Omega SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The forerunner of Omega, La Generale Watch Co, was founded at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1848 by Louis Brandt, who assembled key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen. He sold his watches from Italy to Scandinavia by way of England, his chief market. In 1894, his two sons Louis-Paul and César developed a revolutionary in-house manufacturing and total production control system that allowed component parts to be interchangeable. Watches developed with these techniques were marketed under the Omega brand of La Generale Watch Co. By 1903 the success of the Omega brand led to La Generale Watch Co to spin off the Omega brand as its own company, and the Omega Watch Co was officially founded in 1903. Britain's Royal Flying Corps chose Omega watches in 1917 as its official timekeepers for its combat units, as did the American army in 1918. Omega watches were the choice of NASA and the first watch on the Moon in 1969. Omega has been the official timekeeping device of the Olympic Games since 1932. James Bond has worn it in films since 1995. Other famous Omega wearers, past and present, include John F. Kennedy, Prince William, and Buzz Aldrin. Omega today is owned by the Swatch Group. ABOUT THIS OMEGA FOR SALE It is one of the innovative watches made by the famous Swiss brand due to its movement that is licensed by Bulova. Offered in good condition. The dial has visible plate-fadings while case and mineral crystal have normal and not easily visible wear and tear caused by the years passed. This timepiece was a present to a retired person whom the details are written on the back case. I can polish and erase these items if you wish. It keeps excellent time with a new battery fitted at March 2023. SPECS -Gold plated case & stainless steel back -Measurements: 36mm without the crown (X) 44mm lug to lug and 10mm thickness -Weight: 63gr including strap -Original Ω crown -MOVEMENT'S SPECS: Omega 1250 (ETA-ESA 916.212). License Bulova & Pat. Years active: 1973-1977. Electronically controlled tuning fork, sweep second, date: quickset, electrical hack feature, 12 jewels, f = 300Hz. SHIPPING WORLDWIDE REGISTERED AND TRACKED POSTAGE ONLY. CHECK MY FEEDBACK TO SEE THE COMMENTS OF MY CUSTOMERS! THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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