During the 160 years of its history, Omega has constantly played an innovative role in the field of watchmaking. The company’s pioneering spirit has been present in areas as diverse as space exploration and deep-sea discovery. Its watchmaking expertise enables it to develop creations such as the co-axial escapement and the entirely transparent casing featured notably on the avant-garde model Omega Hour Vision. Omega is the mastermind behind numerous inventions and developments, placing its expertise and long tradition of measuring time at the service of timekeeping for the world’s most prestigious sporting events, from the Olympic Games to the America’s Cup, including the World Swimming Championships and top athletics meets.