BaselWorld 2012: OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT

  

OMEGA unveiled at BaselWorld 2012 a new variant of its Seamaster Aqua Terra, the Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT. As indicated by its name the Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT is a dual time watch which can keep track of two different time zones.  The main hour, which rotates at the usual rate of once every 12-hours, is used to keep local time. A second hour hand with a red and white triangle head which completes one rotation every 24 hours, is use to keep track of the second time zone. Since it is reports "military" time it will also allow you to keep track of whether it is day or night in the second time zone.
 

OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT. The Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT dial has the attractive "Teck Concept" dial, which is highlighted with vertical lines to resemble wooden decks on luxury boats. This new dial was first seen with the refresh of the Aqua Terra line-up in 2008. The case is 43 mm in diameter and available in 18 Ct red gold, stainless steel or, in a bicolor version in 18 Ct red gold and stainless steel. The watch is available with either a bracelet in the same metal as the watch case or with a black, brown or blue leather strap.

First dual time co-axial watch. The Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT is powered by the self-winding Co-Axial calibre 8605/8615 movement. This is the first of OMEGA Co-Axial movement to be equipped with a GMT complication. The movement is rated as a chronometer, meaning it was to tested to deviate by not more than +4 second or -6 seconds per day. A sapphire crystal on the screw-in caseback allows a clear view of the movement from the back of the watch.

The Co-Axial escapement in the OMEGA calibres is designed avoids the disturbing effects of contact between the balance-spring and the index pins. The result is reduced friction which means that there is almost no need for lubrication which results in Co-Axial calibres have long service intervals.

About OMEGA SA. The forerunner of OMEGA was founded 1848, by Louis Brandt. The name OMEGA was first used in 1894. It was used as the name of one of the Louis Brandt brother’s watch movement calibers.