The only company to be named after a movement, Omega took its name from the Omega 19 ligne calibre created in 1894. A company that was started at la Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848 by Louis Brandt is today ...

On March 1, 1965, the Omega Speedmaster was officially qualified by NASA for manned space missions. To mark this 60th anniversary, last month the watchmaker hosted journalists from across the world at ...

Many who have never visited the Omega Museum may wonder who would visit such a place dedicated to one specific watch brand. Once there, your perception changes completely. Whether you're an Omega ...

There is no denying the fact that—for a variety of reasons—the interest in buying and investing in vintage watches is on the rise. Especially when those watches have an important pedigree. Some ...

The first exhibit that catches the eye when you walk into the museum, just past a replica of an early watchmaker’s desk, is an Olympic runner’s track where you can actually test your speed against an ...

Five decades ago, on July 20, 1969, Omega journeyed to the moon on Apollo 11’s historic mission. The very next day, Buzz Aldrin wore the brand’s Speedmaster chronograph when he became the second man ...

This story is taken from Esquire's About Time newsletter. Get it free into your inbox every Sunday at 8am. Sign up here To mark this 60th anniversary, last month the watchmaker hosted journalists from ...