Cover Omega is the Official Timekeeper of Paris 2024 (Photos courtesy of Omega)
Omega is the Official Timekeeper of Paris 2024 (Photos courtesy of Omega)
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Omega has produced some memorable watches to celebrate its role as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games
As the world’s foremost multi-sport event, the Olympics carry a cachet like no other. And Omega has been along for the ride as its Official Timekeeper since 1932, except in 1964 (Tokyo Games) and 1972 (Munich Games) when Seiko and Longines briefly took over the role respectively.
It returns to this prestigious undertaking for Paris 2024 from July 26 - August 11, 2024.
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Exactly 100 days before the event, Omega commemorated the occasion with a new Speedmaster collection in 43mm. The Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 takes its design cues from a 1940s snail design with scales for tachymeter, pulsometer, and telemeter, alluding to the immense timekeeping task it has to fulfill at the Games. The caseback is stamped with the Paris 2024 logo and the Olympic rings. Equipped with a Master Chronometer caliber, it is available in either stainless steel or 18-karat Moonshine Gold.
Above Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 in Moonshine Gold
Above Paris 2024 logo and the Olympic Rings against a frosted surface on the caseback
Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 in Moonshine Gold
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Last year, Omega had introduced the Seamaster Diver 300M “Paris 2024” in stainless steel and 18-karat Moonshine Gold with a dial laser-engraved in a wave pattern. Olympic-related cues can be found in the the date indicator in the Paris 2024 typography and the Paris 2024 emblem on the central seconds hand.
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Above Omega Seamaster Diver 300M “Paris 2024”
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M “Paris 2024”
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Of course, this is not the first time Omega created Olympic watches. There are too many to list here but here are some noteworthy ones in recent years.
The Swiss manufacture commemorated Tokyo 2020 with the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M in steel with a blue ceramic dial laser-engraved the Tokyo 2020 pattern.
Above Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
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Its commitment is not limited to the Summer Olympics; it is also the Official Timekeeper for the Winter Games. For Pyeongchang 2018, Omega paid homage to the South Korean flag on the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M in blue and red with matching rubber strap.
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Above Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M “Pyeongchang 2018”
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M “Pyeongchang 2018”
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There is also a limited-edition collection called the Olympic Games Collection, consisting of five Seamasters in the colours of the Olympic rings.
The 39.5mm models are inspired by a stopwatch from the Montreal and Innsbruck Olympic Games in 1976. The caseback, which reveals the Master Chronometer 8800, features an anodised aluminium ring printed with all the host cities and dates from its Olympics journey, a full circle from Los Angeles 1932 to Los Angeles 2028.
Above The Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection
The Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection
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Above The caseback of the Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection watch with a ring printed with the host cities throughout its journey with the sporting event
The caseback of the Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection watch with a ring printed with the host cities throughout its journey with the sporting event
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Another noteworthy collection is the Limited Edition Co-Axial Chronograph with a manual-winding movement. Its lacquered white dial is matched with either yellow or pink gold, or white gold with T-bar lugs. The closed caseback is inscribed with the Olympic rings.
Above Omega Limited Edition Co-Axial Chronograph watches
Omega Limited Edition Co-Axial Chronograph watches
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Omega also paid tribute to its first-ever timekeeper at the Olympics in 1932 with the Olympic Pocket Watch 1932 Chronograph. The heartbeat is the manual-winding 3889 caliber based on the inner mechanism of the 1932 chronograph.
Above Omega Olympic Pocket Watch 1932 Chronograph
Omega Olympic Pocket Watch 1932 Chronograph
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Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
