Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. A Special Omega Seamaster Diver 300m for the 37th America’s Cup
Omega's classic dive with a regatta timing touch.
In recent news, watchmaker Omega has recently announced the renewal of its role as the Official Timekeeper of one of the the world’s most intense sailing races and the oldest trophy in international sport, the America’s Cup. The brand began its partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand and legendary sailor Sir Peter Blake in 1995 and continues to be a strong provider of regatta-themed watches. Speaking about this, there’s a new family member for the America’s Cup, a dedicated Seamaster Diver 300m specifically designed for the 37th edition of the race.
Taking place between 22nd August and 27th October in Barcelona, the 2024 America’s Cup will see the Emirates Team New Zealand, the successful defender in the 36th America’s Cup, fighting against another team yet to be announced (after the qualification races). Omega will once again be the official timekeeper of the event and as such has just introduced an appealing new take on its classic dive watch, the Seamaster Diver 300m. But there’s more to this new edition than just a different colour scheme.
At first, there’s nothing drastically different in this context, with a classic SM300 case of 42mm, with the twisted lugs, the conical crown at 3 o’clock and the Helium Escape Valve at 10 o’clock. Look closely at the blue ceramic insert of the unidirectional bezel and you’ll see the main selling point of this America’s Cup edition: a regatta scale, comprised of two 5-minute pre-start sections, and a START section with a regatta-inspired flag. Practical in the context of a race, the bezel remains also usable as a classic diver’s watch. All other specifications are classic Diver 300M, as seen here.
A classic theme for a sailing watch, the Seamaster Diver 300m America’s Cup Edition is presented in a combination of blue bezel and white dial; the latter being now adorned with a wave pattern laser-engraved in positive relief on the white ceramic matt-finished base. The lumed markers are surrounded in blue and, good point, the date window at 6 o’clock has been removed. Another unique element, the handset has been modified with a blue-red gradient minutes hand and a seconds hand with an America’s Cup trophy counterweight. The same logo, paired with the B of Barcelona, is visible on the see-through back.
The watch is powered by the calibre 8806, an in-house automatic and master chronometer movement, beating at 3.5Hz and storing 55h of power reserve. The watch is presented in a commemorative blue box with red stitching, and can be worn two ways: on a stainless-steel bracelet or blue rubber strap. Both include a patented Quick-Change system.
Released a special, non-limited edition, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m America’s Cup Edition is priced at EUR 6,800 on rubber and EUR 7,100 on steel. For more details, please visit omegawatches.com.
