About the Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M
The Ploprof name is a contraction of the French plongeur professionnel, meaning professional diver, and the original Seamaster 600 Ploprof debuted in the early 1970s as one of the most extreme dive instruments ever produced by a mainstream Swiss manufacture. Omega revived and substantially re-engineered the design in 2009, then evolved it further into the current 1200M generation, which doubles the water resistance of the vintage original to an extraordinary 1,200 meters. The distinctive asymmetric case, push-button crown guard, and unidirectional rotating bezel operated by a red security button remain the design signatures that make the Ploprof instantly recognizable on any wrist. References such as 227.90.55.21.04.001 in titanium with a white dial and 227.60.55.21.03.001 in titanium and Sedna gold with a blue dial illustrate the range from tool-watch austerity to refined luxury within a single model line.
What to Look For
When comparing Ploprof 1200M references, the primary differentiators are case material and dial color: full titanium models in grey, white, or black dials occupy the core lineup, while the titanium and Sedna gold reference 227.60.55.21.03.001 commands a premium for its two-tone appeal and the warm rose-toned alloy unique to Omega. The O-Megasteel reference 227.32.55.21.03.001 in summer blue offers a steel alternative at a different price point and a slightly different case dimension of 55x45mm, making it an important comparison piece for buyers evaluating materials against budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water resistance of the Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M?
As the name indicates, the Ploprof 1200M is rated to 1,200 meters of water resistance, making it one of the most capable dive watches in Omega's current catalog and suitable for saturation diving at professional depths. This rating is achieved through the reinforced asymmetric case, the crown guard system, and the screw-down crown secured behind its protective pusher.
What is the difference between the titanium and O-Megasteel Ploprof 1200M references?
Titanium models, such as references 227.90.55.21.04.001 and 227.90.55.21.99.001, use a lightweight aerospace-grade titanium case measuring 55x48mm, prized for its low weight on the wrist despite the substantial dimensions. The O-Megasteel reference 227.32.55.21.03.001 is built from Omega's proprietary stainless steel alloy and measures 55x45mm, making it marginally more compact and positioned at a different price point for buyers who prefer steel.
Are the Ploprof 1200M watches at Bizak and Co. new or pre-owned?
Bizak and Co. carries both brand-new and pre-owned Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M references, and several listings in this collection are explicitly designated brand new, including Co-Axial Master Chronometer models in grey, blue, and black dials. All watches are authenticated before sale and are ready to ship, so buyers can shop with confidence regardless of whether they are looking for an unworn or a pre-owned example.
Buy, trade, or sell. Contact Bizak & Co. for pricing and availability on any reference in this collection.
