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Omega WatchesOmega watches symbolize accomplishment and perfection, qualities that are inherent in every Omega watch since the company's foundation in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1848. Omega’s reputation for stylish and innovative timepieces has earned them numerous awards over the company's 150-year history, beginning in 1900 with the Grand Prix at the Paris World Fair and continuing with the world precision record of 97.8 points at the Kew-Teddington observatory in England in 1936. Omega’s fine quality and precision timekeeping earning the company the prestigious honor of being the official timekeeper at no less than 21 Olympic Games, bringing numerous innovations to Olympic sports over the years, such as the first electronic timekeeping at the Helsinki games in 1952 - the same year in which the company was awarded the Olympic Cross of Merit for its outstanding contribution to sport. Today, Omega watches have continued to build on the company’s reputation for precision and innovation, and in 1944, they presented the world's first self-winding wristwatch with central tourbillon. Later in 1999, Omega watches debuted the revolutionary coaxial escapement sur developed in conjunction with renowned English master watchmaker George Daniels. Omega watches have set the precedent for fine Swiss watches, creating the ideal foundation to continue building upon the Omega legacy of blending state-of-the-art technology and high design for generations to come. Company website: www.omegawatches.com |