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Constellation Double Eagle "Mission Hills World Cup"

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In the world of golf, a play that achieves a hole-in-one in two strokes on a long hole, said to be more difficult than a hole-in-one, is called a "double eagle."

The model boasts high functionality with its Co-Axial escapement, and its exquisite design features the distinctive Constellation bezel claws and pyramid-shaped indices. It is precisely because of these two outstanding talents—"function" and "design"—that this model has been given the name "Double Eagle."

Meanwhile, the "Mission Hills World Cup" is also a historic golf tournament that has been held since 1953. Two golfers selected from participating countries compete for national honor to determine the world champion each year.

The Constellation Double Eagle "Mission Hills World Cup," produced to commemorate OMEGA becoming the title sponsor of this tournament in 2007, is based on the carbon dial model that OMEGA unveiled that same year. Looking at the screw-down case back engraved with the Mission Hills World Cup logo and cup, as well as the OMEGA logo, one can feel as if they are a participant in the tournament. It truly showcases the depth of OMEGA's commitment.

Self-winding chronometer. 28,800 vibrations per hour. 52-hour power reserve. Case diameter 41.0mm. Case thickness 13.9mm. Titanium case. Rubber strap. 100m water resistance. ¥756,000.

BRAND HISTORY

A brand with one of the highest recognitions in the Swiss watch industry. Its roots lie in a small workshop opened in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1848 by watchmaker Louis Brandt.

Although the workshop initially specialized in assembly, as time went on, it pioneered a sales strategy targeting all of Europe and America. The company steadily grew, and in 1877, it was renamed "Louis Brandt & Fils."

In the 1880s, the company relocated its headquarters to Bienne, where it remains today, and established a manufacture factory to handle all aspects of watch production in-house. The "Labrador" movement, boasting the highest precision standards of the 1880s, was also born in this factory.

Subsequently, the "Caliber 19" (commonly known as the "Omega Caliber"), developed during the era of "Louis Brandt & Frères" which was renamed in 1890, led to the adoption of "Ω=Omega," the Greek letter representing the ultimate, as the company name from the early 20th century.

Since its first official timekeeping at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, OMEGA has been active globally, serving as the official timekeeper for sports events worldwide. In the realm of wristwatches, the "Speedmaster" was selected as official NASA equipment in 1965 after passing rigorous testing, and in 1970, the "Seamaster" was used in a 250m deep-sea experiment for the "Janus Project," marking numerous achievements.

Having steadily increased its devoted clientele, OMEGA did not rest on its laurels but continued to pursue the perfection of its own products.

In 1999, OMEGA succeeded in the mass production of the Co-Axial escapement invented by watchmaker George Daniels, once again proving its technological prowess to the watchmaking world. From the 21st century onwards, the Co-Axial escapement has been incorporated into a succession of new models. Furthermore, in 2007, OMEGA announced its first in-house movement in 30 years, demonstrating an unceasing drive for development.

【Year Founded】1848
【Place of Founding】La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
【Main Series Names】Speedmaster, Seamaster, De Ville, Constellation
【Inquiries】Swatch Group Japan OMEGA Customer Center 03-5952-4400

Official Website: http://www.omegawatches.jp/