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Why is the brand called Omega?
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The watch brand is called Omega due to the Greek alphabet. Originally, the watchmaker's name was La Generale Watch Co. In 1894, the founder's sons, Louis-Paul and César, who had taken control of the company following his death, developed an innovative new movement system for timepieces. They named their movement the Omega because Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet and is often associated with an ultimate accomplishment. In 1903, the brothers incorporated their company as Frère-Omega Watch & Co. Shop a variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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1969 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch, Tiffany & Co. Blue Dial
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1975 Omega Geneve Vintage Retro Automatic Day Date Mens Dial Watch - Stainless S
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1967 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Handwound Watch with Date - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Automatic Day Date Mens Dark Tiffany Blue Dial Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch with Black Dial - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1981 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Bracelet Automatic Day Date Emerald Green - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel


