The Oceanic costs €695. That is the number this review starts and ends with — because everything else only makes sense in that context.
At €695, you are not buying a Rolex. You are not buying an Omega. You are buying a Swiss Made automatic dive watch with a ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, and a Sellita SW200 movement. The question this review answers is simple: does the Oceanic deliver on that promise?
If you're wondering whether a Swiss Made watch under €700 is realistic, we've written a complete guide to that exact question — worth reading first if you're new to the segment.
After wearing it daily, the answer is yes.
What Is the Soren Oceanic?
The Oceanic is Soren's dive watch — the more technical of their two collections. It sits alongside the Momentis, which is designed for everyday elegance. Where the Momentis is clean and versatile, the Oceanic is built for depth.
Soren is an independent Dutch watch brand founded by Jonas Boon in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. The brand makes Swiss Made automatic watches sold directly to the buyer — no retail chain, no boutique markup, no conglomerate margin. That independence is what makes the €695 price point possible.
The Oceanic comes in five dial colours — Black, Blue, Green, All Blue, and All Green — each available on either an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. Ten variants in total. All Swiss Made.
The Movement: Sellita SW200
The heart of the Oceanic is the Sellita SW200 — a Swiss Made automatic movement assembled and regulated in Switzerland. This is not a detail to gloss over.
The SW200 is one of the most respected movements in its class. It beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour, offers a power reserve of 38 hours, and runs accurate to within -4/+6 seconds per day. It contains 26 jewels and features Incabloc shock protection.
For context: the SW200 is the same category of movement found in Swiss Made watches costing €1,200 to €2,000. The movement does not become better at a higher price point — the brand name does.
No battery is required. The movement is powered by the natural motion of your wrist. If the watch has been stationary for more than 40 hours, wind it manually by rotating the crown 20 to 30 times. Then it runs.
The SW200 is also the movement behind several independent Swiss brands — if you want to understand why we chose it over cheaper alternatives, read our piece on 7 independent Swiss watch brands worth knowing.
The Case and Build Quality
The Oceanic has a 40mm case diameter in 316L stainless steel — the same grade used in surgical instruments. It is corrosion-resistant, durable under daily wear, and sits comfortably on most wrist sizes between 16cm and 20cm.
The bezel is ceramic — scratch-resistant under normal conditions and retaining its colour without fading. At €695, a ceramic bezel is not standard. On watches from heritage brands, this feature typically arrives at €1,200 and above.
The crystal is sapphire — the hardest watch glass available, resistant to scratching under everyday use. It includes a super-luminous magnifying glass over the date window, making it readable in low-light conditions.
The case back is solid stainless steel with the serial number engraved inside — the number that matches the Soren Certified Warranty Card included with every watch.
Water Resistance: 30 ATM
The Oceanic is rated to 30 ATM — 300 metres of water resistance. This is the specification that places it firmly in professional dive watch territory.
For practical purposes: 30 ATM means you can swim, snorkel, shower, and dive recreationally without concern. It is rated beyond what most wearers will ever test it to.
To put this in perspective: 10 ATM is sufficient for swimming. 20 ATM is more than enough for recreational diving. 30 ATM is where professional dive watches live. The Oceanic sits at the top of that range at €695.
The Bracelet: Oyster or Jubilee
The Oceanic is available on two bracelet types — Oyster and Jubilee. Both are solid stainless steel.
The Oyster is a three-link design — clean, sporty, and versatile. It works from casual to smart-casual without effort.
The Jubilee is a five-link design — more refined, dressier, and slightly more formal. It elevates the same watch into a different context.
The Oyster starts at €695. The Jubilee at €725. The difference is €30 — a small premium for a bracelet that changes how the watch reads entirely.
How It Wears Daily
A dive watch at 40mm sounds heavy. The Oceanic does not wear that way.
The case sits flush on the wrist. The bracelet does not catch on shirt cuffs. The ceramic bezel does not snag on clothing. The lume on the dial and hands is visible in low light without needing a direct light source to activate it.
After daily wear — through meetings, travel, exercise, and water exposure — the Oceanic does not show its age. The sapphire crystal remains unmarked. The ceramic bezel stays clean. The bracelet moves naturally with the wrist.
This is what a daily watch should do. The Oceanic does it.
Who Is the Oceanic For?
The Oceanic is for three types of buyer:
The first watch buyer who wants something real — not a fashion watch that looks cheap in two years, but a Swiss Made automatic that holds its quality. If you are still figuring out what to look for, our complete guide to Swiss Made watches under €700 is a good place to start.
The enthusiast who knows what a Sellita SW200 is and recognises the value of 30 ATM water resistance and a ceramic bezel at this price point. This buyer has done the research and the Oceanic passes.
The everyday wearer who wants one watch that works for everything — a watch that goes from the office to the weekend to the water without needing to be thought about.
What the Oceanic Is Not
Honesty matters in a review. Here is what the Oceanic does not offer:
No in-house movement. The SW200 is Sellita's movement, not Soren's. In-house movements exist at €3,000 and above. At €695, Sellita is the correct choice — and an excellent one.
No heritage. Soren was founded in 2025. There is no decades-long archive of models, no vintage collector market, no heritage story. What there is: a well-made watch from an independent brand with a clear point of view. For context on where Soren sits among independent Swiss brands, see our overview of 7 independent Swiss watch brands worth knowing in 2026.
No hollow end links. The bracelet end links on the Oceanic are solid. This is worth mentioning because hollow end links are a common cost-cutting measure on watches in this price bracket. The Oceanic does not cut that corner.
The Verdict
The Soren Oceanic delivers Swiss Made quality at €695. The Sellita SW200 movement, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, and 30 ATM water resistance are not compromises — they are specifications that justify the price and then some.
For a buyer who knows what they are looking for, the Oceanic is difficult to beat at this price. For a buyer who is still learning, the Oceanic is a watch that will teach them what Swiss Made means — every day they wear it.
Rating: 4.5 / 5
The 0.5 is not a criticism. It is the honest acknowledgement that in-house movements and longer brand heritage exist at higher price points. At €695, the Oceanic is exceptional.
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