Omega

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

Organised by Antiquorum, the world's leading horological auctioneers, the event took place at the renowned KaDeWe department store where for the third year running Omega are staging an exhibition showcasing some of their most prestigious timepieces.As a curtain-raiser to the exhibition which opens today, the four Speedmasters went under the hammer of Antiquorum president Osvaldo Patrizzi. read more

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

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 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

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

One of important moments in the early history of the company took place in 1894 when it introduced the Omega 19' caliber. The mechanism was based on the innovative principle of interchangeable parts that was then gradually adopted by other watch manufacturers. read more

To celebrate its successful partnership with Saint-Moritz luxurious alpine resort, Omega is revealing a Special Collection of De Ville 'St. Moritz' Co-Axial Chronographs. The collection comprises two wristwatches for gentlemen and two for ladies crafted in 18-K red gold or stainless steel, created to take you to the summit of Saint-Moritz' slopes! read more

It's 366 days, and not 365, because 2008 is a leap year - and a lucky one, according to the popular Chinese belief that 8 is a lucky number. The Omega Countdown Clock in Beijing is one of many highly visible signs of a large and growing brand presence in China as the 2008 Olympic Games approach, with three new Omega flagship stores in Beijing alone. read more

Organised by Antiquorum, the event took place at the renowned KaDeWe department store where for the third year running Omega are staging an exhibition showcasing some of their most prestigious timepieces.As a curtain-raiser to the exhibition which opens today, the four Speedmasters went under the hammer of Antiquorum president Osvaldo Patrizzi. read more

Founded in 1848, 12 years before the first-ever British Open took place at Prestwick golf course near Glasgow, Omega's involvement in international golf today includes tournament sponsorship and official timekeeping as well as player sponsorship. Omega has been synonymous with the European Masters in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, for the past decade and is now title sponsor of the event.  read more

The mini-site covers a short history of brave explorations of our time which Omega has accompanied. The humble vision of creating: "a new type of chronograph, designed for research, industry and sport" has since become the de facto watch for men and women who push the frontiers of science, on earth and in space read more

But Omega has never neglected the esthetical part: the label has even been a trendsetter in the “Haute Couture” Watch-Jewellery Making Business. This is proofed by the tremendous Gold Medallions and other prestigious Jewellery Prices which it has won over the years during occasions like the International Exhibition for Decorative Arts in Paris in 1925 or the International Diamonds Awards (6 Oscars between 1957 and 1964); La Rose d’ Or (Golden Rose) of Baden-Baden (Germany-7 Roses between 1970 and 1978) etc… read more

Now with the help of OMEGA, the former astronaut celebrates the 30th anniversary of this momentous moment in space exploration with a visit to Hong Kong and Beijing in his role as OMEGA Ambassador from July 10 to 14, 2002. A recipient of the US Navy's Distinguished Flying Cross and holder of the USA's Distinguished Service Medal with Star, Cernan joined NASA in 1963. read more

Omega watches maintained very strong values such as for lot 577 “Seamaster Ploprof 600M – 2nd generation” that sold for 17’700 CHF, as well as lot 598 “Dynamic” that doubled its estimate to sell for 22’420 CHF, clearly results of the Omegamania effect. Cartier timepieces were much appreciated such as the lot 227, a “Pendulette Chevalet Kingfisher Feather Dial” that sold for 110’920 CHF, originally estimated at 20,000 CHF, and lot 228, a Paraléllogramme that went for 49’560 CH more than doubling its estimate. read more

This year's Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean is water-resistant to 600 metres and is a COSC certified chronometre.Sailing is an area perfectly suited to watches because of the countdowns before the start of the races. read more

Newly inducted Omega wearer Halsall joins other legendary names from the world of swimming who wear the brand’s renowned divers’ watches. Russian swimming “czar” Alexander Popov has been associated with the brand since 1997 and two of the current top names in the sport, Ian Thorpe and Michael Phelps, also help to promote Omega. read more

Stephen Urquhart, President of Omega, were present to welcome the select number of guests attending the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new exclusive Moscow Boutique. Nick Hayek, CEO of Swatch Group, Stephen Urquhart, President of Omega, British actor Daniel Craig and Barbara Brocolli, Producer of the James Bond movie, from left to right, talk to the audience at the GUM on the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. read more

Clooney initially found out about the Omega Company in his childhood as he heard the news about the Omega watch that passed the strictest NASA tests and was selected to accompany the first man on the Moon. He was one of the youngster who belonged to the generation of Americans growing up in space-age. read more

The exhibition, from 12 July to 25 August, is part of KaDeWes own centenary celebrations as well as an opportunity to highlight the 50th anniversary of the Speedmaster Professional, the legendary Omega chronograph that went to the moon with Neil Armstrong in 1969. During a VIP cocktail party on 11 July and as a curtain-raiser to the exhibition, four extremely sought-after limited edition Speedmasters made especially for its Jubilee year will be sold in a charity auction run by Antiquorum, the worlds leading horological auctioneers. read more