Omega

... and to that long list you can add the following: Why on earth would Omega sponsor "a project whose ambitious aim is to circle the globe in an airplane powered only by solar energy" with a watch that's powered by a battery?!? I'm pretty sure the techno...  

It also be used to go to space and beyond? Now serious: I don't understand just like you. Cheers, Nilo

NT

Perhaps! But my personal feeling is that this piece will be a success amongst those who fail to see its irony. Much regards, Kamy

"..fail to see its irony.." Classic! 8D

. . . is battery powered at night. Art

And that's the point I was trying to make, but perhaps not very well! In my opinion a solar powered watch would have been more apropos. Kind regards, Kamy

. . . would be higher if they had opted for solar, Kamy. That they didn't is an indication that sensibility outweighs marketing at Omega.

Seiko Solar, right? Power-wise, a nearly perfect (poifeck?) watch, LOL! A missed oppor-tuna-tee. Thank you! =8^{D>

"Vintage" solar, the HB-SIA: Is not battery or solar powered but is, IMHO, very cool. Cheers, Nilo ...