Omega Seamaster Professional Chronograph Regatta 'Americas Cup' Ref. 2594.50 (or similar variant)
Dive / Regatta Chronograph · Omega (Swatch Group); remains one of the top-tier luxury Swiss brands with high-performance reputation.
Period: Modern Luxury (late 1990s - mid 2000s) with 90s Tool Watch influence
Type
Dive / Regatta Chronograph
Brand
Omega (Swatch Group); remains one of the top-tier luxury Swiss brands with high-performance reputation.
Movement
Automatic self-winding chronograph; typically the Omega Calibre 3301 or 3600 (based on Frédéric Piguet 1285), column-wheel chronograph, 52-hour power reserve.
Dimensions
41.5mm diameter, 15mm thickness, 48mm lug-to-lug, 20mm lug width.
Description
This is a specialized sailing variant of the iconic Seamaster 300M. Known for its colorful 'Signal Flag' dial, it was designed specifically for regatta racing, featuring a 5-minute countdown timer indicated by the filling circles at 12 o'clock.
Key Features
Regatta countdown sub-dial windows, nautical flag indices, scalloped 'bond-style' bezel, and skeletal sword hands with gold-tone finishing.
Dial Description
Deep blue dial with regatta countdown indicator (five circular windows at the top); features nautical signal flags as hour markers and a date window at 3 o'clock.
Case Material
Stainless steel with a combination of brushed and polished finishes; features a scalloped bezel design common to the Seamaster 300M line.
Crystal Type
Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on the inside.
Bezel Details
Unidirectional rotating bezel with a specialized blue aluminum insert featuring sailboat racing/tachymeter scales and orange accents; visibly worn/faded.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down main crown at 3 o'clock; chronograph pushers at 2 and 4; likely includes a helium escape valve at 10 o'clock (hidden by angle).
Bracelet or Strap
Aftermarket blue textured rubber/synthetic strap with contrast cream stitching; originally would have come on a five-link Bond-style or three-link Speedmaster-style bracelet.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down caseback, likely featuring the Seamaster Seahorse (Hippocampus) logo and 'Americas Cup' or 'Racing' engravings.
Movement Type
Automatic self-winding chronograph; typically the Omega Calibre 3301 or 3600 (based on Frédéric Piguet 1285), column-wheel chronograph, 52-hour power reserve.
Water Resistance
300 meters (1,000 feet); professional grade, suitable for scuba diving and all surface water sports.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Bienne, Switzerland; movement is an in-house adjusted high-grade Piguet base.
Age Estimate
Circa 2000-2005 based on the dial layout and regatta-specific complications.
Cultural Significance
A bridge between technical dive watches and the world of high-society competitive yachting; represents the experimental design phase of Omega's late 20th-century resurgence.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Significant wear and paint loss on the bezel insert (ghosting). Scratches visible on the crystal and lugs. The dial appears well-preserved. Grade: Good.
Value Estimate
$2,500 - $3,500 USD depending on whether the original bracelet and box/papers are included; the worn bezel reduces value toward the lower end.
Care & Maintenance
Requires service every 5–8 years given the complex column-wheel movement. Pressure testing recommended annually if used in water.
Similar Watches
Rolex Yacht-Master II (more complex), TAG Heuer Aquaracer Regatta, or the standard Omega Seamaster 300M 'James Bond' Ref. 2531.80.
Interesting Facts
Omega has long been the official timekeeper for the America's Cup; this specific aesthetic was popularized during the Team New Zealand partnership eras.