OMEGA Glossary
When you think of watches, Omega should be one of the first if not the first brands that comes to your mind. In 1848, the then 23-year-old watchmaker, Louis Brandt opened a small workshop in the Swiss village of La Chaux-de-Fonds, thus beginning the legacy of Omega. Louis began his family business from his workshop with the goal of creating the most accurate watch in the world, and quickly became recognized and celebrated throughout Europe. Following his passing in 1879, his sons took over the family business and relocated to Biel/Bienne, where Omega continues to have a presence, but at the time was named Louis Brandt & Frère. In 1894, following much success, the brothers had a phenomenal breakthrough in technology and changed their company name to Omega, “a name that classically signifies ultimate accomplishment,” from the Omega website.
( Buzz Aldrin wearing his Omega Speedmaster Professional inside a capsule in space; he went on to wear it on the lunar surface in 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission that was the first spaceflight to bring humans to the moon, thus also making it the first watch to be worn on the moon! )
Since then, the Swiss watch company has designed world renowned luxury timepieces for the active elite. The technological advances in watches led by them has continued to place Omega as the leader of the pack. The Omega Speedmaster was the first watch worn on the surface of the moon and has been the official watch sponsor of the James Bond franchise for over 25 years!
Interested in learning about or potentially purchasing an Omega watch for yourself or a loved one? We don’t blame you, but the wide array of options can be overwhelming when shopping, so we put together an Omega watch glossary to help you.
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CONSTELLATION
GLOBEMASTER
The Globemaster was the first watch in the world that had a Master Chronometer and set new standards for timepieces.
CONSTELLATION
The Constellation Collection is classic and recognizable by its half-moon facets, Roman numerals and single gold star.
SEAMASTER
AQUA TERRA
The Aqua Terra is the nautical life personified in a timepiece, perfectly capturing the ocean spirit seen through the Omega lens.
DIVER 300M
Since it’s premiere to the world in 1993, the helium escape valve within the watch means that it is the ideal watch for underwater explorers, and remains water-resistant up to 300m.
PLANET OCEAN
In 2005, Omega released their Planet Ocean 600M collection to celebrate and pay homage to Omega’s exploration of the ocean.
SPEEDMASTER
MOONWATCH
Possibly the most iconic Omega watch, the Moonwatch was the first watch on the moon. The design continues to honor the legendary astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission.
DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Crafted from a signle block of black zirconium oxide ceramic, the “Dark Side of the Moon” reimagines the Moonwatch with the mysteriousness of space exploration.
SPEEDMASTER 38
The Speedmaster 38 is a slightly smaller, and more refined watch out of the Omega catalog and is perfect for everyday wear and business.
TWO COUNTERS
You guessed it, the Two Counters watch has twin subdials built within!
INSTRUMENTS
Considered as the “most ambitious watch ever built for the skies”, it was designed specifically for space exploration with the astronauts needs top of mind.
DE VILLE
LADYMATIC
The Ladymatic was first released in 1955 and was one of the first self-winding watches designed specifically for women.
HOUR VISION
Hour Vision is one of Omega's most sleek models in their collection, that has left watch enthusiasts in awe of its elegant movements.
TRÉSOR
Made for the modern woman, the Trésor watch pulls inspiration from the past while still looking forward for a perfect timeless timepiece.
PRESTIGE
If the Moonwatch is the most recognizable watch within the Omega catalog, the Prestige is probably the most popular. It stands out from the rest with the classic styling, making it the perfect accessory to any outfit. If you are looking for your first Omega watch, consider starting here.
TOURBILLON
A masterpiece in watch design and mechanics, the Tourbillion features a central tourbillon cage that rotates once per minute. Its sleek design makes this model a true standout in timepiece design and achievement.