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OMEGA Marks the Official ‘One Year to Go’ with the Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026

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  • Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has unveiled the Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026 to mark one year until the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
  • Crafted from 18K Moonshine™ Gold, the 37 mm timepiece features a white Grand Feu enamel dial, diamond-polished Dauphine hands, and sculpted gold hour markers.
  • Powering the watch is the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8807, which delivers a 55-hour power reserve, exceptional precision, and resistance to magnetic fields.
  • The sapphire crystal caseback displays the official Milano Cortina 2026 medallion, while the hexagonal crown pays tribute to historic Olympic Seamaster models.
  • The OMEGA Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026 is paired with a brown alligator leather strap and is now available for USD $23,000.

For more than 90 years, OMEGA has created luxury timepieces that have measured some of the greatest moments in sport, earning its place as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932. From record-breaking finishes to photo-finish victories decided by fractions of a second, the Swiss watchmaker has built a legacy of precision, innovation, and craftsmanship on the world’s biggest sporting stage.

With the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 now just one year away, OMEGA is marking the occasion with the unveiling of the new OMEGA Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026. Crafted in 18K Moonshine™ Gold, the latest luxury watch combines the timeless character of vintage Seamaster models with modern Swiss watchmaking, creating a commemorative timepiece that celebrates both OMEGA’s Olympic heritage and the countdown to next year’s Winter Games.

OMEGA Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 Ref. 522.53.37.20.04.001
OMEGA Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 Ref. 522.53.37.20.04.001 | Image: Supplied / OMEGA

OMEGA Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026

  • Brand: OMEGA
  • Model: Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026
  • Reference: 522.53.37.20.04.001
  • Diameter: 37 mm
  • Thickness: 11. 35 mm
  • Case Material: Moonshine™ Gold
  • Calibre: OMEGA 8807
  • Power Reserve: 55 Hours
  • Water-Resistance: 10 Bars (100 metres, 330 feet)
  • Price: USD $23,000

From February 6 to 22, 2026, the world’s best winter athletes will come together in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and other locations across northern Italy to compete for Olympic gold. Every race, jump, and finish will be timed with precision, whether it’s split-second timing in speed skating, the challenge of the biathlon, or the breathtaking speeds reached in bobsleigh. Having served as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932, the Swiss watchmaker has spent decades ensuring that every fraction of a second is recorded accurately. For OMEGA, those decisive moments are nothing new.

The new OMEGA Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026 celebrates that enduring relationship while embracing a noticeably more refined direction. Housed in a beautifully proportioned 37 mm case crafted from 18K Moonshine™ Gold, the watch pairs a pristine Grand Feu enamel dial with diamond-polished dauphine hands and sculpted gold hour markers. Rather than leaning into the bold styling often associated with sports watches, OMEGA has created something far more timeless. It carries the elegance of a classic dress watch while remaining unmistakably a Seamaster, offering the craftsmanship, reliability, and precision collectors have come to expect from a brand whose timepieces have accompanied explorers beneath the ocean, astronauts into space, and athletes onto the world’s biggest sporting stage.

OMEGA Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 Ref. 522.53.37.20.04.001
OMEGA Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 | Image: Supplied / OMEGA

While the Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026 takes inspiration from OMEGA’s rich Olympic history, everything beneath the dial is unmistakably modern. At its heart is the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8807, a self-winding movement certified by METAS for exceptional precision, performance, and magnetic-field resistance. It’s the same level of engineering collectors have come to expect from one of Switzerland’s most respected watchmakers.

The movement features a silicon balance spring, a Co-Axial escapement, and an 18K Moonshine™ Gold rotor, which you can see through the sapphire crystal caseback. With automatic winding in both directions, a 55-hour power reserve, and water resistance up to 100 metres, this watch is ready for daily use, even with its elegant look.

The Olympic theme appears on the back of the watch as well. Under the sapphire crystal caseback, you’ll find the official Milano Cortina 2026 medallion with the Olympic Rings and event logo, serving as a permanent reminder of the Games this edition honours. The hexagonal crown is not just for style; it reflects the shape used on OMEGA’s earlier Olympic Seamaster models, connecting this watch to its history.

Speaking about the release, OMEGA President and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann said, “The Olympic Games are moments in history that stay with us for a lifetime. As Official Timekeeper, we have measured the world’s greatest sporting achievements since 1932, and this special Seamaster is our way of celebrating that legacy while looking ahead to Milano Cortina 2026. It represents our passion for precision, innovation, and the enduring spirit of the Olympic Games.”

OMEGA Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 Ref. 522.53.37.20.04.001

With just one year remaining until the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, OMEGA is once again preparing to take its place at the heart of the action. While this edition of the Games will be held much closer to the brand’s home in Biel, Switzerland, its responsibility remains unchanged. Every record-breaking performance, photo finish, and medal-winning moment will rely on the same precision that has made OMEGA the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games for more than 90 years.

Speaking during the official “One Year to Go” celebration in Milan, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praised OMEGA’s enduring contribution to the Olympic movement, saying, “The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 are now just one year away, and we can already feel the growing anticipation. As the days and hours countdown, we know that when the Games start, our timekeeping experts, OMEGA will deliver the results with precision and integrity. They have been one of the IOC’s longest-standing partners and have shown commitment and passion decade after decade, so it is with great pleasure that I unveil this one-year countdown clock on behalf of the IOC.”

The Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026 is a fitting way to celebrate that remarkable partnership. Blending OMEGA’s Olympic heritage with elegant Swiss watchmaking, the special edition is more than a commemorative timepiece—it marks the start of the countdown to one of the world’s biggest sporting events. For collectors and Olympic fans alike, it’s an opportunity to own a piece of that story before the first athlete even steps onto the snow. The OMEGA Seamaster Milano Cortina 2026 is available now for USD $23,000, offering enthusiasts a chance to celebrate the road to Milano Cortina 2026 with a timepiece that’s destined to become part of the brand’s rich Olympic legacy.

OMEGA Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 Ref. 522.53.37.20.04.001
OMEGA Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026 | Image: Supplied / OMEGA
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‘THE RUNNING MAN’ Review: Glen Powell Runs Away With the Show

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Long before reality TV made chaos into entertainment, Stephen King imagined a future focused on public obsession, media control, and suffering shown on TV in ‘The Running Man’. Written very quickly under his Richard Bachman pen name, the novel showed an America struggling with economic collapse, distrust, and violence fueled by entertainment that still feels relevant today. Now, director Edgar Wright brings that world back to the screen with ‘The Running Man’, starring Glen Powell in the lead role.

Instead of just copying the cult-classic 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Wright takes a clearly different approach, focusing more on the darker mood and stronger social message of King’s original story. The extreme action and dark humour are still there, but this version feels more connected to the disturbing idea of a society totally hooked on spectacle. And honestly, with so many Stephen King adaptations already popular in 2025—from ‘The Monkey’ and ‘The Long Walk’ to ‘The Life of Chuck’—’ The Running Man’ comes with a lot of energy behind it.

Now arriving in theatres on November 14, 2025, as the fourth major Stephen King adaptation to hit the big screen this year, ‘The Running Man’ certainly isn’t lacking attention. The bigger question is whether Edgar Wright’s version does enough to stand out on its own—or if audiences are simply watching another stylish sprint through familiar dystopian territory.

A Nation Hooked on Spectacle

Glen Powell plays Ben Richards, a poor working-class father trying hard to get medicine for his daughter in a country that seems to be falling apart. His desperation leads him to the Network, a huge entertainment company that controls everything from news to violent game shows made just to keep people watching. Richards first joins one of the Network’s smaller, supposedly safer shows, hoping to earn quick money, but things quickly get out of control when he ends up on ‘The Running Man’ instead.

The show is simple in the worst possible way. Contestants are set loose in a countrywide live hunt where people get rewards for telling where they are while armed killers chase them on live TV. At the end, there is a crazy $1 billion “new dollars” prize, but the movie keeps reminding us that no one has ever lived long enough to win it.

‘THE RUNNING MAN’ | Image: Paramount Pictures
Dan Killian, played by Josh Brolin in ‘THE RUNNING MAN’ | Image: Paramount Pictures

Unlike the flashy 1987 version with Arnold Schwarzenegger, this version feels much more real, which makes some parts harder to watch. The Network fills its schedule with strange shows like Swim the Crocodiles and How Hot Can You Take It?, and none of it feels very different from where entertainment seems to be going. The movie works best not when it tries to shock with action, but when it quietly shows how easy it is for people to turn pain into entertainment as long as there is a screen.

Dystopian action stories have been common for years, so The Running Man doesn’t bring a totally new idea. Still, the movie moves quickly, stays exciting, and benefits greatly from Powell’s acting, which gives the film more personality than most survival thrillers have.

Ben Richards, Played by Glen Powell in ‘THE RUNNING MAN’ | Image: Paramount Pictures

Glen Powell Holds It All Together

No matter how loud or wild ‘The Running Man’ gets, Glen Powell always keeps the movie feeling real. Instead of treating Ben Richards as an unstoppable action hero, Powell shows his frustration, panic, and desperation, making it easier to care about him once the game really starts. Even when the movie gets a bit silly, he keeps it believable enough so it doesn’t feel like a cartoon.

And to be fair, the film fully accepts its silly side at times. Richards spends most of the movie being thrown through walls, chased across the country, and put into more and more ridiculous situations while millions watch live. At one point, after barely surviving another attack while standing waist-deep in sewage, Richards shouts, “I’m still here, ya shit eaters!” Somehow, this becomes one of the funniest and most memorable moments, rather than feeling too much.

Jenni Laughlin, played by Katy O’Brien in “THE RUNNING MAN.” | Image: Paramount Pictures

The movie is also strongest when it focuses on the Network itself and how easily it controls the public. News reports are edited, live shows are edited to promote certain stories, and the people watching the film accept whatever version of the truth they are given. Wright keeps these ideas simple, which actually helps. The film trusts viewers to see how much of this already feels real.

That’s probably why some parts of ‘The Running Man’ stay with you more than the action scenes. Under all the explosions and chases, there’s an uneasy idea that people stop questioning what they see as long as it’s entertaining. The film keeps returning to this idea without feeling like a lecture, and that is where the remake feels strongest.

The ending, however, doesn’t hit as strongly as what comes before it. After most of the film builds tension and pushes Richards to his limit, the story ends in a much safer, more hopeful way than it began. It’s not bad, but it feels like the movie avoids taking a bigger risk at the last moment.

Evan McCone, played by Lee Pace in ‘THE RUNNING MAN’ | Image: Paramount Pictures

A Crowd-Pleasing Sprint to the Finish

For all its big ideas about media, power, and public obsession, ‘The Running Man’ never quite shakes the feeling that we’ve seen similar worlds before. Stories about companies controlling what people think and audiences treating violence like entertainment aren’t that unusual now, so the movie doesn’t always have the impact it probably aims for. Still, Edgar Wright keeps the pace fast enough that the film rarely feels slow, especially once the chase scenes really get going.

The middle part of the movie is clearly the best. Watching Ben Richards go from one disaster to the next, with the whole country following him, keeps the tension high, and the film balances suspense and dark humour well. Michael Cera also appears with one of the movie’s most fun supporting roles, bringing a nervous unpredictability that fits perfectly with the chaos around him. Wright even includes a small nod to Arnold Schwarzenegger and the 1987 film without making it a big deal, which actually makes the reference work better.

By the time the credits finish, The Running Man turns out to be a solid return to dystopian action, even if it doesn’t totally change the genre. More than anything, the film shows that Glen Powell has become a truly dependable lead actor. The movie might not make a huge impact on sci-fi films, but it’s entertaining, exciting, and self-aware enough to make the whole experience worth watching.

IMDb: 6.4 | Tomatometer: 61% | Popcornmeter: 77% | Average: 67.3

★★★☆☆

‘THE RUNNING MAN’ | Image: Paramount Pictures

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