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Is Omega a respected watch?

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Is Omega a respected watch?
Yes, Omega is a respected watch. Omega has been producing quality timepieces since Louis Brandt founded the company in 1848 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. His sons Louis-Paul and C�sar took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement that they called the Omega. Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II, it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega's commitment to ensuring its products' reliability under extreme conditions. Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega's links to the British military, it became James Bond's watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every subsequent Bond movie. Buzz Aldrin also wore an Omega watch when he became the first man to walk on the moon. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Omega watches.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
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Omega Calatrava Automatic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1947 Omega Calatrava in stainless steel and rose gold. The bezel of this watch is solid rose gold and the lugs are gold top. The case of this watch measures 32mm in di...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Day Date Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch 3222.80.00
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Day Date Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch 3222.80.00. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel round case 39.0 mm in diameter. Blue bezel ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Racing Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch 3518.50.00
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Racing Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch 3518.50.00 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Caliber 3220. Stainless steel round case 39 mm in diameter....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Steel Mens Watch 231.13.42.22.01.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Steel Mens Watch 231.13.42.22.01.001 Box Card. Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement. Daydate change at midnight with instantaneous jump. Silicon ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII Limited Edition Mens Watch 3574.51.00 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII Limited Edition Mens Watch 3574.51.00 Box Card. Manual winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel round case 42.0 mm in diameter. Special Last Man on...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster 300M Midsize 36 Steel Mens Watch 212.30.36.20.01.001
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster 300M Midsize 36 Steel Mens Watch 212.30.36.20.01.001. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel round case 36.25 mm in diameter. Black unidirectional rotating ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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