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Spotlight on: Our picks for the best Omega Watches under 5,000 dollars.
Omega is one of the most prestigious watch brands in the world, ticking all the boxes
when it comes to heritage, technology, renowned design, and cultural significance.
From making the first watch on the Moon, to timekeeping the Olympics; and creating icons
such as the Speedmaster – Omega has earned its rock-star status in the watch world!
It’s incredible that Omega watches come at friendlier price points.
Here are our 5 favorite Omega watches, that cost less than 5,000 dollars.
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Topping the list is Omega’s most famous creation – the Omega Speedmaster. It’s
best known as the official watch of NASA,
but the appeal of the Speedy lies in its timeless design and reliable performance.
While vintage Omegas may be out of the price range,
the classic yet contemporary 3-5-70-50 meets the most traditional configuration of the MoonWatch.
The beautiful Hesalite crystal, stainless steel case back, and dial configuration
stay true to the original MoonWatch features.
Super-Luminova markers and hands give a luminous glow in the dark.
It’s also powered by the famous Calibre 18-61
movement – a descendant of the calibre that powered the Speedy on the moon.
The Omega Seamaster has been around since 1948,
with the goal of creating water resistant watches that are friendly for everyday wear.
In 1993, Omega released the Seamaster 300 Meter Diver,
putting the Seamaster on the map for younger audiences.
It also created a cultural phenomenon,
when it was worn by Pierce Brosnan in the 1995 James Bond film, GoldenEye.
Today, this emblematic watch with a scalloped bezel, and a blue bezel and
wave pattern dial, is arguably the most recognizable Seamaster model there is.
In 2005, Omega introduced the Seamaster Planet
Ocean – a watch with even greater water resistance, and bolder designs.
Coming in a thick, chunky case, the Planet Ocean also boasts of 600 Meter water resistance,
a helium escape valve, and as of 2014, a Master Chronometer movement.
The movement passes eight tests by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology, and is resistant
to magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss. Super-Luminova coating on the indexes and
hands make them glow in the dark, for enhanced visibility in underwater or low-light conditions.
The original Railmaster was introduced in 1957,
as a practical yet elegant watch designed for people who worked close to electrical fields.
This updated model was launched for the 60th anniversary of the Railmaster, in 2017.
It captures the spirit of the vintage Railmaster with its no nonsense steel construction,
and Super-Luminova that evokes the look of aged radium.
Inside, however, everything is modern – it is powered by the Calibre 8-8-0-6,
a time-only movement that is Master Chronometer certified. This means it
can handle up to 15,000 Gauss of magnetism, and is regulated to plus 4 seconds per day.
The Omega Aqua Terra is one of the newer collections from Omega, launched in 2003.
It draws inspiration from early Omega Seamaster watches, which combine water resistant abilities
with versatile, casual-to-dress looks. The Aqua Terra is characterized by its smooth
case and lack of a rotating bezel, which makes it look sophisticated while still decidedly sporty.
It evokes the Seamaster’s ocean spirit through its teak wood pattern dial,
which is inspired by the floors of yachts. This nod to the nautical
life is further enhanced by its 150 meter water resistance.
Omega offers an excellent range of watches at incredible value.
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