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The November worldwide release of the latest James Bond movie - much-anticipated 'Quantum of Solace' - will be commemorated by the introduction of a new limited edition Omega Seamaster watch. The new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Quantum Of Solace Limited Edition will be available in a limited number of 5,007 pieces. read more

Paying tribute to the 40th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing that took place on the 20th of July, 1969, Omega has created the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Apollo 11 "40th Anniversary" Limited Edition watch.

The timepiece has naturally been inspired by the original Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch worn by Buzz Aldrin when he, together with Neil Armstrong, stepped onto the surface of the Moon at 02:56 GMT on the 21st of July.

The new watch accommodates the brand's legendary calibre 1861 that powered the original Moon Watch.

The case of the Omega watch, 42mm in diameter, is crafted from stainless steel. It is coupled with an upgraded stainless steel bracelet fitted with the brand’s patented screw and pin system. read more

The leading watchmaking company Omega has created the Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal Limited Edition. The new Omega creation boasts to be the first watch in the world, demonstrating an alliance of ceramics and Liquidmetal.

Having joined efforts with the brand's product development team, Swatch group researchers have produced an outstanding ceramic diving bezel, which features numbers and scaling manufactured from Liquidmetal alloy, creating a silvery contrast against the black ceramic background. The shade of the ceramic dial is in perfect harmony with the shade of the bezel.

The Liquidmetal alloy represents a metallic material, with a disordered, non-crystalline atomic structure. Liquidmetal's fusion temperature is two times lower than that of the traditional titanium alloy. However, when this material is cooled, it becomes three times harder than stainless steel.  read more

The leading horological company Omega is currently involved in a big advertising push, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the brand’s iconic Co-Axial escapement.

The Omega advertising visuals show the brand’s ambassadors, with the magnifying glasses, which are surely of great importance to the esteemed specialists in watchmaking.

The Omega highly successful “Watchmaker Wanted” campaign depicted George Clooney, wearing a lab coat and a loupe. The photograph was made by Greg Williams. It happened to be a source of inspiration for the creators of the new images. read more

The Omega famous Seamaster collection is joined by a bold newcomer for ladies - the Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Ladies’ 600M. The timepiece features a nice design and makes one feel its powerful sporty appeal.

The new Seamaster watch is created as a highly reliable instrument for professional divers. It incorporates a unidirectional rotating bezel and a helium escape valve, and provides 600-meter water-resistance.

The stainless steel case, 37.50 mm in diameter, reveals polished and brushed finishing. The unidirectional rotating bezel is created in two variations - with a black or orange aluminum ring.
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In 2008, the world of watchmaking welcomed the new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra collection that immediately won the hearts of true watch connoisseurs by its eye-catching design and advanced technology.

This year, the highly successful Omega watch collection has been joined by a new member-the Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-Axial GMT Chronograph.

The zest of the collection is its "Teak Concept" dial that demonstrates vertical lines, reminding the wooden boat decks. The dial is reliably protected by a curved, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal provided with anti-reflective treatment on both sides.

The new Omega watch provides most reliable timekeeping, being equipped with the brand’s exclusive Co-Axial calibre 3603 and a free sprung balance.  read more

Fans of Secret Service agent 007, along with afficionados of fine timepieces, wait enthusiastically to the launch of each new version of the Omega James Bond watch.The recently developed Omega James Bond 007 Collector's Piece strikes with its irresistible visual appeal. read more

This year, Omega proudly introduces an updated version of its legendary watch for divers. The initial Proplof, distinguished due to its instantly recognizable look and cutting-edge technology was premiered in 1970. The watch was destined to become one of the most reliable timepiece for professional divers.

The new Omega Ploprof 1200M accommodates a Co-Axial calibre 8500 and, as suggested by its name, boasts remarkable water-resistance - down to 1200 meters.

The case of the Omega Ploprof watch catches the glance by its screwed-in crown at 9 o’clock under a protective buffer. The crown's position guarantees supreme comfort of wearing as it enables free movement of the wrist and the crown is reliably protected from any accidental action. To adjust the time and date, it is necessary to unscrew the crown in order to release the protective buffer and then pull the crown to the required position. read more

In 1949, Omega introduced the first photo-finish camera named the Racend Timer. This revolutionary piece of timekeeping technology allowed to record grouped arrivals at the finish lines of track events. read more

In 2008, the Omega Company has created a new Speedmaster model to pay tribute to the remarkable achievements of Michael Schumacher and victorious spirit his name is associated with. To make the timepiece reflect deep admiration and respect towards the legendary Formula One champion, as well as Formula One excitement, the creators of 'The Legend' have endowed it with one-of-a-kind stylistic cues and used a mixture of high tech materials.  read more

The Omega Company inspired by the idea of creating and utilizing safe and environment-friendly energy sources, has been providing the project with capital and engineering technology. The Omega Speedmaster GMT Solar Impulse watch pays tribute to the prototype airplane.  read more

The Swiss watch-making house Omega has officially released its Omega 2009 Constellation watch line to the Asian market.

The famous actress Zhang Ziyi, an ambassador for the brand, was actively involved in the process. The event was held in the company’s new flagship boutique, located in the chic SOGO department store in Shanghai. Shortly afterwards, a festive concert took place at Shanghai Concert Hall.

Stephen Urquhart, Omega president, showed Ms. Ziyi into the premises. Not only as an Omega ambassador, she was appointed in 2008, but also as a dedicated Omega watch lover, Zhang Ziyi was really interested in seeing the inside of the watch-making world.

This beautiful lady and outstanding actress, having starred in such films as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "The Road Home" and "Memoirs of a Geisha", was offered a unique opportunity she enthusiastically grasped: sitting at the watch-making bench, she partially assembled a mechanical movement, instructed by the watchmaker from the Omega Company.

According to Ms. Ziyi, the core values of Omega such as credibility, achievement and pioneering spirit, coincide with those of her own. She is honored to be associated with Omega, for this company has a strong foothold in China, having started its activity in the country in 1895.

The box of the Omega Constellation watch will expose the autograph by Zhang Ziyi to be performed in a drawing at the Omega headquarters, based in Shanghai.

The brand’s values and its creations’ advantages were also successfully presented through the concert. The elegant banners, demonstrating the Omega Constellation timepiece with an image of the graceful Zhang Ziyi against a background of cherry blossoms, were exposed above the red carpeted stairway, leading to the Shanghai Concert Hall.

The work of the illustrious fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, this picture will represent a part of the brand’s 2009 communication campaign for the Constellation line. In the course of the concert the audience could enjoy the music from "Bell at Dawn, Drum at Dusk", accompanying a multi-media presentation, which demonstrated the Omega Constellation timekeeper arising from the images of the universe and the tiniest patterns of the stars.

As to the human stars, a number of the brightest ones have become ambassadors for the Omega brand. Beside Zhang Ziyi, Omega fruitfully cooperates with the actors George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, as well as the supermodel-entrepreneur Cindy Crawford.
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For 2009, Omega has created its Planet Ocean Chronograph and Planet Ocean Chronometer watches in exclusive jewelry versions. The precious timepieces are anticipated to be unveiled at Baselworld 2009.

It is remarkable that the new Planet Ocean Jewellery Co-Axial chronograph is the choice of Nicole Kidman, one of the most stylish and beautiful ladies in the world and an ambassadress for Omega watches. The Hollywood actress was wearing the timepiece for her recent shoot.

The Omega Planet Ocean Jewelry Co-Axial Chronograph and Chronometer watches, having joined the brand's Seamaster family, represent highly functional diver's watches, being based on Omega's outstanding experience in the production of diver's watches since the 1940s. read more

The renowned Swiss horological company Omega stands out due to its exceptional watch line as well as its contributions into the field of horology. It is also notable for its ardent devotion to sports timing.

There couldn’t be a better way for the company to express this commitment than to be an Official Timekeeper for the Olympic Games. This brand’s dedication has a decade-long history.

Distinguished by ongoing development, Omega has marked this partnership by an advanced technology. This watchmaker is also happy to associate itself with outstanding athletes across the spectrum of disciplines.

Massimiliano Rosolino, has been recently appointed to be an Omega ambassador. The sportsman, who made quite a sensation in the world of swimming, undoubtedly embodies the spirit of the company.

Massimiliano Rosolino, 30 years of age, is regarded to be the most successful Italian swimmer. The real pride of his mother country, he won more than 60 medals from the most important world events. Just as well Rosolino claimed Olympic Gold at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games in the 200m individual medley event.

As a media person, the swimmer is able to influence certain activities, ranging from sporting periodicals to charitable causes. The latter embraces "Acqua per il Burundi", a non-profit organization, whose focal point is constructing water wells in the East African country that suffers from droughts.

Massimiliano Rosolino had been known to be an avid lover of the Swiss brand’s timepieces before Omega chose him to become its ambassador. Rosolino’s excellent collection consists of several Seamaster Planet Ocean watches, including the impeccable Seamaster model, the Omega company bestowed on him at the Sydney Olympic Games. When he puts on his pinstriped suit instead of his swimsuit, the swimmer also prefers dressier watches manufactured by Omega.

To solidify its sport image, Omega also enjoys a sponsor relationship with the eight-time Olympic Gold medalist Michael Phelps, the "Russian Rocket" Alexander Popov, the Australian outstanding sportsman Ian Thorpe, as well as the promising young American Katie Hoff.

The sophisticated technologies created by Omega have taken swimming competition to new heights. The list features the semi-automatic Swim Eight-O-Matic Timer, touch pads, as well as live timing technology, which permits the real time viewing of races.

According to Massimiliano, it is a great honor for him to cooperate with Omega. Besides, he takes a keen interest in using these advanced techniques, while training. He also added that Omega, known for its matchless exactitude in terms of functionality, definitely encouraged him to be always punctual in the most important races or at press events.
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Celebrated Swiss timepiece brands’ preparations for introducing their exclusive models at the Only Watch auction to be held in Monaco are in full swing.

The auction is aimed at obtaining funds for Monegasque Association against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an international organization, developing projects on debilitating genetic disorder that negatively influences male children.

Omega will be proud to unveil an especially elegant and spectacular rose gold interpretation of its renowned Ploprof - a dive watch, launched for the first time in 1970s. Jacques Cousteau’s favorite model, the Ploprof is distinguished by its oversized monocoque case and extremely secure rotating bezel, which functioning is governed by a security push button.

The Omega Seamaster Ploprof intended for Only Watch is completely rendered in 18-karat white gold. Similar to its counterpart manufactured from steel, it demonstrates brushed texture finished surfaces. A white rubber strap, embellished with vertical grooves and the Omega signature, match perfectly the white sapphire-overlaid graduated bezel and the exceptional dial, bearing a "1/1 Only Watch" commemorative mark.

The hands and hour indices of the exclusive timekeeping companion are also made of rose gold and demonstrate Superluminova coating, which ensures effortless legibility in any light conditions.

The Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1/1 intended for Only Watch accommodates the in-house manufactured Omega 8501 caliber.

This movement incorporates the acclaimed Co-Axial escapement and reveals a freely sprung balance wheel with the unconventional beat frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour. It also features a power reserve of 60 hours.

To specify its manufacture status, Omega has provided the 8500 caliber with a special Cotes de Geneve en Arabesques decorative pattern and received its precision performance certificate from the Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres (COSC). As a result of 15-day tests in different positions and temperatures, each caliber has been assigned the official title of "Chronometer".

The Omega 1/1 Seamaster Ploprof timepiece performed in rose gold will be put up for auction without a reserve on September 24, 2009 under the auspices of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

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The Omega Speedmaster 5-Counter Chronograph is the world's first watch revealing a five-counter chronograph layout. The five counters on the watch dial, representing the iconic five rings of the Olympics, start from 3 o'clock - you will see a small seconds counter, a 7-day chronograph recorder, a day of the week indicator, a 12-hour chronograph recorder, and a 30-minute chronograph recorder read more

The new Omega watch has an exciting piece of history behind its creation. After NASA tested the Omega Speedmaster Professional watch and officially qualified it for all manned space missions, Omega, inspired by the watch's success, concentrated on designing a new watch specifically for NASA expedition to the dark side of the moon that was meant to take place in the early 1970s. read more

The year 2009 has marked the 10th anniversary of an ingenious watchmaking innovation - the Omega Co-Axial Escapement invented by famous watchmaker George Daniels. The Co-Axial Escapement has become the first successful rival to the traditionally applied Swiss lever escapement.

The greatest advantage of the Omega Co-Axial escapement is the considerable reduction of friction among the parts transmitting energy to other components of the movement. As a result, the Co-Axial escapement implies enhanced stability of the precision of the timepiece, not to mention the reduced servicing needs for the movement.

In 2005, Omega introduced the 3313 Co-Axial chronograph movements. Then, in 2007, the world of watchmaking witnessed the appearance of an in-house produced Omega caliber built with the Co-Axial system at its core - the Omega 8500 caliber. The movement boasted not only innovative technical features but also a unique decorative finish.

In 2008, Omega equipped the first ladies watches with its Co-Axial movements, and the Seamaster Aqua Terra watches in particular. The same year the brand presented the 8601/8611 caliber, the first Omega Co-Axial movement that incorporated an annual calendar complication.

Nowadays, Omega has an ambitious goal of bringing Co-Axial performance to every mechanical timepiece it creates.
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The Omega Men's Seamaster 300M Watch is an ever-successful choice of men who can't imagine their life without sea adventures. If a man enjoys diving, yachting and sea voyaging, this Omega watch is created for him. read more

Once you start thinking on the topic, you immediately remember Rolex and Omega watches in James Bond movies, Tag Heuer watches in such famous movies as The Brave One, Good Luck Chuck, and The Bourne Ultimatum, IWC watches in large-scale feature film Miami Vice, not to mention a Jaeger-LeCoultre wristwatch in the recently released The Dark Night. In 2008, the list of blockbusters, sporting super-heroes wearing super-wristwatches, has been joined by Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreaua. read more