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Omega vs. Rolex: How Omega is Reaching for the Crown

September 15, 2023/5 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Thoughts & Opinion, Omega, Rolex/by Raman Kalra

It is the old age question – Rolex vs. Omega. Which brand should I buy from? Which brand produces better watches? Should I buy an Omega Seamaster Professional 300M or Rolex Submariner? Through their histories, the two brands have been going head-to-head whether it’s on design or technology. Raman Kalra explores how Omega compares to Rolex.

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7 Under the Radar Watches from Omega, Zenith, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain, Girard-Perregaux and Cartier

August 23, 2023/3 Comments/in Highlights, Thoughts & Opinion, Blancpain, Cartier, Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Omega, Zenith/by Raman Kalra

Not everyone wants to own an iconic watch. Some want to stand out for their individuality or even go under the radar. Ramon Kalra shares his thoughts on collections from some of the largest watch brands that he doesn’t feel get as much attention as they deserve.

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Why I Bought It: Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2 Ultraman

August 5, 2023/0 Comments/in Collectors and Collecting, Omega/by Łukasz Doskocz

Omega and Fratello Watches came out with their first #SpeedyTuesday Speedmaster edition back in 2017 and it sold out within few hours. Three years later, a second iteration of #SpeedyTuesday timepieces came to life. And this one sold out – all 2,012 pieces – in under two hours. And one of these 2,012 watches is in Łukasz Doskocz’s personal collection. Here he explains why.

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Back in Black: 3 Watches with Black Dials from Patek Philippe, Hublot, and Omega

July 27, 2023/0 Comments/in Hublot, Omega, Patek Philippe/by Sabine Zwettler

Though recent years have proven particularly colorful in the world of watches with a plethora of new green and blue dials, black is also beautiful – and black is definitely back. Here Sabine Zwettler highlights three charismatic examples putting black in the spotlight. The dark side has never looked so bright!

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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean: A Modern Design Icon

July 21, 2023/1 Comment/in Highlights, Thoughts & Opinion, Omega/by Raman Kalra

The Omega Planet Ocean launched in 2005, and in less than 20 years has gained an iconic status. Raman Kalra takes a deep dive into the Omega Planet Ocean.

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Omega Aqua Terra: Is it TOO Good?

June 20, 2023/2 Comments/in Highlights, Thoughts & Opinion, Omega/by Raman Kalra

Omega is a global household name. When discussing Omega, everyone will have their mental image of what defines the brand for them. This could be the Seamaster association with James Bond or the Speedmaster with the moon landings. However, it is the Aqua Terra Raman Kalra focuses on here.

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A pre-owned Omega Speedmaster on the wrist (photo courtesy Bob’s Watches)

How To Spot A Fake Omega Wristwatch

May 16, 2023/1 Comment/in Collectors and Collecting, Omega/by Paul Altieri

Omega, founded in 1848, is one of the world’s oldest, most highly respected, and popular watch manufacturers, so it should come as no surprise that the brand is frequently the target of counterfeiters. If you are considering purchasing an Omega, here is some quick advice to help spot a possible counterfeit.

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4 Radical Red Watches From Omega, Bell & Ross, Rado, And Oris – Reprise

April 2, 2023/1 Comment/in Highlights, Oris, Bell & Ross, Omega/by Martin Green

In recent years, the world of high-end watches has become a far more colorful place. We have evolved from decades of conservatism in which a blue dial was daring to a kaleidoscopic era where anything is possible. And now red arrives, which has the advantage of a richness of hues. Here Martin Green looks at four new red-dialed watches from Bell & Ross, Oris, Rado, and Omega.

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Green On Green: 4 Verdant Watch Dials From Glashütte Original, Armin Strom, Omega, And Christiaan van der Klaauw – Reprise

March 18, 2023/1 Comment/in Highlights, Armin Strom, Christiaan Van Der Klaauw, Glashütte Original, Omega/by Martin Green

While the increasing popularity of green dials contributes to a more colorful universe of watches, Martin Green sometimes finds the use of this color a bit much these days. That said, the following recently introduced watches are home runs for Martin because their green dials are just right!

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Why I Bought It: Collector Quentin R. Bufogle And His 2006 Omega De Ville Chronoscope Chronograph – Reprise

March 12, 2023/3 Comments/in Collectors and Collecting, Omega, Vintage/by Quentin Bufogle

If you would’ve told Quentin R. Bufogle six months ago that he’d pass on a Breguet Type XX in favor of an Omega, he might’ve thought you were crazy. What changed his mind? Granted that in terms of sheer aesthetics, it ticks all the right boxes for him. But there’s much more to it.

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