Omega Launches Two New Seamaster Aqua Terra Turquoise with Ceramic Bezels

Since its introduction in 2002, the Seamaster Aqua Terra has gained the status of the all-terrain watch by Omega, as its name suggests. Despite its clear nautical inspiration, this watch is your perfect everyday all-rounder, capable of tackling most environments and still look classy when needed. By now, the collection has grown to include virtually all classic or audacious colours of the spectrum, reinforced by the more colourful and dressier Aqua Terra 150m Shades sub-collection. Last year, Omega introduced appealing turquoise gradient dials to the collection, in full steel attire. Now, ready for summer days, the concept resurfaces with new Seamaster Aqua Terra Turquoise dial watches (38mm and 41mm) equipped with unprecedented ceramic bezels, and worn on rubber straps. 

In short, Omega here expands the Seamaster Aqua Terra collection with ceramic bezels and integrated rubber straps, adding to last year’s steel bracelet models. And the brand retains the cool gradient turquoise dials that gave the collection a breath of fresh air. Changes are visual and focused on materials, as the technical base, that of all Aqua Terra models, remains identical. Available in the two classic sizes of this range, the middle case is here in its “shades” style, meaning entirely polished, with its signature lyre-shaped lugs, conical screw-in crown and wave-edged caseback. The smaller of the two measures 38mm in diameter, 12.36mm in thickness and 45mm in length. The larger edition is 41mm in diameter, 13.26mm in thickness and 48mm in length. And, as you’ve come to expect, water-resistance is rated at 150m.

The main novelty for this pair of turquoise-toned watches is the presence of a black, brushed ceramic bezel, a first for the time-and-date Seamaster Aqua Terra, but not for the collection. Indeed, the idea was first introduced in the 2023 editions of the Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer, in steel with green bezel, or in titanium with black bezel. This contrasting bezel adds a sportier touch to the collection as well as a certain continuity between the darker edges of the dial and the ceramic material used for the bezel… And somehow, it intensifies the lighter colour present in the middle of the dial. It gives the AT a bolder, more modern look altogether.

As for the dial, no surprises as these two new references use the same style as the full steel editions of late 2024. The base is matte with a lagoon-like colour in the centre, moving gradually to black at the periphery. No deck-like or wave texture here, the varnished dial is flat but punctuated by bold, dark grey PVD-coated indices and hands, making a rather strong statement over this already colourful base. The triangular markers and hands have a range of finishes, from brushed to diamond-polished, with inserts of blue-emitting Super-LumiNova, and a turquoise-toned minute track at the periphery. For a more refined look, the trapezoid date window is framed and has a dark background.

Power comes from two different engines, depending on the size of the case, which is the norm for the Aqua Terra collection. The smaller 38mm edition relies on the single-barrel calibre 8800 with 55-hour power reserve, while the 41mm model benefits from the larger and more powerful two-barrel calibre 8900, with 60h power reserve and a practical time-zone function. In both cases, these movements are Master Chronometer-certified by METAS, highly resistant to magnetism, equipped with a co-axial escapement and a silicon hairspring, and beat at 25,200 vibrations/hour. The decoration is classic Omega, with Geneva waves in arabesque, blackened screws, barrels and balance wheel, and rhodium-plated rotor and bridges.

Last but not least, the other major difference with last year’s models, these new ceramic/turquoise Seamaster Aqua Terra models are worn on an integrated black rubber strap with turquoise-toned stitching and the usual polished steel connecting link between the lugs. The 38mm has a 19mm lug width, while the 41mm has a 20mm lug width. Both are closed by a steel folding clasp. On the wrist, the difference between the two sizes is noticeable, and one would want to give a try to both models before pulling the trigger. One thing is certain: whether you opt for the 41mm or the 38mm, these new references have a bolder appeal and a stronger personality than classic steel-only editions.

Now available from the brand as part of the permanent collection, the Seamaster Aqua Terra Turquoise with ceramic bezels are priced at CHF 6,100 or EUR 7,000 (same price for both sizes). For more details, please visit omegawatches.com.