Omega Aqua Terra: The Best Aquatic Sports Watches with a Classic Style

The Omega Seamaster was introduced in 1948 as a collection of rugged wristwatches capable of performing in various environments, starting from mighty oceans to boundless skies. In the 1970s, the brand expanded this series by launching diving watches for professional use. In general, people consider Seamaster as a diving watch collection due to the popularity of Diver 300M and Planet Ocean 600M models. In fact, the famed collection also includes Omega Aqua Terra and various Heritage models.

Aqua Terra is one of the best selling Omega watches. The name itself is a nod to its duality: “Aqua” refers to water and “Terra” means Land. The impressive 150 meter water resistance certifies the aquatic attributing to this brilliant timekeeping instrument. Moreover, it boasts characterises of a luxury dress wristwatch. In simple words, Aqua Terra is the best aquatic sports watch with a classic style.

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Collection

The Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M is an extensive collection with timepieces for men and women. They are available in steel, gold, bi-metal (steel & gold) and titanium versions. The line-up includes simplistic time-only models as well as multifunction watches featuring complications like Annual Calendar, Chronograph, GMT and World-Time.

Men’s Omega Aqua Terra watches are available with case sizes like 38mm, 38.5mm, 41mm, 41.5mm and 43mm. For women, the brand is offering 28mm, 30mm, 34mm, 38mm and 38.5mm models. In this article, you will discover some of the popular watch models from the series. Before that, let us examine some general features of this best-selling omega series.

Firstly, all automatic models from the modern Aqua Terra collection are certified-chronometers, and equipped with Co-axial movements. Before purchasing a modern Omega watch, you should know the differences between Chronometer and Master Chronometer models.

Omega’s Chronometer watches are certified by Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (“COSC”). Introduced in 2015, Master Chronometers come with certifications from two organizations: COSC and the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (“METAS”). Since 2017, the brand started offering Master Chronometer versions from the Aqua Terra collection.

In addition to the emblematic teak-pattern dial (with vertical or horizontal stripes), Aqua Terra watches are also available with dial designs like sun-brushed, ocean wave-texture, mother-of-pearl and diamond-paved. For each timepiece, the brand offers either a matching metal bracelet or a strap made of leather, rubber or nylon.

(1) Omega Aqua Terra 150M Co-axial Master Chronometer 41mm

This 41mm Omega watch for gentlemen boasts a clean, simple and balanced design. Its energy source is calibre 8900, an outstanding automatic co-axial movement with Master Chronometer certification. It is capable of handling various environments ranging from corporate offices to huge industrial complexes; and activities starting from daily casual wear to water sports.

Each Aqua Terra 150M watch’s movement has an impressive magnetic resistance up to 15,000 gauss, that is ideal for places where high magnetic fields present. It also has an outstanding power reserve of 60 hours. The Gent’s 41mm timepiece is usually available with dial colours like black, blue, white, brown and grey. 

Adorned with teak pattern inspired by the wooden decks of yachts, the dial features a simple and easy to read design. It hosts three hands on the centre and a date window at 6 o’clock. The minute hand maintains the arrow-shape, an emblematic attribute of Aqua Terra 150M. All the indexes and hands are topped up with white Super-LumiNova so that they remain visible even in the darkness.

In the 41mm segment, the brand is offering steel, dual-metal (steel with gold) and gold watches. They come with steel, leather, rubber or fabric straps. The Aqua Terra 150M incorporates top-notch features like screwed-down crown, scratch-proof sapphire crystal glass and exhibition case back. Its movement is embellished with special luxury finishes, for example rhodium-plated rotor and bridges with Geneva waves in the arabesque style.

The men’s Co-axial Master Chronometer 41mm steel Seamaster Aqua Terra watches usually sell in the price range of HKD40,000 – 45,000. Both solid gold and bi-metal versions cost above HKD60,000. The most expensive model, which features a solid 18K gold case and bracelet, retails above HKD250,000.

(2) Omega Aqua Terra 150M Co-axial Master Chronometer 38mm

In addition to the 41mm model, Omega is offering a 38mm version of the Aqua Terra 150M Co-axial Master Chronometer for gents who prefer medium-size wristwatches. Like its big brother, this timepiece comes with all signature features of the range, including material options and strap choices. It’s movement is Cal.8800, which is smaller than Cal.8900. Certified as a master chronometer, this self-winding co-axial calibre has a power reserve of 55 hours. The retail price of the 38mm Aqua Terra Omega watch for men is almost similar to that of 41mm series.

(3) Omega Aqua Terra 150M Co-axial Chronometer GMT 43mm

GMT watches are highly sought-after by frequent travellers and those who regularly maintain international relations because of their personal or professional commitments. The Aqua Terra 150M Co-axial Chronometer GMT 43mm is one of the most practical and simplest dual-time zone wristwatches presently available in the market.

It is equipped with the COSC-certified automatic Co-Axial calibre 8605 with a power reserve of 60 hours. Adorned with fine watchmaking finishes, this movement can be admired through the exhibition case-back. The dial features a vertical teak-deck pattern to highlight the maritime legacy of the Omega Seamaster family.

Along with indexes, 12 Arabic numerals (odd numbers from 1 to 23) form a 24-hour scale. A centrally positioned hand tracks this scale and provides the GMT/second time zone display. The dial also indicates date via a window at 6 o’clock. All the four hands and indexes are provided with luminescent painting for enhanced visibility around the clock.

Measuring 43mm, the case is available in stainless steel, bi-metal or 18K gold. This Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra watch is suitable for gents with large wrist sizes. The selling price range of Aqua Terra 150M GMT is HKD 60,000 to HKD 280,000.

(4) Omega Aqua Terra 150M Co-axial Chronometer GMT Worldtimer

Worldtime is one of the most revered watch complications. Only a few manufactures offer wristwatches with this functionality. The Aqua Terra 150M series also includes a multiple time-zone watch that combines the brand’s proven coaxial movement technology with an innovative dial design.

Dressed in a 43mm diameter case in polished steel or Sedna™ gold, the Omega Aqua Terra Worldtimer watch houses a Master Chronometer certified movement. Driving a complex mechanism to provide a realistic dial display, this calibre has a power reserve of 60 hours. The two-level outer-dial ring is inscribed with the names of 24 cities around the world.

The centre of the dial features a realistic representation of the Earth created on a titanium plate with a 24-hour glass ring around it. Adorned with a captivating blue shade representing the oceans, the miniature depiction of the globe is a prominent aesthetic feature of the Aqua Terra Worldtimer watch. Visible through the sapphire crystal case-back is the brilliantly finished calibre, with its plates and oscillating weight highlighting an arabesque Geneva wave decoration.

The selling price range of the Aqua Terra GMT Worldtimer watch is from HKD69,000 to HKD314,000.

(5) Omega Aqua Terra 150M Co-axial Master Chronometer Ladies 34mm/38mm

For women, the collection offers excellent choices of case sizes, materials, dial color palette and straps. The ladies Aqua Terra watches are mainly available in two sizes: 34mm and 38mm. Both ranges feature co-axial master chronometer movements.

These feminine timepieces boast more diverse design choices in place of the emblematic teak-deck dial pattern. For instance, they offer a variety of dial choices like gem-set, mother of pearl and wave pattern. Depending upon the dial design, Aqua Terra Ladies watch comes with sail-boat hull shaped indexes or diamond hour markers.

The Omega Aqua Terra 38mm ladies version is equipped with the OMEGA Master Chronometer Calibre 8800. It has a power reserve of 55 hours. The 34mm model also houses the same movement. These stylish aquatic watches are available in steel, bi-metal and gold versions – with or without gem-setting. Depending upon the case material and gem-setting, the selling price of a women’s Aqua Terra watch can vary from HKD44,000 to HKD400,000.