Few Christmas gift ideas can make for a more heart-warming gesture than a luxury timepiece. And while there are plenty of gift options out there, some are more worthwhile and practical than others. Like most things in life, spending a little extra goes a long way, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to gifting an Omega watch for Christmas.
Omega is synonymous with quality craftsmanship and prestige. There are several steps involved in the manufacture of every timepiece built in the brand’s Biel-based ateliers, which put the brand in a category of its own. The brand’s experimentation with case designs made from ceramic, gold, platinum and steel, not to mention its own proprietary gold alloy, largely contributes to the desirability of its designs. What’s more, Omega watches bear the “Swiss Made” label and the company specialises in manufacturing its own movements.
Ever heard of the Co-Axial escapement? If you’re familiar with Omega, you will have. This is Omega’s friction-reducing and accuracy-enhancing movement technology, which improves the general mechanical performance of all its watches. Omega also invests heavily in marketing campaigns, along with celebrity endorsements and nurtures a strong family of brand ambassadors that all add to the recognisable character of the Omega name. When marking commemorative events and anniversaries, the brand also tends to release special limited edition designs. Being limited-production timepieces, these are often highly sought-after on the preowned market once sold out.
Lastly, investing in an Omega watch for Christmas means investing in high-quality materials and traditions that have been used in watchmaking for centuries. Such processes are then subjected to stringent testing, resulting in some of the world’s most meticulously and masterfully crafted watches of all time. So, with that, let’s take a look at what we here at Charles Martin recommend you treat yourself or a loved one to this festive season. Our pre-owned selection of Omega watches is sure to have something to suit your needs.
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph 232.30.46.51.01.003
First on our list is the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph ref 232.30.46.51.01.003. Omega has certainly earned its reputation for crafting sturdy timepieces that can take a beating. Although fairly understated, this reference will always be a unique watch with an interesting story, since it symbolises the evolution of the brand’s dive watch category and the diversity of its biggest collection. This chronograph diver is powered by a reliable and accurate movement – the Calibre 9300, which is put on show through a transparent caseback.
Capturing the brand’s maritime legacy and the story of the Seamaster since the very beginning, the watch features a sapphire crystal glass front that protects a black dial with sharp injections of orange colour in the distinctive 12 o’clock hour marker, and in the chronograph hands. The bi-compax layout of the two chronograph counters also donates a sense of balance across the dial, promising legibility alongside Super-LumiNova coated details. Without a doubt, this Omega watch will make the perfect Christmas gift for any collector interested in models no longer in production by the company, as well as those who will benefit from the robustness of a dive tool, thanks to its impressive 600-meter water resistance.
Omega Speedmaster ’57 reference 331.10.42.51.01.002
As one of Omega’s most iconic timepieces, the Speedmaster was the watch selected by NASA for all six lunar missions and represents the brand’s pioneering spirit in assisting with space exploration. Many characteristics of the popular Speedmaster design can be admired in this Speedmaster ’57 model, including the recessed hour markers and the hands in the “Broad Arrow” style. Suffice to say, if you were to ask any discerning watch collector to list a handful of the world’s most coveted timepieces, the Speedmaster would be part of that list. This particular model is inspired by the legendary predecessor and features a 42mm stainless steel case with a domed sapphire crystal glass lens, a black dial, a 12-hour totaliser at 3 o’clock, and running seconds at 9 o’clock. Nestled in between these key elements is a date window at 6 o’clock.
Omega fitted this watch with a Co-Axial movement – the calibre 9300, complete with a silicone balance spring, rhodium-plated finishes, and an impressive 60-hour power reserve. The Omega Speedmaster is a grail watch that has been spotted on the wrists of many famous faces, including Tom Hanks, Mark Knopfler, and James Corden, further adding to its popularity.
Omega Seamaster 300 Black 210.32.42.20.01.001
Last on the list is the 42mm Omega Seamaster 300 Black reference 210.32.42.20.01.001 – a no-frills dive watch that still has all the instant recognisability you would expect of an Omega watch. Perfect as a Christmas gift this holiday season, this 42mm Seamaster features the signature laser-engraved wave effect across the dial, framed by a unidirectional rotating bezel in matching black ceramic. A beautifully legible white enamel minutes scale is applied to the surface for instant referencing of the time in dark conditions. This is a 300-meter water-resistant dive watch made from stainless steel with a helium escape valve, a screw-down crown and an exhibition caseback.
Guaranteeing accuracy is a reliable chronometer-certified movement, with a magnetic resistance rating of 15,000 gauss and a silicone balance spring. Adding to its practical and functional design is one of Omega’s black rubber bands that encloses with a stainless steel pin buckle. Whether you’re looking to surprise a loved one this Christmas morning or you feel compelled to self-indulge a little, the Seamaster has the ability to charm the wallet out of your pocket in minutes with its understated heft and sporty elegance.
Want to try any of these watches on for yourself? Head over to our store, you can find us here, email us on sales@charlesmartinwatchcompany.com or call and speak to a member of our sales team at Charles Martin at 01889 560 002 for more information.
