The model presented today is part of the newest series, which began its commercial journey in 2019 and aims to build upon the cult successor to the brand's underwater traditions with elements of precious metals. For most admirers of the model, its classic combination is a blue dial on a bracelet, but the specimen presented today is the more special version for two main reasons – first, due to the use of gold (in this case, the brand has included an 18K yellow gold Moonshine™ Gold alloy), and second, because the model is part of OMEGA's latest participation as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games – the 31st in a row, counting from 1932 onwards.
In 2024, preparing for the next Olympic Games, this time in Paris, and developing the range with which to once again commemorate its role as the official timekeeper of the sporting competitions during the Olympiad, Omega decided to use the current Diver as the base for one of the watches. Initially, the watch was sold exclusively in the brand's boutiques in Paris (a total of 7) and was issued in a special, but not limited, series.
The 42 mm diameter case is crafted from stainless steel and 18K Moonshine™ gold, with a bezel that features a laser-structured diving scale in positive relief and a single dot of Super-LumiNova at 12 o'clock. Beneath the domed and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on the front, the laser-engraved white ceramic dial has a matte finish and polished waves in positive relief. Along with the transferred markings in dark grey, the date at 6 o'clock uses the official Paris 2024 Games font in black. All hour markers are crafted from polished 18K Moonshine™ gold with a white Super-LumiNova coating, and the facetted hands are PVD-coated with 18K Moonshine™ gold, including the central seconds hand with the Paris 2024 logo.
The caseback is solid, with the Omega Naiad Lock system, and proudly bears a stamped medallion with a mirror-polished and frosted Paris 2024 logo in 18K Moonshine™ gold, along with the stamped words "Paris 2024" and the Olympic Rings, which are mirror-polished on a frosted structure.
This commemorative caseback does not allow us to enjoy the beautiful movement, which is Omega's new Co-Axial calibre – 8800, operating at a frequency of 25,200 vibrations (3.5 Hz) unusual for other movements, with a power reserve of over 55 hours, 38 jewels, and 202 components. The two barrels, the brand's Nivachoc anti-shock system, and all other technical solutions enable Omega to offer a 5-year warranty for some of its watches with this movement, including this one.
The differences compared to Omega's previous Co-Axial movement, the 8500, are several, but the most significant is that it is now a Master Chronometer – it has passed the METAS certification, which imposes much stricter criteria. And this particular model is the first not only from Omega, but the first mass-produced watch in general to pass this certification. You must agree, this is worthy of all our respect.
