Speedmaster and Seamaster: The Early History The Seamaster and Speedmaster are undeniably two of the most memorable and significant watches in the OMEGA catalog. Both models have a colorful history and have carved their places in our culture. One landed on the moon and the other became a
Holiday Gift Picks: 10 Watches for Anyone on Your List So, you survived the first round of holiday shopping, starting with Black Friday. You also loaded up on stocking stuffers and snagged a deal or two, but you’ve still got to find those extra special gifts
Side-by-Side Comparison between OMEGA vs Rolex Rolex or OMEGA: chances are if you talk to any watch enthusiast, they have a strong opinion on both brands. They’re two of the most famous watch manufacturers in the world, and both are industry leaders. Since you can’t go
When it comes to starting a watch collection, sometimes it’s best to start strong. You might have heard about the fabled “one watch” collection—the idea that a single timepiece offers everything you could need. Now, whether you’re looking to challenge yourself to that kind of
Choosing the right luxury watch on a budget can be a daunting task. You want to be sure you get a good value without sacrificing quality or style. If you’re budget is $5,000 or less, you’re likely browsing entry-level models. As is the case with
Best Budget Chronographs As far as watch complications go, the chronograph is one of the most useful and most stylish. It’s why you’ll see a chronograph function on all types of watches, from racing and sport styles to less-obvious divers. Whether you use a chronograph function
OMEGA Watches & Apollo 13 The gripping story of the Apollo 13 mission is not just a historic moment in American space exploration. It’s also an abiding testament to man’s endurance, ingenuity, and courage. During those crucial moments of the Apollo 13 flight, the crew relied
August 6, 2012 was a historic moment for space exploration and for the progress of mankind: it was the day the Mars rover Curiosity landed on the surface of Mars. The Curiosity weighs about 2000 pounds and is roughly the size of a Honda Civic. One of Curiosity's
OMEGA’s Speedmaster line of watches debuted in 1957, and is rich in history. Since the initial launch of the OMEGA Speedmaster, there have been a wide variety of other chronograph innovations that formed part of the OMEGA Speedmaster name, which we'll take a look at
This is a guest post from Nick McDearis, the OMEGA forum moderator on WatchuSeek and a friend of Crown & Caliber: How did you become interested in watches? What’s your favorite Omega? These are a few of the questions that I frequently hear when I mention
