2010 Olympics. Omega is again one of the sponsors of the Olympic games. In line with its sponsorship, it releases limited edition watches in commemoration of the event. For the 2010 Winter Olympics, Omega has release a limited edition of its popular Omega Seamaster Professional. Only 2010 samples of this watch will be released.
The limited edition watch is based on their popular "James Bond" diver's watch. The watch comes in a 41mm case diameter and has a 300 water resistance rating. The Omega Seamaster Professional has a Helium Release Valve (located at the 10 o'clock position) which is used to release build-up inside the watch. The watch has an engraved caseback.
Helium Release Valve. When deep sea divers operate at great depths, they spend prolonged hours in diving bells under pressure breathing a gas mix that contains helium. Helium molecules are the second smallest found in nature an thus available to work its way inside even water resistant watches. When a diver resurfaces, the helium which built up inside the watch starts to expand quicker than it can escape, leading to an increase in pressure inside the watch. This can cause great damage to the watch. It is a feature you are unlikely to use, especially not on sky slopes, but is interesting nonetheless.
Movement. Inside, is the Omega 2500 movement, which is a modified ETA 2892 movement. This movement, which first came out in 1999 uses the Omega developed Co-Axial technology which reduces friction. As a result, the Omega can be service as little as once every ten years. 25,200 vph Omega 2500 movement. The watch is a chronometer, meaning that it is COSC certified.
About Omega SA. The forerunner of Omega was founded 1848, by Louis Brandt. The name Omega was first used in 1894. It was used as the name of one of the Louis Brandt brother’s watch movement calibers.
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