Omega Automatic watch question
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The co-axial is the new movement developed by Omega - see http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?id=100
Supposed to be more accurate than standard auto movement and carries a higher cost too.
HTH
Supposed to be more accurate than standard auto movement and carries a higher cost too.
HTH
I was talking to a "watchmaker" working at a high street store who stated I should stay away from the new Co-Axial movements used in the Omega's. I asked if they had any Speedie's in stock and he produced one Speedie Reduced with a white face from the cupboard below the counter - despite being advertised in large letters outside as an Omega retailer. Does he have grounds for that sort of statement.
The example put forward was a client who had his Speedie back at Omega longer than he had had the watch in his possession during ownership. This was due to timekeeping issues.
RickH
The example put forward was a client who had his Speedie back at Omega longer than he had had the watch in his possession during ownership. This was due to timekeeping issues.
RickH
The Co-axial escapement reduces friction in the movement and though won't necessarily improve accuracy, it means the movement will keep its accuracy for longer. It's a George Daniels development, (originally developed over 20 years ago), so really can't come with any better provenance.
Omega are really pushing this movement, and for it to have an intrinsic flaw would be a major embarrassment! I've not heard of any problems at all with this movement, and a retailer dismissing an entire technology because of one problematic watch would seem to be a little short sighted.
Omega have recently begun a, (very unfortunate), programme of withdrawing their franchises from smaller retailers, replacing them with company owned boutiques. Perhaps he is in the process of losing his and is a little bitter? Maybe this is a little wide of the mark, but I'm surprised by his opinion!
Omega are really pushing this movement, and for it to have an intrinsic flaw would be a major embarrassment! I've not heard of any problems at all with this movement, and a retailer dismissing an entire technology because of one problematic watch would seem to be a little short sighted.
Omega have recently begun a, (very unfortunate), programme of withdrawing their franchises from smaller retailers, replacing them with company owned boutiques. Perhaps he is in the process of losing his and is a little bitter? Maybe this is a little wide of the mark, but I'm surprised by his opinion!
Edited by Andy_CTR on Friday 31st August 22:26
I think the std coaxial is fine - there havbe been some rerports of failure with the crono coaxial.
The coaxial also doesn't require servicing as often - I think they recon 10 years.
the added cost is probably made up from the saving of the servicing - just get a 2nd hand one and its a win win.
p.s. Planet ocean is gorgeous
The coaxial also doesn't require servicing as often - I think they recon 10 years.
the added cost is probably made up from the saving of the servicing - just get a 2nd hand one and its a win win.
p.s. Planet ocean is gorgeous
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