Makers & Designers

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades.

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades. This searchable database lists prominent makers and designers sold by Strauss & Co, including René Lalique, Gio Ponti, Patrick Mavros, as well as coveted houses like The Barnards and Tiffany & Co.


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Omega

Biel/Bienne, Switzerland 

Omega was founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Originally a small workshop assembling key-wound watches, the company quickly grew into one of the world’s most innovative and recognized manufacturers. Its name “Omega” was adopted in 1894 after the success of its revolutionary 19-ligne “Omega” caliber, symbolizing mechanical perfection.

Omega has a long history of precision, being the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932 and setting numerous records in observatory chronometer trials. It is also celebrated for the Speedmaster Professional, famously known as the “Moonwatch,” worn during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 as the first watch on the Moon. Other iconic models include the Seamaster (introduced in 1948), a professional diving watch later associated with James Bond, and the Constellation, known for elegance and chronometer accuracy.

Today, Omega continues to be a leader in innovation, pioneering antimagnetic movements, co-axial escapements, and enduring designs that bridge sport, science, and luxury.

29 lots offered      82.76% sold      ZAR 704 289
 

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Omega Stainless Steel 'De Ville' Co-Axial Chronometer 8500, Hour Version' gentlemen's wristwatch Ref. 431.33.41.21.01.001
27 Nov 2025
Current bid ZAR 20 000