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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACOB LUND/SHUTTERSTOCK (RUNNER) The origin of precision timing in sports is shrouded in lore, but we do know that in 1932 Omega sent 30 state-of-the-art chronographs to the Olympic games in Los Angeles, providing not only the first official timekeeping technology, but also the first record of tenth-of-a-second timing. Over the following eight decades, a number of brands proved their expertise across the sporting spectrum in the role of official timer and through longstanding partnerships. From sailing and equestrian competitions to world-class tennis, golf, motor racing, and beyond, Swiss makers have pushed their technical know-how to the limit, building reliable instruments that help competitors of all stripes attain excellence. And perhaps even that elusive gold medal. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to bostoncommon-magazine .com/watches-and-jewelry . CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: In honor of the Summer Olympics, Omega has released the Seamaster Bullhead "Rio 2016" ($9,600). A blue leather strap speaks to the host city, with contrast stitching in the colors of the Olympic rings. The watch features a central chronograph seconds hand and a 30-minute recorder. A limited edition, only 316 pieces were created. Royal Jewelers, 58 Main St., Andover, 978-475-3330; omegawatches.com TAG Heuer is synonymous with auto racing, and the new Carrera Heuer 02T ($20,200) keeps the brand on track. The COSC-certified automatic chronograph with tourbillon escapement is made from Grade 5 titanium. The black skeleton bridges feature a minute counter at 3 o'clock and hour counter at 9 o'clock. The strap is matte black alligator on black rubber. Sidney Thomas Jewelers, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-0935; tagheuer.com As the official timer at Wimbledon, Rolex has a deep connection to tennis, plus myriad partnerships in the sporting world. The Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 ($12,700) is a new take on a classic, constructed of 904L steel and 18k yellow or Everose gold. The watch is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. Tiny Jewel Box, Sidney Thomas Jewelers, The Shops at Chestnut Hill, 617-965- 5300; rolex.com Legend has it that the Patek Philippe Aquanaut collection was born in 1974 from then-president Henri Stern's passion for sailing. The latest incarnation of this famed sailing watch, the Aquanaut 5167/1A (price upon request), features a mechanical self-winding movement, 40mm cushion-shaped case, and screw-down crown. It is water resistant to 120 meters. Lux, Bond & Green, 416 Boylston St., 617-266- 4747; patek.com GOING FOR THE GOLD SWISS WATCHMAKERS AND CHAMPION ATHLETES TEAM UP FOR TIMEPIECES THAT OFFER SPLIT-SECOND ACCURACY AS WELL AS WINNING STYLE. BY ALDOUS TUCK BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 67 STYLE WATCH