By Brent Robillard
The coutdown is on
As the countdown to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 reaches the 100-day mark, OMEGA has unveiled a new commemorative Speedmaster to mark the milestone. It’s a fitting tribute from a brand that has been synonymous with Olympic timekeeping since 1932, and one whose history with the Winter Games dates back to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 1936.
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Key Features of the OMEGA Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026
Seasonal aesthetic
The new Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026 (Ref. 522.30.38.50.04.001) arrives in a 38mm polished stainless steel case, paired with a blue ceramic bezel featuring a white enamel tachymeter scale. It’s a familiar form for those who know OMEGA’s more compact Speedmasters, yet this edition brings a decidedly seasonal aesthetic to the line.
White varnished dial
At the centre of the design is a white varnished dial with a light blue frosting overlay, its texture interrupted by a finger-traced pattern inspired by the “2” of the Milano Cortina 2026 emblem. The subdials, finished with a refined azurage technique, evoke the parallel lines of a freshly groomed ski slope—a subtle but elegant nod to the Games’ alpine setting.
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Details
Smaller details reinforce the theme: the central seconds hand fades in a gentle blue gradient, while the dark blue “Milano Cortina 2026” typography discreetly replaces the usual date numerals at 6 o’clock. Turning the watch over reveals a stamped caseback medallion bearing the official emblem of the 2026 Games—a collectible touch that grounds the watch in this specific moment in Olympic history.
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Calibre 3330
Inside beats OMEGA’s Co-Axial Calibre 3330, an automatic chronograph movement offering a 52-hour power reserve. The watch is fitted to a polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet with the brand’s patented comfort release system, ensuring both precision and wearability in equal measure.
Final Thoughts
While we haven’t yet had the opportunity to handle this model in person, the Milano Cortina 2026 edition seems to balance festive design with functional sensibility. Automatic Speedmasters have never been as popular as the Professional models; however, imbuing this iteration with Olympic collectability may change that. And, well, we all know how much fans like white dial Speedmasters.
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Pricing & Availability
The OMEGA Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026 is priced at $8,600 CAD and is available now through OMEGA boutiques and authorized retailers.
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About the author
Brent Robillard is a writer, educator, craftsman, and watch enthusiast. He is the author of four novels. You can follow him on Instagram.
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