Omega Watches

  The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Milano Cortina is a special edition of Omega's iconic dive watch created to celebrate the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 . As the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932, Omega has a long tradition of releasing commemorative Olympic watches, and this model honors the return of the Winter Olympics to Italy. Overview Model: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Milano Cortina 2026 Release: 2025 Occasion: Commemorates the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Collection: Seamaster Diver 300M Manufacturer: Omega SA (Switzerland) Design The Milano Cortina edition blends the modern Diver 300M design with vintage-inspired details. Key features include: 39.5 mm stainless steel case , a slightly more compact size than the standard 42 mm Diver 300M. White Grand Feu enamel dial with polished black hour markers and hands for a clean, classic appearance. Red "Seamaster" script , echoing early Seamaster models...

  The first Omega Seamaster was introduced in 1948 , making it one of the longest-running watch collections still in production today. Here are the key details: Release Year: 1948 Reason for Creation: Omega launched the Seamaster to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary (Omega was founded in 1848). Inspiration: The watch was based on Omega's experience producing waterproof military watches for the British armed forces during World War II. Water Resistance: Unlike many earlier "waterproof" watches, the Seamaster used an innovative rubber O-ring gasket , inspired by submarine technology, which provided greater durability than leather gaskets. The First Seamaster Models The earliest Seamasters were elegant dress watches rather than diving watches. They featured: Automatic or manual-wind movements Stainless steel and gold cases Water resistance suitable for everyday wear Classic round cases measuring approximately 34–36 mm Notable early...

  Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 8 "Dark Side of the Moon" The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 8 "Dark Side of the Moon" is a modern tribute to the historic Apollo 8 mission of December 1968 , the first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon. Astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders became the first humans to see the Moon's far side—the "dark side"—and the first humans to witness Earth rising above the lunar horizon. Omega created this special Speedmaster to honor that groundbreaking mission and its role in paving the way for the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The watch features a 44.25 mm black ceramic case and a highly distinctive skeletonized dial that reveals a specially decorated version of Omega's manual-winding chronograph movement. The movement is laser-ablated to resemble the Moon's surface, with the dial side representing the Moon's near side and the caseback showing the cratered far side. Powered by the Co-Axial...

  The Omega Constellation Pie Pan Vintage Automatic Solid Gold reference 2652 originates from the early 1950s, during the formative years of Omega’s prestigious Constellation line, which had been launched in 1952 as the brand’s flagship chronometer-certified dress watch collection. The ref. 2652 was powered by Omega’s highly regarded automatic bumper movements, often the Caliber 354 or related chronometer-grade variants, known for their durability and precision. Its nickname, “Pie Pan,” comes from the distinctive faceted dial whose sloped edges resemble an inverted pie tin, a design that would become one of the most recognizable features of vintage Constellations. Crafted in solid gold, the watch reflected postwar luxury and Omega’s desire to compete with the finest Swiss dress watches of the era. With elegant dauphine hands, applied hour markers, and the observatory medallion on the caseback symbolizing Omega’s chronometric achievements, the Constellation 2652 remains one of the m...

The original Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch” Professional is one of the most historically important wristwatches ever made, largely because it became the first watch worn on the Moon during NASA’s Apollo missions. The story begins with the Omega Speedmaster CK2915 , introduced in 1957 . It wasn’t originally designed for space at all—it was built as a sports and racing chronograph , featuring a tachymeter scale on the bezel (a first at the time) rather than printed on the dial. Early models had broad arrow hands , a steel bezel, and the legendary caliber 321 movement, a column-wheel chronograph known for its precision and durability. By the early 1960s, NASA was searching for a reliable wristwatch for astronauts. After testing multiple brands under extreme conditions—heat, cold, shock, vibration, and vacuum—the Speedmaster (specifically reference ST105.003 ) was the only watch to pass. In 1965 , it was officially “Flight Qualified for All Manned Space Missions.” Shortly after, Omega ...

  The Omega Seamaster Chrono-Quartz ref. ST 396.0839 (1976) is one of the most fascinating and technically ambitious watches Omega ever made—a true hybrid of mechanical-style chronograph layout with early quartz innovation.   Basic Specs Reference: ST 396.0839 Year: Introduced 1976 Movement: Omega Caliber 1611 (Chrono-Quartz) Case Size: ~38–40mm (tonneau/barrel-shaped) Case Material: Stainless steel Crystal: Mineral glass Water Resistance: Originally ~120m (Seamaster-rated)   Movement – Caliber 1611 This is what makes the watch special. Developed with Lemania (Omega’s sister company) Hybrid quartz chronograph Separate gear trains : Analog timekeeping (quartz-regulated) Mechanical-style chronograph module Frequency: 32 kHz quartz oscillator Chronograph resolution: 1/100th of a second Display: Analog time (center hands) Digital LCD for chronograph (top window) Battery-powered , but far more complex than standard q...