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South Coast Plaza just opened the first Omega flagship boutique featuring the renowned Swiss watch company’s entire collection, including exclusive pieces only found  at Omega flagship stores.

At a recent tour of the boutique with Stephen Urquhart, president of Omega,we were once again reminded of the rich history of its watches that makes Omega an iconic brand. Omega was responsible for the world’s first dive watch created in 1932, and Buzz Aldrin wore the Speedmaster, the first watch on the moon. Plus, Omega is the official timekeeper for the Olympic Games.

Urquhart talked about its celebrity ambassadors, including Nicole Kidman, Cindy Crawford, George Clooney, and Daniel Craig who came on board in 2010 with a very hands-on and meaningful mission to fight preventable blindness.

Craig is promoting the limited edition Omega Hour Vision Blue watch (pictured above), and with each one sold, a portion is donated to ORBIS and its Flying Eye Hospital that’s bringing eye care to remote regions in the world. This exquisite timepiece includes a 360 degree see-through case-body, a stainless steel outer case, a Co-Axial calibre 8500 movement, a brushed blue dial, 18-karat white gold hour, minute and seconds hands, a date window, a black leather strap, and is water resistance up to 330 feet.

Other Omega favorites are the number one selling watch at the boutique, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Watch and its beautiful collection of ladies' timepieces: Ladymatic (its newest line of mechanical watches for women), the Constellation, De Ville and much more. There’s also a section dedicated to fine jewelry and leather, and customer service area offering expert consultation and warranty services.

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday Level 2, at South Coast Plaza. 714.850.0558.

Pure Reopening!

Come in and celebrate the grand reopening of Pure Barre Newport Beach with its new look and expanded studio from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. Plus you can take advantage of free classes being offered all day.

Enjoy delicious drinks and eats and everyone’s favorite, Nothing Bundt Cakes, will be serving tasty samples, and sip on some award-winning ONEHOPE Wine. The studio looks better than ever with boutique style touches like light blue walls, stunning hardwood floors, and the new spacious workout room boasts an upgraded sound system and flooring.

In case you’re new to the Pure Barre technique, it’s an intense 55 minute session that combines elements of cardio, yoga, Pilates and ballet and light weights to lift, tone and burn like calories.

It’s designed to transform your body with toned and thin thighs, lifted seats and toned arms and abs. Its offering a new client special: only $100 for unlimited classes for one month. Special discounts and packages are also available for brides, students and expectant mothers or new moms.

Pure Barre Newport Beach is at 234 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.230.9131.