MIL SPEC

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TAG HEUER

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The Stealth Luminox

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The World of Omega

5 Popular Omega Watches

Omega is known for its iconic collection of premium and professional dive watches that attracts several people in the world today.

With several models being regarded as “must-have” and “must own” in the collection of all watch enthusiasts, this brand has gained massive popularity many years ago.

Louis Brandt founded in 1848 in the Swiss town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, where he opened his first workshop. In 1880 due to growing business, the company shifted to Biel in the Canton of Bern, where the headquarters of Omega remains to this day.

The name Omega is known as the last letter of the Greek alphabet that symbolizes the company’s efforts to reach the pinnacle of horological prowess.

Through several decades, the designers and craftsmen brought some of the world’s finest watches into existence.

They’ve been continuously progressing and driving people with their steady innovation and development. Omega proved to be a loyal brand in the minds of watch enthusiasts for more than a century by offering several varieties of tastes and preferences.

Over the years, Omega has attracted several famous ranging from Prince William to John F. Kennedy. Now you know what Omega is all about; let’s dive into their five popular watches that made Omega even more popular.

Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch

The Omega Speedmaster is popular among several luxurious watches. However, despite being called luxurious, there are several models available on the market today.

In 1969, this popular watch was worn by the Astronaut named Buzz Aldrin, especially for lunar landing and from that time, this watch was simply given the name “the moon watch.”

Since then, the Speedmaster match has been worn by every piloted mission of NASA. Although this watch was named the moon watch, it wasn’t until Omega introduced Speedmaster along with a moon watch complication.

This watch is popularly known for its robustness and readability. It features a 42 mm stainless steel case and stainless steel bracelet that delivers a distinct look.

The best part about Speedmaster is this edition is detailed as a NASA photograph, and buyers have the opportunity to see the footprint on Neil Amstrong.

The Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch has a black dial, stunning crystal lens, and a black bezel with a tachymetric scale.

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Speedmaster-Professional-Chronograph-311-30-42-30-01-005/dp/B00QFABFEY

 

 

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition

This luxurious and renowned limited edition is one of the finest watches in the market. With its high quality and durable feature, the workmanship and stunning quality behind James Bond Omega Watch is simply amazing.

It is dedicatedly engineered with an eye-catching design and neutral tones, and the enormous-looking dial placed on the upper side will surely catch your attention.

From core detailing to finishing touches, this timepiece will look great on anyone’s wrist, and the movement of its automatic chronometer proved it as a reliable watch.

The watch comes with a balanced weight, and an appealing look makes it a beautifully detailed watch.

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Seamaster-Chronometer-Special-210-90-42-20-01-001/dp/B089XNB316/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Omega+Seamaster+007&qid=1623160897&sr=8-5

 

 

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Watch With Co‑Axial Master Chronometer

 

 

Since 2005, the Planet Ocean has been winning hearts within the Seamaster collection. The history of Omega creating absolutely stunning dive watches stays for the much longer time period.

It is mainly characterized by its helium escape valve, water-resistant and alevol screw-in caseback. This watch can go down to depths of up to 600 meters or 2000 feet water-resistant, which is considered a reliable and capable diver’s watch.

The Planet Ocean series is known for receiving several variations, such as the “Ocean Blue” model. It is lighter than other watches and is resistant to all scratches at advanced levels to make the material stand out.

When it comes to mirror, it is made with white gold hands and indices equipped with Super Luminova from top to bottom. Inside the case, you’ll see the self-winding Omega Co-Axial caliber 8500 with COSC-certified chronometer movement.

The scratch-resistant sapphire crystals are located on both sides that improve the visibility and have a helium valve added to the 3’o clock position that indicates a safe return from the depth.

The strap is designed and colored especially for sea enthusiasts combined with the rubber strap that has a blue ceramic case with orange stitching priced from $6,200.

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Seamaster-Planet-Ocean-215-92-46-22-03-001/dp/B07C7PJYNB

 

 

Omega De Ville Prestige Automatic

 

The De Ville collection offered by Omega depicts pure and classic stylish with a luxurious look that will never be out of fashion.

This watch comes with a 39.5 mm stainless steel case with a sun-brushed dial filled with blue color along with a protected sapphire crystal.

The case of De Ville features a 30-meter and 100 feet water resistance along with the automatic winding 2500 Co-Axial caliber. In addition, it is generally paired with a black alligator strap to give it a classic and appealing look to all users.

Every watch in the Omega De Ville Prestige collection has date window features sitting beside 3 o’clock. To offer a wide range of variety, this watch is ideal for several watch enthusiasts looking for a simple and elegant watch that can be worn in formal and informal events.

 

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Ville-Prestige-Automatic-424-13-40-20-03-002/dp/B01938869G

 

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M

 

The Seamaster Aqua Terra is a complete masterpiece with clean and different lines that will surely win your heart. The model was released in 2003 and caught the attention of every sea divers throughout the world.

The dials of this watch recall the beautiful wooden decks that are found on the finest sailboats ever made.

It comes with a stainless steel case of 41.5mm and an Omega Master Co-Axial caliber 8500 COSC-certified chronometer movement manufactured especially to resistant magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss.

If you’re looking to know what this means, let me tell you it means that Aqua Terra can defy all the magnetic fields on earth.

The movement of Aqua Terra’s can be viewed through a transparent case back, which is not found in most antimagnetic watches.

Several brands offer astonishing design, but Omega offers design by fashioning key movement components and improves the movement.

While this may seem like a lot but Aqua Terra has several handsome features, including a black dial with a detailing of contrasting yellow.

Aqua Terra is the most highly recommended dive watch for all dive enthusiasts. The design and look is simple, but it will offer everything that you need.

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Seamaster-Master-Co-Axial-231-10-42-21-02-003/dp/B00LZENEG2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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From Cockpit to Wrist

Bell and Ross

Bell and Ross – the luxurious brand that introduced the cockpit instrument made the coolest thing that quickly cemented itself into several people's minds.

The Swiss company was founded in 1992 by Carlos Rosillo and Bruno Belamich on three-word philosophy called reliability, legibility and efficiency.

They both were fond of watches, and due to their fondness, they transformed their fondness into business.

Bell and Ross, and today in 2021, they are known for developing diving, aviator, and military dedicated watches.

They have a unique team of aircraft specialists and designers dedicated to creating premium watches, especially for personal use.

When you compare other brands with Bell and Ross, you'll see a noticeable difference that Bell and Ross have gained themselves a top spot in the affordable luxury watch sector.

It gives this Swiss company a recognizable identity because it offers a wide collection of the best premium watches to its users.

The users know what the brand is known today because of its aviation with several dials and inspired by the heavy cockpit instruments.

In this article, we've prepared and listed out the five best popular watches of Bell and Ross that offer the perfect combination of perfection and functionality.

So let's get started.

 

  1. Bell and Ross – BR 05

The latest O5 collection from Bell and Ross will immediately make you fall in love because it delivers a stylish and elegant look.

When it comes to design, this watch gives an aesthetic look with a case in square and round forms along with the geometric shapes that give the identity of Bell and Ross.

The idea behind this stunning design was to transform the professional world into the urban landscape. Inside this watch, it offers a black dial purely enhanced by luminous silver-tone hands.

It features a silver-tone stainless with stainless steel band that gives you an urban look as soon you place it on your wrist.

The best part about this watch is its water-resistance feature that allows the watch to go till 100 meters which makes it perfect for sea enthusiasts.

The Bell and Ross 05 watch borrows the style and elements from its predecessors, which includes the four screws, square-framed round dial, and the numeral typeface.

 

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Ross-Black-Steel-Automatic/dp/B07YN5QMFN

 

  1. The Bell & Ross V2-92 Military Beige

The BR V2-92 watch carries a modern look and military aesthetics – all thanks to its color scheme. The design of this watch isn’t based on any cockpit instrumentation; instead, it features a highly curved sapphire crystal that offers a vintage theme.

In addition, it has Anodised Black Aluminum Bezel, which is lightweight and hard to scratch. This bezel entirely rotates in both directions and is extremely responsive.

This watch features a brushed stainless steel case and black canvas strap with beige running down the middle to give you a modern and formal look.

Powered by the CAL.302 of Bell & Ross, its self-winding automatic movements give you a 40-hour power reserve that maintains a classy design.

It comes with a 41 mm round diameter case with sapphire crystal exhibition case back and screw locking crown with 100-meter water resistance feature that uplifts the spirit of Bell & Ross.

When it comes to style perspective, this watch is amazing because it offers a variety of styles. Also, there’s a 12 mm thickness which makes it wearable for every people.

 

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Ross-Beige-Automatic-BRV292-BEI-ST/dp/B07SRDWJD7

 

  1. BR 03-92 Diver Blue Bronze

 

Another entry from the BR collection is the BR 03-92 Diver Blue Bronze. B &R has introduced an enticing combination of high-quality materials together and creates an appealing look.

This premium and limited edition watch have only 250 pieces available only to the United States of America.

The bronze and blue color appeals to every watch enthusiast out there not because of its 300-meter water-resistant feature but also known of its aesthetic direction.

Combined with an astonishing blue dial and color-matching leather strap, this watch offers a unidirectional rotating bezel to time dives. However, this leather strap can be easily removed while diving.

The case and bezel are specially made from CuSn8 bronze alloy, which consists of 8% tin and 92% copper. It comes with an automatic movement that is powered by BR-CAL.302 and gives you an approximate power reserve of 38 hours.

If you want to change the strap, you can easily change it as it comes with an additional black synthetic fabric strap with branded tools to help you out.

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Ross-Bronze-Limited-Americas/dp/B083S8B2WQ

 

  1. BR 03-92 MA-1

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Limited Edition comes with a 42 mm khaki ceramic case surrounding a dial along with a reversible orange strap to give you two different and unique styles.

This watch is purely lightweight and made from the scratch-proof ceramic surface, which is extremely cool and gentle on the skin.

The best thing about this watch is its highly legible both during day and night, which means during day time the large orange numeral shines brightly and when the sun goes down, the khaki green strap changes to orange color.

For the past several years Bell and Ross watches are known for their love and affection towards military professionals.

This watch is simply the latest edition renamed as the brand's purest pilot watch because it pays tribute to the 1958 MA-1/ ‘bomber’ of the U.S. Air Force.

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Ross-Pilot-Automatic-BR0392-KAO-CE/dp/B081ZVQBN9

 

  1. BR 03-92 Bi-Compass

The Bell and Ross BR 03 92 Bi Compass watch has been inspired by a particular dial found on the complicated-looking dashboard on an airplane called “The Radio Compass.”

It comes in a beautiful blue color, also called “Munsen green,” in the aviator world that brings unbeatable legibility to the wrist.

This watch is designed with superlumniova coated materials and indices along with a multi-layered date window between 4 and 5’o clock.

Powering the Bell and Ross BR 03 92 Bi Compass watch is its automatic self-winding movement with the BR-CAL.302 mechanical caliber that is found in all aviation collections of Bell & Ross.

The trusty movement is based on Sellita SW300-1 and delivers a power reserve of 38 hours equipped with a total of 25 jewels.

 

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Ross-Instruments-Black-BR0392-IDC-CE/dp/B07XW9JXDQ

 

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The Timeless Timepiece

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Timeless Designs

What is it that distinguishes classic watches from their modern counterparts? Start with style. The timeless timepieces have masterful designs to make your wrist the center of everybody's attention and compliment your dressing habits, regardless of what they might be.

Then comes longevity. Most modern watches that are in fashion these days would see their value tick out of favor in the coming years. That isn't the case with the below-mentioned classic men's watches whose fan following has remained steady for generations.

Equally impressive is their ruggedness. Despite all the bells and whistles that they offer, these watches are sturdy enough for daily usage. That means you won't have to keep them locked away in a drawer for their protection. They are robust enough to be worn daily.

 

Rolex Submariner

What is so special about the Rolex Submariner? It is one of those classic watches whose value continues to increase with each passing day. And not only because it has been worn by sports legends, icons of the silver screen, world luminaries and any other noteworthy person you can name.

Before its release almost 70 years ago, Rolex was known for watches we'd today describe as all-purpose or dress watches. Two-register chronographs, Bubblebacks, and Datejusts were the Swiss brand's core offerings. All that changed with the release of the first Submariner in 1953.

The very idea of luminous hands, a comfortable bracelet and a dark-dialed stainless steel watch with a rotating bezel was planted into the minds of millions by the Submariner. Hence the reason why when you say 'men's wristwatch', it's the image of the Submariner that most people picture in their minds.

However, while there are hundreds of Submariner versions out there, our favorites are those sporting acrylic crystals and four-digit reference numbers. Examples include the Submariner 6204 (released in 1953) and many other models all the way up to the 5513 Submariner.

 

Tag Heuer

Tag Heuer has been revolutionizing the market of luxury watches since 1985.  It offers an unrivaled history of cutting-edge innovation, strong connections with automobile racing and sports timing, and of late, multiple groundbreaking developments in terms of ultra-fast mechanical chronographs.

Twenty-three years before Tag acquired Heuer, a Heuer watch earned the distinction of being the first to be worn in space. John Glen, who was flying 'Mercury' on February 6, 1962, was sporting the Heuer 2915A on his wrist as he orbited the earth thrice on the 'Friendship 7' mission.

Carrera is another of the most iconic Tag Heuer watches around. The idea behind the watch was that of one that could withstand vibrations during automobile racing while still being perfectly legible. Its ability to achieve both objectives has earned Carrera a well-deserved cult status.

The popularity enjoyed by Carrera, together with the ultra-fast chronographs that can measure up to 1/200th of a second, has convinced Tag Heuer to brand themselves as the go-to-option for racing enthusiasts with series such as the Monaco, the F1, Panamerica, and Senna.

 

Luminox

Luminox is one of those watchmakers that have proven they care for the environment. The American watchmaker meets 80% of the electricity requirements of its California-based factory with solar energy and achieved the CO2-neutral status in 2020. And it makes excellent watches too.

Anyone who has ever worn Luminox watches would have been impressed with their always-visible tritium lime that keeps their display bright 24*7. This separates Luminox watches from their counterparts which require constant charging by a light source for their dials to stay visible at night.

Yet another feature that separates Luminox watches is their military-style design. Members of the US Coast Guard, Navy SEALs, US Air Force, and a plethora of EMS teams and other special forces wear these watches on their wrists as they complete missions worldwide.

However, not all Luminox models are rugged. Those with mineral crystals (available in the $150 to $200 range) are made of cheap plastic and doesn’t enjoy a good reputation when it comes to longevity. It is only the high-end models that have a sapphire crystal (and are heavier) that are built to last.

 

Lum-Tec

Most watch brands you see in this review were founded decades ago. Lum-Tec is different. The US-based watchmaker came into being in 2008 after its founder, Chris Weingand, decided to put his passion for designing with detailing into practice.

The company got almost instant fame, with publications around the world recognizing Lum-Tec for introducing the finest quality watches to the market. Over the last thirteen years, the watchmaker has grown three times in magnitude and currently has service centers all around the globe.

It's its proprietary MDV technology that distinguishes Lum-Tec watches from their competitors. This technology taps the potential of incredibly bright 'Super Luminova' photo-luminescent material to make Lum-Tec watches' dials remarkably legible, even in poor light conditions.

Yet another notable feature of Lum-Tec watches is their ruggedness. Which is why they're the preferred choice of sports enthusiasts, travelers, and mountain hikers. Anyone who wants to invest in a wristwatch that could withstand massive abuse over many years would do well to give Lum-Tec a go.

 

Omega Speedmaster

Every Tuesday some corners of the internet go ahead with the weekly celebration of a wristwatch that got outrageously famous half a century ago. (The #SpeedyTuesday phenomenon should give you a clue of how popular the Omega Speedmaster really is).

Most of you might know that it was the Speedmaster Professional, better known as 'Moonwatch', which accompanied NASA's first astronauts to the moon during the Gemini 4 mission after its sturdiness saw the chronograph beat the likes of Rolex Daytona and Longines Wittaneur in trials.

However, the Speedmaster's relationship with NASA didn't end after July 20, 1969. It was worn on every single Apollo mission afterward, including the final flight, Apollo 17, which marked the sixth (and still the last) time humans landed on the surface of the moon in December 1972.

Its obsession with travels to outer space continues to this day, with Omega confirming earlier this year that the Speedmaster will be their pick for humanity's proposed mission to Mars sometime in the next decade. But not before it once again returns to the moon, possibly as early as 2024.

 

Hamilton

Hamilton is one of the few luxury watchmakers that have switched countries over the years. Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1893, the brand remained there for the next 70 years. Before one day (in 1969) it closed its 13-acre complex in America and moved the business to Switzerland.

One of Hamilton's first clients were the American railroads. An estimate claims that all of Hamilton's production in the first two decades of the 20th century was bought by the railroads in the US, which allowed the then Lancaster-based brand to maintain a 56% share over that market.

Over the years, Hamilton has produced everything from fine-pocket watches (that met the tough requirements of the U.S. railroads) to marine chronometers (that were equally popular with the military) as well as "canteen watches" for the first batches of American navy divers.

The brand also enjoys an excellent relationship with Hollywood since two of its watches – the Flintridge and the Pipping Rock – appeared in 'Shanghai Express' in 1932. That appearance kick-started Hollywood's obsession with the brand, with Hamilton watches appearing in more than 500 movies since.

 

Bell and Ross

Two lifelong friends, Bruno Belamic (Bell) and Carlos Rosillo (Ross), founded Bell & Ross in 1992 as part of a university project. Both of them reportedly wanted to make a watch that combined functionality with durability, with the idea of 'function shapes form' their guiding principle.

The ampersand-logoed French watchmaker draws inspiration from the history of aviation as well as the military know-how and technological advances that come with it, which is why each product that its assembly line comes up with has the highest performing and visual qualities.

One of the reasons why it's the go-to brand for enthusiasts is the unique purposes the French brand's first watches served. One of them, the Space 1, retains the honor of the first space-borne automatic chronometer. Another, the Bomb Disposal Type, does precisely what its name implies.

The company wants its products to look good and be viewed as a constant ally for those constantly working in extreme temperatures. That's why it enlists the help of bomb disposal experts, astronauts, divers, and pilots while producing its timepieces.

 

Tudor

Tudor was once the side-kick of its big brother Rolex but has come out of the shadow of its fellow Swiss brand over the past few decades. It was founded by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf, and its relationship to Rolex provided it with serious brand credibility, before it went off the US market in 1996.

Starting in 2012, Tudor made its presence felt by thrilling tool watches' fans with the release of the Black Bay, a modern version of the classic Tudor Submariner. The Black Bay was a huge hit and allowed Tudor to market its products more confidently.

That doesn't mean that Tudor has completely forgotten its roots. Many of its latest models draw their inspiration from their Rolex counterparts. Examples of such models include Tudor's Glamor line (a substitute for Rolex Datejust) and its Black Bay GMT (a derivative of Rolex's GMT Master).

Lastly, while there are multiple differences within the Tudor catalog, many overarching features unite them all. For instance, every Tudor is a mechanical, tough watch, uses no precious metals (apart from its Two-Tone models), and uses stylish bracelets and straps.

 

Seiko

Most people who attach Seiko's brand name with cheap quartz watches aren't aware that the Japanese watchmaker has churned out several timepiece-world firsts too. Most notable among them is the Seiko Quartz Astron, the 1969 watch with the distinction of being the world's first quartz watch.

One area where Seiko hasn't allowed other brands to come close is combining quartz timekeeping with self-winding movement. This has allowed the Japanese brand to accomplish something other watchmakers have tried and failed to achieve: combining the simplicity of quartz with a wrist-motion-induced winding of the mainspring.

Seiko's Spring Drive Technology, introduced in 1999, earned it another world-first. Any watch with this technology can be accurate up to a second a day, an exceptional achievement as far as the men's mechanical wristwear is concerned.

Why, then, you may ask, isn't regarded as high-end as Rolex? One theory blames World War II. With its roots in Japan, Seiko was battling sanctions at a time when Rolex was producing some of its most famous watches such as the GMT Master, Submariner and Explorer.

 

Bulova

The Bulova watch brand was launched by a Czech immigrant of the same last name who had trained as a watchmaker in Europe before coming to the States. However, it was not until 1911, thirty-six years after the company's birth, that it transformed from a jewelry shot to a watchmaker.

Over the years, the US-based watchmaker has produced many stunning models. One of which, the diver-friendly Bulova 96A187, features an exquisite crystal dial window, skeletonized caseback and dial, and Japanese automatic movement. Oh, and it's water-resistant to up to 100m too.

However, as far as fame is concerned, no Bulova watch comes close to the uber-famous Accutron.

Here was a watch that guarantees a 99.9977% accuracy and uses only 12 moving parts to make its maintenance and repair a cinch for its users. Little wonder, then, that within one year of its release in 1975, more than five million pieces of the Accutron were sold.

 

Conclusion

Timeless watches stay true to their name in that they never go out of fashion. Whether it be the Omega Speedmaster, the Rolex Submariner, or the Space 1, their value (and their admiration in the heart of watch enthusiasts) continues to increase with each passing year. That's why we suggest that you must cherish if you already (or are trying to) own one

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