Author: Laura White

Laura White is a UK-based watch writer with a particular interest in Omega and the stories behind its best-known collections. She enjoys looking beyond specifications to explore how details such as case shape, dial layout and bracelet design affect the character of a watch. Her writing focuses on clear, practical observations, covering new releases, familiar references and the everyday appeal of collections including the Speedmaster, Seamaster, Constellation and De Ville.

Today, we’re sharing the story of how two adventurers crossed Antarctica on foot in 1989. One of those men, Reinhold Messner, wore perfect 1:1 replica Omega Speedmaster watches on his wrist during the journey. Traversing a vast expanse of ice, snow, and howling winds is no small feat. Antarctica is one of the starkest landscapes…

“OMEGA has unparalleled experience in sports timekeeping. Most famously, the brand has been the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932 and Paralympic Games since 1992.“ There’s no question that timekeeping is one of the key components contributing to the excitement of athletics competition. Without the ability to measure times and distances that separate…