In 2012, London will host the Olympic Games for the third time; the event marking Omega’s 25th stint as Official Timekeeper. The last Olympic Games held in London were in 1948, where Omega fulfilled the role as Timekeeper, capturing moments of sporting history on the track, in the pool and across sporting venues for both Olympic and Paralympic events.
One of Omega's stunning watches from the Seamaster collection
1948 saw the arrival of the newly introduced photo finish camera, or “Magic Eye†in Great Britain, resulting in a radical change in the sporting world. Omega pioneered the photo finish camera in sporting events, and has supported countless technical innovations in time keeping and data processing in the sporting industry subsequently. Omega timing will be of the upmost importance during the 2012 Games. The intricate technology used by Omega is truly at the foremost of its field, ensuring the unsurpassed precision for which omega is renowned.
The Omega Seamaster Olympic s 2012 Watch is a limited edition piece, perfect for enthusiasts desiring that unique look and quality which is held in the highest regards. With its classic steel bracelet and sea blue dial, this piece remains elegant whilst radiating masculinity. The large links are striking yet stylish, and featured on the reverse of the watch case is the official London 2012 logo. The Omega Olympic Watch is not only a fine piece of jewellery, it is also practical, and perhaps most interestingly, is like owning a piece of history.