OMEGA Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition Pays Tribute to Olympic Glory
In celebration of the upcoming Olympic Games, OMEGA, the Official Timekeeper for Paris 2024, has unveiled a special edition watch: the OMEGA Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition. This timepiece honors the Olympic tradition of gold, silver, and bronze medals, incorporating all three materials into its collectible design.
Key Features
- Case: 39mm, crafted from OMEGA’s exclusive Bronze Gold
- Dial: Made from Ag 925 silver
- Hands: 18K Sedna™ Gold with a PVD Bronze Gold coating
- Reference Number: 522.92.39.21.99.001
The watch is a homage to sporting achievement, reflecting OMEGA’s long-standing association with the Olympic Games, which began in 1932. This marks the 31st time OMEGA will serve as the Official Timekeeper. The brand has also held this role for the Paralympic Games since 1992.
Design Inspiration
The vintage look of the Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition draws inspiration from a classic OMEGA wristwatch from 1939. This historical model featured OMEGA’s renowned 30T manual-winding small seconds calibre and was known by the reference “CK 859” in technical documents. Continuing this legacy, the new model includes the engraving “BG 859” on the caseback, symbolizing the case shape in Bronze Gold.
Bronze Gold Alloy
OMEGA’s proprietary Bronze Gold alloy is noted for its soft pink hue and exceptional corrosion resistance without verdigris-oxidation. It is enriched with noble elements, including 37.5% gold, palladium, and silver, hallmarked as 9K, giving the watch a unique and enduring appearance.
Detailed Craftsmanship
- Dial Pattern: “Clous de Paris” at the center, a nod to French craftsmanship
- Minute Track: Circular brushed pattern
- Small Seconds Subdial: Positioned at 6 o’clock
- OMEGA Logo: Dark grey, in the brand’s heritage style
- Caseback: Features “BG 859” engraving and a stamped Olympic Games Paris 2024 medallion
Strap and Buckle
The watch comes with a brown calfskin leather strap, complemented by a sandblasted Bronze Gold buckle featuring a polished vintage OMEGA logo in positive relief. The same vintage logo is embossed on the watch’s crown.
Precision and Performance
The OMEGA Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition is driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8926, a modern manual-winding movement that pays tribute to the vintage 30T2 movement. Each watch comes with a certification card proving it has passed the rigorous Master Chronometer tests set by METAS (the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology), ensuring the highest standards of precision and performance.
This special edition watch is housed in a unique presentation box, making it a fitting tribute to the Olympic Games and a collectible piece for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
For more information, visit the OMEGA website.
