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Global boss of Omega, Stephen Urquhart, is one of the smartest watchmakers in the world. But when asked about the battle between mechanical watches and smart (or connected) watches he admits his reply sounds a bit stupid.   “God gave us two wrists,” he tells GQ Australia. “If people want to have a connected watch, they can […] [...]

Major news out of Biel, Switzerland, this morning: The Swatch Group has announced the appointment of a new president at Omega, following Stephen Urquhart’s decision to retire.   Mr. Urquhart, 69, had been Omega’s president and CEO since 1999, and was an important member of the Swatch Group Extended Group Management Board. He retires in […] [...]

Ocean Star Captain Titanium – M026.430.44.061.00 Incredibly light and uncompromisingly robust, the new Ocean Star Captain Titanium is designed for conquering the depths. Its case and bracelet are made of satin-finished and polished titanium, a metal that is lighter and more resistant than stainless steel. The unidirectional rotating bezel and the bracelet complete with folding […] [...]

Sébastien Perret wins the Mido Watch Design Contest Designer Sébastien Perret’s proposal has been chosen for the new Mido timepiece inspired by Big Ben. He rose magnificently to the watch challenge set by Mido last March, when three designers were invited by the brand to create a new limited-edition timepiece inspired by London’s famous four-sided clock tower. [...]

Mido’s philosophy combines aesthetics, authenticity and functionality. The refined, understated designs of Mido timepieces endow them with a resolutely timeless quality. Beyond fashion and passing trends, Mido watches are thus distinguished by their durability. These essential values are shared by all iconic and historic architectural landmarks. [...]

At a press conference at Geneva's Cité du Temps on Tuesday, Swiss watch brand OMEGA and the director of the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS) announced their collaboration on a new watch certification process that the brand will begin using in 2015 to test each of its Master Co-Axial watches. [...]

The Commander Caliber 80 Chronometer is the embodiment of perfect harmony between the modern and the traditional: the best of watchmaking innovation combined with timeless design that has had enduring appeal for over half a century. Like the Eiffel Tower for the city of Paris, the Commander is an iconic model for the Mido brand. [...]

More than 200 years have passed since the tourbillon was invented and today it is still considered to be the pinnacle of watchmaking. OMEGA has taken this sublime expression of the art of watchmaking to the 21st century with a new Central Tourbillon wristwatch that features a Co-Axial calibre and a brilliant design highlighted with baguette diamonds of the finest quality. [...]