Fifteen years on, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra has only gotten better with cleaner lines, modern detailing and the latest Master Chronometer movement.
The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra was introduced in 2002 as the casual alternative to the thoroughly athletic Seamaster Professional. Over the years, it has received both aesthetic and technical updates to ensure smooth sailing on land and in sea, most notably the inclusion of the teak-patterned dial in 2008 and breakthrough magnetic resistance of up to 15,000 gauss in 2013.
This year, the versatile sports watch is once again renewed with a fresh wave of changes.
The 2017 Seamaster Aqua Terra retains its classic good looks, but has enough nips and tucks to feel different. Its 41mm steel case features the same flat bezel and twisted lugs, simply cleaning up its silhouette for stronger symmetry (the previous version saw a case that slightly subsumes the crown). The first ostensible change appears on the dial, as the teak stripes modelled after the decks of luxury yachts are reoriented horizontally. Better dial balance is achieved by moving the date window to the bottom and presenting the depth rating on the caseback.
On the subject of dial literature, the “Co-Axial Master Chronometer” text points to the next biggest upgrade. The new Seamaster Aqua Terra models are equipped with Master Chronometer movements, which consolidate Omega’s technical innovations like the frictionless Co-Axial escapement and anti-magnetism of up to 15,000 gauss, and are certified by METAS for precision and performance. The timepieces are available in an array of variations, from full solid steel to two-tone with Sedna gold, bracelet to leather and crosshatched rubber strap.
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