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Spotlight on: Our picks for the 5 best Omega starter watches.
Omega watches, to start your collection.
Omega has an impressive collection of timepieces that have made groundbreaking history.
From making the first watch to land on the moon, to timing the Olympics, Omega has proven
its mettle in watchmaking – making it one of the most covetable watch brands in the
world.
Fortunately, Omega has iconic yet practical timepieces at attainable prices.
Most even fall below the 5,000 dollar mark.
If you’re in the market for an Omega watch, we’ve picked out 5 great choices to start
your collection.
First up is the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra.
Its sporty but polished design makes it an effective sport-to-workwear watch.
The Teak Concept dials recall the wooden decks found on luxury sailboats; while the classic
shape, swooping lines and polished finish give it a dressy look.
Available from 38 to 41mm sizes, and in dozens of dial and color variations, the Aqua Terra
is a clean and balanced timepiece that is very wearer-friendly.
It makes a great, everyday watch.
If you’re looking for something more retro or vintage, the Omega Seamaster 300 Master
Co-Axial would be perfect.
First launched in 1957, the model was revamped in 2014.
It won watch lovers all over with its blend of retro styling and modern Omega technologies
– particularly the fully anti-magnetic Master Co-Axial movement.
The combination of a dark dial, lighter indexes, and big hands make for very easy reading in
various lighting conditions, under water and even on land.
A vintage looking watch, with modern capabilities.
Aside from its history of space exploration, Omega is also known for its maritime legacy.
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean is a homage to this heritage.
Water resistant up to 600m, and equipped with a helium-escape valve, the Planet Ocean is robust
enough for the treacherous seas; but its modern design is still wearable enough for daily
wear.
Today, the Planet Ocean collection also comes with GMT and Chronograph models.
The choice of those who are looking for a sports watch that’s highly-functional, practical,
yet stylish.
Up next, we have the Omega Seamaster 300M Diver.
The emblematic blue diver watch, with the iconic wave dial pattern, is without a doubt,
one of the most important Omega models in history.
t has become the archetypal luxury tool watch after Pierce Brosnan slid one on his wrist,
as James Bond in 1995’s GoldenEye.
While some people won’t actually take their luxury watches diving, the Seamaster 300M
Diver is one that is up to the task.
Complete with a unidirectional rotating bezel, a helium-escape valve, and a striking but
legible dial, the Seamaster 300M Diver is perfect for those who want a dive watch that’s
both sportive and sophisticated.
And for our number one pick, we have the Omega Speedmaster.
You probably already know how the Speedmaster became the first watch to operate on the surface
of the moon.
Launched in 1957, it’s still the Omega watch to own, and like many iconic watches, it has
changed slightly over decades.
The classic black dial with thin hour and minute hands, and trademark black tachymeter
bezel goes with many different ensembles, but the Speedy isn’t all looks.
Today, it’s powered by the Calibre 1861. This movement is essentially the the same as the
one that accompanied the historic lunar landing.
A watch that has transcended trends over decades, the Speedmaster is a must have in any collector’s
watch box.
There you have it – our top picks for Omega watches, to start your collection.
Which one do you have your sights on?
Tell us on the comments section.