5 Questions
When was the OMEGA Marine introduced?
1932
What was OMEGA's role in World War II?
Official watch supplier to the British Royal Air Force
What was the first OMEGA watch to receive a chronometer certification for ladies?
Ladymatic
When did OMEGA introduce the Seamaster?
1948
Which OMEGA watch was the first to journey to the Moon?
Speedmaster Professional chronograph
Study Notes
OMEGA History
- OMEGA Marine introduced in 1932, considered the first divers' watch.
- During World War II, OMEGA contributed to the war effort by producing watches for the British Royal Air Force (RAF).
- In 1955, the OMEGA Ladymatic became the first OMEGA watch to receive a chronometer certification for ladies.
- The Seamaster was introduced in 1948, initially designed for sailors and divers.
- The OMEGA Speedmaster Professional was the first watch to journey to the Moon, worn by astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin in 1969.
Test your knowledge of OMEGA's rich history with this quiz. From the brand's humble beginnings in 1848 as a pocket watch assembly workshop to its iconic milestones like timing the Olympic Games and introducing the world's first commercially available divers' watch, see how much you know about OMEGA's historical journey.
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