Omega co-axial

[sean]

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?

[davidtth]

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

[Everdying]

not all early 8500 have Si14, only from mid-late 2011 onwards did omega equip all 8xxx/9xxx with Si14.

[Peiseh]

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?

[STT1987]

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.
 

[Peiseh]

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.

[beachboyng]

omega is using in-house movement... so far didnt heard of ETA for omega

[gunsnroses]

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.

[Clicko]

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.

[CKL1213]

what's so special with the Si14 silicon balance spring?

[Boeing]

Some ETA based with Si14 as well.

[Boeing]

ETA based 2years, co-axial 3years and Si14 come with 4years warranty.

[GTH]

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.

[chrisyen]

eta kan swatch punya
omega kan swatch punya
so all are in house