innovative new materials, a tradition it continues with the arrival of the Planet Ocean Dark Grey, a bold timepiece crafted in silicon nitride ceramic.
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The new model represents the first time that silicon nitride has been applied by Omega on such a large scale in a watchmaking piece. The result? An adventure-ready timepiece that promises toughness, while keeping the weight down – like you before swimsuit season, right?
The lightness of silicon nitride ceramic gives watch lovers an extra level of comfort on their wrists, while the material’s robust qualities provide reliable strength for serious exploration. In terms of striking design, this dark grey material has been employed for the new Seamaster’s 45.5 mm case body, patented NAIAD LOCK caseback, and bezel ring.
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Elsewhere, Omega has used contrasting Grade 5 titanium for the bezel body and strap folding clasp, as well as the sand-blasted dial with its anthracite hands and indexes. This particular standard of titanium is favoured by the aerospace industry. While accentuating the watch’s durable integrity, it does so without adding too much weight.
Keeping with the theme, the movement has embraced a dark aesthetic too. The Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8906 in Grade 5 titanium is an ultra-light creation with a GMT function that guarantees a sublime level of precision and performance.
It sits just behind a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides. The entire watch is water resistant to 600 meters, in keeping with the Seamaster’s impressive ocean technology.
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