A Guide To Buying An OMEGA Watch
From pioneering space exploration to unrivalled sports timekeeping and silver screen appearances, owning an OMEGA watch is like owning a little piece of history.
Founded in 1848 in Switzerland’s Jura mountains, their pioneering Swiss watchmaking knowledge has been passed down through generations and has earned them a number of world firsts.
Making history as the first watch on the Moon, OMEGA’s string of accolades includes not only their award-winning Olympic timekeeping, but also their dedication to watchmaking innovation, which has seen them create the world’s first Master Chronometer.
What is a Master Chronometer?
To earn the name Master Chronometer, a watch and its movement must pass 8 stringent tests which go far beyond the normal chronometer certification. Approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), these watches are subjected to 10 days of testing and must demonstrate resistance to magnetic fields of 15,000 gauss.
Our guide will take you through OMEGA’s collections to help you find the watch that’s perfect for you.
OMEGA Speedmaster
First released over 60 years ago, the OMEGA Speedmaster has probably got the most legendary heritage of any Swiss Made watch. One of only a handful of watches to pass NASA’s most stringent tests, its stellar precision, strength and reliability led to it becoming the first watch to be worn on the Moon in 1969.
Whilst its contribution to space exploration has earned the Speedmaster its nickname: the Moonwatch, it was originally designed as a racing chronograph. Its dial was inspired by the dashboard of Italian cars, and it was the first watch to feature a tachymetric scale on its bezel - making it an immediate hit with competitive racing drivers. Hints of pink and diamond embellished chronographs make for a beautifully feminine timepiece on this OMEGA Speedmaster Automatic Chronograph Diamond Ladies Watch.
With an asymmetrical case, black step dial and the famous dot over 90 on the anodised aluminium bezel ring, we love this OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Men's Watch for its iconic story and new Master Chronometer Certification - the highest standard of precision, performance and magnetic resistance in the Swiss watch industry.
Speedmaster at a glance:
38-46mm case size
50-100m water resistance
Our collection of OMEGA Speedmaster watches starts from £3,380 or £71.82 per month with 4 years interest free credit
Perfect for:
Following in the footsteps of the first men to walk on the Moon
Those who want a watch that has a great story to tell
Motorsport enthusiasts looking for an authentic racing chronograph
OMEGA Constellation
Sporting a classic and timeless style that’s the perfect accessory for any wardrobe, the OMEGA Constellation has been a design icon since it was first launched in 1952. Even though the Constellation collection might be revered for its good looks above all else, the movements that power these beautiful timepieces are also pretty impressive too.
The watch to be seen in if you want to stand out from the crowd; with its trademark star at 6 o’clock, the famous half-moon claws and the signature horizontal links, the Constellation is one of the world’s most instantly identifiable timepieces.
This OMEGA Constellation Manhattan Diamond Ladies Watch boasts a dramatic, elegant and enduring design. With diamond dot hour markers set onto a dark sun brushed dial, it certainly reminisces the sparkling stars in the night sky. The Constellation collection isn’t just for women either, this OMEGA Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer Automatic Men’s Watch combines dramatic style with precision timekeeping – we also love the monochrome look.
Constellation at a glance:
24-41mm case size
100m water resistance
Our collection of OMEGA Constellation watches starts from £2,170 or £40.69 per month with 4 years interest free credit
Perfect for:
Those who want a dress watch with an instantly recognisable sense of style
Blending sophisticated, retro style with ultimate precision
Small case sizes. With ladies case sizes starting at a diminutive 24mm, the Constellation collection is perfect if you like dainty watches
OMEGA Seamaster
The watch of choice for both underwater adventurers and undercover spies, the OMEGA Seamaster collection combines sleek styling with rugged performance. Favoured by the world’s most famous member of the Secret Service, James Bond, this high-tech collection features gadgets such as helium escape valves and Master Co-Axial Chronometer movements, as well as being supremely water resistant.
Match with the spy himself with this OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300m 007 Edition Titanium Automatic Men’s Watch – the identical timepiece worn by James Bond in the highly anticipated ‘No Time To Die’.
Inspired by OMEGA’s rich maritime history, the OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m models are definitely a must-have.
The NEW Small Seconds collection showcases a stand out small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, and indexes that are shaped like sailboat hulls. With a rich green sun-brushed dial and silver tone hour markers, keep an eye out for this sleek OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Small Seconds Co-Axial Master Chronometer Watch… coming soon to Beaverbrooks.
Seamaster at a glance:
28-48mm case size
60-1200m water resistance
Our collection of OMEGA Seamaster watches starts from £2,430 or £45.57 per month with 4 years interest free credit
Perfect for:
Ocean adventurers who demand serious levels of water resistance
Those looking for a rugged sports watch whose style will also turn heads in the bar
Scoring bragging rights with the James Bond connection
OMEGA De Ville
As famous for its cutting-edge technology as its elegant contemporary and slightly retro aesthetic, the OMEGA De Ville collection is full of the pioneering sprit that this legendary Swiss watch brand is famous for. The first collection to house OMEGA’s famous Co-Axial automatic calibre, the collection’s state-of-the-art movements are paired with exquisite finishes which beautifully complement their understated sense of sophistication.
We’re absolutely loving the new De Ville Prestige timepieces, the brand’s third generation to join this iconic collection. Featuring a new Master Chronometer certification for mechanical models, these watches boast personality, patterns and plenty of colour. Keep your eyes peeled as they’re coming soon to Beaverbrooks.
Providing the ideal opportunity for indulging in luxurious finishes without ever looking over-the-top, the De Ville collection captures the romance of traditional Swiss watchmaking perfectly.
This OMEGA De Ville Prestige Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Quartz Ladies Watch draws on the enchantment and aesthetic of nature, with a mother-of-pearl dial and complementing Sedna™ gold hands and hour markers. Whilst this OMEGA De Ville Prestige 18ct Sedna™ Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch is a timeless classic, boasting the brands in-house 18ct Sedna gold as a finishing touch.
De Ville at a glance:
24-41mm case size
30-100m water resistance
Our collection of OMEGA De Ville watches starts from £1,830 or £34.32 per month with 4 years interest free credit
Perfect for:
Those who want elegant design that you can wear every day
Making a subtle statement of style, with its thin cases and elegant finishing touches
Wearing luxury on your wrist. The De Ville collection does prestige particularly well
Check out our Swiss Watch Buying Guide for all the help you need on choosing your next luxury timepiece, or discover our Watch Buying Guide for everything you need to know before purchasing a new watch.
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