In 1848 Louis Brandt manually assembled hand watches from parts made in the local La Chaux-de-Fonds. The brand Omega Watches was launched in 1894 with thethe original vintage collection of Omega, the Omega constellation watches, the Omega Speedmaster Chronograph, the Omega Seamaster waterproof sports watch, and the Seamaster Diver watches.

In March 1965, the Omega Speedmaster Chronograph was "flight qualified by NASA for all manned space missions" and was declared the best watch, which could withstand the U.S Space agency's severe tests. The Omega Speedmaster watch is the only watch that has been worn on the moon.

The current Omega Speedmaster Professional watch line is enhanced by a version with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and transparent sapphire caseback—revealing the movement that has inscripted, "The first and only watch worn on the moon."

The Omega Seamaster watch is a sports watch, made of resistant materials such as titanium and rubber, plus the classy touch of gold and steel. Popular models are the Omega chronographs, regatta timers and the GMT chronometers. The elegant Omega Aqua Terra Models include the Omega revolutionary Co-Axial Chronometer movement.

The Omega Constellation watch depicts a contemporary look and is inspired from the Constellation "Manhattan" in the 1980s. The Constellation line comprises of watches in gold and steel, or both, for men and women. Different shaped cases and different dial colors studded with diamonds can get anyones heart pumping faster.

After the Constellation, emerged the Omega DeVille series became an instant hit. The Omega DeVille watch features discrete dials and new-age materials, blended with an immaculate stylethat go beyond the trends of time. The Omega DeVille watch implemented one of 20th century's major horological inventions: the Co- Axial Escapement De Ville Co-Axial.

During the year's 1998- 2000, the Omega Dynamic watch collection launched watches of alternative styles.

The Omega Constellation 50th Anniversary watch was unveiled in 2002 and the series included three Omega ladies' watch models and three Omega men’s watch models in steel or gold, each engraved with the words "Constellation—50 Years" on the caseback. Black, cream and silver dials were embossed with the Omega logo. The Omega Quadra watch line are extraordinarily worth a look with square designs and sporty accents. This Omega chronograph watch comes in a variety of models and colors.

The current Omega collection include Constellation, Seamaster, Seamaster GMT, Chrono Diver, Diver Chronometer, Racing Chronometer, Aqua Terra Chronometer, Apnea, Aqua Terra Railmaster, X-33, Speedmaster Professional, Moon Phase, Broad Arrow, Legend, and De Ville Co-Axial Power Reserve.

There is a Specialty Collection too, which come in jewelry, museum, skeleton and tourbillon styles. Each of these styles are exquisite and unique. Each of the models and styles has numerous specifications and wonderful looking, gem embedded cases. Yellow, white and red gold are the main Omega dial colors and the Omega watches are aesthetically touched with the tinge of gold and steel. The Omega watches for ladies are elegant and graceful, and make for a perfect dress watch. The Omega watches for men are rugged, classy, sturdy, and majestic, which definitely do not fail to make an impression.

Each and every Omega watch undergoes extreme tests, so that it can be stamped an Omega watch. Each new model is tested on the wrist as well as in the lab for temperature, shock and vibration resistance. These testing methods challenge the stability of the bracelet, dial, hands, case and internal movement. Only those that survive the testing process make their way onto the wrists of the celebrities and public.

If you are searching for an exceptional and and unique timepiece for a gift or to add to your collestion, Omega Watches are an outstanding choice.