With just 100 days remaining until the commencement of the highly anticipated 2024 Paris Olympics, OMEGA, the esteemed Swiss watchmaker, has unveiled its latest masterpiece: the OMEGA Speedmaster Chronoscope timepieces. These exclusive models, available in stainless steel and 18k Moonshine™ Gold variants, pay homage to the forthcoming quadrennial global sporting event’s color palette. Let’s delve deeper into the history, features, and availability of these remarkable timepieces.
OMEGA’s association with the Olympics runs deep, as the brand has served as the official timekeeper of the Games since 1932. As the Paris Olympics draw near, OMEGA seizes the opportunity to commemorate this historic event with the launch of the Speedmaster Chronoscope collection. These watches build upon the legacy of the original Chronoscope released in 2021, which garnered attention for its fusion of classic Speedmaster design elements with a vintage-inspired dial featuring three snail-shaped tracks.
The OMEGA Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 models boast a 43mm case size and a silver-white opaline dial adorned with blackened subdials. The dial’s design, reminiscent of a vintage 1940s aesthetic, incorporates three dark gray timing scales, a tachymeter, a pulsometer, and a telemeter.
Available in stainless steel and 18k Moonshine™ Gold variations, the steel model features an anodized aluminum bezel, while the gold model boasts a black ceramic bezel with gold markings, elevating its allure. It also features the classic asymmetrical Speedmaster case and water resistance up to 50 meters.
Powering these exquisite timepieces is the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 9908/9909, a hand-wound movement that features 44 jewels, 28,800 vibrations/hour, co-axial escapement, 15,000gauss magnetic resistance, co-axial counter for hours and minutes, and a 60-hour power reserve. Certified by METAS, this movement ensures exceptional accuracy and performance, making it ideal for timing the diverse events of the 2024 Olympics.
Enthusiasts and collectors alike can acquire these distinguished timepieces, priced between $9,500 and $51,400. Options include stainless steel models on matching metal bracelets or leather straps, as well as 18k Moonshine™ Gold models with corresponding bracelets or straps. Availability may vary, so interested individuals are encouraged to visit OMEGA’s official website for more information.