Seamaster > 15,000 gauss Watch 231.10.42.21.01.002

Description

OMEGA's Seamaster Aqua Terra > 15,000 Gauss is the world's first completely anti-magnetic timepiece. This watch features a slightly yellow lacquered black dial with a date window at 3 o'clock and a black and yellow seconds hand which matches the yellow numerals on the minute track.

The bezel is mounted on a 41.5 mm stainless steel case and is presented on a stainless steel bracelet. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects this unique dial. A second scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on the caseback allows an unobstructed view of the anti-magnetic OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 8508 powering the timepiece.

Features

Anti‑magnetic
Chronometer
Date
Screw‑in crown
Time zone function
Transparent caseback

Case Dial and Crystal Bracelet

Case

Total product weight (approx.): 167 g
Between lugs: 20 mm
Lug‑to‑lug: 48.5 mm
Thickness: 13.0 mm
Case: Steel
Case diameter: 41.5 mm
Water resistance: 15 bar (150 metres / 500 feet)

Dial and Crystal

Dial color: Black
Crystal: Domed scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment on both sides

Bracelet

Material: Steel
Type of Clasp: Butterfly clasp

The advantages
of this watch

A key component of this timepiece is the Co-Axial escapement, which is able to maintain accuracy over a longer period of time. What’s more, all parts affecting accuracy are produced with non-ferromagnetic materials, ensuring the watch is protected from the strong magnetic fields produced by everyday items.

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Superior Precision

Our Master Co-Axial Chronometer movements benefit from the Co-Axial escapement, which is able to maintain accuracy over a longer period of time. All parts affecting accuracy are also produced with non-ferromagnetic materials, ensuring that that precision will not be affected by magnetism (up to 15'000 gauss). Each movement is Chronometer-certified according to international standard ISO3159, requiring a precision of 0/+5 second per day, following the tests at the Official Swiss Chronometer Control (COSC).
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Anti-magnetic

Proprietary anti-magnetic materials

Everyday items such as mobile phones, metal clasps on handbags, laptops, MRI, induction hobs or automatic doors; subject a watch to magnetic fields and can affect its performance. To prevent the risk of permanent deviations of up to several minutes a day we've conceived movements with antimagnetic materials, such as the silicon balance spring, capable of withstanding the highest fields.
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Water-Resistance

To ensure the integrity of our timepieces at depth, not just some but all watches are fully immersed in water and pressure is applied up to the point of the guaranteed water resistance. By submerging each watch in water we have chosen – yet again - to exceed normal testing standards.
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5-Year Warranty

In our quest to raise industry standards and push the boundaries of quality, all OMEGA watches are offered with a full 5-year warranty. This customer promise shows the confidence we have in the excellence of our timepieces, and provides extra trust and assurance when choosing your watch.
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Less Servicing

Expect fewer visits to the service centre. The Co-Axial escapement is designed to reduce friction inside the movement. As a result, less lubrication is needed and hence less servicing. Compared to non-Co-Axial watches, the intervals between getting your watch serviced will be much longer.
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Shock-resistance

During the homologation process, OMEGA watches are tested to the extreme. This phase includes shock examinations, to confirm reliability and to check that its precision is maintained after a severe impact. All OMEGA timepieces are designed to withstand shocks corresponding to a 1-metre drop on a hard wooden floor. For a standard 150g timepiece, this sudden and rapid acceleration is an equivalent force of up to 5,000 G on the watch head.

Key materials

Stainless Steel
Sapphire Crystal

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Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is certainly the most conventional of watchmaking materials for outer craftsmanship, and offers beauty, strength and affordability. OMEGA uses 316L stainless steel. Known for its corrosion-resistance and high lustre after polishing, this material is often the ideal choice for watches in both daily-use and high-stress situations such as diving and adventure.
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Sapphire Crystal

To really appreciate the finer details of a timepiece, OMEGA uses synthetic sapphire crystal with a highly scratch-resistant and anti-reflective treatment. Before the machining and finishing processes take place, the sapphire crystals are produced under the Verneuil process, also called flame fusion. It involves the melting of the raw substance using oxyhydrogen flame and the crystallisation of the melted droplets to form a cylinder. Graded 9 on the Mohs-hardness scale (graded 1-10), the resulting sapphire crystals are virtually scratch-proof and very hard, ensuring an unhindered vision at all times.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is certainly the most conventional of watchmaking materials for outer craftsmanship, and offers beauty, strength and affordability. OMEGA uses 316L stainless steel. Known for its corrosion-resistance and high lustre after polishing, this material is often the ideal choice for watches in both daily-use and high-stress situations such as diving and adventure.

Sapphire Crystal

To really appreciate the finer details of a timepiece, OMEGA uses synthetic sapphire crystal with a highly scratch-resistant and anti-reflective treatment. Before the machining and finishing processes take place, the sapphire crystals are produced under the Verneuil process, also called flame fusion. It involves the melting of the raw substance using oxyhydrogen flame and the crystallisation of the melted droplets to form a cylinder. Graded 9 on the Mohs-hardness scale (graded 1-10), the resulting sapphire crystals are virtually scratch-proof and very hard, ensuring an unhindered vision at all times.

A new look for your watch

Your watch and strap should go together perfectly, but that doesn't mean you can't experiment with different combinations. Why not mix things up and see what happens? You may discover a look that's as individual as you are.

Movement CALIBRE OMEGA 8508

Anti-magnetic, self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement. Free sprung-balance, 2 barrels mounted in series, automatic winding in both directions. Blackened screws, barrels and balance wheel and ">15'000 GAUSS" engraved in red varnish on rotor.