Omega Watches: The Name For Excellence
Swiss timepieces are known for their accuracy and precision. Among the most popular Swiss brands, Omega is a renowned name. In its 150 years of service, Omega has earned a lot of achievements. Omega watches is presently a part of the Swatch group and has created numerous collections. These watches are outstanding examples of perfection and excellence.
History:
Omega is a popular watch company based in a place called Bienne in Switzerland that manufactures high end timepieces. The company was founded in 1848 in La Chaux De Fonds, also situated in Switzerland by a 23 year old watch maker Louis Brandt. After the ownership of Louis, his children Cesar Brandt and Louis Paul tool over the brand and with their joint efforts made it one of the top most companies of the world. After their demise in 1903, the brand was in the young hands of Paul Emile Brandt who was not even the age of 24. He eventually turned out to be the builder and the architect of Omega. Till date Omega strives out to be one of the most recognizable watch making brands.
Collections:
For Omega watches, quality, creativity and innovation go hand in hand. It makes use of the best of materials to design its watches. The timepieces at Omega are known for the advanced technology that they use. Omega has also been associated with the sports industry for long enough. Omega has been the official timekeepers of the Olympics for the 25th time and has also been a part of some of the major sports events such as athletics, swimming, sailing and golf. It has made a strong place in the watch making industry with its strong quality and precision of its timepieces.
There are mainly five collections of Omega which are available for both men and women.
1. Speed master
2. Constellation
3. De Ville
4. Specialties (Beijing 2008)
Quality:
The timepieces from Omega are mainly designed from materials such as silver, rhodium or gold plating. The timepieces for men are designed in such a way that they can tolerate the most adverse conditions and can endure wear and tear as well. The women’s watches are sophisticated and are beautifully set with diamonds to accentuate their beauty. In the collections of Omega, you can find timepieces for daily wear as well as timepieces that extremely functional. They have chronographs that are specially designed for outdoor activities.
Out of all the Omega watches, one of the most loved models is Black dial Omega Constellation which is an outstanding timepiece with chronograph features. This timepiece is waterproof till 100m and is coated with an anti scratch sapphire crystal. Amongst the latest timepieces, Omega Sea master white band watch is a popular model. This timepiece has a bezel which is diamond set and comes with a white strap and date and day functions on the dial. The greater longevity and functionality of these timepieces make them popular all across the globe.