Omega Watches

  Omega Seamaster “Big Blue” Reference: 176.004 Production: ~1970–1972 Nickname: Big Blue Category: Professional dive chronograph Core Specs Case: Stainless steel monobloc (front-loading) Diameter: ~46 mm Thickness: ~15.5 mm Water resistance: 120 m (original rating) Crystal: Mineral (originally) Movement: Omega Caliber 1040 Automatic chronograph Column wheel 22 jewels 28,800 bph Functions: Chronograph (12-hour totalizer) Central chronograph minutes Date at 3 Running seconds at 9 This was Omega’s first automatic chronograph movement , developed with Lemania (the same brain trust behind Speedmasters). Why It’s Called “Big Blue” Massive 46 mm case — absolutely enormous for the early ’70s Striking blue dial and blue anodized aluminum bezel Bold white hands and orange chronograph accents One of the loudest, most unapologetic dive chronographs ever made It wears huge , but in a very intentional, tool-wa...

  Speedmaster Professional “Snoopy” Editions Why collectible: Direct NASA connection + limited production Silver Snoopy Award (2003) – 5,441 pieces Silver Snoopy Award (2015) – animated caseback, huge demand Silver Snoopy Award (2020) – not numbered but effectively scarce

  Omega Constellation Grand Luxe (1950s) The top-tier Constellation — Omega’s most luxurious production watch of its era. Background Introduced in the early-to-mid 1950s , the Grand Luxe was the flagship version of the Omega Constellation line. While the regular Constellation was already a chronometer-certified luxury dress watch, the Grand Luxe went far beyond: ✔ Premium gold cases ✔ Solid gold dials ✔ Hand-finished “brick link” bracelets ✔ Highest-grade movements ✔ Often delivered in special presentation boxes This was Omega’s answer to Patek Philippe’s Calatrava-level luxury at the time. Key Features 1. Case Materials 18K Yellow Gold 18K Rose (Pink) Gold Rare: 18K White Gold A few references were also made in platinum (extremely rare). Case Sizes Typically 34 mm Elegant lyre lugs introduced in the 1950s Constellations 2. The Famous “Brick” Bracelet One of the most iconic bracelets in Omega history. Integrated "brick" or "ri...

  Ultra-Rare Omega Speedmasters Speedmaster “Ed White” 105.003 (1963–65) Last straight-lug Speedmaster worn during the Gemini missions. Low production numbers + NASA history = rising prices.

  1995 – GoldenEye : Pierce Brosnan debuted as Bond wearing an Omega Seamaster 300M , starting Omega’s modern Bond era.

  Omega “Dirty Dozen” (1944–1945) One of the most collectible and iconic military watches ever made. Purpose: Commissioned by the British MoD for WWII soldiers. Specification: W.W.W. — “Watch, Wristlet, Waterproof.” Movement: Omega Caliber 30T2 — manual wind, highly accurate, easy to service. Case: 35–36mm stainless steel with fixed lugs. Dial: Matte black with luminous Arabic numerals, railroad minute track, sub-seconds at 6 o’clock. Markings: Broad Arrow (↑) on dial and case back (British military symbol). “W.W.W.” and serial number engraved on the back. Notes: Only 12 brands produced these MoD watches — hence the name “Dirty Dozen.” Omega’s version is considered among the finest.