In almost exactly one year’s time, the Olympic flame will once again be ignited, marking the start of yet another edition of the greatest sporting event in modern history. The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will commence on February 6th next year and will welcome athletes from around the globe to Milano, Cortina and five other locations in Italy. As the Olympic’s long-running timekeeping partners, Omega will of course be part of it once more. And to celebrate “The Road to Milano” Omega has delved into their Olympic watchmaking archives and has come up with something rather special, and dare we say it, extremely handsome; the new perfect UK replica Omega Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 watches. Here’s all about its historical lineage, and of course details on the watch itself.
A “dog-leg lugs” re-edition inspired by the 1956 Seamaster XVI (Melbourne) and the 2008 Seamaster XXIX (Beijing)
Before we dive into the specifics of this new and handsome vintage-looking Seamaster for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics, we have to look at the past. There is, indeed, a lot to say about the inspiration. And it should be pretty normal if this new AAA online Omega fake watches feels familiar to you.
First of all, we have to talk about the overall design, and specifically about the lugs – the most distinctive element of this new model. Sharp, angled and pointy, these lugs are so-called “dog leg” lugs. These original and sculptural lugs were also widely used in the Constellation range. But where does the design come from? Simple, from another Olympic-themed watch, and to be precise, the Omega Seamaster XVI reference 2850 made for the Melbourne Olympics 1956, also known in some forms as the Seamaster “Cross of Merit.”
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.
The new Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026
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 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.
Turning the cheap Omega fake watches over reveals a solid caseback emblazoned with the Milano Cortina 2026 logo for next year’s Winter Olympics. Although it would be lovely to see the movement underneath, I do feel a closed back is the way to go as it’s in keeping with the style of the original. Also, it ties in neatly with last year’s Omega Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition. On the back, you also get the hallmarks of the material stamped into the back of the lugs, the movement’s co-axial construction and Master Chronometer certification, and the watch’s water resistance of 100m.
And speaking of the movement, Omega has fitted the Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 with the automatic in-house Calibre 8807. This is driven by a solid 18k Moonshine Gold rotor (which you can’t see, obviously) and beats at the familiar rate of 25,200vph. As is common in Omega’s movements, it’s decorated with red varnished engravings and Geneva waves in Arabesque. Being a METAS Master Chronometer certified calibre, it’s anti-magnetic to 15,000 Gauss. The power reserve is a respectable 55 hours.
Omega presents this wonderfully charming Seamaster 37mm on a brown alligator leather strap with matching coloured lining and stitching. The buckle is polished 18k Moonshine Gold with the vintage Ω-logo in positive relief, in keeping with the vintage style of the best quality fake Omega watches. The Milano Cortina 2026 special edition is not limited in number and retails for CHF 16,900 excluding VAT, or EUR 21,200 including 20% VAT.
In all honesty, we think it’s a cracking watch altogether! The looks are spot-on despite the slight increase in size over the original one, and Omega has nailed the details such as the dog-leg lugs and applied numerals. It’s fair to say this will surely delight fans and collectors of vintage Omega Seamaster copy watches site, as well as excite those looking for that distinct vintage look and wanting to back it up with modernity and reliability.