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2019.35
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Omega 2012 Olympics Silver Jacket
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- 2012 (Creation)
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Omega watches have been tasked with official time keeping at the Olympics on 28 occasions since 1932. The 2012 Olympics used their Quantum timer, which measured to one millionth of a second accuracy.
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Silver London Olympics timekeeper jacket with red and logos. The front left chest has an Omega official timekeeper logo, and the left sleeve has the London 2012 Olympics logo. The centre front closes with a red zip, with one internal zipped pocket. The collar has a hidden hood which closes with a red zip. The hood and collar are lined with a red grey and white tartan pattern. This tartan is also in a semi-circle detail from the centre front on the right body. The shoulder seam is moved forward onto the body and creates a seam line which flows down the sleeve. The cuff of the sleeve has a red PVC velcro tab to adjust the cuff size. The body has a zipped welt pocket, inserted in a seam, with en omega branded zip pull. The back has a large Omega logo and text printed above the waistband. Omega branded, Produced by Importexa, customised goods. Made in China
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Materials: 100% Polyester Colour: Silver, Red, Grey Label details: CA16629/12