We’re lucky enough here at Time+Tide not only to see the latest watches as soon as they hit the newsdesk, but also to see the most important aspect: your reactions in real time. We get to know what you engage with, read, view, and comment on most, and, naturally, some brands tend to attract more attention than others. I’m sure it comes as no surprise that Omega is one of the brands that interests you guys the most, but which releases really got you talking? Let’s count down the top 5 2025 Omega releases, according to what you read, watched and reshared on social media.
#5 – Seamaster Railmaster
The Railmaster returned in 2025 with two new references: one in the form of a contemporary 3-handed monochromatic fumé-dialled version, and the other, a vintage-style, pumpkin-lumed small-seconds version with a burned, tropical-style dial. Featuring the 38mm stainless steel Seamaster case, the new Railmaster features brushed flanks rather than the Aqua Terra’s polished surfaces, leaning more towards that vintage tool-like aesthetic.
The dials also continue that theme, lacking any date windows, and sticking to that all-important Railmaster layout, with sharktooth hour markers paired with sparingly placed Arabic numerals. The differences are pushed a little further with the beige dial, and the addition of the small seconds means the Railmaster text has to shift up towards the top. It’s a simple watch, and it should be; the Railmaster always was. Importantly, these new models have been widely welcomed in a corner of the market that is notoriously hard to please. Price: US$5,800 (grey), US$6,000 (beige)
#4 – Seamaster Planet Ocean 4th Generation
The dust has only just settled from the surprise end-of-year release of the latest fourth-generation Seamaster Planet Ocean. It’s an important model for Omega because the overall design appears to signal a slight shift in the design language for its professional line of dive watches. The all-new stainless steel and titanium case has been brought back down to 42mm, just like the first model, and the thickness has also been reduced, down to 13.79mm.
But importantly, the new case showcases some new angles and facets that almost give off a 70s vibe, but with a futuristic twist, and it now leans more towards integrated bracelet territory. It’s a fascinating choice, and is further complemented by the colour choices. All the dials are matte black and paired with either black, blue, or vibrant orange ceramic bezels for a bold look. If this is the direction we’re heading in with Omega divers, I can’t wait for the long-awaited next-gen 300M. Price: from US$8,600
#3 – Seamaster 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy
Omega hasn’t been very good at keeping things secret these days, primarily because one of their illustrious ambassadors keeps giving the game away. Either it’s intentional, or Daniel Craig just can’t be told what to do, we’re not sure… But if you want to know what’s coming next, the ex-Bond-come-Benoit Blanc actor’s wrist is where to look. In November 2024, he attended the Governors Awards in L.A. while sporting an as-yet unreleased Seamaster.
Fast-forward to February 2025, and the watch had landed. The Seamaster 300M Bronze Gold had arrived, with a full bronze-gold case, and sporting a rather fetching burgundy aluminium bezel. Unlike most 300Ms, it shows off a black sandblasted dial rather than the wave-effect ceramic, and pairs that with contrasting black hour markers and PVD-coated bronze-gold hands. To change things up, it’s also available either on a rubber strap or a vintage-looking full bronze-gold mesh bracelet. Price: US$15,700 (rubber) US$31,500 (bracelet)
#2 – Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Turquoise + Ceramic
I got to spend some time with this new release back in August, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well the brushed black ceramic bezel looked on the turquoise fumé dial Aqua Terra. The way the dial gradiates towards black at the edges, matching the blackened hour markers and the bezel, is very tidy.
The ceramic bezel adds a subtle sportiness, which is unusual, since the Aqua Terra nowadays is actually quite a dressy watch with all its polished surfaces. This sporty intent is also supported by the addition of a rubber strap with matching turquoise stitching. Technically, it’s a solid watch too, with both the 38mm and 41mm models offering METAS-certified automatic movements. Turquoise dials are still a hit, it seems, as this release was our second-biggest hit Omega story of the year. Price: US$7,300
#1 – Speedmaster “Side of the Moon” novelties 2025
Ah, the Speedmaster. It’s always a fan favourite, and in this list, not only is this release the only model that isn’t a Seamaster that made the top 5, but it’s in fact the most popular Omega release all year, according to our audience! In mid-October, Omega debuted not one, but four new “Side of the Moon” references, all featuring new slimmer ceramic cases and subtle refinements. For the most part, at least three of the references look familiar, but an additional grey Speedy stands out. That model is the Grey Side of the Moon Apollo 8, paying homage to Jim Lovell’s historic observation during Apollo 8 that “the Moon is essentially grey”.
While these ceramic Speedies are somewhat removed from the “real” Moonwatch, they still embody everything the Speedmaster stands for, so it’s great to see them getting some attention this year. Perhaps it’s in preparation for another wave of Speedy madness, who knows, but we do know that Omega isn’t done with it yet, and we’re going to continue to see the brand tweak and refine them even more in the future. Price: from US$15,700