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Tested by Team New Zealand - the OMEGA Seamaster America's Cup Racing Chronograph

, October 10 2002

OMEGA has redesigned the Seamaster Chrono-Diver models and fitted them with the new column-wheel chronograph calibre 3303. The models now form part of the America's Cup Chronograph collection.

New top model is a highly robust watch with an enlarged case diameter of 44mm to make room for a new function: the regatta countdown timer. Timing the start of a regatta is crucial to a skipper, since he has to position the yacht to ensure that it crosses the starting line as near to the gun as possible (crossing the line too early can result in a penalty). OMEGA's regatta countdown timer comprises a special dial with a semicircle of 5 dots. Starting the chronograph at the first warning signal triggers the countdown mechanism, which clearly indicates the time remaining until the start as the dots gradually fill with a different colour as each successive 5-minute period elapses, starting black, then turning to blue and red. A counter at 9 o'clock, divided into the same three colours, gives a constant overview of the total elapsed time, with the central red chronograph hand counting down the final seconds to the start.

This functional new timepiece naturally comes with all the standard features of the OMEGA Seamaster collection, such as a high-precision self-winding mechanical movement (the new OMEGA calibre 3602), unidirectional rotating bezel with minute scale for dive time recording or a second timing function, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and water resistance to 300 metres. It is available exclusively with a black dial and in a choice of steel or titanium versions. The steel version has a black aluminium ring on a stainless steel bezel, whereas the titanium version has a brushed steel ring on a titanium bezel. Both models have large applied luminous hour markers, minute scale with graduations to 1/4 of a second and skeleton hands with luminous Super Luminova inserts. A 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock and 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock display the chronograph functions, with the first 10 minutes of the latter sharing the same colour code as the dots on the countdown display for easy legibility. In addition to the America's Cup inscription on the dial, this model's heritage is indicated by the word "RACING" added above the 12-hour counter.

The OMEGA Seamaster America's Cup Racing Chronograph is available with matching stainless steel or titanium bracelets with safety clasp, or a black rubber strap with buckle. This provides for a total of four models in this exclusive collection, each with a strong identity that is sure to appeal to yachtsmen, masters of the sea, or indeed anyone in search of a resolutely sporty and original watch with the quality and reputation to match its robust appearance.