Omega's Youth Olympic Games Exhibition Singapore

Kong · 2010-08-14T06:24:42Z

Explore Omega's 'Great Olympic Moments in Time' exhibition in Singapore, celebrating its role as official timekeeper for the first Youth Olympic Games.

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Kong's report from 2010 offers a unique look into Omega's deep-rooted connection with the Olympic Games, specifically highlighting the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. His detailed photo essay captures the essence of the 'Great Olympic Moments in Time' exhibition, showcasing Omega's historical timekeeping equipment. This post provides valuable context for understanding Omega's enduring legacy in sports timekeeping.

Singapore, 12 August 2010 - OMEGA has a long standing involvement with the Olympic games and it was no surprised that it is the official timerkeeper for the first Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. To celebrate the occasion, more than 200 invited guests were invited for the official opening evening of the ‘Great Olympic Moments in Time’ exhibition.

The exhibition provides glimpse of the OMEGA’s rich Olympic history with showcases of the brand’s previous to current timekeeping equipment for the extremely competitive sporting arena.

The exhibition will be open to public from 13 to 26 August at ION Orchard, just outside of the OMEGA ION Boutique.

The countdown digital board outside of ION Orchard.

Some pictures of the exhibition site ...

Preparation in progress before the guests arrive at 7:30pm.

A pic at one level above ...

A bird's eye view two level above ...

An array of confetti gun was ready to launch ...

Three levels above ...

Some of timepieces and equipment displayed ...

A quick glimpse of the exhibition ...

OMEGA's involvement with the Olympic Games since 1932 ...

Guests arrived and the emcee was showing her OMEGA to the guests ...

The OMEGA Timekeepers were present ...

Reception ...

Emcee kicked off the evening at 7:45pm ...

Mr. David Ponzo, Vice President of OMEGA South East Asia with Mr. Eric Tan, Chief Operating Officer, Singapore Youth Olympic
Games Organising Committee ...

Mr David Ponzo's welcoming speech ...

A few words from Mr. Eric Tan, COO of Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee

The official opening was launched when both Mr. Ponzo and Mr. Tan rang the Olympic Bell ...

The Olympic Bell was traditionally used to signal the beginning of a final lap in the longer sporting competitions ...

Multi-coloured confetti launched !

The evening celebration continued with jazz, canapes and champagne ...

A Jazz band to close the evening.

All the best to the 3,600 Young Olympians who will be competing!

Kong

Note : For the press release of OMEGA as the Official Timekeeper for the First Youth Olympic, please click here .

This message has been edited by Kong on 2010-08-14 08:37:24

This message has been edited by Kong on 2010-08-20 05:22:41

Key Points from the Discussion

The exhibition successfully showcased human achievements through mechanical art and technical gadgets, reinforcing Omega's role in significant events.
The 1980 Moscow Olympic Games saw a significant reduction in the weight of Omega's Swim-O-Matic chronometer, from 150 kg in 1976 to a mere 1.2 kg briefcase.
A community member's children participated in the opening ceremony, making the event a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for them.
The purpose-built chronographs with very short minute measurements are particularly appealing to collectors.
The exhibition allowed for close inspection of the timepieces and equipment, unlike typical displays where items are enclosed in glass cases.

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chaser579

Aug 14, 2010

..and I noticed they drive on the wrong side of the road over there! Amazing. Ta-ta, thanks, and enjoy! =:^D

Hororgasm

Aug 14, 2010

wow...havent seen one for a long time. trivial pursuit : "At the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, the new version of the Swim-O-Matic was a chronometer briefcase that weighted only 1.2 kg, compared to the whopping 150 kg of its 1976 predecessor." Omega Website

aldossari_faisal

Aug 14, 2010

and human achievements in the form of mechanical pieces of art and technical gadgets. Thanks KONG for carrying the big events news for us. Faisal

ArthurSG

Aug 14, 2010

catch the YOG opening ceremony proper? Quite fantastic I thought and the spiralling flame is something else.

Kong

Aug 15, 2010

Only watched on TV. Did you go? Last part, the ship approaching was pretty good. The Vortex Flame was stunning! Kong

Kong

Aug 15, 2010

Pop in and have a look, perhaps can fiddle with it Kong

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