Omega Men's 2518.50.00 Seamaster Aqua Terra Midsize Quartz Watch
The Omega Story
The Omega watch story begins in 1848, when founder Louis Brandt began hand assembling key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen in his principality La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the northwest corner of Switzerland. However, the Omega name didn't appear until 1894, after Louis Brandt had passed away and his watchmaking traditions were taken over by his sons, Louis-Paul and Cesar Brandt. Omega watches have long been associated with glamorous screen and sports stars--the Omega Seamaster is famous for being the watch of choice for James Bond--with current ambassadors including Pierce Brosnan, Nicole Kidman, tennis player Anna Kournikova, and swimmers Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe.
But Omega is more than just a fashionable watch. In 1965, the Omega Speedmaster chronograph was "flight-qualified by NASA for all manned space missions" as the only wristwatch to have withstood all of the U.S. space agency's severe tests, including passing grades for extreme shocks, vibrations, and temperatures ranging from -18 to +93 degrees Celsius. The greatest moment in the Speedmaster's history was undoubtedly 20 July 1969 at 02:56 GMT, when it recorded man's first steps on the Moon's surface as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Today, Omega is known for its rigorous testing of new movements, cases, and bands. Each new Omega movement is tested on the wrist in existing Omega models, while various laboratory tests are conducted to determine temperature-resistance, shock-resistance and vibration-resistance.
Customer Reviews
By Tinkerbell
What can I say, I love this watch. It's simple and understated, the way I like my watches. People have to know their watches to know what kind it is...
By W. J. Marshall
What can i say about this watch that the other reviews haven"t said.I own one and love it.This watch is tasteful and oozes class and charm.It is not garish or bulky,but rather an exquisite timepiece that rises above fashion and trends.Buy one and you will have a watch that you will love and wear for a lifetime.
By Husky Dawg "Husky Dawg"
Bought in part because an uncle I admired and some of his friends on marking events in life pooled money and would buy a member a nice waterproof watch to celebrate the personal accomplishment. The Omega was often the watch of choice. Rarely something else - I assume the preferred watch of the prospective owner.
Realizing my friends don't share this background I finally decided to look, select and purchase one. My choice was the Omega Aqua Terra - black background. The glow in the dark is actually useful. Simple, classic appearance I think, clean lines. Thought it would be a dress watch but have found I wear it much more often than anything else. It is just a treat to notice at times, no sharp edges and the crystal remains unmarred in spite of a great deal of use. The clasp is sturdy and has not come loose until I decide to undo it.
One watch I hope to keep for a lifetime. Very happy with the overall quality and the weight is just enough to let me know it is there but not a burden. Should be noted my 14.00 Casio tells time just as well and has the bonus of an alarm and day of week feature. The Omega is something else- a nice way to recall a marking point in life.
By Kris "Kris"
I am not a large man and was looking for a watch that was not too bulky, had class but could also be worn with jeans. This watch really ties it all together. You can dress it up or down and has a face that is large enough to draw attention but not so big that steals the scene. The overall quality is incredible, this is my first Omega and I absolutely love it. The crystal is so clean and polished and the the finish on the metal meshes with just about anything you are wearing. Solid construction, I plan on having this watch a long time.
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