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'The Legend' wristwatch was produced by Omega in honor of their long time brand ambassador Michael Schumacher. Although I am sure most of you know who Michael Schumacher is, for those of you who do not, he is a 7-time Formula One world champion. Of the many famous people who have watches named after themselves, Schumacher is definitely one of the most deserving.

The Omega 'The Legend' Co-Axial chronograph has a 44.25 mm stainless steel case with and anti-reflective sapphire crystal on both sides. The black aluminum bezel lists some of Schumacher's greatest racing achievements, including his 91 victories. Next years model may need to list a MotoGP win, although chances are he will probably stick with to amateur motorcycle racing. He did crash his first motorcycle race this year, but this 39 year old does not give up easily. He is already scheduled to race again later this year. He is even involved in making high performance motorcycle helmets now.

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Check out these new pictures of the upcoming Omega Seamaster James Bond Collector's Edition. I like the more subtle look of this model over the Seamaster model they made for Casino Royale. No word on price, but this model is a Chronometer, so expect to pay a premium over past James Bond watches.

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Omega just released two new Limited Edition Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronographs. They were made for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Both models have five colored Olympic rings on the chronograph seconds hands. One comes in 18k red gold and the other is stainless steel. The casebacks are stamped with a Limited Edition number and the Beijing 2008 Olympic logo. Omega is making 2008 editions of each model.

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Omega is now offering a leather goods collection that includes wallets, a messenger bag, an appointment book, a watch storage box and a cube-shaped watch winder. They are made from Italian calfskin leather and come in black, brown and bright orange. The bright orange was inspired by Omega's successful Planet Ocean line of watches. No word on price, but they are only available at Omega boutiques.

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Here is an Omega Deville Central Tourbillon Co-Axial Chronometer. A brown dial, strap, bridges and plates look really good with the red gold case, hands, screws and wheel. Omega has created a very appealing watch by using great colors, materials and an excellent movement.

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Here are three versions of the new Chronoscope DeVille Co-Axial models from OMEGA. My favorite function on this chrono is the "truncated sector" date window, which allows viewing of preceding and following dates in case the hands block one of the date numerals.

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OMEGA’s Limited Series launch of the Speedmaster Professional Chronograph Moonwatch is sure to create a stir among Moonwatch purists. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Speedmaster - the first and still the only watch to have been worn on the Moon - a Limited Series of 5,957 stainless steel pieces with a special commemorative design of a golden seahorse on the dial will give collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of space history. The physiognomy of the 42 mm Professional Chronograph Moonwatch with its black dial, chronograph counters and tachymeter scale bears the DNA of the original hand-winding 1957 Speedmaster and its heart is powered by the famous Calibre 1861 that accompanied the watch into zero gravity.

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The new Orange Mécanique Planet Ocean by OMEGA is a COSC certified chronometer with orange sapphires and white diamonds. This particular model retains the original diver's watch functions, including a helium escape valve and a water resistance of 600m/2000ft. The watch has a white gold dial which is overlaid with black mother-of-pearl the contrasts nicely with the bright orange sapphires and alligator strap. They used a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides for optium clarity. I like the combination of a professional watch with the fashion of sapphires and diamonds.

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The OMEGA Seamaster NZL-32 was named after the boat that won the America's Cup in 1995. The coolest function on this certified chronometer is regatta countdown timer. The “start of the regatta” function clearly indicates the ten minutes preceding the starting signal by means of a special five-dot indicator. The dots gradually fill with a different colour ─ first blue, then red ─ as each successive five-minute period elapses. The OMEGA calibre 3602 self-winding movement is chronometer-certified and has a 40-hour power reserve.

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Check out this Gold 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Speedmaster introduced by Omega at Baselworld 2007. I really like the look of the dial and the overall look of the watch minus the gold.

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The Omega Planet Ocean came out last year, but I just had to publish these images to contrast the Audemars Piguet post from the other day. These orange higlighted limited edition models utilize the orange because it is one of the easiest colors to read when diving in the sea. The tip of the seconds hand is even made of orange SuperLuminova material, which is really cool. The Omega Planet Ocean is a perfect example of a Limited Edition model that was created for a special purpose and therefore has a reason to be limited.

More pics after the jump..........

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Ladies' watches are getting bigger and bigger these days. At this over 35mm this Omega Speedmaster Automatic is no exception. I am so tired of seeing women wearing tiny little watches. I look forward to seeing more and more bigger watches for men and women.

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Omega unveiled its latest Boutique in Geneva’s prestigious Rue du RhôneMiss in the presence of Nicole Kidman, actress, Omega Ambassador and tireless worker with UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women). The 27th corporate spacious and elegant Boutique is a part of the brand’s global retail development strategy, each location being a perfect showcase for the extensive range of exclusive Omega products, offering watch aficionados an experience in the spirit of Omega.

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Omegawatches

Another Limited Edition Omega Seamaster made for the newest James Bond movie "Casino Royale". Omega makes good watches, but I get so bored with their bland design. At least this limited edition has a unique pattern on the dial along with the 007 logo.

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Check out this special Michael Schumacher Legend Edition Omega Speedmaster Red Dial Chronograph. It features a self-winding automatic chronometer movement Caliber: Omega 3301. This is a special edition from the famous Omega "Speedmaster" collection.

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Here are some cool new Deville watches from Omega.

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