1930s Omega Time-Only With Sector Dial

Why This Watch Matters An excellent example of Omega's brand offerings in the 1930s; simple, reliable, and beautifully designed. The Full Story While associated today with James Bond and, of course, the Speedmaster Professional "Moonwatch," Omega's early history was focused on no-nonsense accuracy, the backbone of the brand's strong reputation it still holds today. Omega's 1932 brand slogan even read, "Omega – Exact time for life." An exemplary record of performance spoke for itself at the ever-important Geneva Observatory and Neuenburg Observatory competitions through the early 20th Century. Omega's produced its caliber 26.5 SOB movement from 1926 to 1932. Predating the caliber 30T2, and arguably a predecessor to the more commonly known and seen pre-WWII Omega movement, the caliber 26.5 SOB and the watches it was fitted within represent the genesis of the brand extremely well. If you have interest in collecting this early era of wristwatches in general, Omega is one of the best places