A Guide to Omega Dive Watches
As one of the most respected and popular luxury watch brands in the world, Omega boasts a wide assortment of watch styles. Whether you’re looking for a classic dress watch, sporty chronograph, or causal yet cool everyday piece, chances are that Omega has what you’re looking for. And if you’re looking for an Omega dive watch, then you’re in luck because the brand is particularly good at making these types of watches.
Back to Basics: What is a Dive Watch?
In 1932, Omega unveiled its first dive-ready watch, called the Marine, which featured a double rectangular case sealed with cork to keep the water out. However, it was the 1957 launch of the Seamaster 300 (complete with a rotating timing bezel, luminous dial, and deep water resistance) that heralded Omega’s commitment to making watches specifically for divers.
Fast-forward to today and Omega currently has five collections dedicated to the diver, including one with watches that can plunge down to 6,000 meters! For a better understanding of what each collection has to offer, we’ve put together a handy guide to Omega dive watches. From the Seamaster 300 to the Planet Ocean, join us as we go deep into Omega diving watches.
Seamaster 300
The Seamaster 300 collection is Omega’s tribute to its first watch purposefully built for divers. That inaugural piece, which was launched in 1957, had a 39mm stainless steel case, a rotating black timing bezel to track immersion times, and a black dial with luminous details for optimal legibility in dark waters. Although it was called the Seamaster 300, the watch was officially rated to 200 meters; as the story goes, the proper equipment was not available to test the watches’ capabilities at 300 meters deep.
Today’s collection of vintage-inspired Seamaster 300 watches clearly follows similar design codes to the 1950s Omega dive watch. There are similar Arabic numerals at the four poles on the dial, the broad arrow center hands, and the triangular hour markers.
However, modern Seamaster 300 watches are of course updated to suit contemporary tastes and expectations. For instance, not only are the cases larger, but they are also available in a variety of materials and dials styles. Modern scratch-resistant sapphire replaces old-school acrylic crystal and Omega has furnished the watches with new-generation movements.
Seamaster 300 Features
- Case Size: 41mm
- Case Materials: Steel, Gold, Two-Tone, Titanium, Platinum
- Bezel: Aluminum, Ceramic,
- Crystal: Sapphire – Front and Caseback
- Bands: Bracelets, Leather Straps
- Water Resistance: 300 meters
- Movement: Automatic Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8912
- Power Reserve: 60 hours
Seamaster 300 References
| Reference | Case | Bezel | Dial | Band |
| 234.32.41.21.01.001 | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Black | Leather Strap |
| 234.32.41.21.03.001 | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Blue | Leather Strap |
| 234.30.41.21.03.001 | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Blue | Steel Bracelet |
| 234.30.41.21.01.001 | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Black | Steel Bracelet |
| 233.62.41.21.03.001 | Titanium & Sedna Gold | Ceramic | Blue | Leather Strap |
| 234.92.41.21.10.001 | Bronze Gold | Ceramic | Brown | Leather Strap |
| 233.60.41.21.03.001 | Titanium & Sedna Gold | Ceramic | Blue | Titanium & Sedna Gold |
| 233.62.41.21.01.001 | Yellow Gold | Ceramic | Black | Leather Strap |
| 233.93.41.21.03.001 Limited Edition | Platinum | Ceramic | Blue | Leather Strap |
| 233.90.41.21.03.002 Limited Edtion | Platinum | Ceramic | Blue | Platinum Bracelet |
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Diver 300M
Of all the diving watches made by Omega, it’s the Diver 300M (also known as the Seamster Professional) that stands out as the brand’s modern flagship diver. Omega launched the Diver 300M in 1993, and a few years later, it became world-famous as James Bond’s go-to timepiece in the 1995 film, GoldenEye. The Diver 300M has been 007’s watch ever since, and Omega continues to make James Bond Seamaster Diver 300M watches with every new movie release.
There are also special edition Diver 300M models created in honor of the Olympic Games, America’s Cup, and other pursuits supported by Omega. Aside from these commemorative models, the main Omega Seamaster Diver 300M watch collection is an expansive one.
There are two main models of the Seamaster Diver 300M Omega dive watch (updated in 2018 and 2019, respectively): standard time and date versions and chronograph versions. Regardless of the version, all Diver 300M watches share a handful of signature design traits. These include bezels with a decorative scalloped edge, skeletonized sword-shaped hands, and a protruding helium escape valve at the 10 o’clock position. Plus, the most recent versions have modern ceramic bezel inserts and ceramic wave-patterned dials.
Diver 300M Features
Diver 300M
- Case Size: 41mm, 43.5mm (ceramic versions)
- Case Materials: Steel, Gold, Two-Tone, Titanium, Ceramic
- Bezel: Ceramic
- Crystal: Sapphire – Front and Caseback
- Bands: Bracelets, Rubber Straps, NATO Straps
- Water Resistance: 300 meters, Helium Escape Valve
- Movement: Automatic Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8800 (and derivatives)
- Power Reserve: 60 hours
Diver 300M Chronograph
- Case Size: 44mm
- Case Materials: Steel, Gold, Two-Tone, Titanium
- Bezel: Ceramic
- Crystal: Sapphire – Front and Caseback
- Bands: Bracelets, Rubber Straps
- Water Resistance: 300 meters, Helium Escape Valve
- Movement: Automatic Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 9900 (and derivatives)
- Power Reserve: 60 hours
Diver 300M References
Diver 300M Time and Date
| Reference | Case | Band |
| 210.32.42.20.01.001 (Black) 210.32.42.20.03.001 (Blue) 210.32.42.20.10.001 (Green) | Stainless Steel | Rubber Strap |
| 210.30.42.20.01.001 (Black) 210.30.42.20.03.001 (Blue) | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Bracelet |
| 210.22.42.20.01.002 (Black) 210.22.42.20.03.002 (Blue) | Stainless Steel / Sedna Gold | Rubber Strap |
| 210.20.42.20.01.001 (Black) 210.20.42.20.03.002 (Blue) | Stainless Steel / Sedna Gold | Stainless Steel / Sedna Gold Bracelet |
| 210.22.42.20.01.001 (Black) 210.22.42.20.03.001 (Blue) | Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold | Rubber Strap |
| 210.20.42.20.01.002 (Black) 210.20.42.20.03.001 (Blue) | Stainless SteelSteel / Yellow Gold | Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold Bracelet |
| 210.30.42.20.03.002 James Bond 60th Anniversary | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet |
| 210.92.42.20.01.001 James Bond 007 Edition | Titanium | NATO Strap |
| 210.90.42.20.01.001 James Bond 007 Edition | Titanium | Titanium Mesh Bracelet |
| 210.92.44.20.01.001 | Ceramic | Rubber Strap |
| 210.60.42.20.99.001 | Titanium / Tantalum / Sedna Gold | Titanium / Sedna Gold Bracelet |
Diver 300M Chronograph
| Reference | Case | Band |
| 210.32.44.51.01.001 | Stainless Steel | Rubber Strap |
| 210.30.44.51.01.001 (Black) 210.30.44.51.03.001 (Blue) | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Bracelet |
| 210.22.44.51.01.001 | Stainless Steel / Sedna Gold | Rubber Strap |
| 210.22.44.51.03.001 | Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold | Rubber Strap |
| 210.20.44.51.01.001 (Black) 210.20.44.51.03.001 (Blue) | Steel / Sedna Gold | Steel / Sedna Gold Bracelet |
| 210.60.44.51.03.001 | Titanium / Tantalum / Sedna Gold | Titanium / Sedna Gold Bracelet |
Planet Ocean 600M
In 2005, Omega released a brand new diving watch lineup called the Planet Ocean, which borrowed some design cues from the original Seamaster 300M from 1957 but offered double the water resistance of the Diver 300M. Despite its loose ties to the original Seamaster dive watch (note the dial arrangement with a smattering of Arabic numerals and broad arrow handset), the Planet Ocean was launched as Omega’s unapologetic ultra-modern diver’s watch.
The Omega Planet Ocean was bold, brash, big, thick, and above all, it leaned into its tool watch persona rather than flaunting a dressy desk diver vibe. Omega furnished the Planet Ocean with a helium escape valve, positioned at 10 o’clock, and fitted them with a domed sapphire crystal, which only served to emphasize the watch’s thickness. Over the years, Omega expanded the Planet Ocean collection to include other variants such as chronographs and GMTs.
The Planet Ocean’s latest refresh happened in 2016, with the introduction of new design touches, more size and material options, and the newest generation Master Chronometer Omega movements.
Planet Ocean 600M Features
Planet Ocean 600M Time & Date & GMT
- Case Size: 39.5mm, 43.5mm, 45.5mm (GMT model)
- Case Materials: Steel, Gold, Two-Tone, Titanium, Ceramic
- Bezel: Ceramic
- Crystal: Sapphire – Front and Caseback
- Bands: Bracelets, Leather Straps, Rubber Straps, NATO Straps
- Water Resistance: 600 meters, Helium Escape Valve
- Movement: Automatic Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8800 (and derivatives) and Caliber 8900 (and derivatives), 8906 (GMT model)
- Power Reserve: 60 hours
Planet Ocean Chronograph
- Case Size: 45.5mm
- Case Materials: Steel, Gold, Two-Tone, Titanium, Ceramic
- Bezel: Ceramic
- Crystal: Sapphire – Front and Caseback
- Bands: Bracelets, Leather Straps, Rubber Straps, NATO Straps
- Water Resistance: 600 meters, Helium Escape Valve
- Movement: Automatic Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 9900 (and derivatives)
- Power Reserve: 60 hours
Planet Ocean 600M References
Planet Ocean Time and Date
| Reference | Case Size Case Material | Band |
| 215.33.40.20.01.001 (Black) 215.33.40.20.03.001 (Blue) 215.33.40.20.04.001 (White) | 39.5mm Stainless Steel | Leather Strap |
| 215.30.40.20.01.001 (Black) 215.30.40.20.03.001 (Blue) 215.30.40.20.04.001 (White) | 39.5mm Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Bracelet |
| 215.23.40.20.04.001 (White) | 39.5mm Sedna Gold | Leather Strap |
| 215.92.40.20.01.001 | 39.5mm Black Ceramic | Rubber Strap |
| 215.32.44.21.04.001 (Orange) | 43.5mm Stainless Steel | NATO Strap |
| 215.33.44.21.01.001 (Black) 215.33.44.21.03.001 (Blue) | 43.5mm Stainless Steel | Leather Strap |
| 215.32.44.21.01.001 (Black/Orange) | 43.5mm Stainless Steel | Rubber Strap |
| 215.30.44.21.04.001 (Orange/White) 215.30.44.21.01.001 (Black) 215.30.44.21.03.001 (Blue) 215.30.44.21.01.002 (Black/Orange) | 43.5mm Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Bracelet |
| 215.92.44.21.99.001 | 43.5mm Titanium | Rubber Strap |
| 215.90.44.21.99.001 | 43.5mm Titanium | Titanium Bracelet |
Planet Ocean GMT
| Reference | Case | Band |
| 215.33.44.22.01.001 | 43.5mm Stainless Steel | Rubber Strap |
| 215.30.44.22.01.001 | 43.5mm Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Bracelet |
| 215.92.46.22.01.001 “Deep Black” | 45.5mm Black Ceramic | Rubber Strap |
| 215.92.46.22.03.001 “Big Blue” | 45.5mm Blue Ceramic | Rubber Strap |
Planet Ocean Chronograph
| Reference | Case | Band |
| 215.32.46.51.99.001 (Orange) | 45.5mm Stainless Steel | NATO Strap |
| 215.33.46.51.01.001 (Black) 215.33.46.51.03.001 (Blue) | 45.5mm Stainless Steel | Leather Strap |
| 215.32.46.51.01.001 (Black/Orange) | 45.5mm Stainless Steel | Rubber Strap |
| 215.30.46.51.01.001 (Black) 215.30.46.51.03.001 (Blue) | 45.5mm Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Bracelet |
| 215.30.46.51.01.002 (Black/Orange) | 45.5mm Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Bracelet |
| 215.30.46.51.01.002 (Orange) | 45.5mm Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Bracelet |
| 215.90.46.51.99.001 (Orange) | 45.5mm Titanium | Titanium Bracelet |
| 215.92.46.51.01.001 | 45.5mm Black Ceramic | Rubber Strap |
| 215.23.46.51.03.001 (Blue) | 45.5mm Stainless Steel / Sedna Gold | Leather Strap |
| 215.20.46.51.03.001 | 45.5mm Stainless Steel / Sedna Gold | Stainless Steel / Sedna Gold Bracelet |
Ploprof 1200M
In 1970, Omega debuted a mega dive watch with a uniquely designed case that could withstand pressures at 600 meters deep without a helium escape valve. It was called the Seamaster Professional 600 but became known as the “Ploprof” (shorthand for plongeur professionnel, or French for professional diver).
Modern incarnations of the Seamaster Ploprof sport a similar asymmetric case silhouette, complete with the winding crown at 9 o’clock and a bezel-locking pusher at 2 o’clock. However, these contemporary dive watches also include a helium escape valve at 4, are crafted from lightweight titanium, and some feature ceramic bezels. More importantly, they offer twice the water resistance of the 1970’s version, rated to dive down to 1,200 meters.
Make no mistake – Seamaster Ploprof 1200M watches are beasts, measuring 55 x 48mm. They offer some serious wrist presence that not everyone can pull off. But if you’re looking for a serious Omega dive watch with a unique style, the Ploprof may be what you’re looking for.
Ploprof 1200M Features
- Case Size: 55 x 48mm
- Case Materials: Titanium, Two-Tone Titanium/Sedna Gold
- Bezel: Ceramic
- Crystal: Sapphire – Front and Caseback
- Bands: “Shark-proof” mesh bracelet
- Water Resistance: 1,200 meters, Helium Escape Valve
- Movement: Automatic Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8912
- Power Reserve: 60 hours
Ploprof 1200M References
| Reference | Case / Bezel | Bracelet |
| 227.90.55.21.04.001 | Titanium Blue | Titanium Mesh Bracelet |
| 227.90.55.21.01.001 | Titanium Black | Titanium Mesh Bracelet |
| 227.90.55.21.99.002 | Titanium Orange | Titanium Mesh Bracelet |
| 227.90.55.21.99.001 | Titanium Gray | Titanium Mesh Bracelet |
| 227.60.55.21.03.001 | Titanium / Sedna Gold Blue / Sedna Gold | Titanium Mesh Bracelet |
Planet Ocean 6000M Ultra Deep
The newest Omega dive watch collection to join the company’s fleet of deep water-ready timepieces is the mammoth Planet Ocean 6000M Ultra Deep — announced in March 2022. Water-resistant to an incredible 6,000 meters, the new Planet Ocean Ultra Deep watches are designed after the ground-breaking Ultra Deep experimental watches that Omega made a few years back to accompany a 2019 underwater expedition by Victor Vescovo to reach the deepest place on Earth.
Planet Ocean Ultra Deep watches include big but wearable 45.5mm cases, which are fashioned from a new high-performing stainless steel alloy the brand calls O-MEGASTEEL. There is one titanium Planet Ocean Ultra Deep model paired with a NATO strap. Regardless of the case metal, all casebacks are furnished with titanium medallions that are decorated with the sonar symbol (in honor of the record-breaking 2019 dive) and the famed Omega Seahorse logo. Furthermore, they are all ISO 6425 standard-compliant diving watches powered by the Master Chronometer Caliber 8912 automatic movement with a 60-hour power reserve.
Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Features
- Case Size: 45.5mm
- Case Materials: O‑MEGASTEEL, Titaniuim
- Bezel: Ceramic
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Bands: Rubber, Titanium, NATO
- Water Resistance: 6,000 meters, Helium Escape Valve
- Movement: Automatic Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8912
- Power Reserve: 60 hours
Planet Ocean Ultra Deep References
| Reference | Case | Band |
| 215.32.46.21.04.001 (Blue) 215.32.46.21.06.001 (Orange) 215.32.46.21.03.001 (Black) | O‑MEGASTEEL | Rubber Strap |
| 215.30.46.21.04.001 (Blue) 215.30.46.21.06.001 (Orange) 215.30.46.21.03.001 (Black) | O‑MEGASTEEL | O‑MEGASTEEL Bracelet |
| 215.92.46.21.01.001 (Black) | Titanium | NATO Strap |
Omega’s Dive Watch Legacy
For the last 90 years, Omega has continued to produce some of the best high-end dive watches in the market. Starting with the ground-breaking Marine in 1932, continuing with the Seamaster 300 in the 1950s, the Ploprof in the 1970s, the Diver 300M in the 1990s, the Planet Ocean in the 2000s, and now, announcing its latest Ultra Deep lineup in 2022, it’s clear that Omega’s commitment to manufacturing premium diving watches has been unwavering.
For fans of luxury watches, particularly premium dive watches, Omega is a brand that has so much to offer.
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