The History of OMEGA

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The History of OMEGA

FromCalibre Podcast Presented by Watches of Switzerland

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Aug 3, 2019

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Nick Foulkes, a renowned author, journalist and watch expert joins Watches of Switzerland Group CEO, Brian Duffy to discuss the iconic Swiss brand, OMEGA.

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Aug 3, 2019

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