The OMEGA Seamaster 1948 Co Axial London 2012 Limited Edition Watch

The new watch is introduced a year before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in London, where Omega serves as the official timekeeper. The first ever watch from the Seamaster line was launched back in 1948, to honor the same event. Seamaster models have also been associated with James Bond movies, ever since 1995, when Pierce Brosnan took over the role of James Bond and start wearing Omega Seamaster Quartz Professional (model 2541.80.00). This model was worn only in the GoldenEye, while in all later films, the famous actor wears Omega Seamaster Professional Chronometer (model 2531.80.00), which is a bit more sophisticated and certainly more “European." Daniel Craig, who took the role of James Bond in 2006, with Casino Royale, wore Seamaster Diver 300 M (Reference 2220.80.00) and Seamaster Planet Ocean (References 2900.50.91 and 2201.50.00).

The new Seamaster model, the 1948 Co-Axial "London 2012" is a redesign of first automatic Seamaster, and it is now issued in a limited edition. The watch is ultimately stylish and elegant, with its brushed stainless steel case, polished lugs and slender 39-millimeter wide case. It bears the insignia of the brand, a vintage Ω logo, on the crown. The case-back is graced with 18-carat gold medallion, embossed with London 2012 Olympic Games logo.




From the front, the watch reveals plain white dial and a vintage Omega logo, made from white gold. Elegant Arabic numerals and hour markers are also crafted from gold. The exclusive OMEGA caliber 2202 caliber, nested in the case, allows for small seconds counter at 6 o’clock. This movement is an officially certified chronometer equipped with a Co-Axial escapement on three-levels and free sprung-balance.



The limited edition 1948 Co-Axial "London 2012" is being offered in a limited edition of 1948 pieces, to commemorate the year when the very first OMEGA Seamaster was launched. It is presented on a black leather strap and delivered in a special London 2012 presentation box.

Here is a vintage ad from 1995 for Seamaster Diver 300 M (Reference 2541.80.00) and the GoldenEye movie



Author: Marina Milojević
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