The watch contains Omega’s co-axial Caliber 3330, and includes, in addition to its chronograph and regatta countdown function, several features of a professional-grade divers’ watch, including a unidirectional rotating bezel, helium escape valve (at 10 o’clock), Super-LumiNova on the dial for legibility deep underwater, and water-resistance to 300 meters.
The case of the Omega Seamaster Diver ETNZ Limited Edition is 44 mm in diameter, made of polished and brushed stainless steel, and has a matte-black ceramic bezel ring. The screw-down caseback is embossed with the ETNZ logo and bears the limited edition number and “Challenger for the 34th America’s Cup” engraved around the caseback. The watch comes on a black rubber strap with red “Omega” logo and also includes an extendable, stainless-steel divers’ bracelet. The price is $6,600.
Barker and Team New Zealand begin their quest to capture sailing’s most prestigious trophy on July 7, when the America’s Cup competition begins with the Challenger Series.