The next Summer Olympics will take place in Rio de Janeiro next summer. A year to the day, Omega began a countdown to the event by unveiling the Omega Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016.”
The rather distinctive watch is made even more so thanks to a blue leather strap with the yellow, green, red and black colours representative of the iconic Olympic rings. The same colour theme extends to the inner bezel as well. The screw-in case back also bears the logo of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Omega Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016” specifications:
- Movement: Omega Co-Axial calibre 3113 self-winding chronograph
- Case diameter: 43mm
- Case material: Steel
- Case colours: Silver
- Glass material: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
- Dial colour: White
- Power reserve: 52 hours
- Water resistance: 15 ATM (150 metres)
- Strap: Blue leather with yellow, green, red and black stitching
First released back in 1969, the Omega Seamaster Bullhead collection features a rather unique case design and dual crowns positioned at the twelve o’clock and six o’clock marks. In fact, the first watch in the collection first launched as the Rallye . The Bullhead name was first given to the watch by collectors who found that the shape of the case looked like the head of a bull.
Only 316 Omega Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016” watches will be available. Why 316, you ask? “This is in honour of the 3rd time that golf has been included at the Olympic Games, as well as the year 2016,” explains Omega. Pricing has yet to be announced.
The Omega Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016” is Omega’s second in its “Rio 2016” collection. Last year, it unveiled the Speedmaster Rio Mark II “Rio 2016.”
Source : Omega