As the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has officially begun the one-year countdown to Paris 2024.
The brand has unveiled its new Countdown Clock at Port de la Bourdonnais in Paris, just beneath the iconic beams of the Eiffel Tower, which will now track the hours, minutes, and seconds until the Opening Ceremony on July 26th, 2024.
To celebrate the occasion, Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA, welcomed Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, and
Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024. Together, they officially unveiled the countdown clock and set the time in motion.
Raynald Aeschlimann said, “With the Olympic Games, we always feel the energy and excitement when there’s one year to go. The athletes start dreaming, and of course, our timekeepers start to finalise their preparations. I’m certain that Paris 2024 will be an event to remember.”
Thomas Bach said, “Accurate and reliable timekeeping is vital for The Olympic Games. For over 90 years, OMEGA has ensured the accurate recording of the athletes’ results so they can be written into Olympic History. We are delighted to celebrate the unveiling of the Paris 2024 one-year countdown clock together with our valued Worldwide Olympic Partner, OMEGA.”
Tony Estanguet said, “As an athlete, the final year before the Games is crucial for your preparation, I remember it as if it was yesterday. Whether you are an athlete or a sports enthusiast, with one year to go, the emotions start to build and all you can think about is the Games. In the heart of the city of light, the Paris 2024 Games will be spectacular, iconic and memorable, and they will be wide open. It’s great to have such a partner as OMEGA and to be part of this countdown event. Together, our dreams will get bigger!”
Visible by day and illuminated at night, the Countdown Clock takes its inspiration from the Paris 2024 emblem, with a central flame design surrounded by a golden circle. The structure has been tailor-made for the occasion, and is set to build anticipation throughout the city.
Paris 2024 will mark OMEGA’s 31st occasion as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932. Throughout this time, the brand has developed and introduced some of the most important timekeeping technologies in sport, while recording the dreams of the world’s best athletes.
New OMEGA Watch Marks One Year To The Olympic Games Paris 2024
In exactly one year’s time, the world will be turning its attention to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. To start the countdown to this historic sporting occasion, the event’s Official Timekeeper, OMEGA, is launching a brand new timepiece – complete with a golden touch.
The Seamaster Diver 300M “Paris 2024” Special Edition has been crafted as an exclusive tribute to the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. This edition of the Olympic Games will mark OMEGA’s 31st time as Official Timekeeper, a role the company has fulfilled since 1932.
For now, the new 42 mm timepiece will only be available from OMEGA Boutiques in the host city, Paris. It is created from stainless steel and 18K Moonshine™ Gold – OMEGA’s very own yellow gold alloy, which offers a more subtle hue, as well as high-resistance to fading. As an Olympic Games timepiece, the use of gold is an essential inclusion, and a reminder of the coveted medals that every athlete strives for. Most prominently, it has been used for the watch’s bezel, which features a laser-structured diving scale in positive relief, and a single dot of Super-LumiNova at 12 o’clock.
The laser-engraved dial also delivers an eye-catching look. Produced in white ceramic, it has been given a matte finish with polished waves in positive relief. On the date display at 6 o’clock, OMEGA has cleverly used the Paris 2024 typography to inscribe the numbers in black, while the central seconds hand carries a small yet visible Paris 2024 emblem.
These are not the only details to distinguish this original timepiece. The commemorative caseback reveals an inlayed 18K Moonshine™ Gold medallion, featuring the distinctive element of the Paris 2024 emblem, polished against a laser-ablated background. This is perfectly complemented by the stamped words “Paris 2024″ and the iconic Olympic Rings in stainless steel, which are polished on a frosted structure, to complete the Paris 2024 emblem.
Around the wrist, the watch is worn on a stainless steel bracelet with OMEGA’s new patented Quick Change System, meaning the wearer can easily switch it for something more personal – such as a Quick Change rubber strap in either blue, white or red – or even a dedicated Paris 2024 NATO Strap.
Of course, in the spirit of athletic excellence, this Seamaster Diver 300M is completed by the highest standards of precision and performance. The Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8800, along with the entire watch, has been tested and certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS) to meet a stringent level of quality.
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will begin on July 26th, 2024. As Official Timekeeper, OMEGA has spent over 90 years developing and improving the most important technologies in sports measurement, while also recording the dreams of the world’s best athletes. The brand eagerly awaits the next exciting edition, where more great moments in time will undoubtedly be captured.
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M “Paris 2024” Special Edition Technical Specifications
Steel on Steel Ref. 522.21.42.20.04.001 – CHF 8,200.00 / 9.200,00 € / $8,700.00 / £8,000.00 / ￥ 66,100.00 / ¥1,243,000 / HKD68,400
Features
- Anti‑magnetic
- Chronometer
- Date
- Helium escape valve
- Master Chronometer Certified
- Screw‑in crown
- Unidirectional rotating bezel
Movement
- Calibre: Omega 8800 Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement.
- Certified Master Chronometer, approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss.
- Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, automatic winding in both directions.
- Rhodium plated finish with Geneva waves in arabesque.
- Power reserve: 55 hours
Case & Dial
- Between lugs: 20 mm
- Lug‑to‑lug: 50.0 mm
- Thickness: 13.7 mm
- Case diameter: 42 mm
- Case: Steel
- Water resistance: 30 bar (300 metres / 1000 feet)
- Total product weight (approx.): 204 g
- Dial colour: White
- Crystal: Domed scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment on both sides
Bracelet
- Material: Steel
- Type of Clasp: Foldover clasp with comfort setting and diver extension
