About
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
- Sturdy stainless steel case
- Signed Omega crown
- Stainless steel ‘Seahorse’ design caseback
- Signed Omega acrylic crystal
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown: 35.2mm
- Width w/ crown: 37.6mm
- Thickness: 11.5mm
- Height: 42.3mm
Dial and Hands
- Brush finish white dial
- Gold colour hour and minute hands
- Matching applied omega logo with printed text below
- Matching applied indeces and number indicators
Movement
- Omega 601
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.
