Omega has already racked up an impressive list of milestones and accomplishments in 2019 ? paying tribute to the legendary Speedmaster “Moonwatch” with various collectible editions, the revival of a historic manual-winding caliber, and the setting of a new dive-watch depth record chief among them. Just this week, the brand that pioneered both the Co-axial Escapement and the Master Chronometer movement announced yet another technical breakthrough with the Seamaster Aqua Terra “Ultra Light” ? its first watch specially engineered for athletic competition, with innovative solutions to minimize weight while maximizing comfort. Here are the details.
The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light has a matteb gray case made of Gamma Titanium. Developed with the input of an actual watch-donning athlete ? namely, pro golfer and Omega “ambassador” Rory McIlroy ? the Seamaster Aqua Terra “Ultra Light” features a case, caseback, and crown all constructed from Gamma Titanium, an alloy used in the aeronautics industry that is both lighter and harder than conventional titanium and prized for its impact resistance; it is used here for the first time in the watch industry and imparts to the watch a glare-resistant matte finish. The dial, made of sandblasted grade 5 titanium and adorned with the Aqua Terra’s hallmark teakwood relief pattern, uses a reduced amount of the material to further lighten the watch’s overall weight.
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