Omega has been well-known for its prestige line of timepieces since 1885. Omega has also been the authorized timekeeper for various international sports events, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and as countdown timer for the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Also, to being the admired watch in the world, Omega’s edition of watches have also appeared in movies such as the James Bond series, Apollo 13, and the X-Files TV series. Several of the famous people and celebrities who have been spotted sporting Omega watches are John F. Kennedy, Prince William, Alec Baldwin, George Clooney, Zhang Ziyi, Nicole Kidman, and even Michael Phelps.

One of the latest and most popular models of timepiece they launched is the Omega Seamaster Chronometer. It is also popularly known as the “Bond watch”, as seen in the James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. By its name, the Omega Seamaster Chronometer is water-resistant and has diver-oriented attributes particularly higher depth resistance, calibrated rotating bezels, and high-visibility dials and luminous dials. In addition, its stainless steel bracelet has a self-winding chronometer which passed precision tests in different depths and positions as well as different temperatures.

Getting familiar oneself with the specifications and features of Omega Seamaster Chronometer is not enough. One should also be well-informed of how to find the original and genuine Omega timepieces, especially when one is buying online where one only gets to view the product description and a few pictures. First of all, it is suggested to purchase Omega watches from certified Omega retail stores or popular on line retailers like Amazon etc. Genuine Omega watches also come with a warranty cards that include a unique 8-digit serial number, watch reference, and retailer information.

Genuine Omega Seamaster Chronometer watches are also made to be shock resistant and resistant to magnetic fields. Also, authentic Omega watches do not inhibit allergic reactions on skin because of its stainless steel and nickel-free bracelet. Another matter to consider is that Omega Seamaster Chronometer, apart from the international warranty card and genuine serial number, should also come with an official chronometer certification. The certificate assures that the timepiece has passed chronometer tests.