Omega
In 1848, at the age of 23, Louis Brands opened a comptoir d'etabilissage, a sub-contracting sales office for watch manufacture. In 1880, the two brothers César and Louis-Paul Brandt rented a floor in a Bienne building to set up a modern watch production unit. Among the names they chose for their watches were "Helvetia", "Jura", "Celtic", "Gurzelen", and "Patria". With the introduction of the "Labrador" lever movement in 1885, the watches achieved a precision of within 30 seconds a day.
In 1889, four years, later, Louis Brandt and Fils became the largest producers of watches in Switzerland, with a production rate of of over 100,000 watches. But this fact did not stop the exclusivity of the watches they produced, e.g. the minute-repeating wristwatch, developed in 1892 in partnership with Audemars Piguet, and probably the first wristwatch of its kind.
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 Vintage 1960 Mens Omega Gold CAPPED SEAMASTER 24J Automatic Watch RUNS Latest Price: US $245.50 |
 Vintage 14k Gold Lady Omega Swiss Leather Strap Watch Latest Price: US $650.00 |
 Naked OMEGA SEAMASTER Ladies Watch Vintage 1950 18k Gold Top Latest Price: US $416.25 |
 OMEGA WATCH 1040 Movement Date Ring NOS Gold Colour Black numbers OMEGA JEDI Latest Price: US $52.57 |
 Ernie Els Choice Gold Omega De Ville Prestige Watch Latest Price: US $4,700.00 |
 SCARCE SOLID 14K YELLOW GOLD OCTYAGON CASE OMEGA SWISS POCKET WATCH Latest Price: US $1,849.95 |
 Mint 9K Gold Swiss Omega 17J Ladies Watch Papers 1964 Latest Price: US $1,224.11 |
 Omega Gents De Ville Leather 18ct Yellow Gold Watch Latest Price: US $1,318.88 |
 Omega Gents De Ville 9ct Yellow Gold Quartz Watch Latest Price: US $3,151.10 |
 Omega Gents 18ct Gold Steel Constellation Watch Latest Price: US $2,487.71 |
 Omega Gents Seamaster 18ct Gold Steel Quartz Watch Latest Price: US $1,998.07 |
 Omega De Ville Dark Blue Dial Gents Watch Circa 1974 White Gold Plated Latest Price: US $315.90 |
 Omega 9ct Yellow Gold 1950s Vintage Automatic Watch Latest Price: US $2,329.76 |
 Omega Constellation Gold Plated Watch Day Date Latest Price: US $236.93 |
 Ladies Omega De Ville Gold Plated Watch Latest Price: US $157.95 |
 Omega De Ville Silver Dial Gents Watch Circa 1977 White Gold Plated Latest Price: US $868.73 |
 Omega Ladies 18K White Gold and Diamond Dress Mechanical Watch Latest Price: US $7,400.00 |
 Omega Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Dress Watch Latest Price: US $1,795.00 |
 Mens OMEGA DeVille Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 18K GOLD Watch 414130 Latest Price: US $18,450.00 |
 Vintage Omega 14kt Gold Filled Mens Watch Latest Price: US $164.25 |
 OMEGA DEVILLE GOLD MENS WATCH 43101100 Latest Price: US $1,000.00 |
 Mens Omega Seamaster 10K Gold over Stainless Steel Quartz Date Wristwatch Watch Latest Price: US $152.50 |
 DECO SOLID 14KT YELLOW GOLD 1455 OMEGA WATCH 352grams Latest Price: US $3,500.00 |
 BEAUTIFUL OMEGA CONSTELLATION WATCH IN 18K SOLID GOLD Latest Price: US $3,995.00 |
 1966 Omega 18k Solid Gold Wrist Watch 620 Movement Wind up Leather Band Midsize Latest Price: US $644.95 |
 ANTIQUE ART DECO GOLD PLATED SWISS WATCH OMEGA SKELETON ENGRAVING SEA WORLD EXC Latest Price: US $1,999.99 |
 Vintage Omega DeLuxe 18k Gold Automatic Watch Latest Price: US $499.00 |
 luxury leather watch strap for omega Latest Price: US $18.88 |
 Omega Constellation Watch Link 18K Full Gold Bar Latest Price: US $79.90 |
 GORGEOUS 18K White Gold Omega Dress Watch With Diamonds Mens or Ladys Latest Price: US $6,000.00 |
 OMEGA BOUCLE BRACELET MONTRE WATCH STRAP BUCKLE 18MM ROSE GOLD TONE Latest Price: US $52.31 |
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 Mens Omega Seamaster 18K GOLD SS watch Gold Dial 231111 Latest Price: US $1,245.00 |
 OMEGA SEAMASTER DATE GOLD CAPPED AUTO MENS WATCH CAL 562 Latest Price: US $255.00 |
 Omega 10K Gold Filled Quartz Case w Hands Leroy Swiss Bulova Watch Vintage Latest Price: US $50.21 |
 14K Gold Bezel Omega Constellation 24J Automatic D D Mens Watch Band NICE Latest Price: US $649.99 |
 New old stock Omega 280 283 Watch Hand gold baton Latest Price: US $55.00 |
 Antique Vintage OMEGA Constellation Automatic Day Date Gold Cap Steel Mens Watch Latest Price: US $789.73 |
 VINTAGE 2 TONE SS AND GOLD OMEGA LADIES DE VILLE RECTANGULAR WATCH BUY IT NOW Latest Price: US $349.99 |
 Vintage Omega Seamaster Watch with 20 micron Gold Plate In Box with Tag Latest Price: US $199.99 |
 Mens OMEGA Constellation 18K Gold SS Perpetual Calendar Watch Gold Dial Latest Price: US $1,755.00 |
 OMEGA CONSTELLATION STEEL GOLD QUARTZ LADIES WATCH CALL US ON 07865075633 Latest Price: US $1,476.83 |
 14k SOLID WHITE GOLD Omega ladies watch 17CT Genuine Natural Diamonds Latest Price: US $2,211.30 |
 VINTAGE ESTATE OMEGA AUTOMATIC 14K YELLOW GOLD 1950S 60S WATCH Latest Price: US $1,299.00 |
 NOS Omega 18 19 Ligne Gold Spade Pocket Watch Hands Latest Price: US $17.50 |
 Omega Constellation 14k gold filled chronometer electronic f300hz mens watch Latest Price: US $200.00 |
 OMEGA WATCH BRACLET CLASP GOLD PLATED Latest Price: US $7.88 |
 Ladies Omega Speedmaster 18K Gold SS Watch Automatic White Dial Latest Price: US $1,865.00 |
 OMEGA 9CT GOLD LADIES WATCH Latest Price: US $78.98 |
 1951 Attractive Fancy Vintage Omegas Automatic 14K Gold Filled Gents Watch Latest Price: US $650.00 |
 1958 Stunning Unusual Vintage Omegas Automatic Gold Filled Over SS Gents Watch Latest Price: US $650.00 |
 omega mens Constellation el arabic sembol dial gold steel wrist watch Latest Price: US $299.99 |
 Ladies OMEGA Deville 18K Gold SS Watch Creme Roman Dial DIAMOND BEZEL Latest Price: US $1,755.00 |
 Omega Rose Gold Plated Watch Buckle 16mm inner ONLY Latest Price: US $42.99 |
 LADIES OMEGA WATCH 10KT GOLD FILLED DIAMOND FACE GREAT CONDITION Latest Price: US $51.00 |
 1950 SOLID 18CT ROSE GOLD OMEGA SUB SECOND GENTS VINTAGE WATCH Latest Price: US $3,624.95 |
 1966 STEEL AND ROSE GOLD OMEGA CONSTELLATION PIE PAN DIAL GENTS VINTAGE WATCH Latest Price: US $3,467.00 |
 1966 SOLID 9CT GOLD OMEGA SEAMASTER AUTO VINTAGE WATCH Latest Price: US $2,361.35 |
 1957 STEEL AND GOLD OMEGA CONSTELLATION AUTOMATIC GENTS VINTAGE WATCH Latest Price: US $2,677.25 |
 1961 SOLID 9CT GOLD OMEGA GENEVE GENTS VINTAGE WATCH Latest Price: US $2,606.18 |
 Omega Constellation 14k Gold And SS Mens Automatic Watch Latest Price: US $1,400.00 |
 1965 Vintage OMEGA SEAMASTER DeVille Mens Watch AUTOMATIC DATE 14K Gold Latest Price: US $1,495.00 |
 Antique Vintage Watch Omega Diamonds 14K White Gold Latest Price: US $900.00 |
 Ladies Womens Omega 14K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Strap Latest Price: US $880.00 |
 Ladies OMEGA Deville 18K Gold SS Watch Gold Roman Dial Latest Price: US $1,245.00 |
 MENS GOLD TONE OMEGA AUTOMATIC WATCH WITH DAY DATE AT 300 STRETCH BAND Latest Price: US $154.55 |
 Omega Traditional Square Yellow Gold Filled Wrist Watch Latest Price: US $320.00 |
 OMEGA BEADS OF RICE WATCH BRACELET GOLD PLATED 18MM E Latest Price: US $48.00 |
 Mens Vintage 14 K Gold Omega Wrist Watch in Super Condition Latest Price: US $320.00 |
 Rare Vintage 1900s Swiss Beautiful OMEGA Watch Black Dial Gold Plated Case Latest Price: US $480.00 |
 Vintage Omega swiss gold watch band buckle 8mm Latest Price: US $3.99 |
 Omega Yellow Gold Filled Vintage 13mm Watch Buckle No Reserve Latest Price: US $.99 |
 Omega Seamaster DeVille Automatic 14K Gold Filled Vintage Wrist Watch No Reserv Latest Price: US $152.50 |
 Vintage Omega Ladies 17 Jewel 14k Gold Winding Movement Watch Working 166g Latest Price: US $81.00 |
 VINTAGE LADIES WATCH 14k WHITE GOLD OMEGA CAL 483 RUNS LOOKING GOOD Latest Price: US $90.00 |
 GENUINE OMEGA LADIES 9KT GOLD WATCH ORIGINAL OMEGA GOLD BRACELET FREE SHIPPING Latest Price: US $879.99 |
 VINTAGE LADIES WATCH 14k YELLOW GOLD OMEGA CAL 483 RUNS LOOKING GOOD Latest Price: US $91.00 |
 GENUINE OMEGA LADIES 14KT GOLD WATCH with 32 WHITE DIAMONDS 14KT GOLD BRACELET Latest Price: US $2,749.99 |
 ANTIQUE OMEGA 18K GOLD 50ct DIAMOND PEEK A BOO LADIES PANEL WATCH 2oz Latest Price: US $2,999.99 |
 VINATGE MENS 14K GOLD OMEGA DeVILLE 1220 1330 MESH BAND WRIST WATCH Latest Price: US $1,999.99 |
 Omega Constellation watch 751 date 14K gold back 24 J Chronometer automatic Latest Price: US $469.00 |
 Vintage Omega Gold Filled Manual Wind Watch Latest Price: US $595.00 |
 LADIES 14K GOLD OMEGA LADYMATIC MESH DRESS WATCH Latest Price: US $1,250.00 |
 Ladies Omega Watch BRAND NEW 18K yellow gold leather Latest Price: US $2,499.00 |
 Omega DeVille Co Axial Power Reserve Automatic 18K Gold Watch NIB Heavy 238g NR Latest Price: US $14,689.00 |
 $3K OMEGA Constellation Stainless Steel 18K Gold Half Bar Ladies Watch Latest Price: US $1,116.00 |
 LADIES OMEGA DEVILLE TWO TONE 18K YELLOW GOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL WATCH Latest Price: US $595.00 |
 MENS OMEGA AUTOMATIC VINTAGE RETRO GOLD FILLED DAY DATE WATCH Latest Price: US $1,995.00 |
 OMEGA CONSTELLATION CALENDAR DATE 18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD WATCH Latest Price: US $2,650.00 |
 OMEGA CONSTELLATION CHRONOMETER AUTOMATIC DATE DAY 18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD WATCH Latest Price: US $2,450.00 |
 VINTAGE OMEGA SEAMASTER GOLD F MENS WRIST WATCH BRACELET BAND STRAP NO 12 1040 Latest Price: US $61.90 |
 Vintage OMEGA SUB SEC Hand BUMPER AUTOMATIC 14K Gold Filled Watch Latest Price: US $429.99 |
A completely new procket-watch caliber movement became a brilliant market performer when it went into production in 1894. It's major points for salability were in it's easily interchangable parts, and it's simplicity of construction. The company's banker, Henri Rieckel, suggested the name "Omega" for the new watch. The overwhelming success of the "Omega" name led to it being adopted as the sole name for all the watches of the company from 1903.
The Omega name made it's sports debut at the international ballooning contest for the Gordon Bennet cup in 1909. Britain's Royal Flying Corps decided to choose Omega watches in 1917 as their official timekeepers for it's combat units, as did the American army in 1918. Omega had their first victory at the observatory timing competitions in Neuchâtel in 1919 with their chronometers winning the competition. This was continued with a score of first places right up until 1971. The 1933, 1936 and 1946 competitions were some of Omega's most noteworthy.
In 1957, the "Omega Speedmaster" was created. After rigorous evaluation and testing, NASA decided to use the "Speedmaster Professional" chronograph wristwatch in 1965 as it's official timekeeper. In 1967, the one millionth chronometer was certified.
On 21st July 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to step on the moon. As he made the famous steps quoting "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind", he was wearing his Omega Speedmaster Professional chronograph. In 1972, Omega recieved their two-millionth chronometer certificate.
In 1974 the legendary "Megaquartz" marine-chronometer had a daily timing variation of just two thousands of a second, in a trial lasting for 63 days.
On the 18th of May, 1983, Omega received it's 100,000th official rating certificate for quartz chronometers. A museum for the company was opened on 16th December 1983. In 1995, presentations were made of the first automatic wristwatch with a centrally mounted tourbillion. Omega is continuing to demonstrate it's innovation, with it's newest addition to the company's collection in 1999, with the new 2500 calibre movement looking to replace the traditional Swiss-lever escapement. Omega's watchmakers have developed the "coaxial escapement", a creation of the English master-watchmaker, George Dianels, for series production in wristwatches. The combination of the new escapement and a newly developed free sprung balance aims to eliminate the basic impediments to accurate regular timekeeping. The effect of the thickness and viscosity of lubricant on the balance's amplitude has been virtually eliminated. The new coaxial escapement consists of three components: a coaxial wheel, an escape wheel, and a lever with three pallet stones, unlike the conventional pallet-lever and escape wheel of the lever escapement. This has extended service intervals to around 10 years.