It’s pretty hard to find a watch enthusiast looking for a diver’s watch to be not taken by the Planet Ocean series from the Omega Seamaster family. First introduced in 2005, Planet Ocean was the first Omega watch to be equipped with the now-popular Co-Axial escapement. This reference 215.32.44.21.01.001 is an aesthetically dynamic, 2016 updated model from the series that introduces a black ceramic unidirectional bezel with bright orange coating and Liquidmetal diving scale. Mimicking the characterful mien of the bezel is the robust black rubber strap with visible orange stitching and lining. This 600m water-resistant timepiece clearly delivers on all the requisites of a great diving watch, conspicuous contrast being one of them, here achieved through the bezel.

Planet Ocean’s distinctive elements that make it instantly recognisable are all present in this reference. The characteristic bevelled lugs, the knurled crown, and the helium escape valve at 10 o’clock — all contribute to making this watch unmistakable. The stainless steel case is 43.5mm wide and houses a black dial where luminous hour indexes and hands are paired with orange Arabic numerals at 12, six, and nine o’clock. The watch displays the date through a window at three o’clock and also features a time-zone function.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.