
The De Ville Prestige collection is characterised by luxury finishes, including rhodium-plated and polished hands. A thoughtful and exquisite gift, De Ville watches flaunt subtle, timeless features to catch the eye of just the right person. Striking an unmatched balance between premium performance and graceful design, the De Ville range of OMEGA watches offers luxury timekeeping in a more delicate form. The Seamaster could withstand depths of up to 60 metres and temperatures as low as -40º Celsius, making it one of the toughest, most durable timepieces in history. The original Seamaster was inspired by submarines used in the Second World War, with OMEGA implementing an O-ring rubber gasket to offer improved and unrivalled water resistance. With OMEGA already earning a reputation for its reliable and robust divers’ watches, the Seamaster was launched in 1948 in celebration of the brand’s 100th anniversary. Known for being James Bond’s timepiece of choice, the Seamaster is the oldest, most developed model in the current selection offered by OMEGA. The value of a genuine OMEGA timepiece can be determined and revealed through the hours of delicate, assiduous care taken in its manufacture. Luxury and unrivalled functionality have always been at the core of all designs, with each watch taking up to 500 hours to make. Furthermore, not only has OMEGA been the official Olympic timekeeping device for over 80 years but also, thanks to NASA, it stands as the first wristwatch in space and on the moon. They were chosen and worn both by Britain’s flying corps and the US Army for official timekeeping in combat units during the First World War, seeing nations through pivotal moments in time. The rest is history: following the beginning of an enduring partnership with the Olympic Games in 1932, the release of the Seamaster in 1948 solidified the brand’s reputation as leaders in the manufacture of luxury watches for men and for ladies.Įver since their inception, OMEGA watches have been on hand at key points in history. Established by Louis Brandt in a Swiss town nestled amongst the Jura mountains, OMEGA germinated from a tiny workshop in 1848 and blossomed after being passed through the next generation.Īfter their father’s death in 1879, Brandt’s sons stepped up to the mark and produced the first minute-repeating timepiece just 13 years later. The remarkable feat of its reputation and global influence has set OMEGA into a league of its own. If you’ve got an eye for luxury, let Mappin & Webb help you realise your plans to find something exquisite. Meticulous detail carved into every watch provides unrivalled durability, making it the investment of a lifetime.

Master Chronometer marks another turning point for OMEGA, whose legacy has been built on its commitment to quality, design, precision and quality.įrom the Seamaster to the Speedmaster Chronoscope, the precision in the manufacture of each OMEGA timepiece is unquestionable.
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Introduced in the OMEGA Globemaster, the new Master Chronometer certification is granted to watches that pass a series of eight tests approved by the Swiss Federal Office of Metrology (METAS) and whose movements have already been qualified as COSC-certified chronometers. The Olympic and Paralympic Games give OMEGA the opportunity to serve the world's best athletes with ultimate precision and unreserved pride. For more than a century, OMEGA has been involved in the precision timing of international sporting competitions in athletics, swimming, golf and sailing and, since 1932, the Olympic Games.

Masters of the traditional art of watchmaking, OMEGA have proved themselves to be among the industry's most adventurous pioneers. Since 1848, OMEGA has continuously made history and has established a reputation as one of the world's great watch brands. The Jewellery Edit - Jewellery News & Inspiration.
