Omega Rio 2016 Olympic Games Watch Trio

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nilomis celebrates the opening of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games by showcasing Omega's commemorative watch trio. This post offers a collector's perspective on the Speedmaster Mark II, Seamaster 300m, and Seamaster Bullhead Rio editions. It provides valuable insight into Omega's strategy of blending vintage aesthetics with modern movements for special event releases.

Team,

The games, that starts today among a major political and economical crisis, requires some form of celebration.

Here's mine:

The trio of watches released by Omega for the Rio games:

(the Omega Rio 2016 pen, is more rare than ... an honest politician).

In B&W, for the "connoisseurs".

I like the "vintage or near vintage" style selection that Omega did.

1) The Speedmaster Mark II re edition, Pure 70's look. The movement, should be the 1861 but in this case, where they will put a date to annoy Nicolas?

2) The Seamaster 300m "Bond style", plays a nice homage to the Copacabana beach sidewalk.

Movement is the 2500D that was used by the original Planet Ocean.

3) The Seamaster Bullhead Rio version complements closes nicely the Rio 2016 set.

Big, bold and "macho".

So, let's see what Brazil has to show as the Opening Ceremony (I hope that is not that corny as many predict, showing dancers, parrots and the usual stereotypes.)

Thanks for seeing.

Cheers,

Nilo

About the Omega Specialities Ref. BullheadRio2016

The Omega Seamaster Bullhead Rio 2016 is a limited edition chronograph from the Omega Specialities Olympic Collection, released to commemorate the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. It revives the distinctive Bullhead case shape, originally introduced in 1969, positioning it as a unique offering within Omega's contemporary sports watch lineup. The watch is characterized by its vibrant color accents, inspired by the Olympic rings, applied to the stitching of the strap and the minute track of the rotating inner bezel.

This model features a stainless steel case with the signature Bullhead configuration, where the crown is located at 12 o'clock, flanked by two chronograph pushers. An additional crown at 6 o'clock operates the internal rotating bezel. The dial typically presents a clean layout, allowing the colorful details to stand out. It is powered by an automatic co-axial chronograph movement, ensuring precision and reliability.

For collectors, the Seamaster Bullhead Rio 2016 represents a fusion of historical design and modern horological technology, coupled with the appeal of a limited Olympic edition. Its distinctive aesthetics and functional design make it a conversation piece, appealing to enthusiasts of unique chronographs and those who appreciate Omega's legacy in sports timing.

Specifications

Caliber: Omega Co-Axial Calibre 3113

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: 43mm x 43mm

Dial: Blue

Water Resist.: 15 bar (150 meters / 500 feet)

Crystal: Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides

Key Points from the Discussion

The Omega Rio 2016 collection features a 'vintage or near vintage' style, including a Speedmaster Mark II re-edition with a 70s look, a Seamaster 300m 'Bond style' with a Copacabana sidewalk homage, and a bold Seamaster Bullhead Rio version.
The Speedmaster Mark II re-edition is noted for its pure 70s aesthetic, while the Seamaster 300m uses the Caliber 2500D, previously found in the original Planet Ocean.
An ultra-high frequency stopwatch with an anti-tampering case, used by timekeepers, was presented by Omega's Petro Protopapas, highlighting the brand's Olympic timing heritage.
A 2005 Speedmaster Broad Arrow Co-Axial Rattrapante, released for the 2006 Torino Games, was shared as a personal Olympic-themed Omega daily wearer.

The Discussion

Seeks

Aug 5, 2016

Striking colours suitable for the games, and a case with a presence....! Cheers, --Seeks

Seeks

Aug 5, 2016

1) Lets start with the old. The very knowledgeable and true gentleman Mr Petro Protopapas was in Hong Kong this week and I had a great chat with him. He brought some very interesting collection with him. This stop watch is run by an ultra high frequency movement. One can hear the bee buzzing sound when the Start button is activated. It also comes with an anti -tempering case for the watch to be cased, and the only button available is one for the time keeper to stop the time. A quick iPhone pic:

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