Category Archives: Omega

Collecting Vintage Omega Watches

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin | 7 Comments

Introduction A little while back I wrote a defense (or justification, depending on how you look at it) of vintage watch collecting for aBlogtoRead. Following up on that, I’d like to share a bit more of my passion for all … Continue reading →

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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial Chronomter Watch Review

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin | 12 Comments

I recently learned an interesting fact regarding the history of the Omega Seamaster collection. The Seamaster and Seamaster Planet Oceans that we know today are hardy tool watches suitable for diving, James Bond, and overall feeling like high-function instruments that … Continue reading →

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Omega Tourbillon Watches

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin | 8 Comments

According to Omega they were the first wrist watch brand to place a tourbillon escapement based movement into a wrist watch. This was back in 1947. I am by no means going to discuss what a tourbillon is or its … Continue reading →

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Omega Seamaster 1948 Co-Axial Chronometer Watch Hands-On

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin | 9 Comments

Driving in London is bad enough, but during the 2012 Summer Olympics it is going to be even worse. Omega will be there. Omega is always there. I hope they have a few private helicopters for the event (or hotels … Continue reading →

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Omega Presents The 2011 Seamaster Planet Ocean Watch Collection

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin | 22 Comments

A medium-sized speed boat motors us away from Naples and it is hot. The ancient city I am moving away from is colorful — but that describes most of Italy. Italy is vibrantly alive, dirty, and passionate. It is also … Continue reading →