Paris, France — Where would the Olympics or any sporting event for that matter be without an official timekeeper. The Swiss house of Omega is the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games, a legacy that stretches back to 1932. The house inaugurated its Omega pavilion in the heart of Paris in the scenic Parc de Bercy and here visitor’s can experience the world of Olympic and Paralytic timekeeping in the host city during the games. The venue is free of charge and takes the visitor on a journey into the crucial role timekeeping plays in the games. It also underscores the various innovations in the field that Omega has developed over time. 

The visit begins outside where Omega’s history at the Olympic and Paralympic Games is displayed across exhibition walls filled with images and stories. The story goes on as one enters the Pavilion where the journey kicks off with an epic film. Visitors can explore numerous areas dedicated to the timekeeping technologies and sporting events at the Olympic Games. The Pavilion houses, too, the main Race of Champions experience, where everyone can test their sprinting skills on the 10-meter running track. After setting themselves in real starting blocks inside the stadium simulation, the visitors will be able to digitally compete against real Olympic or Paralympic athletes, and see how their time compares against the best. A video will then be produced of their race that they can share on social media. Some of Omega’s most important timekeeping equipment will be on display. From the electronic starting pistol through to the new Scan’O’Vision ULTIMATE photofinish camera, each item gives a special insight into modern timekeeping at its most cutting-edge.

In the Locker Room part of the Pavilion, visitors can experience a real swimming starting block, while also opening the locker doors to read the biographies of Omega’s Olympic and Paralympic ambassadors. Athlete stories are also available to view on dedicated video screens within the Pavilion. As well as creating an in-depth look at the measurement of Hurdles events, Omega has also designed a Swimming Pool room with genuine underwater effects. Here, an in-depth film shows how Omega is bringing data measurement into swimming with precise and informative details. 

Finally, visitors will be able to get a close-up view of Omega’s dedicated Paris 2024 watches. The Omega Pavilion will be open to the public from 10am to 10pm every day of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This includes the dates of July 27  to August 11 and August 28 to September 8, 2024. Entrance is free. Special to The Gourmet Gazette. https://www.omegawatches.com See also: https://thegourmetgazette.com/2024/04/16/moments-in-time-omegas-olympic-time/

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