OMEGA, the official timekeeper of the 37th America's Cup, which will take place in Barcelona next year, appeared with the Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black ETNZ Edition, a special model and a unique collector's item dedicated to historical sports events.
The America's Cup is the oldest competition in sailing. The race, which dates back to 1851, is between two teams, one of which is the defending team (the winner of the previous edition), and the other is determined by the Challenger Selection Series and challenges the winner of the previous edition. There is always a gap of several years between each edition, and the conditions of each race can differ depending on the conditions of the cup holder (number of stages, location, etc.). The America's Cup, along with the (Volvo) Ocean Race, is considered one of the most prestigious and challenging sailing competitions in the world.
Next year's race, the 37th running of the America's Cup, is held between September and October 2024 on a route along the coast of Spain, with Barcelona as the home port. Current defender Emirates Team New Zealand is set to face a yet-to-be-determined opponent.
The new model comes with a matte black ceramic case with a diameter of 45.5mm and a height of 19mm. On the front of the sporty case, there is a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a white 60-minute insert bezel, and on the back, there is a solid case back equipped with the brand's patented NAIDAD locking system and with the ETNZ logo on it. The sporty case, which houses the winding crown, helium outlet valve, and chronograph pushers (with turquoise detail) made of black ceramic, is resistant to 600 meters of water pressure.
The dial, which features turquoise details, is made of matte black ceramic, just like the case. The dial, which adds integrity to the visual theme with its turquoise-toned minute scale, countdown sub-dial frame, and 12 o'clock marker, promises excellent legibility in almost any environment, thanks to its Super-LumiNOVA-filled components
At the heart of the new model is the Master Chronometer-certified Caliber 9900, designed and produced in-house by the brand. Automatic chronograph movement with a Co-Axial escapement system offers a power reserve time of up to 60 hours when fully wound.
The compact model comes on a black and turquoise rubber strap with turquoise stitching and a black ceramic buckle. The special box set also includes an additional rubber strap and two NATO straps in complementary color options.
