Fake watch - September, 2006: Omega Introduces Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph

September, 2006: Omega Introduces Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph

Omega, one of the most highly appreciated producers of diver's watches, has enriched the Planet Ocean line with the Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph. The chronograph's predecessor, the Planet Ocean watch that represented originally designed and functional timepiece became a real sensation when it was introduced in 2005.

The idea of the modern Seamaster watch model was suggested by the legendary Seamaster 300 developed back in 1957. The initial Seamaster appeared at the same period of time when two other prominent Omega watches were launched.

These were the classic Railmaster and the Speedmaster, universally known as the Moon-watch. These three watch names presently belong to the best part of the brand's watchmaking heritage. They are united by the key peculiarities - distinctive design of the case, and the contrast created by polished and brushed surfaces.

The Co-Axial Planet Ocean watch corresponds to the best characteristics of a professional diver’s watch. Moreover, the 2006 version features an appealing innovative feature - a notable column-wheel chronograph mechanism.

Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph - Main Features

Case: The watch's case is stainless steel. The future Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph's owners have an opportunity to purchase a watch with 45.5 case size. A rather big timepiece!

The watch has been created in three versions. The first option offers a watch with orange color featured by the bezel, numbers, sub-dials, and pushbuttons. The next option of the chronograph is designed with black bezel and pushbuttons, while the details on the dial are in white. The last variation of the watch unites black bezel and push-buttons with orange and white details on the dial.

Bezel: All the Planet Ocean watches feature distinctive bezel that has been created to remind the initial Seamaster models. The bezels of the Seamaster Planet Ocean watches feature slight differences in design. Some models have a sporty-designed bezel, while other models' bezel is more elegantly designed and delicately finished.

What are the major characteristics of the Seamaster Planet Ocean watch's bezel?

• it is possible to turn it in only one direction (in other words, these are uni-directional bezels)
• minute graduations for the first fifteen minutes
• numbers for the following ten-minute sectors
• luminous triangular-shaped marker placed at 12 o'clock.
• luminous dot

Besides the mentioned, the bezel of the Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph is fluted. There is a choice between orange or black bezel - the best colors visible underwater.

Special diver's watch features: Omega watchmakers have provided the Seamaster Planet Ocean chronograph with other characteristic features of a professional divers' watch - the screw-in crown, the helium escape valve, as well as the screw-down case back that guarantees 600 meters water resistance.

Dial: Drop a glance at the Seamaster Planet Ocean's dial and you will be pleased by the watch's perfect readability. The matt black lacquered surface of the dial demonstrates the luminous hour markers. The Arabic numerals are placed at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The date window is positioned between 4 and 5 o'clock.

Hands: The hour and minute hands are arrow-shaped and provided with luminous SuperLuminova inserts. The luminous seconds hand is also arrow-shaped. Its tip is distinctively orange. The Seamaster Planet Ocean's hands have been created for the supreme visibility.

Movement: The watch is equipped with Caliber 3313 top-quality self-winding mechanical movement. It offers the advantage of 52-hour power reserve. The Co-Axial Escapement technology has been elaborated by Omega watchmakers. It is responsible for much improved continuous reliability and accuracy of the watch.

The movement is rhodium-plated and luxuriously finished. Its bridges are embellished by circular graining.

Case back: The Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph's case back features the embossed name of the watch, the symbol of Omega, and a distinctive embossed seahorse - you will notice it at every watch model of the Seamaster line.

Bracelet: All three options of the Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph are presented on a satin finished stainless-steel bracelet with polished sides. The bracelets are created to provide real comfort of wearing.

These watches may be also worn with a black rubber strap decorated by white or orange stitches, a stylish rubber strap in orange or the irresistible orange alligator strap.