Omega is one of the greatest Swiss watchmakers in the world. Besides boasting an imposing history, the brand is esteemed and treasured for their professional divers’ watches and sporty chronograph models.
The watchmaker gradually moved up on the ladder of success, remaining true to its meticulous dedication to creating high-end watches. Some of the success stories that cemented its position in the horology industry are as follows:
In 1932, Omega was appointed as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. However, the brand continues to be so to date.
The Omega Speedmaster became the ever first watch to step on the lunar surface in 1969. Following this success, the Speedmaster has accompanied astronauts in all six missions to the moon.
Indeed, the brand’s contribution to the watch industry is enormous and enduring.
However, we will be today exploring some of the most popular Omega watch collections that appeal to collectors to date. Have a look!
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Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
When stepping on the lunar surface in 1969, Buzz Aldrin was wearing a Speedmaster Professional Chronograph. Eventually, the watch acquired the nickname the “Moonwatch”.
However, following the successful mission, the Omega Speedmaster became a significant part of the space mission piloted by NASA.
- The watch is identified by its robustness, precision and legibility.
- Interestingly, the brand furnished a Speedmaster recently with a moon-phase complication at 6 o’clock side.
- Moreover, stainless steel versions of the Speedmaster even flaunt the legendary footprint of Neil Armstrong.
Overall, the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is ideally the most famous Omega timepieces.
Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean
Omega introduced the Seamaster Professional Ocean in 2005. Generally, diver watches made by this Swiss watchmaker feature some exclusive components, including alveoli screw-in case-back and helium escape valve.
- However, the Seamaster Planet Ocean sports 12 o’clock, applied indexes and minute hand coated in Super-LumiNova.
- This helps the divers in tracking time underwater.
- The Super-LumiNova on the hour hand, seconds hand and indexes glows white in usual setting. But they appear bright blue in dark or low lighting conditions.
- On the contrary, the 12-hour dot and the minute appear green.
Seamaster Diver 300m
Another popular Omega watches is the sporty and classic Seamaster Diver 300m. But what makes the watch so popular?
It is the watch’s alliance with the iconic fictional character James Bond. In 2006, James Bond wore an Omega Seamaster Diver while playing his role in the film “Casino Royale”.
- However, the watch is characterised by helium escape valve, uni-directional rotating bezel and screw-down crown.
- The dial flaunts skeletonised central minute and central hand in white.
Interestingly, the central chronograph hand, 12-hour and 30-minute recorders are available in different colour options.
Seamaster Aqua Terra Master Co-Axial
The Seamaster Aqua Terra Master Co-Axial timepieces are instantly recognisable due to its “Teak Concept” dial.
- Omega took inspiration from the wooden decks on grandeur sailboats and designed the dial offering vertical lines.
- However, the Seamaster Aqua Terra watches feature the brand’s patented Master Co-Axial Calibre 8500 movements.
- These COSC-certified Chronometer movements can offer resistance to magnetic fields over 15,000gauss.
Moreover, the Omega Aqua Terra watches come with transparent case-backs that make the movement conspicuous.
Constellation Co-Axial
In 1952, Omega introduced the Constellation collection. However, the brand unveiled the Constellation “Manhatten” in 1982.
And the Constellation “Manhatten” watches are known for their four signature claws (popularly known as Griffes) at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock sides.
- While the claws secured the sapphire crystal in its place, it also helped in maintaining the water-resistant ability of the watch.
- However, Omega redevised the Manhatten collection in 2009. But they retained the classic claws and the signature star at 6 o’clock.
The Omega Constellation Co-Axial flaunts a classic look and is available in different colours, dials and case metals options.
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