Omega Watches and Their Development

July 15th, 2011 by admin

Brief background of omega watches
Omega is one of the most known and recognized designer watches in the world.
It was founded by Louis Brandt , who set up an assembly workshop in La Chaux-de Fonds in the year 1848. Its Pioneering Spirit has always defined the omega watch company.
In 1948, the Sea master Pro line, which is the first watch to have a strong, water-resistant casing. It allows diving up to 300 m
In 1952, omega watches launched constellation series.
In 1957, the speed master was launched and it passed 11 NASA environmental tools, became the first, and remains the only watch to land on the moon in 1969.
The planet ocean series allows one to dive to 600m
Omega watches and sports
Omega replica watches were the official time keeping devices of Olympic Games. The company owned by Swatch Group got the rare opportunity to be timekeeper at the competitive international event.
It has also been used in recent times to measure durations for Olympics events.
In 1932 during the summer Olympics, it was used as the official timer.
In 2006 winter Olympics, 2008 summer Olympics and 2010 winter Olympics omega watches were used. This has made omega watches very famous over time and it is regarded as the most reliable.
It will still be the official timekeeper for 2012 summer Olympic Games in London.
Omega watches and celebrities
Omega watches are very famous all over the world. In fact, 7 out of 10 people have heard about Omega watches.
There are a number of celebrities who have been seen frequently wearing omega watches. They include:
James Bond has worn it in film since 1995
John F. Kennedy
Buzz Aldrin
Prince William
Joe Biden
George Clooney
Nicole Kidman
Michael Phelps
Zhang Ziyi
Cindy Crawford
Omega watch varieties are available for both men and women. They are all made up to fashion. The fashion standards appeal to all those who would wish to be fashionable.
For men, we have the constellation and Deville falling under different brands as follow.
Constellation
• Omega sea master
• Planet sea,
• Ploprof
• Aqua terra
• Sea master bond style
Deville
Hourrison hour vision annual calendar
Co-axial chronometer
4 counters chrono
Co-axial chronoscope
Co-axial rattrap ante
Prestige automatic
Prestige small seconds
For women use there are;
Constellation
Sea master
Speed master
Deville
The above brands of Constellation and Deville also apply for women though the appearance may vary.