Omega was founded in 1848. In 1931 it gained international fame when it was choosen to be the official time-keeper of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In 1969 it really becomes famous as it becomes known as the "Speedmaster" is the first watch worn on the moon.

Since then, through it's many affiliations with sports stars (Anna Kournikova, Ernie Els, Michael Schumaker) celebrities (Cindy Crawford) and cultural icons (James Bond), Omega has continued to be one of the most popular brands in the world.