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OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Noir
OMEGA

Seamaster Planet Ocean

Reference — 7 variants
Noir dial
21732422101001
Size
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Water res.
600m
Caliber
Omega 8912
Reserve
60 heures
~$9,072
Description

A robust diver's watch designed for serious aquatic adventures. With its professional-grade water resistance and bold design, it's built for underwater exploration.

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"No GMT, no complication surcharge — from €8,400 for a genuinely serious diver."

Specifications
ref. 21732422101001
Case
MaterialSteel
Diameter42mm
Water resistance600m
BezelDiver ceramic
Case backFond vissé
DialBlack
Movement
TypeMécanique à remontage automatique manufacture
CaliberOmega 8912
Power reserve60 heures
Strap & Bracelet
MaterialRubber
BuckleDéployante
Author POV

42mm is the size I'd steer toward for anyone who's tried the 45.5mm Ultra Deep cases and found the wrist presence overwhelming — the Planet Ocean design survives the size reduction better than most dive watches do. Black dial on a matching steel bracelet keeps this the most conservative reading of the line, no ceramic, no color statement, just the case shape doing the talking. Caliber 8912 underneath is the same manufacture architecture as the bigger references, so you're not trading down on engineering for the smaller footprint. At ~€8,400 it's priced as the accessible steel entry point, and on proportions alone it's the one I'd recommend over the 45.5mm versions.

All references
7 variants