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The new OMEGA Aqua Terra 30mm watches occupy an intimate space between engineering and feminine elegance. For the first time, this unique blend comes in the form of a 30mm case size.
“…don’t overthink it. It styles itself”.
“…wear it with joy. That’s the secret”.
“This watch will never come off”.
Those were the first impressions that the new OMEGA Aqua Terra 30mm watches made on Amy Winehouse “Back to Black” star, Marisa Abela, successful actress Ariana DeBose, and model-turned-entrepreneur Ashley Graham. They join a line-up of new, fresh-faced advocates for OMEGA’s latest slew of elegantly sporty watches from the ever-popular Aqua Terra collection. Launched in tandem with a new campaign, they capture a discreet and quietly sophisticated layer of the Aqua Terra watch, and they certainly haven’t been lost on female horophiles, either.
Only last year, OMEGA debuted a new trio of Aqua Terra watches (albeit for men) with black lacquered dials following its inaugural release of the first-ever standard production white-lacquered Speedmaster Moonwatch. To cut a long story short, the people fell head over heels in love with those Aqua Terra watches, which refocused the attention back to clean, understated aesthetics.
In that same vein, these new Aqua Terra watches for women celebrate retained symmetry and a pared-back cohesiveness. Suffice to say, if you’re in the market for a sports watch that can conceal its rugged elegance behind indulgent dial colours and sumptuous materials, the Aqua Terra deserves a place in your collection. In the case of these new watches, less is more.
Indeed, at first glance, the new OMEGA Aqua Terra 30mm watches may lure you into false pretences. But don’t be fooled. They aren’t as delicate as they look. In fact, this is not just another case of extending an already popular model with a handful of different dial configurations. The brand has carefully considered the proportions and ergonomics of this new design, finding ways to perpetuate the brand’s long-standing commitment to mechanical excellence. In doing so, it unveils something wholly invigorating and fresh. OMEGA has re-engineered two historical movements that can now exist inside the Aqua Terra’s first-ever 30mm case.
From Deck to Desk – The Aqua Terra
The Aqua Terra is one of the most comprehensive watch collections period. It has always been loved for its versatility, being so adept at transitioning from a stylish statement piece to a bona fide tool for everyday wear. Although solidly made and incredibly robust, it has garnered a reputation for adorning the wrists of fashion-conscious women.
The Aqua Terra is part of the broader Seamaster series, inheriting the brand’s rich maritime history and, of course, its love of the classic sports watch. It first arrived in 2002 with a distinctly more elegant aesthetic than other Seamasters, as well as a more than capable 300M water resistance. Today, the Aqua Terra is just as popular and is currently available in sizes of 34, 38, 41, and 43mm. With this in mind, the latest edition of the 30mm size is an even more compact and discreetly elegant iteration than any other in the collection.
The 12 New OMEGA Aqua Terra 30 References
A total of twelve new beautiful “secrets” (as OMEGA refers to them) are about to unleash their gold and steel shades on discerning female collectors far and wide. The releases are trickling into our stores here at Banks Lyon and are already proving to be a popular topic among our loyal OMEGA fans, as well as those new to watch collecting. The models have an enduring timelessness, making them both practical and versatile enough to wear with work attire, a casual weekend ensemble, or something fancier by evening.
All twelve releases are of the new 30mm size – five of which are crafted entirely from stainless steel, along with seven references made from gold or a combination of gold and steel. Of the latter, one Aqua Terra is of the 18ct Sedna™ gold type, while another three references are crafted from the brand’s proprietary 18ct Moonshine™ gold. The remaining three are a combination of steel and Sedna™ gold or steel and Moonshine™ gold.
Most intriguing of all has to be the “linen”-coloured dial of the 18ct Sedna™ gold model. The shade sits somewhere between a champagne and a soft lilac, allowing waves of rippling light to dance across its sun-brushed surface. The same can be said for the Moonshine gold dial seen in the solid Moonshine™ model, as well as its siblings – the green dial and mother-of-pearl dial – all of which boast diamonds adorned to their bezels and scintillating diamond dot hour markers.
Of the two-tone options, a choice of steel and Moonshine™ is available in either silver (without diamonds) or a mother-of-pearl (with diamonds). The remaining gold iteration is a combination rendered in steel and Sedna™ gold with a brown diamond-set dial. All of these models are 150-meter water resistant, as are the steel variations. Of these steel numbers, the deep lavender dial has to be the most unique, closely followed by the sunray grey model with diamonds on the bezel and hour markers. The remaining three are the most classic of the bunch, comprising a silver, black and blue iteration – all characterised by the familiar pill-shaped hour markers and tapering handset.
All of the new OMEGA Aqua Terra 30mm watches feature a circular date window at 6 o’clock. This is a discreet dial element that creates the illusion of a slightly larger 6H diamond in those watches of the diamond-set variety.
New Calibres
Each of these twelve new Aqua Terra watches is equipped with one of two new movements that have been cleverly re-engineered and resized to accommodate the collection’s debut 30mm case. They both have a diameter of 20mm but differ slightly in thickness. For the movement that powers the Aqua Terra watches incorporating steel – the Calibre 8750 – mechanical prowess is delivered in the form of a 3.98mm mechanism. The Calibre 8751, which sits inside the solid Moonshine and Sedna gold watches, measures a depth of 4.08mm.
Still, these minute differences in proportions are unnoticeable when experienced in the metal. The team here at Banks Lyon can testify to the svelte and sleek persona of this new, smaller Aqua Terra and the movements that lie within them, which OMEGA suggests is the “most beautiful part of the watch”.
Those who are more than familiar with OMEGA’s contribution to mechanical accuracy in Haute Horlogerie won’t be at all surprised to hear that these new movements incorporate OMEGA’s Co-Axial escapement and a silicon balance spring to resist the damaging effects of magnetism. Aside from being bi-directional winding engines, they also boast Master Chronometer certification, along with a magnetic resistance of 15,000 gauss.
Slipping the watch off for a session at the gym or a dip in the sea proves no issue either since the movements come with power reserves that last over the 48-hour mark. It goes without saying that the complexity of these OMEGA calibres and their stealth, performance and accuracy won’t be lost on ladies with a passion for high-end timepieces and a deeper interest in horology. You can even catch a glimpse of the movements in action through their sapphire crystal casebacks.
The Bracelet
For the new Aqua Terra releases, OMEGA takes the opportunity to shine a light on the engineering of its bracelet. This is an integrated bracelet design featuring a combination of polished and brushed links that interact with the light, creating a subtle, jewellery-like finish.
Setting itself apart from many standard steel bracelets, the metal band that appears on these OMEGA watches benefits from the company’s patented screw-and-pin system, along with a refined butterfly clasp and pushers that promote easy manipulation, but only when you need it. Aside from taking the watch off, the bracelet is designed to stay affixed snugly to the wrist hour upon hour. And for times when a quick adjustment is needed, OMEGA equips the bracelet with its 2mm easy-comfort adjustment system.
Women’s Watches by OMEGA
OMEGA has made several pioneering contributions to the field of ladies’ wristwatches. For a start, it doesn’t treat women’s watches as mere accessories for decorating the wrist. Its female-focussed watches are made specifically for women who share an interest in proper, real watchmaking.
You could say that OMEGA was on the ball from an early age. Realising that women deserved a slice of the watch-collecting pie, it made “secret watches” during the 1900s, rebelling against societal norms. These special timepieces were concealed within ornate pendants, brooches, and bracelets, enabling women to enjoy the art of timekeeping while appearing to adhere to whatever society demanded as normal at the time. During the 1920s and 1930s, however, women’s watches began to adopt the Art Deco style. During this period, OMEGA developed some incredibly bold models, celebrating clean lines and minimalist detailing.
Come 1955, OMEGA was getting ready to launch a groundbreaking achievement – the brand’s first automatic watch for ladies – the Ladymatic. It combined a compact size with an elegant style, which brings us up to the present day. Though OMEGA has since released models like the De Ville and Constellation watch, it has never lost sight of the core focus of its wristwatches from the days of the Ladymatic. Mechanical accuracy – whether simple or complex – is there for all to enjoy.
To secure one of the new OMEGA Aqua Terra 30mm watches today, please call our friendly sales team on 01524 381020 or fill in a contact form here