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Title: Omega co-axial
Post by: sean on January 27, 2013, 07:31:10 PM: Would like to check is Omega co axial movement an in house movement or ETA modified? Since omega is under swatch group. Mind to share?
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: davidtth on January 27, 2013, 07:37:27 PM: is ETA movement anyway, but still "consider" as their in-house for those 2500 movement, they are very durable and accurate no doubt

for 8xxx/9xxx series claim as fully in-house movement with silicon balance wheel :)
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: Everdying on January 27, 2013, 07:47:35 PM: not all early 8500 have Si14, only from mid-late 2011 onwards did omega equip all 8xxx/9xxx with Si14.
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: Peiseh on January 28, 2013, 05:06:42 AM: An important question for those discerning watch collectors indeed.

Does a hybrid mechanism actually lowered the value perception of the watch by the buyer, even with bug name stake like Omega, and other big names out there?
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: STT1987 on January 28, 2013, 01:06:02 PM: Quote from: Peiseh on January 28, 2013, 05:06:42 AM
An important question for those discerning watch collectors indeed.

Does a hybrid mechanism actually lowered the value perception of the watch by the buyer, even with bug name stake like Omega, and other big names out there?

Not to me. It enhances the value IMHO.
:Cheers:
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: Peiseh on January 28, 2013, 05:11:39 PM: yup, it will come a time when almost everyone are using the similar base movements that are not their own, but improved on. From then on, there will be no questions about what or whose movements the watch belongs to, and instead, it will be about the watch's built, prestige, designs, and exquisiteness.
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: beachboyng on July 13, 2015, 03:59:17 PM: omega is using in-house movement... so far didnt heard of ETA for omega
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: gunsnroses on July 13, 2015, 04:47:23 PM: Quote from: beachboyng on July 13, 2015, 03:59:17 PM
omega is using in-house movement... so far didnt heard of ETA for omega

Disagree, a lot of earlier Omega models were either ETA or Valjoux based. Do a quick check and study on Google before making statements please.
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: Clicko on July 13, 2015, 10:25:37 PM: 2500 is ETA modified. The rest higher end like 8500 has Si14 silicon balance spring is in-house. You get these in Master co-axial. Accuracy is on par with Rolex <> +/-1-2s per day, except if you put into upright winder then it runs up to +5s per day.
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: CKL1213 on July 14, 2015, 07:13:35 AM: what's so special with the Si14 silicon balance spring?
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: Boeing on July 14, 2015, 10:37:49 AM: Some ETA based with Si14 as well.
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: Boeing on July 14, 2015, 10:42:16 AM: ETA based 2years, co-axial 3years and Si14 come with 4years warranty.
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: GTH on July 14, 2015, 11:31:27 AM: Quote from: CKL1213 on July 14, 2015, 07:13:35 AM
what's so special with the Si14 silicon balance spring?

Si4 balance spring, Si4 pallet, Si4 escape wheel, because it's similiar to glass, or close to diamond, there is not magnetism effect, and reduce friction in the movement, hence runs smoother. the marketing talk.
Title: Re: Omega co-axial
Post by: chrisyen on July 15, 2015, 08:01:07 AM: eta kan swatch punya
omega kan swatch punya
so all are in house