Watch Secrets Revealed: The Timepieces Loved by Olympic Champions

　　Although this year's Rio Olympics have faced numerous criticisms, it still hasn't dampened the public's enthusiasm for the athletes. Olympic competitors remain the most captivating focus worldwide, and while following their events, people are equally interested in their gear, including the striking and distinctive watches worn on their wrists.

　　Michael Phelps wearing an Omega Seamaster series watch

　　Michael Phelps is arguably the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, having won a total of 22 Olympic medals, 18 of which are gold. After competing in the London Olympics in 2012, Phelps chose to retire, but announced his official comeback in 2014. At this year's Rio Olympics in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay final, Phelps led the US team to victory, claiming his 19th Olympic gold medal.

　　The watch worn by Michael Phelps is also full of personality and is similarly a timepiece with professional diving performance—the Omega Seamaster watch, boasting a water resistance depth of 600 metres, making it just as exceptional in the water as Phelps himself.

　　Usain Bolt wearingHublot King Power watch

　　Usain Bolt, a Jamaican athlete and multi-Olympic champion, is the world record holder in the 100m and 200m events, earning him the title of the fastest man on track. Hublot specifically crafted a namesake watch for him, inspired by the gold running spikes Bolt wore when breaking the world record at the 08 Beijing Olympics, launching the limited-edition Hublot King Power Usain Bolt watch.

　　French swimming master Camille Lacourt wearing a Chanel watch

　　French swimming star Camille Lacourt won gold in the 100m backstroke and silver in the 50m backstroke at the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai. His handsome looks and slender figure caught the attention of Chanel, leading to him endorsingthe Chanel J12 ceramic watch series, the CHANEL J12 Chromatic titanium ceramic watch.