In recent news, watchmaker Omega recently announced the renewal of its role as Official Timekeeper of one of the world’s most intense sailing races and the oldest trophy in international sport, the America’s Cup. The brand began its partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand and legendary sailor Sir Peter Blake in 1995 and continues to be a strong supplier of regatta-themed watches. Speaking of which, there’s a new family member for the America’s Cup, a special Seamaster Diver 300m designed specifically for the 37th edition of the race.

The 2024 America’s Cup, which will take place in Barcelona from August 22 to October 27, will see Emirates Team New Zealand, the successful defending champions of the 36th America’s Cup, compete against another team to be announced (after the qualifying races). Omega will once again be the event’s Official Timekeeper and as such has just unveiled a handsome new version of its classic diving watch, the Seamaster Diver 300m. But there’s more to this new edition than just a different color scheme.

First of all, there is nothing drastically different in this context, with a classic SM300 case of 42mm, with the turned lugs, the tapered crown at 3 o’clock and the helium escape valve at 10 o’clock. Look closely at the blue ceramic insert of the unidirectional rotating bezel and you will spot the main selling point of this America’s Cup edition: a regatta scale consisting of two 5-minute sections before the start and a START section with a regatta-inspired flag. The bezel is practical in the context of a race and can also be used as a classic diving watch. All other specifications are the same as the classic Diver 300M, as seen here.

A classic theme for a sailing watch, the Seamaster Diver 300m America’s Cup Edition comes in a combination of blue bezel and white dial; the latter is now decorated with a wave pattern laser-engraved in positive relief on the matte white ceramic base. The luminous markers are outlined in blue and, well, the date window at 6 o’clock has been removed. Another unique element: the hand has been modified with a blue-red gradient minute hand and a seconds hand with a counterweight in the shape of the America’s Cup trophy. The same logo, paired with the B of Barcelona, ​​is visible on the see-through back.

The watch is powered by the Caliber 8806, an in-house automatic and Master Chronometer movement running at 3.5 Hz and with a 55-hour power reserve. The watch is presented in a blue commemorative box with red stitching and can be worn in two ways: on a stainless steel bracelet or a blue rubber strap. Both feature a patented quick-change system.

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300m America’s Cup Edition is a special, non-limited edition and costs 6,800 euros on rubber and 7,100 euros on steel. For more details visit omegawatches.com.