Baselworld 2017: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial Master Chronometer “Big Blue”

First live taken pictures, first technical details of the new Omega watch and the suggested retail price in Swiss Francs including VAT. What you see here is quite exclusive, unique and being published much ahead of time. So please forgive me that is not yet a full compendium …

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial Master Chronometer "Big Blue"

The 45,5 mm (Height 17,38 mm) blue ceramic case, waterproof up to 600 meters houses the Omega Co-Axial Calibre 8906 certified as a Master Chronometer, offering magnetic resistance > 15.000 Gauss and a GMT function.

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial Master Chronometer “Big Blue” is also equipped with a ceramic dial and a ceramic bezel with with a rubber and liquidmetal diving scale inlay. The hands are made out of 18 carat gold and glow white in darkness. 

You get 4 years of warranty and you will have to pay 10.400 CHF including VAT. 

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