Every fortnight, our newsletter provides you with exciting news from the world of mechanical watches and the latest stories from our magazine.
OMEGA
While many of us will admittedly be glad to bid farewell to 2020, the watch community will nevertheless be looking back fondly on the wonderful mechanical creations to emerge from this unusual year. That’s why, here at Swisswatches Magazine, we…
In 1972, Audemars Piguet launched its Royal Oak, which is considered the first luxury sports watch to have been made of steel. In 1976, Patek Philippe followed suit by introducing its first Nautilus. Over the years, the hype surrounding both…
After much anticipation, OMEGA is releasing its new Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary edition. The dial features a blue and white colour scheme, while the unusual caseback takes the OMEGA Speedmaster to a whole new level of design, from…
The OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M is a sporty all-rounder that works just as well at a yacht club as in the city. A combination of cutting-edge technology and practical features qualify this watch for everyday wear. With a price of 5,600…
OMEGA is introducing a new OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond Numbered Edition, this time in platinum-gold. The new watch is this year’s follow-up from the James Bond 007 Limited Edition Omega Seamaster 2019 edition, introduced to mark the 50th anniversary…
OMEGA is teaming up with its partner, Swiss yacht racing team Alinghi, to present a collaborative watch – the OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Alinghi. According to Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA, “The new watch is about…
OMEGA is adding a new selection of watches to its Constellation Gents collection – the Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer 41mm. The watch’s famous clawed bezels and case have been bevelled along the edges, creating a more slender look, while the…
OMEGA is introducing a Master Chronometer-certified watch – the DeVille Tourbillon Numbered Edition. Its release marks the creation of OMEGA’s first ever Master Chronometer certified manual-winding central tourbillon. Such manual-wound movements remain rare at OMEGA. Furthermore, the one-minute tourbillon has…
In occasion of the 36th edition of the America’s Cup, contested in March 2021 by Emirates Team New Zealand, the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA is announcing its role as the event’s Official Timekeeper. In celebration of this, also a new Limited…
When he received his university tuition fees and a few months of rent from his family in advance, he invested it in an OMEGA Speedmaster watch. Fortunately, his application for a scholarship was granted, and his education and accommodation were…
In light of the release of the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary, it is well worth reliving the story of the tensest space missions in history, in which OMEGA’s Speedmaster proved instrumental in providing safety for NASA’s Apollo…
The Seamaster Aqua Terra pays tribute to OMEGA’s maritime heritage. Now, this collection gets an extra colour upgrade with new dials in blue and green. The symmetrical 41 mm case is made of stainless steel, with a wave-edged design featured…