All around us in nature, there are signs that can show us the cardinal directions. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, after all. Moss, at least we were told as kids, only grows on the north side of trees and rocks. Watches used to just tell the time. Now, technology allows all the bells and whistles packed into watches like songs, app notifications, step counters and.. Read More

When was the last time you took a look at today’s fashion? At the turn of the century, baggy was in. People were seen everywhere wearing big, baggy clothes. NBA players’ shorts extended nearly halfway down their shins, and baggy jeans were all the rage. Nowadays? It’s just the opposite. Clothes are more form-fitted and all that extra fabric has gone the way of the fax machine (remember those?). For watches,.. Read More

A watch worn by every president since World War II. And it was on the cutting edge of technology. The catch? It’s made by a company with only five employees.  The Vulcain Cricket has been a mainstay in the White House ever since Harry Truman wore one of them. Since then, every president has worn a Cricket in the White House. That tradition might end with the next president, as.. Read More

When you think about a clock or a watch, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?  Maybe it’s the amount of jewels or diamonds encrusted on its exterior that first catch your eye. Maybe it’s the color of the hands. Surely, the color and design of the dial are some of the things that stand out. During the Renaissance, you might have taken notice of the dial because it.. Read More

What’s one way to make a luxury watch even more luxurious?  Well, if the watch is rare and there are only a few in circulation, that makes it more sought-after. If it’s famous from where it was worn (maybe in space or by James Bond), that can drive up value. But what if it’s rare simply because it’s made of rare materials? That’s the thinking behind meteorite dials. The Gibeon.. Read More

Fifty years ago on Saturday, Neil Armstrong took one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind.  Taking that leap with Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin for the world’s first lunar expedition was an Omega Speedmaster. Omega has a rich history in space. Aside from being worn on the moon, Apollo 13 astronauts famously used their Omega watches to time the 14 seconds they needed to burn off fuel.. Read More

One type of niche are watches with altimeters, which gives the wearer information on how high up it is.

As one of the top watch brands on the market, Omega is all about reaching new heights and achieving greater goals. That’s how the company has survived and stayed atop the watch mountaintop along with Rolex and other high-end, boutique luxury brands.  In December, however, Omega reached a new low – or depth, if you will. Adventurer Victor Vescovo set a record for deepest dive, going 10,928 meters into the.. Read More