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About Omega

OMEGA

Omega is a watch brand synonymous with excellence, innovation and precision. The company has constantly been defined by its pioneering spirit, demonstrated by its conquests of the oceans as well as space. Since 1965, the Omega Speedmaster has been worn on each of NASA's piloted missions including all six moon landings and many of history’s greatest explorations beyond Earth.As well as this, no brand is more actively involved in sports timekeeping. In addition to partnerships in golf, sailing, athletics and swimming, Omega has served as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932. This role has not only involved the precise timing of many different sports and disciplines, but also the consistent development and evolution of the vital equipment that today’s athletes rely on.In watchmaking, Omega’s history has been dedicated to a quest for perfection. This legacy continued in 1999 with the launch of the revolutionary Co-Axial escapement and, in 2015, with the world’s first Master Chronometer. Approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), Master Chronometer certification today represents the Swiss industry’s highest standard of precision, magnetic resistance and chronometric performance.

HISTORY

Omega SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.Founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1903, the company formerly operated as La Generale Watch Co. until incorporating the name Omega in 1903, becoming Louis Brandt et Frère-Omega Watch & Co.In 1984, the company officially changed its name to Omega SAand opened its museum in Biel/Bienne to the public.Omega is a subsidiary of The Swatch Group.Britain's Royal Flying Corps used Omega watches in 1917 for its combat units, followed by the U.S. Army in 1918, and NASA in 1969 for Apollo 11.Omega has been the official timekeeper of the Olympics since 1932 and is the current timekeeper of the America's Cup yacht race. Omega was a main partner of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Why should you buy a Omega?

In Omega they use the best modern manufacturing and materials, and you don’t have to worry about the watches becoming magnetized. They use materials , such as silicon springs,to prevent magnetization of the watches.There is absolutely no question that Omega is the poster boy for top-notch quality. The brand not only preaches about strict quality control policies but also abides by them.Omega watches have a reputation, especially when it comes to functionality of a timepiece. Throughout history, the brand has delivered some of the most effective as well as efficient tool watches.