Omega Vintage ladies wristwatch display box, 1960's

Name: Omega Vintage ladies wristwatch display box, 1960's
Brand: Omega
Price: 286.6 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Omega Vintage ladies wristwatch display box. Made in Switzerland, 1960's Dimensions: Length x width x depth: 9.5 x 8 x 3.5 cm Weight: 63 grams Condition: Box is pre - owned, with minor signs of usage, good condition overall. About Omega: Omega, a Swiss luxury watchmaker, has a history spanning over 170 years. Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt, the company initially produced precision pocket watches. In 1894, Omega introduced the 19-ligne Calibre, revolutionizing the industry with interchangeable parts. The brand's name change to Omega in 1903 signified its pinnacle in precision timekeeping. Omega's innovations continued, including becoming the official timekeeper of the Olympics in 1932 and creating iconic watches like the Speedmaster in 1957. Omega's legacy extends beyond horology, with its watches adorning the wrists of notable figures like James Bond. Today, Omega remains a symbol of excellence, blending craftsmanship with modern technology.

Creator:

Omega (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Leather

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960's

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Braintree, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2962338945852

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It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.

The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.

Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.

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. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well.

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 succeeding Bond movie; it is set to return in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.

Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.

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