With the Paris Olympics 2024 commencing on 26 July, OMEGA, the official timekeeper of the Olympics, unveiled cutting-edge timepieces like the Seamaster Diver and Speedmaster Chronoscope and new technology to capture every record-breaking moment of this historic event.
As the world witnesses the pinnacle of athletic excellence, OMEGA reaffirmed its role as Official Timekeeper of the Olympics, entrusted with the task of capturing every thrilling moment across 329 events spanning 32 sports. Assuming its role for the 31st time since 1932, the brand continues to deploy trusted equipment that ensures accuracy and fairness across all competitions. Central to OMEGA’s presence at Paris 2024 are the Seamaster Diver 300M Paris 2024 and Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024. These iconic timepieces embody OMEGA’s commitment to performance, combining cutting-edge mechanics with enduring style. The Seamaster Diver 300M, renowned for its underwater excellence, and the Speedmaster Chronoscope, a symbol of precision timing in space and on Earth, stand as testaments to OMEGA’s legacy of innovation and precision.
Selected as the first-ever Official Timekeeper for all events in Los Angeles, the brand made history with 30 high-precision stopwatches accurate to 1/10th of a second. They’ve since pioneered electronic timing, photofinish cameras, and innovations in swimming and athletics. Today, OMEGA uses advanced Quantum Timers and motion sensors to measure performances with incredible accuracy. With over 90 years of unrivalled expertise in precision timekeeping, OMEGA arrives in Paris equipped with its most advanced technology to date.
Here is a closer look a the cutting-edge technology for the Paris Olympics 2024:
Scan ‘O’ Vision ULTIMATE employs high-resolution photofinish cameras that capture 40,000 images per second to assist judges in accurately determining the exact order in which athletes finish races, such as in running and cycling, with clarity even in close contests. Complementing this, AI-powered Computer Vision technology provides real-time tracking of athletes and equipment in events like Beach Volleyball, Diving, Tennis, Pole Vault, and Gymnastics. This advanced system delivers unprecedented insights into performance metrics, eliminating the need for physical sensors worn by athletes while maintaining precise tracking of their movements.
OMEGA strikes gold with timepieces inspired by #Paris2024
Seamaster Diver 300M Paris 2024
Crafted in stainless steel and 18K Moonshine Gold, the Seamaster Diver 300M Paris 2024 pays homage to Olympic excellence. It features a white ceramic dial with polished waves, a date display using Paris 2024 typography, and a central seconds hand adorned with the emblem. The caseback showcases an 18K Moonshine Gold medallion with the Paris 2024 emblem against a laser-ablated background, complemented by the iconic Olympic Rings.
Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024
The Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 embodies precision timing in a 43 mm design that reflects the colours of Paris 2024. It features a silvery white opaline dial with dark grey timing scales in a vintage ‘snail’ design, including a tachymeter, pulsometer, and telemeter scale. Details include blackened subdials, Arabic numerals in 18K Moonshine Gold, and leaf-shaped hands treated with PVD Moonshine Gold. The commemorative caseback displays the Paris 2024 logo and Olympic Rings.
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All Images: Courtesy OMEGA.
This article first appeared on Lifestyle Asia India
