It was limited to only 88 pieces and thus remains a rare gem in luxury UK copy Omega’s Olympics-themed watches history

The Seamaster XVI was produced in two versions, one classic, and one with Cross of Merit dials and casebacks. In 1952, following the Olympic Games of Helsinki, high quality Omega replica watches were presented with the Olympic Cross of Merit for their contribution to timekeeping. As a result, in 1956 to celebrate the Melbourne Olympics (the 16th Olympiad), Omega introduced this reference 2850 with its highly distinctive lugs, a 34mm gold case, a flat coin-edge bezel, a Calibre 471 automatic movement inside and a dial decorated with faceted triangular markers and an applied XVI logo at 6 o’clock.

In 2008, as Omega was once again appointed official timekeeper of the Beijing Olympics, the brand released several limited edition watches, including the Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition, the direct descendant of the 1956 model seen above. Still made of yellow gold and bearing characteristic “dog leg” lugs, the case measured 37mm, now featured a sapphire crystal and was 100m water-resistant. The ivory-toned dial retained the original applied markers of the vintage version yet the logo at 6 o’clock was replaced by the adequate Roman numeral XXIX, referring to the 29th Summer Games. The Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition was equipped with the Omega 2403 calibre, an automatic chronometer movement with Co-Axial escapement. It was limited to only 88 pieces and thus remains a rare gem in luxury UK copy Omega’s Olympics-themed watches history.Today, a year before the Olympic flame marks the opening of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Omega rekindles that distinct spirit with a new special edition in the Seamaster collection. And with such a history to look back on, it should be of little surprise the new best China replica Omega Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 watches is an almost exact continuation of the Melbourne and Beijing Olympic watches from 1956 and 2008 respectively. Omega themselves say it is “a timepiece that celebrates the enduring design legacy of an iconic collection”, and it shows.

The case is a faithful remake of the original and is crafted from 18k Moonshine Gold with a diameter of 37mm. The fully polished finish is fitting to the style of watching when the original 1956 Ref. 2850 was introduced. Although it is slightly larger, the new model sticks to the 37mm size of the 2008 special edition. The design and proportions are spot-on, with a polished flat bezel on top and a domed sapphire crystal. But the main talking point, and perhaps the single most eye-catching design element, are the dog-leg lugs. Similar to the two predecessors, the lugs have a sharply angled profile with a subtle ‘break’ to separate it from the caseband a little. On the right-hand side, the hexagonal crown also stands out and is finished with an embossed Omega logo.

The dial is where Omega super clone rolex replica uk watches wholesale UK has kept things true to the origins as well but also takes a more subtle approach. No more Cross of Merit or applied Roman numerals to tie it to the Olympic games of 1956 and 2008, but instead we get a crisp and clean domed white Grand Feu enamel dial. This is fitted with shaped 18k gold hour markers, and solid yellow gold Dauphine hands with a Moonshine Gold finish. The brand’s name and logo are applied as well, and the finishing touches such as the vintage ‘Seamaster’ script and the minute track are transferred in grey Petit Feu (or cold) enamel.