Features of Swiss watches Omega: what you need to know, who is suitable

The first Omega watches were made back in 1894. The founder of the company was a young Swiss, Louis Brandt, who was only 23 years old at the time. He assembled watches from the parts, which were supplied to him by craftsmen he knew, and then traveled around Europe and sold his products himself. He made a lot of money doing this. After Louis died, his children started a watch factory instead of a modest workshop. However, the real popularity of Omega watches came from the efforts of Louis Brandt's grandson, Paul Emil.

Products of this manufacturer were recognized the best in Switzerland. Omega watches were pioneers in some areas. They were used in the Apollo space program and in the expedition to the moon. This brand produced the first watch for drivers of cars. Omega is the only wristwatch in the world with a marine chronometer certificate.

What you should know about Omega watches

The Omega brand produces both luxury watch models and cheaper watches. The cases of luxury watches are made of yellow, rose or white gold. The base of the more affordable Omega watches is made of stainless steel, titanium, or ceramic.

But no matter what the case of Omega watches is made of, their mechanism works exactly as a Swiss watch should. The brand produces quartz and mechanical watches. However, most of the products are mechanical watches because they are more reliable and durable.

Omega since 2007 has been producing products with self-designed movements. Thanks to the coaxial escapement, the watches have chronometric accuracy, the parts do not wear out for a long time. All models are shock resistant.

Additional Omega watch options include a perpetual calendar and a

• date display;
• world time;
• Lunar time.

Omega luxury watches are equipped with additional features:

• tachymetric scale;
• chronograph;
• heart rate monitor;
• rotating bezel;
• a dive time function for divers.

It is important to keep in mind that an Omega watch needs to be serviced every 5 or 8 years. It is advisable to have a water resistance check every year. Then the watch will work properly.

Who is suitable for Omega watches?

This is a watch for quite wealthy people, even if it is not a luxury model. However, they not only look prestigious, but they also last for a really long time. Omega watches come with an international warranty. It is available on original models produced since July 1, 2018 and is issued for 5 years. Of course, they actually last much longer than that period.

Omega watches are also chosen by people in professions such as divers and racers, because they require high accuracy in tracking the various indicators that elite watches display. Products of this brand are purchased by businessmen and just connoisseurs of quality Swiss watches.

To avoid fakes, Omega watches are bought from official representatives of the company and through distributors. It comes with a warranty card, which includes a unique numerical code, a model number, by which you can find out the authenticity of watches.