With the Paris 2024 Summer Games in full swing, Omega, the Swiss watchmaker, continues its legacy as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932. In addition to its timekeeping duties, Omega releases special timepieces to commemorate each event. This year, the Omega Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition watch is the latest addition, blending bronze, silver, and gold to honor the medals that top athletes strive for.
A Nod to History
The design of the Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition takes inspiration from the Omega CK 859 from 1938, which was reintroduced in 2022. The watch features a 39mm case, crafted from Omega’s proprietary Bronze Gold alloy, first seen in the 2021 Seamaster 300 collection. This unique blend includes gold (37.5%), copper, palladium, and silver, creating a soft pink hue that resists oxidation.
Detailed Craftsmanship
The case back of the watch showcases a stamped and frosted Olympic Games Paris 2024 medallion. The top of the caseback is inscribed with “BG 859,” highlighting the Bronze Gold material. The dial is made from 925 silver, with the center adorned with a “Clou de Paris” pattern, a tribute to the event’s location. Vintage Omega logos and Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12 add a classic touch, while a circular brushed minute track and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock complete the look.
Golden Accents
The watch hands and small seconds hand are crafted from Sedna Gold, coated with PVD Bronze Gold. This combination reflects the Olympic medals’ colors, though the yellow gold is not as prominent. Nonetheless, the design elegantly merges bronze, silver, and gold elements.
Precision and Performance
At the heart of the Omega Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition is the manual-winding Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8926, based on the vintage 30T2 movement. This movement is METAS and COSC certified, offering resistance to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss and a power reserve of 72 hours. The watch is paired with a brown calfskin leather strap, featuring a sandblasted Bronze Gold buckle with a polished vintage Omega logo relief.
A Stylish Souvenir
Despite a personal disinterest in sports-themed watches, the Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition stands out with its sophisticated design and subtle Olympic branding, which is discreetly placed on the back and the presentation box. Priced at $12,000 USD, this watch is a luxurious memento for those seeking more than just a souvenir.