Tag Archives: Omega watch

Omega Speedmaster “Reduced” Automatic, 1989

Posted on 28/12/2023 by robswatches

The Omega Speedmaster is one the most iconic names in watches having started life in 1957 as a manual wind, three register chronograph. The movement used was the Ω321 which was based on the Lemania 3210 which was initially released … Continue reading →

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Omega Speedmaster

Posted on 18/07/2018 by robswatches

First Watch on the Moon 49 years ago today, Apollo 11 was whizzing through space and, in three days time, the landing module, Eagle, touched down on the Sea of Tranquility. As Neil Armstrong took the small step for a … Continue reading →

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Omega Seamaster 1968

Posted on 08/07/2015 by robswatches

The Seamaster was the most popular series in the Omega range during the eminent years of watchmaking. Here I have an excellent example of an ordinary looking but nonetheless beautiful Seamaster from 1968. The flagship of the Omega range was … Continue reading →

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Omega Constellation 1966

Posted on 17/09/2014 by robswatches

The Constellation has been the flagship of the Omega brand since its introduction in 1952. It was a robust, water resistant, chronometer that was, through its various style changes, always very stylish and it outsold its main rival, the Rolex … Continue reading →

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Omega Constelation 1963

Posted on 01/09/2013 by robswatches

    It is so hard to find an Omega Constelation from the early 60’s in good condition especially with a good original dial. It seems that I am with the majority in seeing these, nicknamed “pie pan” models, as the … Continue reading →

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Omega 18ct gold 1947

Posted on 15/08/2013 by robswatches

I seem to be drawn more and more to this brand and, when I think of it, founded in 1848, and at the forefront of design and innovation ever since, it’s no wonder. As a watchmaker in the 70’s, many … Continue reading →

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Omega Dynamic 1970

Posted on 18/06/2011 by robswatches

The Dynamic is a badge that Omega has used a few times in the past. Perhaps best known are the 70’s series of Dynamics (first issued in 1969), with the typical oval shaped cases. Back then they were no. 1 … Continue reading →

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Omega 1938

Posted on 23/05/2011 by robswatches

When this watch was produced, in 1938, not much had progressed in the previous 20 years and, with the war imminent, not much progress was going to be made for the next 20 years either. I qualify that by saying … Continue reading →

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Omega manual wind 1970

Posted on 17/05/2011 by robswatches

    This one was a trade in before I realised that too many classics where passing me by unrecognised. And it was this watch’s beauty that made me stop and think.  To me this is a beautiful style from … Continue reading →

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Omega Pocket Watch 1948

Posted on 10/04/2011 by robswatches

      100 years ago a watch was what we call today a pocket watch. By the mid twenties the wristwatch became dominant and the pocket watch was relegated to workmen who couldn’t wear a fragile wristwatch (it wasn’t until the … Continue reading →

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