For those who do not know much about golf, the Ryder Cup is a tournament that matches Europe’s best golfers against America’s best golfers. The Ryder Cup is partnered with PGA and when played in the States it is also partnered with Omega. It is also the official timekeeper chosen by the U.S. team.
Leading up to the start of the Ryder Cup in September 28, Omega has released the official timekeeper for the Ryder Cup in the form of specially branded 41mm Seamaster Aqua Terra. Many may be familiar with this model that includes a stainless steel and an antimagnetic movement that has been certified as a Master Chronometer. The only differences being that this timepieces has gold accents throughout the dial, strap, and caseback. The central seconds hand are made from 18k gold, while the case back has a 24k gold rendering of the Ryder Cup logo applied to its surface. The presentation of the watch comes in a neat box and along with a stainless steel bracelet.
The Co-Axial calibers are one of the most technological and most advance examples of mechanical watches that can be found in the watchmaking world. The Aqua Terra model on a steel bracelet is $5,500 and in its basic form at $5,400. This watch has a very nice look with its gold accents and is perfect for the golf lover or enthusiast.
Basics:
Diameter: 41mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Silvery opaline
Strap/Bracelet: Structured rubber strap with 18k gold links to attach to the case, stainless steel bracelet
Caliber: Omega Caliber 8900Power Reserve: 60 hours
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 3.5 Hz (25,200 vph)
Jewels: 39
METAS Master Chronometer Certified
