Omega Replica Watch Review

A few years ago in 2007 Omega released its new Replica watch collection. It was meant to be part of the brand's 175th anniversary and began to showcase some interesting movements made exclusively for Omega by ETA. Offered in both 18k pink gold and steel cases, the Master Collection watches are available in either 41mm wide or 44mm wide sizes. Well-finished and feature-rich, these timepieces offer a value-for-the-money that only a large brand like Omega can deliver.

For review I have a 44mm wide in steel. This model is sometimes called the "Quadruple Retrograde" because in addition to the time, it has four retrograde hands on the dial. When looking at the Replica watches it is important to note that they come in many versions. There are different movement options, as well as models with and without external pushers on the case (for adjusting the calendar). This version is the reference number . You can get the same version with external pushers if you like (and a smaller case).

This model with the more-or-less inset (I say that because their housing sticks out a little bit looking high-polished mounds) pushers offers the cleaner look of just having the crown. Omega actually throws in a nice steel stylus that you can use to correct the pushers yourself. I love that they included this - though how cool would it be if the stylus somehow could be stored in the case or bracelet? I already previously discussed how I think someone should modify an ardillon buckle pin on a strap to double as an inset pusher adjustment tool.

I am not entirely sure what the base caliber the Master Retrograde movement uses for this complex little piece. The movement - seen through the rear of the movement - is really nicely decorated with perlage. It is not only a wide movement but it is also a bit chunky. It gives the movement a durable look that I think so really becoming - especially in this 44mm wide version of the watch. The movement has a few interesting features. First is the time, which includes a retrograde seconds display at 6 o'clock and the main display which can be adjusted in one hour increments. This latter feature helps when traveling through time zones and is part of the GMT function. There is a retrograde GMT had on the left side of the dial. It uses most of the length of the dial so legibility is pretty good. Adjacent to it is a retrograde date indicator. Last is a retrograde date of the week indicator. There is a similar version of this watch that has a power reserve indicator where the seconds indicator is on this piece.

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