Only 1 more day!

With only one day left before opening ceremonies, let’s take a look at what OMEGA has cooked up for this year’s games. As the official timekeeper of the 2014 Olympic games, OMEGA has a lot of responsibility. The accuracy of their timekeeping is a crucial part of how every team performs. OMEGA will be debuting their Measurement Unit which will be mounted to the front of each bobsled. The use of this technology will make it possible for competitors, their teams and TV viewers around the world to view in-run data instantly!

This innovative new device consists of a speed sensor, a 3D acceleration sensor and a 3D gyro-sensor, all of which acquire data in real time. The speed sensor records the bobsleigh’s speed throughout the entire run. The 3-axis gyro-sensor continuously determines the angular velocity of the bobsleigh. Angular velocity is the speed of the bobsleigh as it rotates around the track and is measured as the rate of change of the angle of the bobsleigh subtended at that point on the track by the path of the bobsleigh. The 3-axis acceleration sensor allows continuous determination of the forces acting on the driver during the run, with each axis measuring a different acceleration parameter. -OMEGA

This will make it very exciting to watch California’s own Cory Butner and Nick Cunningham as they go for the gold in the bobsled competition!

Stay tuned for more updates on technology and local athletes. Also, don’t forget to stop by your local Hyde Park or Traditional Jewelers to help cheer on team USA and see how OMEGA can be the official timekeeper of your life!