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Watch Out: The Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M by Omega

How to make the heavenly stars and hypnotic oceans converge with a modern twist on your wrist?

It seems Omega’s answer to this is manifested in the Seamaster Aqua Terre 150M Co-Axial Master Chronometer Ladies 38 mm, rendered in Sedna™ Gold and stainless steel.

Used by Omega since 2012, the exclusive 18K Sedna™ Gold is named after Sedna, an orbiting planetoid known to be one of the reddest in the solar system. The fiery rose gold alloy may appear similar to other 18k golds, but its high resistance to colour and lustre fading over time is a triumph, thanks to a unique and stable composition that includes copper and palladium. Juxtaposed with 316L stainless steel for this Seamaster Aqua Terre 150M iteration, a conventional but beautiful and affordable metal meets the precious 18K Sedna™ Gold in a lustrous and corrosion-free perfect match that prevails in the face of high-stress situations and constant daily wear.

Conceived from oceanic inspirations, this Seamaster Aqua Terre is an unmistakably elegant creation whose design is anchored in elements emanating a marine spirit. The agate dial features a subtle yet stunning wave pattern, punctuated by a date window at 6 o’clock. Shaped like sailboat hulls, the indexes, accented in 18K Sedna™ gold, perpetuate the nautical narrative of the timepiece—also endowed with hour, minute and second hands in 18K Sedna™ gold.

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The watch’s bold and contemporary sensibility, defined by a symmetrical case and integrated bracelet, allows it to effortlessly resonate with both city slickers as well as active, outdoorsy types. But foremost is what drives the Seamaster Aqua Terre 150M—the OMEGA Master Chronometer Calibre 8800, which is tested by the Official Swiss Chronometer Control (COSC) with precision criteria of -4/+6 seconds per day. The complete watch and its movement have also undergone eight Master Chronometer tests set by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS) with criteria of 0/+6 seconds per day. Its revolutionary components—from the Co-Axial escapement for long-lasting precision to the silicon balance spring for superior anti-magnetism—ensure the highest standards of performance.

To appreciate all the fine inner workings of the self-winding movement with a 55-hour power reserve, a domed synthetic sapphire crystal case back—treated to be scratch-resistant and anti-reflective on both sides—allows one the privilege to do so with ease.

Visit omegawatches.com to find out more.

This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com.

Baselworld 2018 Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection

Back in February 1930, Tissot-Omega formed Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogère, the second most powerful Swiss watchmaking group but for those unfamiliar, it wasn’t until the joining of Lemania Watch Co in 1932 that added the necessary watchmaking prowess to be the official timekeeper in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

On 27 occasions since 1932, Omega has fulfilled the role of Official Timekeeper at the Olympic Games but more importantly, it was that initial milestone development which led the way for Omega’s important Sports’ Watches segment with exclusive chronographs which eventually birthed the famous Speedmaster Moonwatch. The newly announced Baselworld 2018 Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection doesn’t just mark the brand’s 86-year association with the Olympics but the brand’s dedication to precision, innovation and that close relationship to fantastic feats of human endeavour.

Baselworld 2018 Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection

In 2018, the Bienne Manufacture proudly introduces the Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection which celebrates the brand’s timekeeping legacy through five unique watches. Each representing the 5 colours of the Olympic Rings, the Baselworld 2018 Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection is available in black, yellow, green, blue or red.

In addition to the vibrant colourways, the perforated matching leather straps recall the Omega Dynamic Geneve as well but in fact, the new Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection is actually inspired by several of the brand’s stopwatches like those used at the 1976 events in Montreal and Innsbruck, explaining its retro-vintage appeal.

The Seamaster Olympic Games models bear a unique domed black and white dial and a distinctive onion shaped crown reminiscent of vintage stopwatches. Furthermore, the Seamaster Olympic Games watches are designed to be read at a glance, with sporty hands and bold hour markers on black, set in sharp contrast with an easily-readable minute track on a white outer circle.

Pay attention to the details and what appears as mere aesthetic detail on the periphery of the dial is really a coloured pulse reader encircling the dial, with three narrowly-separated 20 second timing intervals, enabling the wearer to easily calculate their pulse beats-per-minute.

The Master Chronometer Cal. 8800 (found typically in the 34mm women’s Aqua Terra models) drives the Baselworld 2018 Omega Seamaster Olympic Games watches, equipped with all the recent technical innovations which has made the brand the sole holder of the exclusive METAS certification. An anodised aluminium ring, engraved with all known host cities and dates from OMEGA’s Olympic Games journey, from Los Angeles 1932 up to Los Angeles 2028 holds the movement securely within the 39.5mm case.

Only 2,032 versions of each Omega Seamaster Olympic Games watch has been created, a reference to OMEGA’s role as Official Timekeeper, which extends right through till 2032, marking 100 years of Olympic Games timekeeping. What started in 1932 with one Omega watchmaker and 30 stopwatches has blossomed into a partnership since the last Rio games with close to 500 hundred timing professionals, assisted by close to 900 specialists and 450 tonnes of equipment.

New 2018 Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection Price and Specs

Movement Automatic Master Chronometer Cal. 8800 with 55 hours power reserve
Case 39.5mm stainless steel case with 150m water resistance
Strap Perforated leather
Price EUR 4750

From: Luxuo.

Why We Love These Five Celebrities and the Watches They Own

Hugh Jackman, actor, Montblanc Timewalker

The celebrity: Logan, all 141 angsty minutes of it, was such a success because we can’t ever get enough of Jackman as Wolverine. And then, like a slapstick plot twist, we will soon see Jackman sing and dance in The Greatest Showman, a musical biopic about legendary circus master PT Barnum. But all of this just proves Jackman’s fluidity in morphing into one role to the next. He’s been Montblanc’s global ambassador for several years, having recently branched out into fronting the campaign for 1926 Montblanc Heritage, a collection of vintage leather travel accessories.

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The latest: Jackman is also the face for the Timewalker Collection, which received a slight revamp this year. Emblematic for high-tech black ceramic, satinated steel, titanium and rubber, the revamp introduces the masculine TimeWalker Chronograph UTC. With features like three time zones display, dual time complications, 24-hour indicator and 48-hours power reserve, it makes a functional and practical travelling partner for today’s globetrotters.

Montblanc Timewalker Chronograph UTC

David Beckham, footballer, Tudor Heritage Black Bay

The celebrity: David Beckham had it made as a football icon. His memoirs, when one is written, will furnish accounts dramatically at odds with the flamboyant footballer who runs around in his underwear for Armani and H&M, and the soft-spoken, toothy midfielder who spent nearly two decades honing his game. But the centrepiece of the puzzle is how he came to know of Tudor through its sibling, Rolex. (Victoria Beckham, a fashion icon herself, might have been partially responsible for turning the Leytonstone boy into a preening metrosexual.)

The latest: As Tudor introduces a date function to its Heritage Black Bay diver’s watch, Beckham is seen wearing the S&G model (in steel and gold); as well as the Chrono edition that now has an in-house COSC-certified manufacture chronograph with column wheel and vertical clutch. This is big news for a brand that’s in-line with its “Born To Dare” campaign. Stay tuned. –Jason Kwong

Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel and Gold

Vicki Zhao Wei, Chinese/Hong Kong actress, Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso

The celebrity: One of China’s highest paid billionaire entertainers, Vicki Zhao Wei has been in the Hong Kong tv/movie scene for ages and yet, never seems to lose her sophisticated youth or “it factor” appeal. Vicki Zhao Wei has been a regular face in campaigns for Jaeger LeCoultre’s Reverso, which celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2016. At a star-studded JLC gala event during last year’s Shanghai International Film Festival, a unique Reverso One Duetto Moon engraved with Zhao Wei’s autograph was auctioned for 330,000 yuan (RM200,000) to benefit the restoration of classic Chinese films.

The latest: JLC’s just announced a new version of the Reverso One Duetto Jewelry in pink gold, which evokes a feminine elegance inspired by the 1920s and 1930s Art Deco period from which the original Reverso was conceptualised. Its pink gold geometric strap is set with diamonds. Bold, graphic lozenge motif spreads across the dial on the reverse, giving this latest model a take-no-prisoners, feminine styling.

JLC Reverso One Duetto Jewelry

Daniel Craig, actor, Omega Seamaster

The celebrity: James Bond and the Omega Seamaster are practically synonymous. Craig first made his onscreen appearance as Bond in Casino Royale, beating Le Chiffre at a cards table. He was wearing the Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial. Craig’s blond hair and blue eyes strays from prescribed appearance of the Bond character, making him a controversial pick for the role at first. But now with two top-grossing films, critical praise for his performance and a third appearance as the beloved spy currently in the works, all is water under the bridge.

The latest: Earlier this month, Omega released the limited edition Seamaster Diver 300M “Commander’s Watch” to celebrate three Bond movie milestones: the 50th anniversary of You Only Live Twice; the 40th anniversary of The Spy Who Loved Me; and the 20th anniversary of Tomorrow Never Dies. Bond wears his official military uniform in each of these films. With red, white and blue straps, as well as Commander’s insignia, the limited edition Seamaster pays homage to the commander rank and to the British Royal Navy.

Omega limited edition Seamaster Diver 300M “Commander’s Watch”

John F. Kennedy, American president, Cartier Tank

The celebrity: JFK was known to wear a few different watches, but the most iconic was arguably the Louis Cartier Tank given to him by wife Jackie for their fourth anniversary. (Jackie herself was a well-known Tank owner — in June, Christie’s auctioned off Jackie’s 1962, 18k gold engraved Tank for USD379,500 to non other than reality star Kim Kardashian.) Here’s a bit of trivia: John F. Kennedy was wearing his Tank on the day he was assassinated.

The latest: The Tank celebrates its 100th anniversary with a few new renditions. More will be announced to Malaysian fans in September.

In the meantime, have a look at Jackie Onassis Kennedy’s auctioned Cartier Tank.

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