Sometimes it takes a while for classics to strike a chord with watch-lovers. Just because something is widely lauded as an archetype, or as so historically significant you simply have to care, doesnt necessarily mean you will. Until it hits you, and then all bets are off. This is what I experience [...]
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing and Omega is laying the foundation for what we can only expect to be a 50th Anniversary Speedmaster Moonwatch. Though the details of that are still to be confirmed,?Omega has just announced it is relaunching the production of its Omega Calibre 321, the movement [...]
The monthly giveaway for November 2018 is a pre-owned Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m courtesy of WatchBox. WatchBox is an e-commerce platform for buying, selling, and trading pre-owned luxury watches that is run by watch enthusiasts and has a goal of convenience and transparency. The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra is, of course, familiar to many, but this is the reference 231 [...]
Omega has a new version of the Railmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer. The first Railmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer was released last year alongside the widely popular Omega 1957 Trilogy watches. Needless to say, the Railmaster was largely overshadowed and overlooked by the famous trio of classic Omega reissues. Still, it doesnt change t [...]
Well, this was fast. A few minutes after the exclusive launch on the Omega website and social media channels we rushed to share the news of this hot new?Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2 Ultraman on our @ Instagram channel But just a couple minutes more, and all 2,012 limited edition numbered pieces have been reserved on the brands micro-site. It all we [...]
Omega just launched a new limited edition collection of 18 pieces with the First Omega Wrist-Chronograph reference 516.52.48.30.04.001. Unlike previous Omega watches that are totally new with a vintage-inspired aesthetic, the First Omega Wrist-Chronograph combines new and old parts including a very attractively restored Omega calibre 3018 [...]
In 2017 Omega released The 1957 Trilogy set of watches?which includes remakes of three models that originally came out in 1957. This includes a limited edition Omega Seamaster, Railmaster, and of course, Speedmaster?C with each of those iconic Omega watch families having debuted that year. The 60th anniversary limited-edition models ar [...]
Credit where its due, I cherish every one of those exotic and rare occasions when I see proof for a big brand listening to its customers. Some of Omegas hot-sellers, including the awesome Dark Side of the Moon series were, according to many of the brands devoted followers, just too wide and too thi [...]
Building on their existing design, Omega has released the Seamaster 300 in precious metal cases of platinum or gold, with Malachite and Lapis lazuli dials. The basic specifications and dimensions of the Seamaster 300 remain the same here, with a 41mm diameter case, case height of 14.65mm, and of course, 300m of water resistance. Where the main changes com [...]
Every year at Baselworld, Omega announces a massive amount of new watches, and usually only a handful take the spotlight each year. Last year it was the Trilogy Collection and this year the new Seamaster 300M seemed to get all the love. However, Omega usually has a few sleeper hits up their sleeves, and for 2018, one of my favorite Omega releases is t [...]
Omega Seamaster Professional 300M DiverEasily one of the strongest new high-end wristwatch product offerings for 2018 is Omegas updated Seamaster Diver 300M. Originally launched during the Jean-Claude Biver-era of?Omega in 1993, the Seamaster is today a truly iconic model for Omega. [...]
Since 1993, Omegas Seamaster Professional Diver 300m has been at the heart of the brands sport watch collection. Known to fans as James Bonds watch in 1995s GoldenEye, the Seamaster 300m is one of the brands most iconic models. Just in time for Baselworld, Omega have announced an updated Seamaster Diver 300 featuring a ceramic bezel, redesigned ce [...]
It has been 25 years since Omega first introduced us to the Seamaster Diver 300m. In those 25 years we have seen a lot of development including new colorways and new technology. This year at Baselworld 2018 Omega is reintroducing us to the Seamaster Professional with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium Tantalum Limited Edition. [...]
Omegas commitment to using state-of-the-art Master Chronometer Calibers in all its watches extends to ladies pieces, including jewelry watches, something that represents a step above the usual standard. While most jewelry watches from luxury brands still contain quartz movements, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Jewellery, to be introduced in Baselworld thi [...]
When Baselworld comes around, there are certain things you can count on. One of those is, of course, a new variant of the venerable Omega Speedmaster. This is the first time in a long while that we see them come with a semi-skeletonized dial-some might remember a few pieces from the 90s and early 2000s. On one hand, Im sad to see any portion o [...]
Kicking off Baselworld 2018 with a vintage Bang! Omega breaks out its history cap with 2 new limited edition models. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Omegas launch of the Seamaster, Omega drops the Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Edition? a Small Seconds model, and a Central Seconds model. Supposedly inspired by the British Ministry of Defenses request f [...]
Ill go out on a limb and speak for all of us sport illiterates by saying: even we care about the Olympics. Its in a league of its own, the be all and end all of sports achievements and, interestingly, a lot of that has to do with time and nothing else. First, there is the incredible history tha [...]
Since 1932, Omega has functioned as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic games a grand total of 27 times and are expected to continue until at least 2032-marking the partnership as 100 years old. Over those 27 times, there have been some pretty colorful designs that have taken cues from stopwatches with the?Seamaster Olympic Official Timekeeper, to [...]
After 12 years of planning and development, Omega watches opened the doors to its newest mechanical watch assembly facility in late 2017. Japanese architect Shigeru Ban proved his exceptional skill as well as understanding of Omegas core values when designing the Nicolas G. Hayek Centre in the Ginza [...]
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