A visit to the Omega Manufactures. Part II: Bienne.
After the technical aspects discussed in Part I with the visit of the Manufacture in Saint Imier, we went to Bienne. There, we could see how the watches are totally assembled, controlled and packaged, but don't expect pictures, as photos are not allowed. ...
Thanks for sharing my friend
Like you I love that white-dialed Railmaster. In essence it a Railmaster version of the military-issue Thin and Fat Arrow Omega which was made for the RAF for only one year: 1953. The Thin/Fat Arrow and this white Railmaster even share the same movement, ...
Did you take home the one you were wearing? :-)
What's awesome about these dress Seamasters is that they are also resistant to magnetism up to >15,000 Gauss just like the sports models. Thanks for the clarification on the seconds hand as well. That long one looks too unbalanced.
Yes they are resistant to 15, 000 gauss, too. You did right to point that detail. They will be available, if I got it well, at the end of this year.
I am very tempted by one of these two Seamaster, I must say. Which one, I still don't know, but I will probably go for one. Best, my friend. Nicolas
My favorite is the small seconds version. With that antimag rating plus 60m water resistance it would make a great daily wearer.
I also got an email from Omega CH saying they would be available this December.
Outstanding report Nico.
Lots to digest in there. I'll definitely be spending some time studying the report and various pieces. I've never owned an Omega . . . and that needs to change Thanks a lot. M4
Another really interesting post
Thanks yet again for another terrific report. I enjoyed Part 1 and this is just as good. Congratulations on the superb photographs as well. Kind regards, Bob S
Great and insightful report!
Dear Nicolas, your report was a joy to read. I appreciate the fabulous photos from the Omega museum. And yes, it‘s a really interesting brand not only because the iconic Speedmaster Professional. May be I‘ll add one to my little collection of hand-wound c...
Thank you Nico for this great coverage. As you could imagine, the museum is „my world“ but.....
.... as you shared there is so much innovation and fascinating „new stuff“ around. Cheers, HSTE
Great post Nicholas..
I love some of the vintage Speedmasters, especially the pre moon versions. I just wish that Omega would be more careful about issuing so many “Special Editions” it devalues the brand. Just look what happened to Panerai. Thank you for the great photos. ...
I am exactly in the same camp. Too many Speedmasters kill the Speedmaster, in my opinion. Still, there are some which are very much my taste, especially the...
CK 2915, 2998 and ST 105 002, and why not, a nice 105 003. After, there is the " sea snake " I mentioned, the Alaska Project, proto and re edition. And the latest CK 2998; blue or black. You see... Best, Nicolas
In a perfect world, Omega would issue a new edition of the Great White Rail . . .
. . . faithful in every detail externally to the original, and powered by a manual wind movement. I would part with an rg chronomètre for that!
The Alaska Prototype Mk1 is just incredible...
The 1948 Seamaster central seconds is a pretty handsome watch too. Thanks for making the trip for us, Nicolas!
So much to learn and yes I needed a desk top to consume this library of information.
I dug straight dow to the ploprof my secret love. Comex Ploprof soooo cool to see. I known the moon is more cool but the ocean I know and love. My little comex clones. 600 between Seamster and Professional. Now my question and challenge which Ploprof came...
I would say, but I am not an expert, that the early one came with the 600 in the middle. The Plo Prof featured in the ad can be a later one, and the mention of Comex can be
seen as a reminder that Omega issued some Plo Prof to the Comex. The later version can be an illustration, not the representation of a Plo Prof Comex... Thanks for your comments, Bill. All the best, Nicolas
That’s a very nice report, so envious of you...
I’m waiting for the Seamaster 1948 small seconds and like you said, Dec is the planned delivery. Originally it was sold out so I ordered the central seconds, but then was told it became available so I switched. Thanks for the tough job, my friend 😁 ...
Superb Part 2 photoblog of a fantastic journey
Thanks for sharing. Time passes by very quickly at the museum! Here's what I wore last visit, just to take a picture (or a thousand!) Best regards ...
Hello dear Nicolas!! Fantastic posts serie about your visit to Omega!! Love the reading, love the timepieces and of course the fantastic photography!...
This is a dream I wish to fulfill some day soon: visiting Omega, JLC and Rolex facilities to view their museums and to view where my favorite watches are made! I know Rolex could be not easy, but may be with the others I will be able to make my dream come...
Don´t tell me!! That one was the original!! I still can forgive myself for not buying the commercial version offered around 2010 which I viewed at the Omega Boutique Paris!!...
... May be next year I will start the hunt for one of those!
