What is Omega Co-Axial escapement?
The coaxial escapement is a type of modern watch escapement mechanism invented by English watchmaker George Daniels in 1976 and patented in 1980. It is one of the few watch escapements which have been invented in modern times and is used in most of the mechanical watch models currently produced by Omega SA.
What does Omega Co-Axial mean?
They’ve made ‘performance’ a strong part of their brand character, and a contemporary cornerstone of that effort has been “Co-Axial.” It refers to a type of mechanical component used in more and more of Omega’s timepieces.
Who uses the co-axial escapement?
The Omega Master Chronometer co-axial caliber 3861, antimagnetic to at least 15,000 gauss. Today, there are several different versions of the co-axial – one is the version used by Omega, the only company to successfully use a non-lever escapement on an industrial scale. The other is the version used by Roger Smith.
How does co-axial escapement work?
The Co-Axial escapement functions with a system of three pallets that separate the locking function from the impulse, with the pushing, as opposed to the sliding friction of the lever escapement, resulting in greater mechanical efficiency.
When did omega start using Co-Axial?
1999
When Omega launched its Co-Axial calibre 2500 in 1999, the entire mechanical watch industry was put on notice. The Co-Axial Escapement in the calibre was the first practical new mechanical watch escapement to be launched in 250 years.
When did Omega start using Co-Axial?
What does co-axial mean watch?
A co-axial, in the most basic terms, is an escapement mechanism. The escapement is one of the most crucial parts of a watch. It’s like the heart of the movement. But, more specifically, the escapement determines the speed at which the energy releases from the mainspring.
Is Omega Co-Axial automatic?
It is important to note that the Omega De Ville Tresor Master Co-Axial is not an automatic watch. It uses the Omega caliber Master 8511 movement which not is self-winding but rather, it is a manual wind watch (also known as a hand-wound watch).
Who makes Omega watch movements?
Thanks! Omega is owned by Swatch Group, which also owns ETA, the well-known movement producer. I believe Omega designed and developed the newest mon- ETA movements (8500,8800,8900 series).