Tue, May 3, 2016
As the 100-day countdown began for Rio 2016, Omega celebrated its role as official timekeeper of the Olympic Games at a special Brazil-themed dinner at the Sushi Samba restaurant in London, UK.
Brand ambassador and Olympic athlete Jessica Ennis-Hill joined guests at the event including Raynald Aeschlimann, Omega Vice President & International Sales Director, and member of Swatch Group's extended group management board.
The evening reflected the magic of the Rio Carnival. Following on from the success of Omega House during the 2012 London Games, guests were also given a taste of Omga House Rio as they enjoyed vibrant performances from carnival dancers and an eight-piece samba band.
Ennis-Hill, a British track star, said: “I am really looking forward to competing at Rio – it has been a roller coaster of emotions and physical challenges since the London Olympics but I have always had Rio as my next goal.”
“Our role as official timekeeper is hugely important. If you think of all the many incredible sporting moments played out at the Games; the records broken, the medal decisions that come down to a fraction of a second – we were there, we played a crucial part in that history,” Aeschlimann said. “This is something we're very proud of. Of course, it also globally reinforces Omega as a brand deeply committed to innovation.”
Held from August 5 to 21, Rio 2016 will be the 27th time since 1932 that the Swiss brand has been the official timekeeper of the Games.
-
Audemars Piguet opens boutique in Amman
Wed, May 24, 2017 -
Penchant for Peru
Spring 2017 -
Iconic sneaker turns 30!
Tue, Apr 11, 2017 -
Robinsons sets record with Dubai launch
Tue, Apr 11, 2017 -
Latin restaurant opens doors in Dubai
Thu, Apr 6, 2017 -
Bahrain’s Rolex store is now region’s biggest
Mon, Apr 3, 2017 -
Audemars Piguet’s Riyadh store gets new look
Wed, Mar 8, 2017 -
Roger Dubuis opens Harrods boutique
Tue, Mar 7, 2017 -
Harcourt puts glamour in the picture
Thu, Feb 23, 2017 -
Hackett unveils new Aston Martin line
Tue, Feb 21, 2017 -
Roderer comes to Harvey Nichols Riyadh
Sun, Feb 19, 2017 -
Suiting superpower!
Winter 2017 -
Natural charmer
Winter 2017 -
Garcia’s Dubai win thrills Omega
Mon, Feb 6, 2017 -
FBMA to attract increased numbers
Sun, Feb 5, 2017