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From the Olympic Games to the moon: the amazing history of Omega watches
Omega is one of the best-known and most renowned watch brands in the world. The history of the brand goes back over 170 years and is characterized by numerous remarkable events. In this article, we will provide an overview of Omega's history and highlight some of the key milestones that have helped to make the brand what it is today.
Omega's beginnings date back to 1848, when watchmaker Louis Brandt founded a workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Initially, the company was known as "Louis Brandt et Frère" and produced pocket watches that were renowned for their quality and precision. In 1894, the company introduced its first wristwatch, which was also prized for its precision and reliability.
An important milestone for Omega was its participation in the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The company was commissioned by the International Olympic Committee to carry out the official timekeeping for the Games. This was the first time in history that a company was responsible for the official timekeeping at the Olympic Games. Since then, Omega has been the official timekeeper at almost every Olympic Games and has earned a reputation as a leading supplier of sports watches.
In the 1950s, Omega introduced some of the brand's best-known watch models. These include the Speedmaster, which was launched in 1957 and became one of Omega's most iconic models.
The Speedmaster was originally designed as a sports watch, but its reputation as a reliable timepiece quickly made it the watch of choice for astronauts.
In 1965, the Speedmaster became the official watch of NASA and was used on all manned space flights, including the legendary moon mission in 1969.
In the 1970s, the watch industry underwent a major transformation as the introduction of quartz watches revolutionized the market. Omega responded by introducing its own line of quartz watches and modernizing its production. In the 1980s, the company joined the Swatch Group, one of the largest watch manufacturers in the world, which helped to further strengthen the Omega brand.
Today, Omega is one of the best-known and most respected watch brands in the world. The brand is known for its precise, reliable and innovative watch models that excel in both the sports watch and classic watch segments. Omega also prides itself on having a close connection to the world of sports and space travel and has partnerships with various sports teams, athletes and organizations such as the PGA Tour and the America's Cup.
Overall, Omega has a long and impressive history marked by numerous milestones and innovations.
The watch that conquered the moon: the story of the Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch"
The Omega Speedmaster Professional, also known as the "Moonwatch", is one of the brand's best-known and most iconic models. The Moonwatch was originally developed as a sports watch, but its reliability and precision quickly made it the watch of choice for astronauts. In 1965, the Speedmaster was named the official watch of NASA and was used on all manned space flights, including the legendary moon mission in 1969.
It was Buzz Aldrin who wore the first Omega watch on the moon and since then the Moonwatch has taken its place in the history of space travel and as one of the most famous and coveted watches in the world. Today, the Moonwatch remains an important part of the Omega collection and is treasured by watch collectors and enthusiasts around the world.
Prices of used Omega watches
In the database on our auction platform, you can find all the hammer prices achieved for second-hand Omega watches that were auctioned at the Eppli auction house and online at http://auktionen.eppli.com. There you will find over 1,000 hammer prices achieved for Omega watches dating back to 2010. The date of the hammer price achieved in each case should always be taken into account when assessing the hammer price, as market prices are subject to major fluctuations over time.
Auction results are an important source for assessing the market prices of pre-owned Omega watches. Offer prices on online marketplaces are not sufficiently valid, as they are only the seller's offer prices. You have no certainty as to whether a watch can actually be sold for the price offered. In comparison, auction results are realistically achieved market prices for the respective watches.
