This Lightweight New Omega Watch Is Made Almost Entirely from Titanium

Today, Omega announced an interesting and unusual new watch with a focus on highly technical lightweight materials The new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light exists in the niche realm of high-end, experimental horology developed for athletic performance Almost the entire Aqua Terra Ultra Light watch, including its 41mm-wide case, dial, and even its movement, is made from titanium, and this is rare.

For the case, Omega uses a specific alloy called Gamma Titanium, also known as titanium aluminide and used in the likes of jet engine turbine blades for its hardness and corrosion-resistance What is unusual about the caliber 8928 is that its plates and bridges are made from ceramized titanium, which is titanium with a ceramic coating to help reduce friction, according to the brand Somewhat reminiscent of the development process for Richard Mille's super light and durable watch that Rafael Nadal actually wears while playing tennis, the Aqua Terra was developed with brand ambassador and pro golfer Rory McIlroy.

The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light will be available in three versions with highlights of red, green, or blue, and each will have a price of $48,600. . Source