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The Swiss luxury watchmaker has a history spanning over 170 years that has seen its timepieces land on the moon, and remains in constant pursuit of greater precision with new innovations and standards.
Chairman / President
Raynald Aeschlimann
CEO / Managing Director
Raynald Aeschlimann
Industry
Luxury Watches
Website
omegawatches.com
Headquarters address
96-98, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Year founded
1848
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