On the world market, Omax watches have established themselves as good products at an affordable price. They are not deprived of attention in the CIS countries either. What explains the popularity of this brand, when did it appear and what are the interesting models? Read on to find out the answers to these questions.
Brand story
Omax Watch was founded in 1946 in Geneva (Switzerland). It positioned itself as a manufacturer of luxury automatic and mechanical watches. But over time, she changed her profile.
In the middle of the 20th century, when the company made its first steps in the world market, Swiss watches were supplied to the Middle East, and now Omax watches are sold on 5 continents and 66 countries.
With the growing interest in Japanese mechanics, the company began cooperation with Seiko Instruments. In 1985, its management moved to Dubai, production - to China, and the production of modern men's and women's models began. The Russian consumer got acquainted with them in the early 90s, after the collapse of the USSR. Prior to this, Omax could only be bought from sailors and other persons who hadopportunity to travel abroad. Given the strict legislation regarding speculation, this was quite problematic.
Today, Omax watches are mostly affordable quartz watches that are suitable for every day and going out.
Every year, about 50 new products appear in the lineup, which meet the latest fashion trends.
The Omax watch has a precision Japanese movement supplied by Time Module (owned by Seiko Epson). Its monthly deviation is no more than 20 seconds.
The factory battery life is approximately 4 years.
Most models come with a 2-year warranty.
Fashion design
For watches today, it is not enough to be accurate and durable, their appearance plays an important role. Omax collaborates with young designers who offer new interesting models, but do not forget the classics. For the convenience of customers, there are two lines of watches. The first - Omax Quartz - is a watch with a strict and concise design, the second - Omax Crystal - a watch for people who are not afraid to draw attention to themselves. There are classic, sports collections, as well as chronographs. Bracelets are also different - made of stainless steel, plastic or leather, made in both strict familiar dark colors and bright ones. The manufacturer takes into account fashion trends and boasts options with a case and bracelet in a trendy rose gold color.
Watches are made not only from traditional materials, but also from brass, zinc alloys with aluminum andplastic.
What do customers say about Omax watches?
Reviews say that the original Swiss models of the 70-80s of release can boast of very high quality, which cannot be said about modern ones. In view of their very democratic cost, the quality of watches is no more than average, from time to time the brand is reproached for copying the designs of other manufacturers. Serious damage to the reputation of Omax is caused by cheap fakes that can be found on the markets. Regarding them, it is useless to talk about quality, although the cost is often not much different from the price of the original.
Interesting models
Omax men's watch called Riley boasts a classic design that is appropriate for everyday life and special occasions. Made of stainless steel, mineral glass, leather strap with embossed pattern. The dial has a date window.
The Wilson Minimalist lives up to its name with a clean, understated design that brings out the cool sheen of polished steel.
Cameron - a watch with a bright and memorable design. A double row of numbers, a date window and, of course, a contrasting black bezel, as on diving models. But the latter is just a snag, and you should not dive in this watch - the maximum they are designed for swimming.
The line of women's models is much more modest than men's. But among them there are interesting specimens. For example, model Abigailmade in a beautiful chocolate shade, with rhinestones on the dial.
Isabelle is a golden watch with Roman divisions. And Charlotte is a dainty two-tone model.
All women's watches, as well as men's Riley, have a low level of moisture protection, they withstand contact with splashes and rain, but you should not swim or take a shower in them.