In Omega‘s history there are dozens of achievements that could be considered their crowning glory. In 1969 they were the first watchmaker to send a timepiece to the moon and they’ve been the official timekeepers of the Olympic games since 1932, that’s almost a century. In more recent times they’ve taken the internet world by storm with the successful #SpeedyTuesday on Instagram, celebrating all things Speedmaster.
Their range of timepieces is astonishingly diverse, quite literally ranging from the moon to the depths of the ocean, and everywhere in-between. So how well do you really know Omega? Test your knowledge with this handy beginner’s guide to every Omega model in the current collection.
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The Omega Speedmaster Collection
The Speedmaster is perhaps the most iconic range of chronographs outside of the Rolex Daytona, placing them in the hearts of collectors and enthusiasts alike. The formula is a simple one: vintage, racing charm combined with high-performance movements. It’s a recipe that has taken them to the moon and back on the wrists of every Apollo astronaut.
At the forefront of the range is the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional but don’t dismiss the Speedmaster 38, Dark Side of the Moon or any of the other variants that add their own unique spin to the watch. Or for a more accessible (though sometimes controversial) alternative, check out the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch. Each and every one comes from a long heritage of exceptional timepieces.
Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
The original Moonwatch has been practically untouched since it was launched into the stratosphere of horological iconography in 1969. Omega’s Speedmaster ST 105.012 equipped the Apollo 11 astronauts and has been a part of spacefaring history ever since. The formula has been tweaked over the years with the occasional updated movement like the Calibre 1861 and in 2021 the Calibre 3861. On the whole, the design and feel of the modern Moonwatch is very faithful to the original.
The updated 3861 is Master Chronometer Certified, ensuring that it’s incredibly accurate and magnetic resistant – not to mention it has a 50-hour power reserve, which is very good. There are four versions in the modern collection, a stainless steel version with a choice of hesalite glass or sapphire crystal and two gold versions.
Ref: 310.30.42.50.01.001
Case/Dial: 42mm diameter x 13.2mm thickness, stainless steel, black dial with 50m (5 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 3861, manual-winding, 50h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £6,600
Speedmaster 38
A slightly more refined take on the iconic chronograph is the Speedmaster 38, which takes the heritage design back to a more retro case sizing of 38mm diameter – in comparison with the Moonwatch’s 42mm. It gives the Speedmaster a gentler, more elegant feel that is emphasised by the oval subdials inspired by Omega’s De Ville collection of more artisanal timepieces.
Last year the collection was expanded to include yellow gold and Sedna™ gold variants, boosting the refinement further and giving the sporty chronograph an interesting makeover, although we prefer the quirkier colourways like the blue as they give a less serious tone to the watch. Housed inside is the Calibre 3330 with a great 52-hour power reserve – what’s a Speedmaster without a suitably mighty movement.
Ref: 324.30.38.50.03.001
Case/Dial: 38mm diameter x 14.7mm thickness stainless steel, sun-brushed blue dial with 100m (10 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 3330, automatic, 52h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £5,300
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8
The Speedmaster range known as the Dark Side of the Moon is Omega’s homage to cutting edge materials and as such, are the Speedmasters least caught up in their heritage. The basic version is constructed from a single piece of black zirconium oxide ceramic, a material that is being used more and more in watchmaking.
The most recent addition to the line-up is the Apollo 8 with Saturn V hand, a piece featuring a dial textured like the dark side of the moon and a small seconds hand shaped like the rocket that took astronauts there. It rides an interesting line between cutting edge and retro, like much of the technology popularised during the space race.
Ref: 310.92.44.50.01.001
Case/Dial: 44.25mm diameter x 13mm thickness, black ceramic case, semi skeletonised black dial with 50m (5 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 3869, automatic, 50h power reserve
Strap: Rubber
Price: £13,500
Speedmaster Calibre 321
These days Omega is renowned for the quality of its in-house movements, a reputation that began with the legendary Calibre 321 mid-century. It was this movement that received the go ahead from Nasa and accompanied all manned space missions including Apollo 11.
While the original helped pin Omega’s name firmly to the map, you can still pick up a modern replica created by Omega’s dedicated Calibre 321 workshop. It has all the same specifications down to its manual wind and 55-hour power reserve. The tribute is housed in a heritage-style stainless steel case with retro features such as the dot over the 90 on the bezel.
Ref: 311.50.39.30.01.001
Case/Dial: 38.6mm diameter x 13.9mm thickness, Canopus Gold case, black dial with 60m (6 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 321, manual-winding, 55h power reserve
Strap: Canopus Gold bracelet
Price: £86,100
Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024
Rounding out the Speedmaster collection are a mixture of heritage pieces and unique complications such as moonphases. We’ve chosen to highlight the Chronoscope that has been designed to measure practically every environmental factor you could want. Speed, distance and your heart rate can all be calculated with the chronograph function.
Similar to the other Speedmasters, it is available in a range of materials including stainless steel and bronze, allowing you to choose if you want to prioritise durability and scratch resistance or enjoy life at a cruising pace. The latest edition of the Chronoscope was produced for the Paris Olympic games.
Ref: 522.30.43.51.02.001
Case/Dial: 43mm diameter x 13mm thickness, stainless steel case, silver dial with 50m (5 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 9908, manual winding, 60h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £9,300
Speedmaster Skywalker X‑33
Its name might sound like it’s out of Star Wars but the Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 is anything but science fiction. Created in collaboration with the European Space Agency, it’s Omega’s only anadigi display in the current collection. Anadigi, for those unfamiliar, means it features both a traditional analogue display with hands and a digital, LCD display.
It’s based on the Speedmaster Professional X-33 from 1998 and has a single purpose of space exploration. Afterall, while a vintage chronograph like the Moonwatch is undoubtably stylish and captures the romance of space travel, there are certain practical uses a digital watch is better suited to. Especially with a cutting-edge quartz movement at the helm.
Ref: 318.90.45.79.01.001
Case/Dial: 45mm diameter x 14.7mm thickness, titanium case, black dial with an LCD display with 30m (3 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 5619, highly precise thermo-compensated multi-functional quartz, 24 month battery life
Strap: Titanium bracelet
Price: £5,500
Speedmaster Super Racing
The Speedmaster Super Racing is throwback to a 2013 automotive-slanted Speedmaster with a honeycomb dial. It still has the classic high-contrast look of a Speedy, but with a chequered flag-esque minute ring and mix of black and yellow that has a slightly more down-to-Earth vibe. The thing is, the new watch is just a sideshow; the main event is inside.
Normally adjustments to the rate of the spring are done using the screw weights around the circumference. Those are still used in the new 9920 calibre movement and what’s new is the extra coil of metal coming off the end of the spring called the Spirate coil. This allows a second layer of even more minute adjustment to be made, allowing a watchmaker to increase the accuracy of the overall watch to an insane degree. How insane? 0/+2 seconds a day.
Ref: 329.30.44.51.01.003
Case/Dial: 44.25mm diameter x 14.9mm thickness, stainless steel, black dial with 50m (5 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 9920, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £11,000
Speedmaster First Omega in Space
The First Omega in Space Speedmaster Anniversary Series isn’t based on the iconic Omega Moonswatch. Instead, it’s is inspired by an equally pioneering Speedmaster, the CK 2998, which in 1962 became the first Omega worn in space as part of the Mercury program. It measures 39.7mm in diameter, which is perfect for a retro chronograph in stainless steel with sweeping, round flanks and gently tapering lugs.
Beneath the crystal is a dial with equally strong retro influences. The straight hour markers and Alpha hands are filled with vintage Super-LumiNova, which is dark brown in colour, as if discoloured by age and sun exposure.
Ref: 310.30.40.50.06.001
Case/Dial: 39.7mm diameter x 13.4mm thickness, stainless steel, blue-grey dial with 50m (5 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 3861, manual-winding, 50h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £7,400
Speedmaster Moonphase
The Speedmaster Moonphase is a no-brainer creation in Omega’s line-up considering the most famous nickname for this model is the Moonwatch. They recently updated the Moonphase model with a dual hemisphere display, showing the phases of the moon from both the north and south simultaneously.
Plus, the moons in the complication are made from lunar meteorite, which is rock known to have originated from the moon that has fallen to Earth. So yes, the moons on this watch are actually made from pieces of the moon, which is pretty insane. On top of that, the stars you can see in the background perfectly replicate the night sky as seen in 1969 during the Apollo II landing that saw the Speedmaster touchdown on the moon.
Ref: 304.30.43.52.01.001
Case/Dial: 43mm diameter x 13.6mm thickness, stainless steel, black dial with 50m (5 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 9914, manual-winding, 60h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £16,100
Speedmaster Chrono Chime
Back in 1892 Omega produced the first ever minute repeater and in 2022 they fused that iconic complication with the function they’re most famous for, the chronograph. The result is the Speedmaster Chrono Chime. Inside is the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 1932 and it’s a fully integrated chronograph and minute repeater calibre.
The development took six years and involved some of the world’s most reputed watchmakers – namely, the watchmakers at Omega’s sister brand Blancpain and Georges Daniels. It has a frequency of 5Hz to enable the 1/10th second split-seconds chronograph while also being resistant to magnet fields up to 15,000 gauss. Plus, of course, there are the three chime cams with security features to prevent misuse of the notoriously delicate minute repeater complication.
Ref: 522.50.45.52.03.001
Case/Dial: 45mm diameter x 17.3mm thickness, Sedna Gold, blue dial with 30m (3 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 1932, manual-winding, 60h power reserve
Strap: Sedna Gold bracelet
Price: £526,300
Speedmaster Pilot
Before the Speedmaster became the Moonwatch, it did in fact start life as a humble pilot’s timepiece launched in 1957. Omega pay tribute to the watch’s inside-the-atmosphere history with the Omega Speedmaster Pilot model. It’s adapted for use above the clouds with the case’s matte finish is designed to prevent light from reflecting off the metal and striking the pilot in the eyes.
The bevelled subdials are designed after prominent cockpit instruments. At 3 o’clock is a joint 60-minute and 12-hour chronograph timer with orange and white hands inspired by a “burn rate” indicator. Then, at 9 o’clock the small seconds subdial is styled with a blue semi-circle and yellow hand which looks like a targeting/sight indicator with artificial horizon.
Ref: 332.10.41.51.01.002
Case/Dial: 40.85mm diameter x 14.7mm thickness, stainless steel, black dial with 100m (10 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 9900, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £8,900
The Omega Seamaster Collection
Heading under the water we find Omega’s dedicated diving range that keeps even the likes of a Submariner on its toes. From the Seamaster 300’s vintage charms to the Diver 300m’s modern capabilities there’s every reason to consider picking up a Seamaster over their more expensive rivals.
At a simple level, a diving watch doesn’t need much to excel, a legible dial, a rugged construction and a little bit of nautical or heritage flair. It’s these basics that Omega have mastered to create what might be the most quintessential diving watches around.
Seamaster 300
The Seamaster 300, alongside the first Speedmaster and Railmaster, was part of Omega’s landmark ‘Professional Trilogy’ in 1957 that sought to bring high-end watchmaking into the workplace. Albeit the Seamaster 300 is dedicated to a workplace that consists of a highly pressurised environment under the waves that very few people find themselves consistently working in.
In Omega’s current collection the Seamaster 300 is a heritage model that seeks to emulate the vintage feel of the original timepiece. Although that hasn’t stopped them from using it as a testing ground for their recently announced new alloy called Bronze Gold. The combination of modern technology and vintage style makes for a very attractive watch with slimmer proportions than most of Omega’s contemporary divers.
Ref: 234.92.41.21.10.001
Case/Dial: 41mm diameter x 14.4mm thickness, bronze gold case, brown dial with 300m (30 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8912, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Leather
Price: £12,800
Seamaster Diver 300m
If the 300 was Omega’s signature diver 60 years ago, then the Diver 300m is its modern counterpart. It embodies all the features that are synonymous with diving watches: it’s large, legible, has a unidirectional bezel with a dive timer and has heaps of nautical character. The instantly recognisable wave pattern dial is available in numerous colours, including this glorious green as of 2022. And of course, they’re water resistant to 300m.
The Seamaster Diver 300m collection is also comprised of numerous special editions such as the James Bond and 007 pieces that honour the brand’s partnership with the international man of mystery. The America’s Cup chronograph edition is particularly cool as it adds new functions to the watch without compromising on its signature aesthetics.
Ref: 210.32.42.20.10.001
Case/Dial: 42mm diameter x 13.6mm thickness, stainless steel case, green dial with 300m (30 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8800, automatic, 55h power reserve
Strap: Rubber
Price: £5,300
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m
The Aqua Terra, as its name suggests, is an amphibious watch that is as at home in the water as on dry land. At least in theory. It forgoes the usual massive bezel and dive timer for a more sedate, unadorned and unmoving metallic ring, placing it at the sportier end of the dress watch spectrum – especially in gold or bi-colour. Although last year it received an even sportier update with a ceramic bezel.
While the water resistance might be lower than the Diver 300m’s, at 150m, the Aqua Terra is still mechanically adept with a choice of three Omega master chronometer movements, the 8900, 8901 or 8800.
Ref: 220.10.38.20.10.002
Case/Dial: 38mm diameter x 12.2mm thickness, stainless steel case, green dial with 150m (15 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8800, automatic, 55h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £5,900
Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m
If you want to go to the deep-down darkness of the depths, then the Planet Ocean is more up your street. It has a high water resistance rating of 600m – which it must be said is less than half the Rolex Sea Dweller’s 1220m. Although, for the average diver, 600m provides a safety net of about 550m so really, I wouldn’t worry about it.
The Planet Ocean features high-tech materials like ceramic and ceragold to ensure that it’s sturdy enough for the deep while also providing a modern twist on classic diver’s watch aesthetics. It has a much plainer dial than the 300m, without any patterning, that gives it a cool and minimalist feeling. It was recently updated with a cleaner, sharper style without a helium escape valve at 10 o’clock.
Ref: 215.32.44.21.01.002
Case/Dial: 43.5mm diameter x 16.2mm thickness, stainless steel case, grey dial with 600m (60 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8900, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Rubber
Price: £6,700
Seamaster Ploprof 1200m Summer Blue
The Planet Ocean isn’t the only Omega built to withstand insane depth, the heritage Seamaster Ploprof is water resistant up to 1200m. The Ploprof was first created in 1970 as the Professional 600 and bore the signature features that can be found on its modern reimagining: a bi-directional rotating bezel with a security pusher on its shoulder at 2 o’clock, a helium escape valve and a guarded crown.
Its unique design makes it instantly recognisable and has garnered it a strong following over the years. 2023’s heritage version is the most advanced to date, housing the magnetic resistant master chronometer calibre 8912 and a summer blue dial in keeping with Omega’s 75th anniversary colours.
Ref: 227.32.55.21.03.001
Case/Dial: 55mm width x 45mm height x 15.5mm thickness, O-Megasteel (stainless steel) case, blue dial with 1200m (120 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8912, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Blue rubber
Price: £13,500
Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Summer Blue
The story of Omega’s new Ultra Deep collection started back in 2019 when they create a unique watch that journeyed into the depths of the Mariana Trench. Now though, in 2022, that concept is being made accessible to the public in four versions with 6000m water resistance called the Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Collection.
Of the four watches that make up the collection, one has a titanium case and the other three are made from “O-MEGASTEEL”, a new high performance alloy from Omega. O-MEGASTEEL is twice as durable and 40% more scratch resistant (300 Vickers) than conventional steels used in watchmaking, as well as being shinier, whiter and more corrosion resistant. However, all four have the same dimensions and specifications of 45.5mm diameter, chunky 18.12mm height and water resistance to 6000m. Safe to say that these are watches you can’t slip under your cuff.
Ref: 215.30.46.21.03.002
Case/Dial: 45.5mm diameter x 18.1mm thickness, O-Megasteel (stainless steel) case, blue dial with 6,000m (600 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8912, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: O-Megasteel (stainless steel) bracelet
Price: £12,300
Seamaster Railmaster
As the name suggests, while the Speedmaster and Seamaster were designed to conquer racing and the oceans, the Railmaster was designed to keep trains on time. The concept of specialised railway watches was popularised by brands like Ball, who saw a need in the market for a super accurate and reliable watch to keep trains on schedule to avoid delays and crashes.
In order to be accurate on the railways, a watch has to withstand magnetic fields to resist the impact of being constantly in close proximity to heavy machinery and electric fields. Today the Railmaster is not a standalone collection as it once was. Instead it sits as a sub-model within the Seamaster Aqua Terra range.
Ref: 235.10.38.20.06.001
Case/Dial: 38mm diameter x 12.4mm thickness, stainless steel, grey dial with 150m (15 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8806, automatic, 55h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £5,200
Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer
The focal point of the Aqua Terra Worldtimer is the map at the centre, the Earth as viewed in all directions from the North Pole, surrounded by a 24-hour scale on an inner ring and time zone cities on an outer ring (including Omega’s home of Bienne, of course). Additionally, the atlas has been laser ablated, which basically means the various colours and surfaces have been lasered onto a piece of grade 5 titanium for a level of realism and detail that would be impossible by hand. This also means it can be domed to mimic the very not-flat Earth.
They use the calibre 8938 automatic movement, tested to METAS Master Chronometer standards and with a 60-hour power reserve. It’s protected by 150m of water resistance because, while the Aqua Terra Worldtimers might not be dive watches, they’re nautical.
Ref: 220.12.43.22.03.001
Case/Dial: 43mm diameter x 14.1mm thickness, stainless steel, blue dial with 150m (15 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8938, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Rubber
Price: £9,100
Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer
Omega’s Planet Ocean Worldtimer is based on the Aqua Terra GMT Worldtimer, featuring two extra scales. A rotating 24-hour scale in the centre that serves as the second time zone indicator and a peripheral cities ring that denotes the world’s 24 time zones. On top of that, there’s a topographical map of the world in the centre of the dial.
With its black ceramic case measuring an imposing 45.5mm, this is a pure status watch for global jetsetters. Beneath the surface of the dial is the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8938 with automatic winding and a 60-hour power reserve. The master chronometer certification means it has been tested by METAs to ensure accuracy and reliability in multiple positions and under diverse atmospheric conditions.
Ref: 215.92.46.22.01.006
Case/Dial: 45.5mm diameter x 17.4mm thickness, black ceramic, black dial with 600m (60 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8938, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Rubber
Price: £14,000
Seamaster Regatta
While the Diver 300m is the type of watch you might award to the winner of a regatta, not a watch that sailors would actually wear to compete. The Seamaster Regatta on the other hand is a veritable Swiss army knife of complications that are actually useful to sailors during the act of sailing.
It achieves this via an ana-digi display, a term meaning it has both analogue and digital timekeeping elements. The analogue part of the display is very straightforward as it’s the same as the Diver 300M with central hours, minutes and seconds. However, the majority of the dial is given over to an hour-glass shaped LCD digital display and a pair of indicators either side of the central hands.
Ref: 216.92.46.79.10.001
Case/Dial: 46.75mm diameter x 15.6mm thickness, titanium, grey dial with 50m (5 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 5701, thermo-compensated multi-functional quartz, 31 month battery life
Strap: Rubber
Price: £7,000
Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph
The Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph recently welcomed a new addition with the 007 First Light edition, celebrating not only Omega’s dive watch chronograph but also their longstanding collaboration with the James Bond franchise.
The chronograph complication is controlled by two sturdy looking ceramic pushers either side of the crown. They operate the central chronograph seconds hand and the joint 12-hour and 60-minute chronograph subdial in the bi-compax layout opposite the small seconds. That chronograph subdial has a golden scale, which adds a bright point of visual accenting to an otherwise dark dial.
Ref: 210.32.44.51.01.002
Case/Dial: 44mm diameter x 17.2mm thickness, stainless steel, black dial with 300m (30 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 9900, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Rubber
Price: £9,500
Seamaster Olympic 37mm
If you’re looking for an Omega dress watch outside of their specific dress watch collections, then the Seamaster Olympic 37mm is the place to look. There are some Seamaster elements of course. The polished case and that standout hexagonal bezel are both throwback design choices, as is the typography and minute track and the old, golden Omega logo at 12 o’clock.
They’re not the most eye-catching elements, but they’re there and fit the kind of less-is-more approach that we don’t often see in modern Omega. Inside is the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8807 is among Omega’s latest generation of Daniels-based movements and has been tested to within an inch of its life by METAS.
Ref: 522.53.37.20.04.001
Case/Dial: 37mm diameter x 11.4mm thickness, Moonshine Gold, white dial with 100m (10 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8807, automatic, 55h power reserve
Strap: Alligator leather
Price: £19,300
The Omega De Ville Collection
The Speedmaster and Seamaster show off Omega’s mastery of sporty, professional watches but refined elegance is well within their wheelhouse too. In fact, the De Ville line actually started its life as a subcategory of Seamaster before it was separated into its own collection that focussed on more streamlined designs.
It would be easy to apply the label of ‘ladies watches’ to many of the models in the De Ville collection but in the modern day such arbitrary definitions are being challenged. Style is style no matter who wears it or who the intended customer is.
De Ville Trésor
The Trésor collection is lauded for their thin cases, which are available at a 36mm diameter with a quartz movement or 40mm with a master chronometer mechanical movement. They have very refined hour markers and frequently use Roman numerals, especially at the smaller sizes.
This edition of the Trésor is one of the most subtle with a sunray brushed dial. Although more extravagant versions with diamond bezels and patterned dials are also available. A collection characterised by its pure elegance.
Ref: 435.13.40.21.03.002
Case/Dial: 40mm diameter x 10.1mm thickness, stainless steel case, blue dial with 30m (3 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8926, manual winding, 72h power reserve
Strap: Leather
Price: £7,300
De Ville Prestige
For a down-the-line dress watch, look no further than the Prestige, Omega’s most popular non-sports timepiece. There are styles, customisation options and colours galore, making for a versatile watch that you can match to your preferences and tastes. The range is unified by its sweeping, round case which has a smooth, polished finish and chronometer status calibres.
There are some particularly nice examples within the range such as the steel Prestige power reserve and the steel and red gold bi-colour, but for us the classy black is king. The overall design is subtle enough that it will pair well with any outfit without being overwhelming, that is unless you opt for the £35,000 full gold and diamond version.
Ref: 434.10.41.21.03.001
Case/Dial: 41mm diameter x 10.8mm thickness, stainless steel case, blue dial with 30m (3 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8810, automatic, 55h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £5,700
De Ville Ladymatic
While anyone can wear any watch, the Ladymatic simply oozes feminine style that makes it clear who the intend wearer is – if the name didn’t already make that clear. The dainty 34mm diameter case, available in a variety of materials, is made even daintier by its super thin, lugless connection to the bracelet.
Even the simplest full steel version features diamond hour markers, white gold hands and a mother-of-pearl dial for incredible refinement. However, that doesn’t mean Omega haven’t gone to town on its construction, giving it a 100m water resistance, which is far deeper than you’d ever want to take this elegant piece of wristcandy.
Ref: 425.30.34.20.55.002
Case/Dial: 34mm diameter x 12mm thickness, stainless steel case, white dial with 100m (10 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8520, automatic, 50h power reserve
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £8,200
The Omega Constellation Collection
Omega might be associated with the moon, but that doesn’t mean their aspirations don’t go further beyond, the constellation collections representing the height of their mechanical and material developments. One way to think about them is that these watches take the high performance sports elements from Omega’s other watches and transpose them into more style-focused timepieces.
Constellation
The Constellation collection stands out for its signature features: four claws, half-moon facets, Roman numerals and single gold star. They are available in 41mm, 39mm and 36mm diameter case dimensions with optional gemstones. Just as there are a range of external options, there a couple of different calibres that can be found in the collection, all of them master chronometer certified and at the higher end of Omega’s capabilities.
However, it’s the wide variety of dials that are really attractive. Sun-brushed blues and stippled patterns that are vaguely reminiscent of meteorite dials – further emphasising the cosmic concept behind the star emblazoned collection.
Ref: 131.33.41.21.04.001
Case/Dial: 41mm diameter x 13.5mm thickness, stainless steel case, white dial with 50m (5 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8900, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Leather
Price: £6,700
Constellation Observatory
The Constellation Observatory reads like the greatest hits of vintage Constellation models. That means first and foremost the instantly recognisable pie-pan dial first launched in 1952, with its flat mid-dial and 12 distinctive facets. If there’s one design choice that’s become shorthand for vintage Omega, it’s this. That said, it’s worth noting that the pie-pan has been a part of Omega’s collection for a decade, ever since the 2015 launch of the Constellation Globemaster and which the Observatory is replacing.
Along with the signature pie-pan, it uses the guilloche facets originally introduced in 1953 and the funky dog-leg lugs from 1956. it even opts for a two-hand hours and minutes layout, ditching the seconds, drawn from an earlier 1948 model. In fact, the only thing here that doesn’t look and feel vintage is the sizing.
Ref: 140.13.39.21.02.001
Case/Dial: 39.4mm diameter x 12.2mm thickness, stainless steel, silver dial with 30m (3 bar) water resistance
Movement: Omega calibre 8914, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Alligator leather
Price: £9,100
If this is truly a “A Beginner’s Guide to Every Omega Model” then where is the game changing Speedmaster Super Racing mentioned?
This takes the accuracy and engineering standards we are used to like COSC (-4/+6 seconds), and METAS (0/+5 seconds), then looks a ROLEX’s Superlative Chronometer Standards (-2/+2) and says “Superlative Meh!”. This beauty is built to 0/+2 seconds per day – and has 15X+ more GAUSS resistance than ROLEX’s MILGAUSS.
Surely worth a mention. I am a sucket for buying the most accurate / thinnest / lightest … and this is top of my grail list at the moment.