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Paris Olympics 2024: Omega Launches $60,000 Worth Iconic Watch to Flaunt 92-Year-Old Partnership

Published 04/19/2024, 4:30 PM EDT

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The Olympics, a timeless tradition rooted in ancient Greek customs, have seamlessly adapted and evolved alongside the sports world every four years. As we anticipate the 33rd edition of the modern Olympic Games in Paris Olympics 2024, its longstanding traditions keep fans eagerly awaiting the spectacle. From the iconic lighting of the torch to the majestic release of doves and the grandeur of the Olympic Rings opening and closing ceremonies, these rituals have persisted through the ages.

Among these traditions is the countdown to the games, a symbol of anticipation to witness history being made. Notably, Omega, with its 92-year partnership with the Olympic Games, marks this journey with the launch of a $60,237 watch, adding tradition and modern luxury to the spirit of the Games.

Omega launches an exclusive series of watches for the Paris Olympics 2024

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Omega Watches has recently unveiled a special edition of their Speedmaster Chronoscope series, paying tribute to the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024 and Paralympic Games. The Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 is a stylish timepiece encased in 43 mm dimensions, adorned with vibrant colors of gold, black, and white, mirroring the iconic hues of the Paris Olympics 2024. This series also comes alongside the Seamaster Diver 300M collection.

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The Speedmaster Chronoscope series is available in four unique variants. These include the Steel on Stainless Steel priced at $11,488, the Steel on Leather Strap at $11,087, the Moonshine™ Gold on Moonshine™ Gold for $60,244, and the Moonshine™ Gold on Leather Strap available for $38,337, each priced differently as per preferences.

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Powering these timepieces is the Omega 9909 caliber, which comes with an impressive 60-hour power reserve. The dial, with its silvery background, is adorned with Arabic numerals in luxurious gold, further decorated with leaf-shaped and intricate details. The packaging case back also proudly displays the Paris 2024 logo and Olympic Rings, adding a touch of prestige to these already remarkable watches.

This launch perfectly complements the significance and grandeur of the games. With Omega’s esteemed reputation as the official timekeeper of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, let us find out how the brand and the Olympics share a timeless relationship spanning 92 years.

A proud legacy

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Their website proudly declares, “OMEGA first timed the Olympic Games in 1932 and has been back for almost every edition since then,” underscoring their integral role in shaping the Games’ timekeeping legacy. As the anticipation mounts for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Omega remains at the forefront of timekeeping innovation on its 31st consecutive occasion as the Official Timekeeper.

A symbol of this impending spectacle stands tall near the iconic Eiffel Tower—a live Omega Countdown Clock at Port de la Bourdonnais, ticking away the seconds until the historic event unfolds. With just 97 days left until the Paris Olympics 2024, fans worldwide applaud Omega’s storied partnership, a tradition that lends the Games their timeless allure and significance.

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in gymnastics and alpine skiing. Christaline is one of the acclaimed authorities in the coverage of 6x All-Around champion, Simone Biles. She has written extensively, covering every detail of Biles’s life stories as well as providing her perspective on Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike controversy.
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