The new, state-of-the-art factory, opened in 2017, is a symbol of a resurgent Omega. It is Switzerland's clear number two watch company, in terms of annual revenue (after Rolex), with sales estimated by Ventobel Equity Research at $2.26 billion wholesale for 2018. Two big anniversaries this year are sure to boost those sales: the
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