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From the office to aquatic adventures, Omega’s 2020 novelties with Master Chronometer have got you covered
Our social, professional and outdoors activities have been somewhat stymied this year. Optimistically, Omega’s line-up for 2020 operates on the proviso that we’ll soon be liberated to once again get to work, venture into nature and enjoy dressy evenings on the town.
For enthusiasts who prize precision and performance, the Master Chronometer does the trick. Not just once, but twice, as each individual timepiece is certified by METAS—Switzerland’s official authority on all standards of measurement and measuring equipment and procedures. The watchmaker ensures that their movements, as well as their completed watches, undergo up to 8 Master Chronometer tests over a 10-day period. This includes testing for water resistance, temperature fluctuation, and exposure to magnetic fields of 15,000 gausses.
Perfect for your return to the boardroom (or the Zoom conferences that suffice in the meantime), Omega’s elegant Constellation range has recently undergone a sensitive 21st-century revision. The first Constellations were originally launched in the early 1950s. An homage to the Lockheed Constellation aircraft that revolutionised long-haul travel, the name alluded to the fact that this timepiece was designed for the jetset. In new distinctively ‘clawed’ 41mm case, the Constellation remains a sophisticated choice for the man on the move.
From the office to the ballroom, Omega’s sleek De Ville range is ideal for those tuxed-up moments. The line now features an exclusive numbered-edition Master Chronometer boasting—literally front and centre on the dial—that epic complication, the tourbillon, its cage featuring hand-polished bevels in black ceramised titanium. Priced a touch above a million Hong Kong dollars, it is powered by a hand-wound movement integrating the marque’s signature co-axial escapement, with a three-day power reserve. This mechanical marvel is borne in a 43mm Sedna and Canopus gold case.
Sedna gold—Omega’s proprietary rose gold blend—is a new option in the 38mm Speedmaster collection. The iconic ‘moon watch’ in this svelte, classic size is now also presented in handsome yellow gold, both iterations offering the option of a jewelled bezel for the ladies or indeed, the more audacious gentlemen among us.
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