As Tokyo counts down to hosting the 2020 Olympics, the games’ official timekeeper is also counting down with progressive rollouts of limited edition watches. Exactly a year to the start of Tokyo 2020, Omega has announced a pair of commemorative dive watches: the Seamaster Aqua Terra Tokyo 2020 and the slightly less interesting Seamaster Planet Ocean Tokyo 2020.

Inspired by the Japanese flag, the Seamaster Planet Ocean Tokyo 2020 Limited Edition is clad in white with red accents. It is based on the midsize Planet Ocean, so the steel case is 39.5mm in diameter (the largest size is 43.5mm).

Both the dial and bezel insert in white ceramic. The “lollipop” tip of the seconds hand is in red, as is the “20” on the bezel.

Inside is the Master Chronometer cal. 8800, a top of the line automatic movement with various innovations designed to ensure good timekeeping over long periods, including a silicon hairspring and Co-Axial escapement. And special alloys used for the escapement ensure it is magnetism-resistant to 15,000 Gauss.

Key facts

Diameter: 39.5mm
Material: Stainless steel

Movement: Master Chronometer Calibre 8800
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and date
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 25,200bph, or 3.5Hz
Power reserve: 55 hours

Strap: Delivered with three options – steel bracelet, rubber strap lined with white crocodile leather, and fabric “NATO” strap.

Price and availability

The Seamaster Planet Ocean Tokyo 2020 Limited Edition (ref. 522.33.40.20.04.001) is priced at US$7,450, or 10,350 Singapore dollars. It’s already available at Omega boutiques.