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Omega, the renowned watch company was founded in La Chaux- De-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1848 by Louis Brandt and was named after the last letter of the Greek alphabet “Omega” which symbolizes achievement and accuracy. Intially Mr.Brandt made pocket watches with bracelet attached to it. These were called “Bienne” watches at that time. In 1879 Mr.Brandt passed away leaving his company to his sons, Louis Paul Brandt and Cesar Brandt who renamed the company “Bienne” in January 1880. The two brothers for the very first time introduced the brand “Omega” to the swiss public in 1894.
Unfortunately the two brothers died suddenly in 1903. After their death the responsibility of the company fell on the shoulders of four brothers. Paul Brandt, the eldest of the four, at the age of 23 years took over the Omega watch company. In 1930, Omega merged with another swiss watch brand, Tissot , which was a big success.
Keeping in view the brand’s quality, precision and accomplishments, it was given numerous awards including Grand Prix at the Paris World Fair in 1900. During Second World War Omega presented military and pilot watches for servicemen.
The company’s reputation helped it in becoming the official timekeeper in atleast 21 Olympic Games and it was awarded the Olympic Cross Of Merit for its excellent work and contribution to sports in 1952. Inspired by its accuracy and reliability, NASA chose Omega’s Speedmaster watch as its official chronometer in 1965.It was the first watch to be worn on moon. It is the first divers watch as well and the only certified marine chronometer wrist watch. During an economic downfall in 1980, Omega once again merged with another swiss watch brand ASUAG and the new company was called ASUAG-SSIH company. The company was taken over by a private group and was renamed to SMH which still exists today.
While striving hard for maintaining its reputation, in 1994 Omega presented first self winding wrist watch. Omega has produced magnificent watches over a period of more than 150 years, which hold a very special place in collectors show cases.
Now the products of such a magnificent company are available at very cheap prices as compared to the original ones in the form of Omega replica watches. Enjoy the same style and class with Omega replica watches and use the spare money at other household projects.