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A Co-Axial Seamaster Chronometer Limited Edition
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Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition
The OMEGA Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition promises to be among the most desired of all the exclusive timepieces on offer at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing 2008.
This remarkable watch will only be available in Beijing and only during the Olympic Games. The initial limited release of 88 numbered Seamaster XXIX watches will take place on the 8th of August 2008 – 08/08/2008 – the day of the Opening Ceremony. Only 88 of these unique Seamasters will be sold each day between the 8th and 24th of August.
The Seamaster XXIX has been inspired by its ancestor, the Seamaster XVI, which was specially produced to honour the Games of the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne in 1956 and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of OMEGA’s role as Official Timekeeper in 1957.
The Seamaster XVI possessed all the features which had so quickly established the Seamaster’s worldwide reputation: unbreakable hesalite glass; protection against water, dust, temperature variations and atmospheric pressure; a double system of protection against shock; and of course, the legendary OMEGA calibre which gave the Seamaster its unparalleled precision. Reflecting the tastes of the time, its case measured a discreet 34 mm.
The Seamaster XVI also had another distinction: its caseback was stamped with the Olympic Cross of Merit, awarded to OMEGA during the 1952 Games in Helsinki "for outstanding service to the world of sports." While the new Seamaster XXIX was inspired by the Seamaster XVI, it blends some distinctive design enhancements with OMEGA’s revolutionary Co-Axial technology.
The hour markers and hands along with the vintage OMEGA logo and name applied on the polished ivory dial are made of 18-Ct yellow gold, as are the applied Roman numerals “XXIX” symbolizing the Games of the XXIX Olympiad – the 29th Summer Olympics – in Beijing. The Seamaster XXIX’s 37 mm polished 18-Ct yellow gold case is delivered on a black caiman leather strap with an 18-Ct yellow gold buckle. It has a box-form scratch-resistant sapphire
crystal with anti-reflective treatment and is water-resistant to a depth of 100 metres.
At the heart of the Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition is the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 2403, a chronometer with OMEGA’s 21st century Co-Axial technology. The caseback features the official Beijing Olympic logo with the limited series number (0/88) and the watch’s date of issue. The Seamaster XXIX is presented in a
personalized matte black wooden gift box.
A Speedmaster with 5 Counters
powered by Omega Co-Axial Cal. 3888
A World premiere 7-day mechanical chronograph totalizer
with 5 counters forming the Olympic rings
Day-Date integration with instantaneous jump
in stainless steel
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and the gold versions
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Movement:
Exclusive Omega calibre 3888
Self-winding chronograph
Officially certified chronometer
Jewels: 33
Frequency: 28’800 A/h (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 52 hours
NIVACHOC, new generation of shock-absorber
Omega free sprung-balance, without index
Case:
Diameter: 44.25 mm
Height: 16.40 mm
Water resistant up to: 100 m (330 ft)
Polished-brushed case based on Broad Arrow collection
In stainless steel or 18 Ct red or yellow gold
Bezel in corresponding metal with tachymeter scale
Tachymeter scale: on black aluminium ring for stainless steel version; engraved and black chromed scale on gold bezels
Crown and pushers in corresponding metal, crown with embossed Omega logo
Box-form scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Screw-in caseback in corresponding metal with Omega-Olympic medallion; 18 Ct gold versions engraved with numbered edition number
Dial:
Central hour-minute-chronograph seconds hands, date window at 6H
5-counter display forming the Olympic rings across the dial, readings from 9H to 3H:
•small-seconds counter
•7-day chronograph recorder
•day indicator
•12-hour chronograph recorder
•30-minute chronograph recorder
Bright black dial with black counters
Transferred vintage red Omega name-logo
Applied index in 18 Ct gold or rhodium plated, with Super-LumiNova dots
Transferred red numerals 30-12-7 on chrono minute-hour-day recorders
Brushed facetted 18 Ct gold or rhodium plated Broad Arrow hour-minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova
Chronograph seconds-, counter- and recorder-hands in corresponding colour, chronograph seconds- and recorder-hands with red tip
Strap/Bracelet:
21 mm between lugs, 18 mm on clasp
The 2 gold versions are numbered editions
More information as it is available.
Thanks in respect of the above to Michael Sandler and TZ
This is just initial information pals. I'll try to get more tomorrow from Omega. The Seamaster seems a nice dress watch though a little small. Being an Olympics release, it probably was destined for the far eastern market which has a preference for smaller sizes.
The Speedy? Well I need to see proper pictures of it first
Be well pals
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ZIN
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A Co-Axial Seamaster Chronometer Limited Edition
Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition
The OMEGA Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition promises to be among the most desired of all the exclusive timepieces on offer at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing 2008.
This remarkable watch will only be available in Beijing and only during the Olympic Games. The initial limited release of 88 numbered Seamaster XXIX watches will take place on the 8th of August 2008 – 08/08/2008 – the day of the Opening Ceremony. Only 88 of these unique Seamasters will be sold each day between the 8th and 24th of August.
The Seamaster XXIX has been inspired by its ancestor, the Seamaster XVI, which was specially produced to honour the Games of the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne in 1956 and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of OMEGA’s role as Official Timekeeper in 1957.
The Seamaster XVI possessed all the features which had so quickly established the Seamaster’s worldwide reputation: unbreakable hesalite glass; protection against water, dust, temperature variations and atmospheric pressure; a double system of protection against shock; and of course, the legendary OMEGA calibre which gave the Seamaster its unparalleled precision. Reflecting the tastes of the time, its case measured a discreet 34 mm.
The Seamaster XVI also had another distinction: its caseback was stamped with the Olympic Cross of Merit, awarded to OMEGA during the 1952 Games in Helsinki "for outstanding service to the world of sports." While the new Seamaster XXIX was inspired by the Seamaster XVI, it blends some distinctive design enhancements with OMEGA’s revolutionary Co-Axial technology.
The hour markers and hands along with the vintage OMEGA logo and name applied on the polished ivory dial are made of 18-Ct yellow gold, as are the applied Roman numerals “XXIX” symbolizing the Games of the XXIX Olympiad – the 29th Summer Olympics – in Beijing. The Seamaster XXIX’s 37 mm polished 18-Ct yellow gold case is delivered on a black caiman leather strap with an 18-Ct yellow gold buckle. It has a box-form scratch-resistant sapphire
crystal with anti-reflective treatment and is water-resistant to a depth of 100 metres.
At the heart of the Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition is the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 2403, a chronometer with OMEGA’s 21st century Co-Axial technology. The caseback features the official Beijing Olympic logo with the limited series number (0/88) and the watch’s date of issue. The Seamaster XXIX is presented in a
personalized matte black wooden gift box.
A Speedmaster with 5 Counters
powered by Omega Co-Axial Cal. 3888
A World premiere 7-day mechanical chronograph totalizer
with 5 counters forming the Olympic rings
Day-Date integration with instantaneous jump
in stainless steel
and the gold versions
Movement:
Exclusive Omega calibre 3888
Self-winding chronograph
Officially certified chronometer
Jewels: 33
Frequency: 28’800 A/h (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 52 hours
NIVACHOC, new generation of shock-absorber
Omega free sprung-balance, without index
Case:
Diameter: 44.25 mm
Height: 16.40 mm
Water resistant up to: 100 m (330 ft)
Polished-brushed case based on Broad Arrow collection
In stainless steel or 18 Ct red or yellow gold
Bezel in corresponding metal with tachymeter scale
Tachymeter scale: on black aluminium ring for stainless steel version; engraved and black chromed scale on gold bezels
Crown and pushers in corresponding metal, crown with embossed Omega logo
Box-form scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Screw-in caseback in corresponding metal with Omega-Olympic medallion; 18 Ct gold versions engraved with numbered edition number
Dial:
Central hour-minute-chronograph seconds hands, date window at 6H
5-counter display forming the Olympic rings across the dial, readings from 9H to 3H:
•small-seconds counter
•7-day chronograph recorder
•day indicator
•12-hour chronograph recorder
•30-minute chronograph recorder
Bright black dial with black counters
Transferred vintage red Omega name-logo
Applied index in 18 Ct gold or rhodium plated, with Super-LumiNova dots
Transferred red numerals 30-12-7 on chrono minute-hour-day recorders
Brushed facetted 18 Ct gold or rhodium plated Broad Arrow hour-minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova
Chronograph seconds-, counter- and recorder-hands in corresponding colour, chronograph seconds- and recorder-hands with red tip
Strap/Bracelet:
21 mm between lugs, 18 mm on clasp
The 2 gold versions are numbered editions
More information as it is available.
Thanks in respect of the above to Michael Sandler and TZ
This is just initial information pals. I'll try to get more tomorrow from Omega. The Seamaster seems a nice dress watch though a little small. Being an Olympics release, it probably was destined for the far eastern market which has a preference for smaller sizes.
The Speedy? Well I need to see proper pictures of it first
Be well pals
ZIN
