Omega Releases Planet Ocean Watch To Mark Its America's Cup Sponsorship

For the third time in its history, Omega, will serve as the "Official timekeeper" of the America's Cup yacht race and the Swiss watch brand has marked the occasion by releasing a new timepiece: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 36th America's Cup Limited Edition Omega's association with America's Cup has been ongoing, primarily through its sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand since 1995 The America's Cup is the world's oldest international sporting trophy competition, with the cup known as the "Auld Mug" first awarded in 1851.

The results of the America's Cup World Series will seed the teams for the Prada Cup, the Challengers Selection Series "The America's Cup has a truly special place within the Omega brand," said Raynald Aeschlimann, Omega oresident and CEO "From ingenuity and precision, through to the competitive energy and history, every part of it appeals to our spirit" With the announcement in May, the luxury watch brand unveiled the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 36th America's Cup Limited Edition.

The red, white and blue watch has several details that are an integral part of its Planet Ocean watches, including a screwdown oriented caseback that keeps its position through Omega's Naiad Lock system and its helium release value at 10 o'clock. . Source