OMEGA and Paris 2024: On Olympic time

The countdown is almost over, the athletes are ready and the stopwatches are set to start. On July 26, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will unleash a summer of sporting action in the heart of the French capital, and OMEGA will be part of it! OMEGA and Paris 2024 are off to a flying start!

The Official Timekeeper of the XXXIII Olympic Games

For the 31st time since 1932, the Swiss watchmaker will fulfill the role of Official Timekeeper, recording the exploits of the 329 Olympic events in 32 sports. The Swiss brand brings over 90 years’ experience to its role as timekeeper, and will arrive in Paris with the most advanced technology it has ever delivered.

This will be followed by the Paralympic Games, which start on August 28, and where OMEGA’s experience and expertise will once again be called upon. The brand has been proud to time this competition since 1992, using the same reliable equipment as for the Olympic Games, as well as numerous adapted technologies.

A watch in tribute to the Olympics: The OMEGA Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition

Gold, silver and bronze medals are certainly one of the most emblematic rewards for sporting success. Today, the official timekeeper of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games unveils an exceptional watch in tribute to these coveted Olympic prizes, following the Seamaster Diver 300M Édition Paris 2024.

The OMEGA Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition watch integrates these three legendary materials in a collector’s model. The trio includes the 39 mm case, the latter crafted in OMEGA’s exclusive bronze gold, a radiant Ag 925 silver dial and slender 18-karat Sedna™ gold hands with a special bronze gold PVD coating. The design is a tribute to the sporting achievements with which OMEGA is deeply involved on a global scale.

The timepiece’s retro look is inspired by a classic wristwatch from 1939, which dates back to the brand’s early years of timekeeping. The latter housed OMEGA’s famous 30T manual-winding calibre with small seconds and bore the reference “CK 859” on the technical data sheets relating to the material and shape of the case.

Continuing this tradition, the tribute to Paris 2024 includes the engraving “BG 859” on the case back, again symbolizing the shape of the bronze-gold case. Known for its soft pink hue and incomparable resistance to corrosion without verdigris oxidation, gold bronze is OMEGA’s own alloy, enriched with noble elements such as 37.5% gold, hallmarked 9 Karats, as well as palladium and silver. Other notable features include the “Clous de Paris” motif in the centre of the watch’s dial, which has its roots in French craftsmanship and remains an authentic symbol of meticulous, elegant decoration.

The watchmaker then took the detail a step further with a brushed circular pattern on the minute track and small seconds at 6 o’clock, while the dark grey OMEGA logo is presented in the brand’s heritage style. On the wrist, the Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition is worn on a brown calfskin leather strap with a sandblasted bronze-gold buckle and a raised, retro-polished OMEGA logo. Last but not least, it would be impossible to make a timepiece for the Olympic Games without guaranteeing the highest standards of precision and performance. That’s why the timepiece is powered by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8,926 calibre. This hand-wound movement is a modern homage to the 30T2 movement used in the past. A certification card, proving that each customer’s watch has successfully passed the master chronometer tests established by METAS (the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology), is included in the unique presentation box containing the timepiece, which represents OMEGA and Paris 2024.

In Canada, it is available at the OMEGA boutique in Vancouver. Order details here.

An OMEGA house in the heart of Paris

The OMEGA House Paris will undoubtedly be a sanctuary for selected members, guests, VIPs and athletes, with a stunning central position in the heart of the host city that will showcase the collaboration between OMEGA and Paris 2024.

With the return of spectators to the Olympic Games, after an absence in recent years, OMEGA is taking full advantage of this unique opportunity by creating a welcoming and captivating space. Located in the Hôtel de Poulpry, Maison des Polytechniciens, a stone’s throw from the Musée d’Orsay, OMEGA House Paris extends over several floors. The space is flooded with natural light and features sophisticated interiors and lush garden terraces. An extraordinary showcase for the partnership between OMEGA and Paris 2024.

Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA (whose interview with Gentologie you can be read here), says: “We’ve designed OMEGA House to really bring guests into the heart of our brand. There’s so much to explore and uncover, with surprises around every corner. It’s not just a beautiful place to relax and celebrate, but it’s also a showcase of everything that makes OMEGA special.

The House of OMEGA will not only be showcasing the brand’s 92-year history of timekeeping, it will also be imbued with the energy and enthusiasm of the XXXIII Olympic Games. During the day, you can relax in a variety of luxurious spaces, and the sport will be broadcast on giant screens. In the evening, the space will be transformed to host a series of VIP events and themed evenings, celebrated in true OMEGA style with the brand’s family of celebrity friends-will James Bond, the brand’s great ambassador, be there? We’ll see!

Located in the Hôtel de Poulpry, Maison des Polytechniciens, La Maison OMEGA Paris extends over several floors. Upon entering, guests enter the Courtyard—a sophisticated outdoor space beyond the hustle and bustle of Paris. From here, they can move on to The Reception, which presents a complete chronology of OMEGA’s history at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with 92 years of highlights from 1932 onwards.

The entire house, bathed in light, is then open to discovery, with specific rooms dedicated to OMEGA’s watchmaking universe. These rooms are

• Timekeeping, which showcases OMEGA’s modern technologies essential to today’s Olympic Games. From the electronic starting gun to the finish camera.
• The Stadium, which offers visitors a unique OMEGA House experience in which they can feel the excitement of being an Olympic Games champion.
• Speedmaster, which offers a gravity-defying vision of OMEGA’s history in space exploration. Highlights include a variety of floating Speedmaster watches, astronaut memorabilia and a giant golden astronaut for the perfect self-portrait moment.
• Seamaster, which allows customers to enjoy a drink in a sophisticated setting, while discovering a collection of current OMEGA Seamaster watches.
• Her Time, which hosts an exhibition on OMEGA women’s watchmaking over the last 100 years, illustrated by vintage women’s timepieces and memorabilia.
• The Garden, a second outdoor space is then unveiled at the rear of the house. The garden is a green oasis that allows customers to escape from the city. Here, the refreshing atmosphere is created by comfortable furniture and a large screen for watching sport.

The very first Maison OMEGA opened its doors in London in 2012, followed by the second edition in Rio in 2016. In keeping with this growing tradition, the Maison de Paris 2024 is set to be another must-see venue for visitors to the City of Light. It will be open from Sunday July 28 to Saturday August 10, and a full program will be unveiled throughout the Olympic Games on the various OMEGA channels. It’s definitely the place to celebrate OMEGA and Paris 2024.

The OMEGA Pavilion in the center of the Olympic Games : OMEGA and Paris 2024 for everyone

Visitors to Paris will soon be able to immerse themselves in the exciting world of Olympic and Paralympic Games timekeeping, as OMEGA has just unveiled its Pavilion in the heart of the host city.

Located in the heart of the Parc de Bercy, close to the Bercy Arena, the OMEGA Pavilion showcases OMEGA’s role as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic and Paralympic Games—a legacy which dates back to 1932. Inside this interactive venue, a series of revealing installations have been created, allowing everyone to get their hands dirty in a variety of sports.

The OMEGA Pavilion will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This includes dates from July 27 to August 11 and August 28 to September 8, 2024. Admission is free. Perfect for taking full advantage of the partnership between OMEGA and Paris 2024.