Omega Seamaster: A Trusted Friend

The glorious history of Omega dates back to the pre Second World War era of 1932. The line of Seamaster was first introduced in the year1947. Throughout the 1960's, the Seamaster models represented the traditional style of dress watches that performed the simple functions of display of time and occasionally the date. Even in those days of simple functionalities, Omega Seamaster watches were water resistant

In course of evolution, this line of omega watches acquired a much sportier looks during the 1970's. Throughout this period it undergone various modifications in get up and functional aspects. More diver-oriented features, such as higher depth ratings, calibrated rotating bezels, chronograph functions, and high-visibility dials were added to the original design of Seamasters. It was the time when Seamaster line of water resistant watches was split into two categories: one was the classic dressy and second displaying rugged and sporty look.

That continues today, with the Seamaster Aqua Terra keeps on the legacy of classic dressy Seamaster DeVille, ideal for people wanting a dressy look along with the water resistant features. The Seamaster Professional looks sportier with additional features ideal for serious divers and other sports enthusiasts.

The latest Aqua Terra models have a 150-meter water resistance while the Seamaster Professional series that was launched in 1993 has a 300-meter water resistance. There is also a series of dress watch style watches called Seamaster 120 with 120-meter water-resistance.

According to the reports published by Omega Company in 1999, the most popular models of the Omega Seamaster are:

• First, the full-sized James Bond automatic 2531.80
• Second, Mid-size quartz
• Third the full-sized quartz and Mid-Size automatic

However popularity varies with the geographical differences. For instance, while the full-sized is the most admired brand in Europe and North America, the mid-sized is the highest sold version in the Far East.

The advantages of Omega are countless. Still they can be summarized in the following words as rugged yet fashionable sports, uncommon yet, reliable. You can get in it the same standard and style as a Rolex Submariner for almost half the price. In general an Omega Seamaster gives you the real value for the money in the shape of a fine watch.

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