4 hours Ago By SCMP Style Reporter
The legendary Swiss brand embraces the holiday spirit with the latest offerings from its most iconic collections – perfect stocking fillers for those who appreciate luxury Swiss luxury watchmaker Omega has had a stellar run in 2024, from the slew of new releases that proved a hit with collectors and consumers, to the continued success of the Omega x Swatch collaboration. And all that was before the raging success of the Paris Olympics, which proved to be a priceless global showcase for the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. With Christmas fast approaching, the Biel-based brand is hoping to cap off a phenomenal year with a series of watches that are the perfect gift to those who cherish handcrafted luxury.
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Photo: Handout Advertisement For the holiday season, Omega has focused on its most renowned collections – the Speedmaster, Seamaster, De Ville and Constellation – to offer four stainless steel watches that feature the brand’s expert horological craftsmanship, including world class coaxial mechanical movements. The Speedmaster line, a core pillar of Omega’s offerings, is a watch that has long-held year-round gift-giving appeal. The Speedmaster 38mm captures the essence of the legendary Moonwatch and offers it in a contemporary unisex size.
The case features the iconic “Speedie” tachymeter scale on the bezel, the face has the sporty three sub-dial configuration and the caseback has the famed Seahorse medallion. Inside the watch is an Omega-made Co-Axial Calibre 3330 mechanical movement that has 52 hours of power reserve. {"@context":"https://schema.
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com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/11/18/6a6273ff-9e2f-4c42-ac01-042091fcb55c_e1a18e10.jpg"} The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra taps into the watchmaker’s maritime heritage. Photo: Handout Making a splash in 2024 was an all-new Seamaster Aqua Terra, a watch that taps into Omega’s rich maritime heritage.
The 38mm steel model features a lacquered black dial, and striking arrow-tipped minute and seconds hands. Inside the case is a Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8800, Metas-certified movement that offers 150 metres of water resistance and 55 hours of power reserve. For those seeking an elegant dress watch, the De Ville Prestige is a compelling proposition.
The third generation 40mm steel De Ville Prestige features Sedna gold hands and indices that offer a wonderful contrast to the black dial. Inside the case is a Co-Axial Calibre 8800 movement that can be viewed through the glass caseback. {"@context":"https://schema.
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com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/11/18/7ad69603-10c9-42ae-8241-d39f46877142_9fde24af.jpg"} The Omega De Ville Prestige has gold hands and indices that contrast wonderfully with its black dial. Photo: Handout A truly unique timepiece, the Omega Constellation Meteorite is a sure-fire conversation starter.
The 41mm watch features a grey dial face made of genuine iron meteorite, making each watch a one-off timepiece. The steel case houses a Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8900 Metas-certified movement..
