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Each OMEGA collection tells a different story with particular features and functions. Our guide to buying an OMEGA watch talks you through each of the collections and what we love most about them to help you find an OMEGA watch to treasure. Exploring OMEGA collections should start with you considering what you’re looking for in a timepiece. OMEGA offers a range of watches for different purposes, so if you’re looking for a diving watch, a watch for motorsport, or a classic model for everyday that offers outstanding performance, there’s an OMEGA watch for you. Reading about key characteristics and functions of each timepiece is a good place to start.

We offer up to 4 years interest free credit on OMEGA watches. Pay £0 deposit on your OMEGA watch today and spread the cost interest free. Can you buy OMEGA watches online? Yes, OMEGA watches can be bought via our website. Although, some OMEGA models may be exclusively limited to buying online or in-store.

OMEGA watches vary in price, based on materials and functions, but OMEGA watches start from £2,700 or £56.25 per month with interest free credit. The price of an OMEGA watch will be displayed underneath its title when browsing on the Beaverbrooks website.

Why are OMEGA watches so expensive? OMEGA watches have a higher price point because of the high quality materials used and the intricate crafting of their mechanisms. OMEGA watches go through lengthy and specialist development and testing stages, so are more expensive because of this.

OMEGA have been a leading Swiss watch brand for centuries due to the quality of their products. Manufacturing timepieces used for professional purposes, it’s vital that OMEGA watches have exceptional levels of precision and reliability. OMEGA watches are not only COSC certified, but also have the Master Chronometer certification, established by METAS (Federal Institute of Metrology). This means that your OMEGA watch is crafted to function outstandingly, and goes above and beyond in terms of its movements. OMEGA watches are made to withstand the most testing environments, and go through lengthy manufacture and testing processes with the highest quality materials. They are timepieces that will last a very long time, so are a good investment.

When looked after properly, your OMEGA watch will last a lifetime and beyond. As a luxury Swiss watch brand, OMEGA produce watches among the finest quality in the world. Not only are OMEGA watches COSC certified, but they also have a Master Chronometer certification, established by METAS (Federal Institute of Metrology). This means that your OMEGA watch is built to be extremely durable and long lasting.

How often should an OMEGA watch be serviced? OMEGA recommends that your watch is serviced every 5 to 8 years to make sure that your watch is in perfect working order. Bring your OMEGA into your nearest Beaverbrooks store and our expert advisors can help.

The water resistance of your OMEGA watch depends on your specific model. OMEGA Seamaster watches, for example, have a higher water resistance, as they’re made for diving and water sports. The water resistance of an OMEGA watch is measured in metres or bars and alludes to how much water pressure your watch can endure at the said depth.

To what depth are OMEGA watches waterproof? Different OMEGA watches will have different levels of water resistance, which can be found in your watch description. Some OMEGA Seamaster watches feature a water resistance of up to an outstanding 6,000m.

However, to maintain your OMEGA watch’s water resistance, OMEGA recommend that you regularly get your watch serviced every five to eight years, and undergo a water resistance test every year. If you have any doubts about the water resistance of your watch, call into your nearest Beaverbrooks store and one of our experts will be happy to help.

The majority, but not all mechanical OMEGA watches are automatic. Many OMEGA watches are mechanical, which means they feature a mechanical movement and winding feature. Do OMEGA watches need to be wound? An automatic OMEGA watch is made up of a self-winding mechanical movement, meaning that it will self-wind due to the wearer’s general wrist movement. However, if there isn’t enough movement, the power reserve will begin to drain and cause the watch to stop. If this happens, you can wind your OMEGA watch by the crown.

On the contrary, if your OMEGA watch is manual, it needs to be wound by the crown daily. Many OMEGA watches are automatic, this will be stated on the description of the watch. Winding is complete when you feel the crown resisting. Be careful not to overwind as this will damage the mechanism.

Can you over-wind an OMEGA watch? Winding is complete when you feel the crown resisting. Be careful not to overwind as this will damage the mechanism.

Quartz watches are operated by a battery movement. The movement of a quartz watch is powered by the battery, which is driven and regulated by a quartz crystal and an electronic oscillator. Some, but not all OMEGA watches possess a quartz movement, meaning that yes, there are some OMEGA watches that are battery operated.

Your OMEGA watch will tick if it is operated by a quartz movement. If your OMEGA watch is a mechanical one, the second hand should glide fluidly around the dial. A watch’s ticking noise is made by a quartz, battery operated movement, in which the second hand jumps from second to second around the dial. The second hand on a mechanical OMEGA watch should move in a steady motion, and not stutter or tick.

OMEGA watches are Swiss made, meaning they’re among the most accurate watches in the world. With many different impressive movements, you can choose from COSC-certified (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute) watches or take it one step further with Master Chronometer watches. After rigorous COSC testing, the Master Chronometer watches undergo a further 8 stringent METAS tests to earn its Master Chronometer status. This level of precision is unprecedented, so your OMEGA watch is guaranteed to be one of the most accurate that the industry has to offer. For the most accurate movement, a quartz movement is one you can always rely on with a battery-operated movement.

The OMEGA Seamaster collection has been loved by James Bond since 1957, but the super spy’s most recent must-have in ‘No Time To Die’ is the OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300m 007 Edition. Built from titanium, it’s designed for the most action-packed situations. If there’s any watch that can keep up with daring situations, challenging environments, and capture the bold, yet classic design of a spy watch, it’s an OMEGA Seamaster. A timepiece that doubles as the ultimate spy tool, and looks as sleek on screen as it does in the flesh, discover more about the OMEGA watch here.

Used to measure both speed and distance, the tachymeter scale can be found on the bezel of OMEGA Speedmaster watches. Here’s how to use it:

• Start the chronograph on your OMEGA watch by pressing the top pusher in when you pass the first marker.
• Press the pusher on your OMEGA watch again when you pass the second mile marker.
• See where the second hand has stopped on the dial of your OMEGA watch and read the value on the bezel's tachymeter scale. This number represents how fast you were travelling.

We recommend getting your OMEGA watch adjusted by a watch expert to avoid any damages. Book an appointment with one of our professional advisors who will be able to resize your metal bracelet free of charge for OMEGA watches purchased with Beaverbrooks. It is important to get your watch adjusted properly, as wearing a watch that is too big or small could potentially damage or lead to the loss of your OMEGA watch. We offer many services in-store for your OMEGA watch, including maintenance and servicing, so for any professional care, cleaning, or advice, visit your local Beaverbrooks store.

The number on your OMEGA watch is the watch’s model number and provides information about the model, material, dial, and movement. This number will have been engraved during the production of your OMEGA watch, and specific numbers on the dial reference certain details about the manufacture of your timepiece. If you’re ever unsure about your OMEGA watch, run a cross-reference search on your watch’s reference number. Or, our friendly experts at your local Beaverbrooks OMEGA stockist or boutique will be able to assure you about your watch’s details. You can find your OMEGA reference number in the papers that came with your watch, warranty card, or on the watch case back.

All OMEGA gold watches are crafted in 18ct Sedna solid gold. Being a leading Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, OMEGA do not compromise the use and quality of their materials. When buying an OMEGA watch, you can rest assured that only the very best components are being incorporated. The price point of your OMEGA watch is higher because of this. Durable and expensive materials are used to minimise the possibility of faults and damages, and ensure that your OMEGA watch lasts as long as possible. This extinguishes the risk of gold-plating wearing off or eroding through wear of your OMEGA timepiece over time.