About Omega
Omega SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker, currently a subsidiary of the Swiss Swatch Group, originally founded by Louis Brandt in 1903 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The company was initially called Louis Brandt et Frére – Omega Watch & Co, but this was shortened in 1982 to Omega SA.
Omega has experienced much success during their existence. They were chosen to be the official timekeeper for Britain’s Royal Flying Corps combat units in 1917, and then again for the USA Army in 1918. They were the official choice of NASA, and the first watch on the moon in 1969 for the Apollo 11 mission. The list goes on and on… Omega has been the official timekeeper for the Olympic games since 1932, has been worn in all the James Bond films since 1995; other patrons of the company have included Buzz Aldrin, Elvis Presley, and John F. Kennedy.
Overview
Case and Strap
- Gold plated case
- Stainless steel case back
- Stainless steel omega signed crown
- Acrylic crystal
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown: 31.3mm
- Width w/ crown: 33.3mm
- Thickness: 9.3mm
- Height: 38.4mm
Dial and Hands
- Silver dial with a light patina
- applied gold indexes
- Printed omega Geneve text and logo
- Date window @3
Movement
- Omega 1012
Testing results:
- Testing duration: 1 week cyclic test
- 15 – 30 sec/day
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- Care and usage guidelines.
