omega watch – Swiss Watch Makers https://swisswatchland.com Professional Watch Repair Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:48:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://swisswatchland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-New-Swiss-Watchmakers-Logo-Watch-Repair-32x32.jpg omega watch – Swiss Watch Makers https://swisswatchland.com 32 32 The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M ‘Ryder Cup’ https://swisswatchland.com/2018/08/14/the-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-150m-ryder-cup/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:48:04 +0000 https://swisswatchland.com/?p=3470 For those who do not know much about golf, the Ryder Cup is a tournament that matches  Europe’s best golfers against America’s best golfers. The Ryder Cup is partnered with PGA and when played in the States it is also partnered with Omega. It is also the official timekeeper chosen by the U.S. team.

Leading up to the start of the Ryder Cup in September 28, Omega has released the official timekeeper for the Ryder Cup in the form of specially branded 41mm Seamaster Aqua Terra. Many may be familiar with this model that includes a stainless steel and an antimagnetic movement that has been certified as a Master Chronometer. The only differences being that this timepieces has gold accents throughout the dial, strap, and caseback. The central seconds hand are made from 18k gold, while the case back has a 24k gold rendering of the Ryder Cup logo applied to its surface. The presentation of the watch comes in a neat box and along with a stainless steel bracelet.

The Co-Axial calibers are one of the most technological and most advance examples of mechanical watches that can be found in the watchmaking world. The Aqua Terra model on a steel bracelet is $5,500 and in its basic form at $5,400. This watch has a very nice look with its gold accents and is perfect for the golf lover or enthusiast.

Basics:

Diameter: 41mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Silvery opaline

Water Resistance: 150 meters
Strap/Bracelet: Structured rubber strap with 18k gold links to attach to the case, stainless steel braceletCaliber: Omega Caliber 8900
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 3.5 Hz (25,200 vph)
Jewels: 39
METAS Master Chronometer Certified

 

]]> Omega Speedmaster Box Opening https://swisswatchland.com/2018/08/03/omega-speedmaster-box-opening/ Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:10:37 +0000 https://swisswatchland.com/?p=3453 Omega has played a great part in the watchmaking world. With such great timepieces and amazing qualities, the Swatch Group brand is one of the top watch brands in the world. With great Swiss excellence, these watches can range from USD $3000 and up to USD 1 million. The most known collection is the Speedmaster collection.

In the video below ViewsfromMark shows the box opening for an Omega Speedmaster 300 Spectre. This watch was a limited edition for the James Bond 007 movie. In the video, the details and features are beautiful . Omega includes many extra parts and a chest for the watch storage. Omega portrays great watchmaking excellence.

]]> The First Omega Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition https://swisswatchland.com/2018/07/03/the-first-omega-wrist-chronograph-limited-edition/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 15:44:13 +0000 https://swisswatchland.com/?p=3356 This has to be one of the most exciting limited edition Omega timepiece. Introducing the Omega First Omega Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition which uses 18″ chronograph movements from 1913. And no these are not reproductions of the vintage movements but instead they are actual vintage chronograph calibers that have been stored since 1913. They have used these vintage calibers and added and cased in large wristwatch cases. The design used is to reflect the old style of wristwatches.

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The movements and calibers had to be refurbished that brought in traditional hand assembly with modern analytics and finishing techniques. An important step working with these vintage calibers were the addition of modern jeweling. Jewels used that to be a perfect fit for the original components.

The watchmakers at Omega wanted to keep the first designs of Omega’s wristwatch chronographs used during World War I by the British Royal Flying Corps. This features a hinged caseback. The result is watch that is both vintage and modern. While using the vintage calibers, the modern aspect of the watch is the analytical and manufacturing methods that were employed.

This timepiece is perfect for those who love mechanical horology as an art craft. Omega has shown great superiority by showing they have been in the game since the early 20th century.

Case Material: 18k white gold
Dial: White grand feu enamel
Strap/Bracelet: riveted leather, with 2 additional gold and brown straps included

Caliber: 18‴ CHRO
Functions: Chronograph
Diameter: 18‴
Power Reserve: 40 hours
Winding: Manual

Price: CHF 120,000
Availability: Now available
Limited Edition: 18 pieces world wide, individually numbered

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