OMEGA, the luxury swiss watch maker, today announced that it had beat feirce competition to gain an Imperial Mark for it's Speedmaster range of watches.
July 13, 2004 (Press Release) --
The OMEGA Speedmaster, a watche already reknowned for its reliabiltiy and craftmanship, today earned an Imperial Mark.
The OMEGA Speedmaster was the only chronograph from a group of 12 brands to pass NASA’s strict tests for use in space missions – tests that included exposure to extreme temperatures, vacuums, intense humidity, corrosion, shocks, acceleration, pressure, vibrations and noise.
It was thanks to this astounding feat that the Speedmaster ultimately earned itself the nickname by which it is still known today: The Moon Watch.
For over 150 years, OMEGA has successfully built an unmatched reputation for precision, endurance, and leading edge technology that spans worldwide. Today, OMEGA watches continue to record significant moments in time on the wrists of some of the world's most outstanding personalities. As an OMEGA spokesperson, Cindy Crawford is in very good company as OMEGA's family of "ambassadors" has grown to include such luminaries as twice Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, pro golfer Ernie Els, tennis superstars Martina Hingis and Anna Kournikova, as well as Pierce Brosnan and everyone's favorite secret agent, Bond ... James Bond!
The Imperial Mark remains one of the worlds most coveted accolades, being over 300 years old. The award is granted to a very few and select number of companies in recognition for the highest level of luxury.
The OMEGA Speedmaster was the only chronograph from a group of 12 brands to pass NASA’s strict tests for use in space missions – tests that included exposure to extreme temperatures, vacuums, intense humidity, corrosion, shocks, acceleration, pressure, vibrations and noise.
It was thanks to this astounding feat that the Speedmaster ultimately earned itself the nickname by which it is still known today: The Moon Watch.
For over 150 years, OMEGA has successfully built an unmatched reputation for precision, endurance, and leading edge technology that spans worldwide. Today, OMEGA watches continue to record significant moments in time on the wrists of some of the world's most outstanding personalities. As an OMEGA spokesperson, Cindy Crawford is in very good company as OMEGA's family of "ambassadors" has grown to include such luminaries as twice Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, pro golfer Ernie Els, tennis superstars Martina Hingis and Anna Kournikova, as well as Pierce Brosnan and everyone's favorite secret agent, Bond ... James Bond!
The Imperial Mark remains one of the worlds most coveted accolades, being over 300 years old. The award is granted to a very few and select number of companies in recognition for the highest level of luxury.
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