New Omega Seamaster Regatta Ana-Digi Watch For America’s Cup

Just a few weeks after releasing a limited edition Seamaster 300m for the America’s Cup, Omega just dropped another, albeit very different, new Seamaster for the 37th edition of the iconic race taking place in Barcelona. The new ana-digi Seamaster Regatta is a seamless fusion of two legendary Omega designs. And while they have produced a number of regatta watches over the years, this is the first Seamaster to be based on the multifunctional Speedmaster X-33.

Back in 2017 there was the Speedmaster X-33 Regatta made for the ETNZ (Emirates Team New Zealand) but this was more a classic X-33 with an added regatta function and black ceramic bezel. This new model really goes full Seamaster with design touches like the scalloped rotating ceramic bezel, the Seamaster 300m hands, and bright blue color scheme. The grade 5 titanium case measures 46.75mm wide, 15.6mm thick, with a lug-to-lug measurement of 50mm (water resistance 50m). Matched with a rubber strap, the watch weighs just 90g.

As for functionality in addition to the time, there is a moon phase indicator, chronograph, sailing logbook, temperature gauge, accelerometer, and three alarms. These are cycled and operated by the four rubber-cast pushers on the case, three in blue and one at 10’o clock in red which is designated to activate the regatta countdown. All this is powered by the new quartz Calibre 5701 analogue-digital movement which has a 31-month battery life and is accurate to ±7 seconds/year which the brand says is their most accurate quartz movement to date. Note the wave pattern on the enclosed case back which is designed on the “Helmholtz resonance” principles utilizing a resonating cavity to help increase the volume of the alarms.

The LCD screen is simple and legible with black markings on a white-grey background. When activating the backlit mode, the hands can be cleared from the display in order to not get in the way of the digital readouts. Naturally, there is plenty of lume with the hands, hour markers, and bezel markings getting a healthy coating. I really like that Omega gave this watch some real flair with finishing touches like the blue to red gradient on the minutes hand, the blue wave motif on the inner chapter ring, and the neat moon phase indicator at 3 o’clock.

The Omega Seamaster Regatta Ref. 216.92.46.79.10.001 comes on a blue rubber strap with a quick change system and comes in a special commemorative blue and red box at a price of $7,400.