The horology market is full of fading and resurging trends. Be it the bigger case sizes, the “all black” color schemes, or rehashing of past timepieces, with or without a modern spin on them. For this “Speedmaster CK2998 Limited Edition”, Omega has brought us something from the past, with a new face. Continue reading “Omega Speedmaster “CK2998″ Limited Edition” »
Humankind have been to outer space, but they’ve yet to reach the bottom of the ocean. Omega is on a mission to reach the “Deep Black” of the aquatic abyss, with this new variation on their “Seamaster Planet Ocean” timepieces. Omega manufactures have combined a GMT model with a diving watch and birthed a new unique collection designated the “Deep Black” model line. Continue reading “Omega Seamaster ‘Deep Black’ Edition iN Ceramic” »
This upcoming 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil, will mark the 27th time that Omega is the official timekeeper for this prestigious event. Quite an accomplishment, to provide such essential time accuracy for so long without any incident. Omega is definitely a brand that has gained its place in sports and now-a-days their expertise is used to measure all 28 summer sports and 14 winter sports. Continue reading “Omega The Official Olympics Time Keeper” »
This Baselworld 2016 has seen various new Omega releases, many now equipped with their METAS certified movements. But, in the case of the “Aqua Terra” model line, these more accurate calibers have yet to be introduced. What we do have here is a ‘GoodPlanet’ edition with two different available sizes, one featuring a GMT complication. These watches are part of the Omega collaboration with the “GoodPlanet Foundation” that together have produced documentary films and restoration projects. Continue reading “Omega & GoodPlanet Watching Nature” »
Well humankind has been to the moon, rock bands have played tribute to the moon and Omega has issued various moon-watches. From the recently launched “Grey Side of The Moon”; to all the various Speedmaster timepieces on its catalog, with the associated fame and prestige of being molded on the first watch to go to the moon. Now at Baselworld 2016 we can gaze at the new: “Grey Side of The Moon ‘Meteorite’”. Continue reading “Omega “Grey Side of the Moon” Meteorite” »
Omega keeps wanting to mix things up with the use and mixture of atypical materials. This new version of their “Seamaster” model line is packed with rubber, titanium and other elements. Baselworld 2016 has Omega launching many updated models with their METAS certified movements. While, another reboot is an Omega Speedmaster, with a new dial, but still operating off the original manual-winding Moonwatch movement. Continue reading “Omega Seamaster & Speedmaster At Baselworld 2016” »
Last year in 2015 we saw Omega bust out the Globemaster collection with its new Master Chronometer movement, caliber 8900. Now for Baselworld 2016 Omega returns to the Globemaster line with some nuances. For starters, it was nice to see Omega avoid the cliché of making its first complication on their new in-house METAS approved movements a chronograph. Instead opting for an annual calendar and a 4th central hand to point out the current month. Let’s take a closer look at the new “Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar”. Continue reading “Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar” »
Christie’s finished up 2015 with two great watch auctions, one dedicated to the “Omega Speedmaster” and another for “Rare Watches & Important Discoveries”. This time around they’re gathering up itemized artifacts leftover from the “James Bond Spectre” movie-set, which was released to theaters worldwide on the 6th of November 2015. Christie’s auction begins on the 16th and closes on the 23rd of February 2016. Continue reading “Christie’s Hosting A “James Bond Spectre” Auction” »
We were just recently marveled by all the new timepieces that debuted at SIHH, but time never stops. And it would be especially worrying if it stopped, when the passion being discussed is that of horology. So, now only two months away from the next luxury fair, which will be BaselWorld. Here is a peak at two new editions Omega has unveiled for this upcoming watch celebration. Continue reading “Omega pre-BaselWorld 2016” »
Charles Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts, gave birth to Charlie Brown and his dog Snoopy, which can both be seen at the box-office, starring in “The Peanuts Movie”. But, more important than Snoopy going Hollywood is his association to Omega watches, NASA and the Apollo mission that took humankind towards the moon. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission and Omega has issued a new time piece to highlight the occasion. Continue reading “Omega Speedmaster takes Snoopy for another Moonwalk” »
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