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In 1894, La Generale Watch Company developed a system for interchangeable movement parts. This system was marketed as the Omega brand from La Generale Watch Company and proved to be very successful. In 1903, the Omega brand was spun off into its own company, which has grown to become one of the largest and most iconic watch brands in the world. Today, Omega is owned by the Swatch Group.

Founded

1803

Headquarters

Biel/Bienne, Switzerland