In the last year of July, Omega was a part of something truly amazing stuffs. Solar Impulse completed the first ever round-the-world flight only powered by the sun on July 26th, 2016, .
Like the wright Brothers, a duo is once again renovating in the aviation industry. Pilots, Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg landed the plane in Abu Dhabi and were greeted by Omega on the ground. In order to celebrate this wonderful achievement, the watchmaker recommended the grade 2 titanium Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Solar Impulse Limited Edition.
The watch is powered by the multi functional quartz chronograph movement, OMEGA replica calibre 5619, and its grade 2 titanium outer case back is stamped with the Solar Impulse “Around the world” patch and engraved with the name of the timepiece as well as the words “TESTED AND QUALIfIED BY ESA” (European Space Agency).
The 2016 rio Olympics begin in August, and Omega couldn’t be more excited. As they debuted their tv spot (below), their Olympic collection is revealed.
This model, the Planet Ocean 600M Master Chronometer with its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, features a polished black ceramic dial with with Arabic numerals and a date window at the 3 o’clock position. Mounted on the 43.5 mm stainless steel case, is the world’s premiere black ceramic bezel with orange rubber. The diving scale of the bezel is crafted with Liquid metal.
Having inspiration from pioneering legends like Jacques Cousteau, Jacques Mayol and william Beebe, replica Omega is debuting a new dive collection, Planet Ocean ‘Deep Black’. In these new models, and production processes to revolutionize the design. The watches acquired a Master Chronometer rating, which accompanies all models. Certified at the industry’s highest level for precision and performance, this collection is navigating new waters in watchmaking.
The technical challenge was to produce a diving watch made entirely from ceramic and able to withstand the pressures of the ocean at a depth of 600 meters. Listed below are some additional features of the ‘Deep Black’ collection, which includes four models: all black, or with red, blue and Sedna gold accents.
At five meters, the first color that is no more visible underwater is red. This means that this military diver’s replica watches will obtain a camouflage advantage by gradually matching your wet suit. Going even farther underwater, the last color visible is the proper shade of blue found on the blue-accented Deep Black model. At last, at a depth of 300 meters, all is black.
The Omega Master Chronometer Caliber 8906 drives the watch. resistant to magnetic fields at 15,000, each watch has passed the eight tests set by the Swiss federal Institute of Metrology.
There is a big progress on the designing of the bracelet and straps. The traditional metal bracelet is integrated a little distinctly so it sits and feel better on the wrist. The new rubber straps have been designed to look like fabric.
for other more-subtle details, such as new Arabic numerals, a new screw-in case back, a new minutes track and the Master Chronometer certification that accompanies every model.