:; Bienne (SUI), October 15 1999 - OMEGA, Official
: Timekeeper of the America's Cup 2000, has decided to pay a
: tribute to the most prestigious and fascinating sailing
: competition of the world. For the first time, the Swiss
: watch company will launch a watch specially created for
: this event: the Seamaster Professional Diver
: "America's Cup". This prestigious product is born
: from the imagination of both technological and sports
: worlds. It has indeed been developed in close cooperation
: with one of the most outstanding sailors of the 20th
: Century: Sir Peter Blake, OMEGA testimonial and manager of
: the defenders "Team New Zealand". Officially
: named after this unique match race of excellence, this
: Seamaster model will be produced in limited edition of 9999
: pieces, and will be available from January 2000. Its
: particularity stands in its white gold ring on a steel
: bezel, and a black dial with the logo "America's
: Cup". Available both with a steel bracelet or a black
: rubber strap, each case is engraved and numbered
: individually. The watch is presented in an exclusive blue
: gift box. OMEGA herewith materializes its commitment as
: Official Timekeeper of the sports' oldest trophy , and
: officially launches the countdown for the finals of the
: America's Cup 2000, which will start in Auckland (NZL) on
: February 19, 2000. "We are very proud to associate
: this exclusive watch with such an exceptional
: competition," said Stephen Urquhart, President of
: OMEGA. "We feel particularly close to this event,
: which shares the values we have defended for 150 years:
: quality, prestige and tradition. Timing is essential in
: this event, the pinnacle of match racing, and we are happy
: to share this experience."
