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| - | ====== Omega ====== | + | ====== Omega Watches |
| ===== Richard Nixon ===== | ===== Richard Nixon ===== | ||
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| ===== Naming ===== | ===== Naming ===== | ||
| - | When Omega was founded, it was not known as Omega Watch Company or Omega. This was a name that will catch on later. [([[https:// | + | When Omega was founded, it was not known as Omega Watch Company or Omega. This was a name that caught |
| ===== Foundation ===== | ===== Foundation ===== | ||
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| ===== New Mechanical Watch Movement ===== | ===== New Mechanical Watch Movement ===== | ||
| - | This watch movement was the pinnacle of precision at the time. The movement was simple to repair and maintain. The movement was named the "Omega Caliber". Because of the Omega Caliber' | + | This watch movement was the pinnacle of precision at the time. The movement was simple to repair and maintain. The movement was named the "Omega Caliber." |
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| ===== Geneva Observatory ===== | ===== Geneva Observatory ===== | ||
| - | In 1931, Omega took first place in every category at the Geneva Observatory time trials. This victory had a significant impact on Omega' | + | In 1931, Omega took first place in every category at the Geneva Observatory time trials. This victory had a significant impact on Omega' |
| ===== Ralph Plaisted ===== | ===== Ralph Plaisted ===== | ||
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| ===== Omega Was The First Watch To Reach The Moon ===== | ===== Omega Was The First Watch To Reach The Moon ===== | ||
| - | This is unquestionably one of the most famous facts regarding Omega watches and their history. Buzz Aldrin wore an Omega Speedmaster during the NASA space exploration mission. The Omega Speedmaster was worn to Buzz Aldrin' | + | This is unquestionably one of the most famous facts regarding Omega watches and their history. Buzz Aldrin wore an Omega Speedmaster during the NASA space exploration mission. The Omega Speedmaster was worn on Buzz Aldrin' |
| ===== Omega Seamaster ===== | ===== Omega Seamaster ===== | ||
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| - | ===== James Bond Wore Omega In Majority Of Films ===== | + | ===== James Bond Wore Omega In the Majority Of Films ===== |
| - | While James Bond has worn a variety of watches in the movies throughout the years, including Rolex, Omega has been tied to Bond's wrist in the bulk of flicks. Sean Connery' | + | While James Bond has worn a variety of watches in the movies throughout the years, including Rolex, Omega has been tied to Bond's wrist in the bulk of the flicks. Sean Connery' |
| ===== Co-Axial Escapement Movement ===== | ===== Co-Axial Escapement Movement ===== | ||
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| ===== Caliber 8500===== | ===== Caliber 8500===== | ||
| - | In 2007, Omega released an improved version of its Co-Axial movement. This movement was the Caliber 8500, which had reduced friction, excellent mechanical efficiency, and exceptional performance. [([[https:// | + | In 2007, Omega released an improved version of its Co-Axial movement. This movement was the Caliber 8500, which had reduced friction, excellent mechanical efficiency and exceptional performance. [([[https:// |
| ===== Magnetic Field Resistance ===== | ===== Magnetic Field Resistance ===== | ||
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| Omega introduced the Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre Limited Edition in 2015. | Omega introduced the Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre Limited Edition in 2015. | ||
| The Spectre Seamaster was the first publically available timepiece designed specifically for James Bond and worn in the film. [([[https:// | The Spectre Seamaster was the first publically available timepiece designed specifically for James Bond and worn in the film. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Inspiration ===== | ||
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| + | The dial aesthetics on the dashboards of Italian cars served as influence for Omega' | ||
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| + | ===== Speedmaster Name Came From The First Tachymeter ===== | ||
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| + | The 27 CHRO C12 mechanical movement, sometimes known as the Omega 321 or Lémania 2310 movement, was used in the first Speedmaster model. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First Time In Space ===== | ||
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| + | The watch was worn by a Swiss-born American astronaut, which was fitting given Omega' | ||
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| + | ===== First Tourbillon Wristwatch===== | ||
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| + | With the Calibre 30I, Omega manufactured the first ever tourbillon wristwatch mechanism in 1947. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Armstrong And Omega ===== | ||
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| + | Neil Armstrong didn't wear his Omega watch when he walked on the moon. | ||
| + | Buzz Aldrin was the only one who wore his Omega Speedmaster. The reason for this was because the clock within the Lunar Module had broken during the journey. As a result, Armstrong replaced the clock by hanging his Omega Speedmaster Professional in the Lunar Model. Buzz Aldrin' | ||
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| + | ===== British Royal Flying Corps ===== | ||
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| + | In 1917, the Royal Flying Corps of the United Kingdom opted to use Omega timepieces as their official timekeepers for their combat units. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Most Expensive Omega Ever Sold At An Auction ===== | ||
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| + | The stainless steel Tourbillon 30 from 1947 was the Omega watch that was sold at that auction. This tourbillon lasted 7.5 minutes. It was the first and only watch of its sort, and it was created in 1947. The watch was estimated to be worth between 100,000 and 200,000 Swiss Francs at first, but it was eventually sold for CHF 1,428,800. [([[https:// | ||
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