We discuss Omega frequently in the pages of Worn & Wound, usually in the service of the Speedmaster or Seamaster. This, I think, is completely understandable, as the enthusiast culture around both of these product lines runs deep, and there are frankly so many Speedies and Seamies (I just made that up) to talk about. We can probably all agree that the jokes about endless limited edition Speedmasters are pretty old at this point. That said, it?s always worth noting that Omega is actually quite a bit more than their highest profile sports watches, and they?ve just unveiled a trio of new Globemasters that perfectly underscore this fact, and remind us of the brand?s chronometrically inclined roots. 

Let?s take a step back and look at what the Globemaster actually is. Unlike the other more well known and sport oriented Masters in the Omega family, the Globemaster was born in the modern era. Introduced in 2015, the Globemaster ushered in the age of METAS certified Omega movements, something that six short years later is basically ubiquitous across Omega product lines. METAS certification involves a battery of tests that ensure not just exceptional chronometry across the entire power reserve of a watch, but a level of robustness and resistance to magnetism that should make owners feel at ease for years. For many, METAS certification is seen as a new gold standard in the ever growing arena of watchmaking certifications, and it?s even been adopted this year by another...