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Exploring the Best of Swiss Watchmaking with Omega

Explore our collection of in-depth articles, reviews, and stories about Omega, the iconic Swiss watch brand. From hands-on watch reviews to brand history and exclusive insights, our WatchGecko Magazine covers everything you need to know about Omega’s legacy of precision, innovation, and style. Stay updated with the latest releases and discover what makes these timepieces legendary in the world of horology.

OMEGA x Swatch “Mission to Moonshine Gold” special watch suitcases in charity auction.

Industry News

February 22, 2024

OMEGA x Swatch “Mission to Moonshine Gold” special watch suitcases in charity auction.

A special online charity auction hosted by Sotheby’s, ending 24 February, will see OMEGA auction 11 “Mission to Moonshine Gold” suitcases each containing all of the 11 OMEGA x Swatch “Mission to Moonshine Gold” quartz...

Best Rubber Straps for Omega Speedmaster

Product Guides

February 2, 2024

Best Rubber Straps for Omega Speedmaster

It’s hard not to overuse the word ‘icon’ when talking about watches, especially when there are so many important designs that have shaped the history of horology. But one watch we can quite comfortably call...

Top 5 Leather Straps for The Omega Speedmaster

Product Guides

January 27, 2024

Top 5 Leather Straps for The Omega Speedmaster

Omega have been famed for their excellence and reliability for decades and the Speedmaster is no less iconic than its predecessors. The Omega Speedmaster is a watch steeped in heritage with a history that easily...

Top 5 Nylon Straps for the Omega Speedmaster

Product Guides

January 19, 2024

Top 5 Nylon Straps for the Omega Speedmaster

Whether you love or hate it, it cannot be understated that the Omega Speedmaster Professional is one of the most important watches in horological history. Known more fondly in our community as the “Moonwatch”, its...

Product Guides

November 13, 2023

Omega Seamaster Strap Showcase

If you are lucky to own a stunningly versatile watch like the latest edition Omega Seamaster, strap changes can be a minefield. The problem is that the watch looks good on anything, whether military nylon,...

Hands on with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

Reviews

October 31, 2023

Hands on with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

Getting hands-on with an Omega Seamaster is always fun. I think we’re all aware at this point that its an important watch, not only for Omega but for the entire industry. Sure, it’s changed a...

Richard's Top 5 Omega Speedmasters from Kibble Watches

Brand Focus

October 15, 2023

Richard's Top 5 Omega Speedmasters from Kibble Watches

As we recently saw with Charlotte's Top 5 Rolexes feature, Kibble Watches of London is the perfect source if you are actively seeking a pre-owned luxury brand watch. They have various brands with superb entry-level...

June 8, 2023

The Origin of the Species - a 1950s Omega Seamaster

As strange as it might sound, the iconic Omega Seamaster never used to have that much to do with the sea, except in an abstract sense. Before the Seamaster Professional came along in the late...

Owners Review: Omega Railmaster Animal (anti) magnetism

How To

April 28, 2023

Owners Review: Omega Railmaster Animal (anti) magnetism

I have been fortunate to have had two significant and unusually spontaneous watch-purchase occasions in recent years and this is my account of the second one. You may have seen a blog I wrote a...

Owners Review: Omega Seamaster 300 Titanium 2231.50.00 (2005)

Reviews

March 31, 2023

Owners Review: Omega Seamaster 300 Titanium 2231.50.00 (2005)

I’ve always thought this Omega is the watch that Bond should have worn, but never did. When my literary hero transitioned from Rolex to Omega I was unsettled. However as he emerged from the dark...

January 10, 2023

The Omega Aqua Terra Killer? The Formex Essence ThirtyNine and FortyThree

Nearly two years ago we reviewed the latest incarnation of the Omega Seamaster 38mm Aqua-Terra and speculated how it was a Rolex Datejust killer. In every measurable way the Omega was better than the Rolex...