The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris open next July 26, just under a year away, and Omega has started the countdown with the release of a special-edition timepiece. The Seamaster Diver 300M “Paris 2024” is a tribute to the XXXIII Olympiad, and also a celebration of the 31st time Omega serves as official timekeeper of the Games, a post the Swiss watchmaker has held since 1932.
When it comes to the watch’s nuances, Omega is, naturally, going for gold. The piece features a laser-structured diver’s bezel in positive relief crafted from the brand’s own yellow gold alloy, 18k Moonshine Gold—which radiates a more subtle shade of gold—with a single speck of phosphorescent lume at 12 o’clock.
But the face of the watch isn’t the only thing to see here. The back of its stainless steel case features Omega’s proprietary gold in an inlaid medallion bearing the Paris 2024 emblem—and standing out even more in contrast to the laser-ablated background. “Paris 2024″ and the instantly recognizable Olympic rings are etched and polished in stainless steel against that frosted background.
The rest of the watch’s specifications fall in line with what’s expected of a Diver 300M, from Omega’s Seamaster line. It has a 42 mm case and is 13.7 mm thick, and it’s fastened on a stainless steel bracelet featuring the watchmaker’s new Quick Change System—the bracelet can be swapped for a red, white, or blue rubber strap or even a dedicated Paris 2024 woven NATO strap, offered in five different colors.
Currently available only at Omega’s boutique in the 2024 Olympics’ host city, the special-edition watch—although not limited or numbered—is priced at $8,700 (compared with $5,900 for the standard Seamaster 300 in stainless steel).
Top: Seamaster Diver 300M “Paris 2024” special-edition watch in stainless steel and 18k Moonshine™ Gold, $8,700; Omega (photos courtesy of Omega)
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