A few weeks ago I visited the Omega headquarters of Beer. The people there showed us this new handsome white dial Seamaster 37mm. It checks many boxes for me, and many of you also enjoy returning dog leg rugs and vintage style cases. Omega shipped the watch to us, so it’s time for a practical review. Does that live up to my expectations? Let’s take a closer look.
Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026
Daan has already written an introductory article about this watch on the release date, so he doesn’t explain much about all the specs and background stories. If you are looking for it, you can find his article here.
I’m a fan of Omega Constellation and have a modest collection. I’ll mention this because of the dog’s foot rug that Omega used for this new sailor. Based on some comments, I noticed two main questions: 1) Why is this not a zodiac sign? 2) Are there any new constellations with similar design features?
Dog Leg Rag
As can be seen in this image, there was already a rug of dog leg from the watch of Lancashire, an Omega sailor at the 1956 Olympics. As Gérald Genta advised, only in 1960 Omega moved these rugs into constellations.
1966 Omega Constellation 167.005 Dog Leg Rag
Perhaps the vintage (shaved) constellations are more on collectors’ radar than the 1956 Seamaster Olympics edition. As for the second comment I saw on Fratello and IG Feed, I can’t imagine that a more vintage style constellations would never return. Let’s cross your fingers for that.
Omega Seamaster Beijing 2008
Similar to Seamaster Beijing 2008 Edition
Until Daan published an introduction to this new Omega Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 Watch, I was unaware of similar sailors made for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The watch was a limited edition of the game with 88 units. Inside the Seamaster Beijing 2008 is an Omega caliber 2403. This caliber is based on the 2500 movement (ETA 2892-A2 with coaxial escape), but does not have a date window. This case shows many similarities with the new version in both size and shape. However, Seamaster Beijing 2008 did not have an enamel dial, but there was no completely inherent movement either.
The new Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina features an internal Omega caliber 8807. This movement has all the features you can find on other modern Omega watches, including Master Chronometer certification. Unfortunately, the movement is not visible to the owner. Instead, all cases will be returned along with the Milano Cortina 2026 Medallion. This will be a great memory for those who love the Olympics and may visit the Milan Cortina 2026 Game. It’s a beautiful move, but if you want to praise you have to look for images online.
Wrist sailor 37mm Milan Cortina
So this means that the new seafarers are not completely new. I hadn’t noticed the 2008 edition, so the Seamaster Milan Cortina was a (comfortable) surprise. And it’s still a comfortable watch. Because after wearing it for a few days I can say it’s great. The 37mm size is perfect for wrists over 18cm, and the classic case design and dog leg rug make for a fantastic vintage-inspired dress watch.
I noticed a comment about the 11.4mm thickness of this watch. However, note that this includes relatively tall boxy crystals, and the case profile itself is much thinner. The thickness didn’t bother me at all, and I prefer boxy crystals over dome or flat crystals.
A large part of the fun of wearing this watch is the dial. The Omega was equipped with a white Grand Fewey Name dial with applied engraving time markers and a vintage Omega logo.
On the white enamel dial, the micromarker and the “Seimaster” text are Grape Chi Feu enamel. Dauphin’s hands and indexes are in 18K yellow gold to match the case. This alloy, which Omega calls Moonshin Gold, is a bit pale yellow (as explained here) and perfectly suits my skin tone.
The Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina is featured in a crocodile leather strap with an 18k yellow gold pin buckle. This 19mm strap is extremely soft and comfortable on the wrist, and comes in yellow gold with a white enamel dial that looks elegant. I’m not a fan of folding strap grips. They are quickly too bulky, so Omega is carrying 18k moonshine gold gold to their collection.
Seamaster Milano Cortina makes me smile
All specifications aside, the smile on your face indicates whether you like to wear a watch or not. The older I get, the longer I collect my watches, the less I worry about the specifications. And I can tell you a lot of this: I enjoyed every minute of wearing this gold sailor 37mm Milan Cortina. Omega has done an incredible job recreating the Seamaster Olympic Games Edition since 2008. It is clear that Omega designers took inspiration from the 1956 edition. All the details are there, like hexagonal crowns.
Omega’s decision to use Grand Fewey Enamel for the dial was good. I love the way the gold hour markers and the hand becomes pop! When paired with a dog leg rug, this watch ticks many boxes for me. Instead, I might have lived without an Olympic Games medallion and a clean gold caseback or display back, but this is not a breaker for me either.
I love vintage zodiac signs and sailors (calendars) from the 1950s and 1960s, but I also notice that they are relatively small (most of which are about 34mm in diameter). With vintage watches, that’s absolutely fine, but for everyday use, I prefer to wear something bigger. This new Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026 edition hits a 37mm diameter sweet spot. Moreso than the 2015 shaved dial glovemaster in 18k rose gold, this sailor Milan Cortina reminds us of the amazing decades when Omega stole the show. This, combined with the brand’s latest technology (master chronometer, coaxial, special alloys), makes it an almost perfect Omega watch for me.
A wrist shot of Omega 37mm sailor Milan Cortina on my >18cm wrist.
Some after-appends
Of course, we’ve also seen comments on the price range of this watch (21,400 euro VAT/US$19,300ex. Sall. Sales tax) and the fact that there’s an Olympic Games medallion in that case. During my 2024 visit to Paris, I realized that many guests love to buy meaningful gifts that remind me of this special occasion. Whether you buy Olympic Games branded socks or gold watches depends on the size of your wallet.
The Paris 2024 game Omega BG859 showed off an incredible reception. A considerable number was sold last summer during the Olympic week. The same will probably happen in the Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026 edition. Others simply love watches and don’t mind medallions or opportunities. I’ve always loved to look at the watch purely and don’t think much about the opportunity it would celebrate or commemorate. Sometimes it’s almost impossible to do so, but with this watch I think it’s safe to say it’s beautiful, regardless of its relationship with the Italian 2026 game.
Overall, Omega has done a great job in this (re)creation for next year’s Olympics. I love it so much that I hope it will be in the usual “heritage/museum” collection, which includes a stainless steel version.
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