![]() ![]() ![]() They were sporty and seaworthy, but also sophisticated enough for the bars and nightclubs of booming cities. The Seamasters from those early years exhibited the world’s revitalised spirit. Launched in 1948 to coincide with Omega’s centenary, the collection harnessed the technology used in those wartime watches and transformed it with elegant touches for active individuals who desired a watch for ‘town, sea and country’. When the war ended, the Seamaster was born from that experience. It was an abrupt lesson in watchmaking design, but enabled the brand to quickly master the creation of robust and reliable timepieces. In the midst of the war between 19, Omega was able to gain incredible expertise by producing and delivering the majority of all water-resistant timepieces worn by pilots and navigators in the Royal Air Force. The “Marine” marked a decisive turning point for Omega and ensured that the brand remained linked to tough divers’ watches for years to come.īut as the possibilities of ocean exploration began to build, the devastation of WWII arrived, sinking the world into chaos for six long years. Showcasing a pioneering construction, the “Marine” was trusted implicitly by explorers, such as William Beebe and Yves Le Prieur, and set the course for Omega’s advancements in water-resistance and underwater technology. It was here that Omega first introduced its “Marine” timepiece, the world’s first watch specifically designed for civilian divers. The first significant seeds of creation were planted in 1932. Its course has changed and evolved throughout 70 years and its true origins are much different than you might imagine. But as with many enduring designs, the journey of the Seamaster is unlike any other. And you would expect, by its name, that this was the very reason it was created. Today, we know the Omega Seamaster as one of the great watches of ocean adventure. From counting the critical seconds of air, to surviving the crushing pressures, precise and robust timekeeping has always been essential for those who submit themselves to the waves. One of the most vital technologies in that quest has been the watch we wear on our wrist. But only recently, in the past century in fact, have we finally mastered the diving technology to truly unlock its secrets. Its mysteries, hidden deep within the swells of inky blackness, have tantalised and seduced us for as long as we’ve had a natural impulse to explore. Our human fascination with the sea stretches back over thousands of years. An extract from OMEGA Lifetime - The Family Edition ![]()
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