Omega Launches New Model to Celebrate 37th America’s Cup
Sept 16, 2024 – The America’s Cup is a serious event by any standard, the longest running international competition of any sport, it’s been cresting the waves since 1851. As a highly prestigious event, featuring big money teams and a global audience it’s no surprise that watchmakers like to create special editions to adorn the wrist of the intrepid sailors doing battle for the Cup. As Official Timekeeper of the America’s Cup Omega has just dropped a brand-new model to mark the 37th edition of the event.
The Omega Seamaster Regatta America’s Cup Edition is a very purposeful tool watch, designed to complement the intense modern sailing craft. At 46.75mm it’s a big piece, the size necessary to provide quick clear information display to the wearer in split-second glances during competition. The Regatta America’s Cup features an analogue display as well as multiple digital functions, including a regatta race function, moonphase indicator, chronograph, sailing logbook, temp gauge, accelerometer and multiple alarms. Coming in at around $7.5k it’s definitely a niche piece for the serious sailor.