THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF OMEGA WATCHES: The Speedmaster Moonwatch, Seamaster, Constellation, and the James Bond 007 Legacy (The Watchmaker’s Library)
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They went to the Moon wearing it. They saved their lives with it. They redefined cool because of it. One watch has been there for humanity’s greatest moments. On July 21, 1969, a Speedmaster ticked away the seconds on the lunar surface while the world held its breath. When an oxygen tank exploded on Apollo 13, a mechanical heartbeat kept timing the engine burns that brought three men home. And when a new James Bond stepped out of the sea in GoldenEye, the blue Seamaster on his wrist changed everything. THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF OMEGA WATCHES is the definitive account of the brand that went from a small Swiss workshop to the highest peaks of human achievement. Inside these pages, you will discover:Why NASA subjected the Speedmaster to eleven brutal tests—and why only Omega survivedThe exact reference numbers that define the most collectible Speedmasters, Seamasters, and ConstellationsHow the Bond- Omega partnership was born from a negotiation failure with RolexThe truth about the 321 movement and why Omega brought it back after fifty yearsWhat to look for when buying vintage Omega—and how to spot fakes before you spend your moneyWhether you are a seasoned collector hunting your next acquisition, a James Bond fan who wants the story behind the watch, or a newcomer captivated by the romance of the Moonwatch, this book delivers the substance that others lack. No fluff. No vague press-release language. Just the dates, the references, the movements, and the stories that made Omega legendary. If you have ever wanted to understand why certain watches command five-figure prices, why astronauts trusted their lives to a mechanical chronograph, and why the rivalry between the crown and the shield has defined an industry, this is the book you have been waiting for. Scroll up and secure your copy today. The history is waiting. Read more
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : March 24, 2026
Language : English
Print length : 183 pages
ISBN-13 : 60
Item Weight : 14.9 ounces
Dimensions : 7 x 0.42 x 10 inches
Book 1 of 5 : The Watchmaker’s Library
Best Sellers Rank: #536,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #85 in Antique & Collectible Clocks & Watches (Books) #7,990 in Historical Biographies (Books)
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