Omega Unveils the Fourth-Gen Planet Ocean: Sharper, Slimmer, and Properly Dapper
Forget everything you thought you knew about the Omega Planet Ocean – the iconic dive watch has just had its glow-up, and it’s a corker. Marking its 20th anniversary, the Planet Ocean collection is sailing into the next era with a fourth-generation design that’s more refined, more wearable, and still ready to tackle 600 metres under sea level (yes, really).
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What’s New?
New Case Design
The case has been completely reworked with an angular, architectural feel — sharp edges, polished chamfers, and brushed sides give it a more modern silhouette. Gone is the old clunky bulk: this version measures 42 mm across and just 13.79 mm thick.
Lighter, Smarter Construction
Inside the case now sits a titanium inner ring, which helps maintain the 600m water resistance without the need for the traditional helium-escape valve. That’s right — Omega has completely ditched the second crown at 10 o’clock for a sleeker look.
Dial & Bezel Refresh
The dials are classy matt-black, with new open Arabic numerals in bold white, orange, or rhodium plating. The ceramic bezels match accordingly: orange numerals get an orange bezel, white gets blue, and rhodium pairs with black. Luminescence? Super-LumiNova X1 across the board — hour markers, hands, and even the bezel pip — glowing blue for the hour and green for the minute.
Movement
Powering the piece is the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8912, automatic winding both ways, a silicon balance spring, and 60 hours of power reserve.
Bracelet & Strap Options
The new flat-link steel bracelet is slimmer and visually integrated into the case — and unlike a dodgy DIY job, the link width actually makes sense, tapering gently from 21 mm to 16.5 mm. You also get six micro-adjust positions and a diver extension for those who actually go underwater. If rubber’s more your vibe, there are black or orange strap options too, complete with a polished-and-brushed metal link to match the case.
Solid Caseback
The display window is gone — now you get a Grade-5 titanium caseback, engraved with the iconic hippocampus seahorse, the “Planet Ocean” name, and water-resistance markings, framed by a wave-patterned edge.
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Why It Matters
This isn’t just a facelift — it’s the biggest evolution the Planet Ocean has seen. By shaving down the thickness, losing the helium valve, and refining the overall design, Omega has made the watch far more versatile. Still a deep-sea beast, but now much friendlier under a shirt cuff. Your wrist (and your tailor) will thank you.
Price & Availability
Prices start at around $8,600 (£7400) for the rubber-strap versions and climb to around $9,500 (£7700) on the bracelet depending on the model. They’re available now — so if you’ve been flirting with the idea of a modern diver that doesn’t wear like a tiny submarine, your moment has officially arrived.
