Going For Gold: Omega At The Tokyo Olympics

What should have been the Olympic Summer games of 2020, was unfortunately delayed a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While it remains an edition unlike any other, Tokyo proves to be a gracious host to top-athletes from around the world that are going for gold. Another participant is Omega, acting as the official timekeeper for the 29th time. It started in Los Angeles in 1932, where Omega was the first watch brand responsible for the timekeeping of the entire event. While it was still mechanical stopwatches that determined the winner back then, strides were made to increase accuracy. In 1948 at the Olympic Games in London, Omega introduced the first photo-finish camera and a photoelectric cell that electronically stopped the time as soon as an athlete passed it.

By Adrienne Faurote

Omega Shows Its Dedication To Diving By Expanding The Seamaster Collection

While there are no global watch fairs this year, it is still traditionally the time for many brands to introduce their models. One of the brands that is not deviating from this is Omega, which delights us to a wide variety of new models, including many in the Seamaster collection.

Former One Direction Member Zayn Malik Sports Sedna-Gold Omega Constellation In Latest Music Video

British singer-songwriter Zayn Malik, who now goes mostly by just Zayn, is best known as part of One Direction. After leaving the group in 2015, he began to pursue a highly successful solo career. His third studio album, Nobody Is Listening, is due coming out on January 15th. Zayn refers to it as "his most personal project to date." This also becomes clear from the already released songs 'Better' and 'Vibez.' The latter comes with a very artistic and soulful music video in which there is also a prominent role next to Zayn for the Omega Constellation on his wrist.

An Eye For Doing Good; Omega Launches Two Watches In Support Of Orbis

Since 2011 is Omega an avid supporter of Orbis. This non-profit organization, specialized in eye-care, provides much-needed medical support worldwide to the most vulnerable communities. They do this by providing training in local hospitals, but also with their flying eye hospital. They are often the only thing that stands between a healthy vision and going blind in many developing countries. For Omega, a worthwhile cause for which they now raise additional funds by launching two special De Ville's.

Omega Launches A New, And Larger, Flavor Of The Constellation

As a brand, Omega has no shortage of pedigree. Both the Seamaster and the Speedmaster have been around for decades while enjoying continuous success. While these are the collections that often grab the headlines, the brand also has a third success story, as the Constellation enjoys an equally rich and long heritage. It has always been a watch that offered a sense of elegance with a sportive touch. This became especially true when in 1982, Omega introduced the bezel with the four claws, which have grown to become a signature feature of the Constellation. Now Omega is adding even more flavor to this collection with new gentleman's models.

Omega Takes Its Central Tourbillon To New Heights

The central tourbillon has been a hallmark complication of Omega ever since it was introduced in 1994. What makes these watches so exceptional is that the tourbillon can literally take center stage. As Omega opted for a one-minute rotation of the tourbillon cage, it can conveniently double as a seconds indicator as well. Aesthetically, this has resulted in some stunning watches, but Omega is now taking it to new heights with the De Ville Tourbillon Numbered Edition.

Omega Speedmaster: The Golden Anniversary Of The First Watch Worn On The Moon

Fifty years ago the Omega Speedmaster became the very first watch to be worn on the moon when Apollo XI landed, and Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped on the lunar surface. This is the stuff of legends, as it was a defining moment in the history of humankind. To celebrate this major achievement Omega created the BA135.022, the first limited edition of the Speedmaster dedicated to achievement in space exploration. It was a precious watch, crafted from yellow gold, with a yellow gold bracelet, and a distinct burgundy bezel, made from anodised aluminium and powered by caliber 861.

Watch of the Week: Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar

Designing a watch for men that looks both elegant yet masculine is quite the task, especially in the 21st century. With the Globemaster, Omega tackled that challenge by giving a new interpretation of some celebrated design aspects of the watches from their rich past. By this, they avoid going into full retro-mode, yet did create a modern-day watch with a fresh yet recognizable appearance.

Haute Time Discusses The Spirit Of Innovation With Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann

When it comes to watch brands, few have such an impressive legacy as OMEGA. From the Moon watch to Bond watch, the brand has created many icons, yet was always driven by a sense of innovation that lasts to today. We spoke with Raynald Aeschlimann, who was appointed the brand’s CEO in 2016, about OMEGA’s legacy and future.

Watch of the Week: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean “Big Blue.”

Blue has always been the color of the Seamaster, but with the latest addition to the collection, Omega takes this color to a new height. While it is the most obvious, it is not the only thing that sets this new Planet Ocean apart, because Omega loaded it with their latest innovations.