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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20: Gold medalist Usain Bolt of Jamaica bites his gold medal during the medal ceremony for the Men's 4 x 100 meter Relay on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Watch brands celebrate success of Olympic medal winning ambassadors

 

No.1: Michael Phelps, American swimmer, five gold one silver

Michael phelps pose for photographers at an omega promotional event in rio de janeiro, brazil, august 15, 2016. Afp photo/ martin bernetti michael phelps ended his swimming legend's career with 23 olympic gold medals at the rio games. / afp / martin bernetti (photo credit should read martin bernetti/afp/getty images)
(Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images)

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals, and Omega has been officially associated with the Games since 1932.

The combination of Omega, the Olympics and Michael Phelps has helped the brand close the gap on Rolex in the race to be the most recognisable and respected name in the watch industry.

Omega launched several watches to celebrate its sponsorship of the Rio Games, including commemorative edition watches: The Speedmaster Mark II, the Seamaster Bullhead and the Seamaster Diver 300M.

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