The allure of the Olympic Games extends beyond the thrill of competition; it’s also about the iconic symbols of victory. Gold, silver, and bronze medals represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement. As the Official Timekeeper of Paris 2024, Omega pays homage to these cherished awards with a special edition watch: the Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition. This timepiece draws inspiration from a classic Omega wristwatch from 1939, a nod to the brand’s storied history in timekeeping.
Designer: Omega
The Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition captures the vintage essence of the original 1939 model, blending historical significance with contemporary craftsmanship. Its design reflects a timeless elegance, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the confluence of tradition and modernity. The watch features a bronze gold alloy, a distinctive material choice that adds to its aesthetic appeal and ensures durability and longevity.
Every detail of the watch is meticulously crafted to celebrate the spirit of the Olympic Games. The dial, adorned with subtle yet striking elements, echoes the colors of the medals, creating a visual connection to the glory of the Games. The hands and markers, precise and clear, underscore Omega’s commitment to accuracy and excellence in timekeeping.
This limited edition watch celebrates athletic achievement and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Looking back to a classic design from 1939, Omega reaffirms its legacy in sports and horology while looking forward to the future of timekeeping at the Paris 2024 Games. The Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition is a fitting tribute to the athletes who strive for greatness and the timeless tradition of the Olympic spirit.
Heritage Omega logos can be found throughout the watch’s design, highlighting the brand’s rich history. The embossed logo on the watch’s crown stands out with its raised, intricate detailing, creating a tactile experience for the wearer. On the strap buckle, the polished Omega logo in positive relief adds a touch of sophistication and reflects the light beautifully, enhancing the watch’s overall elegance. The dial features a dark grey Omega logo, subtly blending with the “Clous de Paris” pattern, reinforcing the watch’s vintage charm while maintaining a contemporary look.
“Clous de Paris” pattern
The “Clous de Paris” pattern on the dial is a classic symbol of luxurious French decoration. This intricate guilloché pattern, characterized by its small pyramid-like shapes, adds depth and texture to the dial, creating a captivating play of light and shadow. Omega has complemented this design with a small seconds display at 6 o’clock, providing a balanced and symmetrical look. The brushed pattern on the minute track and subdial track further enhances the dial’s elegance, offering a refined contrast to the textured “Clous de Paris” motif. These elements work harmoniously to create a visually appealing and functionally precise dial.
In tribute to this summer’s sporting event, the caseback is decorated with a stamped and frosted Paris 2024 medallion. This detailed engraving features the iconic Olympic Flame and the Olympic Rings, rendered in a beautiful mirror-polished style that contrasts elegantly with the frosted background. The medallion’s intricate design commemorates the Paris 2024 Games and showcases Omega’s exceptional craftsmanship in fine detail work. The caseback serves as a fitting conclusion to the watch’s design, connecting the wearer to the historical significance of the Olympic Games and the timeless quality of Omega’s timepieces.
In tribute to sporting achievement, this special edition watch features a 39mm case crafted in Omega’s exclusive Bronze Gold, a radiant dial made from Ag 925 silver, and slender hands in 18K Sedna Gold with a special PVD Bronze Gold coating.
The watch features a manual-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement. It is a Certified Master Chronometer approved by METAS and resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss. A small seconds display at 6H. The free-sprung balance has a silicon balance spring and two barrels mounted in series. The rhodium-plated finish has Geneva waves in arabesque.
Omega CALIBRE 8926 Movement
The watch is delivered to customers inside a special Paris 2024 presentation box, which also houses a Master Chronometer certification card, which proves its quality to the highest standard.
Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition
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