No sporting competition on earth can boast the same heritage and prestige as the America’s Cup. How fitting, then, that to celebrate its role as Official Timekeeper at the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, OMEGA — a watchmaker that begets those very same qualities — has produced a certified Master Chronometer replete with America’s Cup tributes. The dream addition to any collection, this has really caught the attention of our resident horologists.
A blend of dive watch tech and on-deck functions, OMEGA’s Seamaster Diver 300M America’s Cup 42mm is a must-have for sailing fans and collectors alike. The timekeeper’s tribute is the latest addition to the sought-after Seamaster Diver 300M line, first released in 1993. Its wave-pattern dial, raised indexes, skeleton hands, and helium escape valve are all key features of the legendary depth-defying timepiece, which has earned a large and loyal fanbase.
Crafted in stainless steel, the 42 mm Seamaster Diver 300M features a blue ceramic unidirectional bezel with a regatta scale — comprised of two 5-minute pre-start sections — and a one-of-a-kind START section with a regatta-inspired flag, a wonderful little detail that any maritime enthusiast will appreciate.
The specially designed sailing watch showcases its own waves, laser-engraved in positive relief on the white ceramic matte-finish dial. Even the coveted cup’s prize makes an appearance — front and back; the central seconds hand includes an America’s Cup trophy counterweight in the same blue as the iconic Barcelona logo. The complete logo, with the “Auld Mug” and “B” for Barcelona, is also present on the sapphire crystal caseback.
Behind this sits its power source: OMEGA’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806. Like the competing crews, OMEGA’s America’s Cup tribute has been tested at the highest levels. As a certified Master Chronometer, both the watch and the movement have met the strictest standards for precision, performance, and magnetic resistance set by the independent Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).
If that wasn’t already enough to convince you, the watch, presented in a commemorative blue box with red stitching, can be worn in two ways: on a stainless-steel bracelet or a blue rubber strap, both fixed with OMEGA’s patented Quick-Change system. You could argue, therefore, that it’s not just one dream addition to your collection, but two…
