During Omega’s watch making history, Co-Axial technology and ideology is the key significance for the brand. On Basel World of 2011, Omega inherits traditions and keeps forwarding to recommend latest Hour Vision Blue, Ladymatic, Seamaster and Supermaster. These masterpieces are great works of this traditional watch brand.
The latest Omega Hour Vision Blue adopts black strap and 41mm stainless steel case, and the case is transparent at 360 angles. The blue dial with sunshine radiation has been processed, very charming and stylish. The curved hands are made of platinum, and there is a date display window instead of 3 o’clock position. Through the transparent sapphire made back case, the perfect operation of Omega 8500 Co-axial movement can be seen very clearly. Otherwise, the three-layer co-axial device can adjust the hour hand independently so that it can affect minute and second hands’ walking.
Since Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean recommended in 2005, it won great reputation dues to the professional diving functions and appearance design. Omega introduces new member for Planet Ocean family. As very marine watch, this latest edition fixes single –way screwing bezel and helium releasing button, water resistance function can reach 600 meters. Omega Seamaster Marine 45.5mm edition is made of stainless steel and has been done with polished procedure. The transparent sapphire made back case allows the Co-axial 9300/9301 movement can be seen very clearly and directly.
Omega Supermaster is another leading edition and typical timepiece for the watch making industry. Omega Seamaster was the first wristwatch that has been on the moon in 1969. The excellent timing functions of Omega watch attributes to the exquisite and boutique movement. Co-axial device is the exclusive one of the brand; it is a key element to support Omega leads world’s watch making craftsmanship. We will see more amazing and excellent works launched by Omega.
July 27, 2012
Omega Leads Movement Revolution
April 16, 2012
Introduction of The new Omega De Ville chronograph
In 2012, Omega is committed to the classic appearance and extraordinary watchmaking tradition of De Ville collection, and it launches the new De Ville chronograph, which is equipped with brand’s homemade 9300/9301 co-axial movement. Omega De Ville collection watches an excellent reputation for a long time, and it is acknowledged for its classic elegance and innovative watchmaking technologies.
In 1999, Omega launched a new De Ville watch, which was equipped with caliber 2500 movement installed with co-axial escapement system. In fact, since it is born, the co-axial escapement system has been leading the innovation of the field of mechanical watchmaking industry. In 2007, the release of De Ville Hour Vision watch declared that Omega homemade 8500/8501 co-axial movement was born, and this also meant that Omega’s co-axial watchmaking concept has been fully matured. In later, the brand launches Hour Vision watch, and the SI 14 material has appeared for the first time.
The new De Ville chronograph is suitable for those people who travel frequently. The wearer can adjust the hour hand independently without influencing on minute and second hands. Such function is convenient for wearer to switch second time zone. Two different models of the new Omega De Ville chronograph are available, including 42 mm 18K rose gold case equipped with brown or blue leather strap and steel case equipped with steel bracelet, black or blue leather strap.
18K rose gold model is drive by caliber 9301 co-axial movement, which contains 18K rose gold rotor and Balance Bridge. Steel model is powered by caliber 9300 co-axial movement, which contains Rhodium-plated rotor and Balance Bridge. The 18K rose gold model came in milky white silver dial or blue concentric dial. The small sub-dial decorated with 60 minutes hand and 12 hours hand is placed in the position of 3 o’clock, and it offers convenience to read the time. The small second hand is located in the position of 9 o’clock. The polished 18K red gold central hour and minute hands sit on the dial. In addition, Omega De Ville chronograph leaves a deep impression on people with its 100 meters water resistance.
The new Omega De Ville chronograph perfectly combines compact elegance with advanced watchmaking technology; it shows its outstanding charms for the world.
March 23, 2012
List of 10 Men Wrist Watch on 2012 Basel Watch Exhibition
Since ancient times, men’s watch has been leading the development trend of watch. As the authoritative watch exhibition, 2012 Basel watch and gem exhibition got together the world’s top watch. Here are 10 men wrist watch on 2012 Basel Watch Exhibition.
1. An independent watch making brands Cyrus
The independent watch making brand Cyrus founded together by Julien Lecampa and Laurent Lecamp is inspiredthe ancient Persian empire Cyrus the great in 2,500 years ago with those distinctive characteristics of the concept to convey the characteristic idea of “conquest” and “human rights”. On the 2012 Basel World, Cyrus brought a variety of fine watches on debut to show a unique design concept for watch fans.
2. Omega Spacemaster Z-33 wrist watch
Omega released the Spacemaster the Z-33 watch grandly. This watch design comes from symbolic “Pilot Line” watchcase and is equipped with new multi-function 5666-type quartz movement. It is not only takes into account the needs of today’s pilots, but combines the legendary design of the early and Omega advanced watch making innovation technology into one.
3. Hublot “Antikythera” Wrist Watch
Time traced back to six months ago, Hublot officially launched a movement to pay tribute to the Antikythera Mechanism especially in Paris art museum. The legendary astronomy calculator can be traced back to the 2nd century BC, and its fragments were found around the Greek sea in 1990. As a masterpiece of ancient wisdom, it can display the operating regular pattern and location of the Moon and the Sun. In order to pay tribute to the Antikythera Mechanism, Hublot utilized miniature technology to manufacture a similar device to put into the movement which is equivalent to only the size of the watch, and add a new dimension of time – hour pointer, minute pointer, tourbillon escapement and up to five days of power reserve. At this point, the old device is added a signature belongs to the modern.
4. Hublot 5 Million USD Unique Masterpiece Wrist Watch
Hublot has broken the traditional principle in producing superior quality gem wrist watch of standing out and setting off the existed gems from design to process. The brand 5 millon USD wrist watch acted in an exactly the opposite to the tradition. Gem cutter took part in the initial stage of design and found the match diamond with the complex structure of watchcase, bezel and watch strap. And then the gem cutter and diamond inlaying master tried their best to process the diamond to make sure the perfect match of wrist watch and diamond.
5. Patek Philippe Ref.5204
With horizontal clutch and column wheel, the classical manual winding Patek Philippe wrist watch has 3 complex functions to show Patek Philippe exquisite watch making tradition. Today, its patented chronograph movement cooperates with the most 2 popular complex functions, calendar functions, and two seconds after needle function, reshow grandly. This movement serial number of this super complex function watch movement is CHR 29-535 the PS Q. Calendar(Q) extends to use the same equipment as the Ref. 5270 launched a year ago.
6. Patek Philippe Ref. 5 940
Over the years, ultra-thin self-winding perpetual calendar watch has always been ranked one of the most popular super-complex functions wrist watches. Today, the company emphasizes to re-launch the style to show the complex function calendar of this brand: with 18K gold cushion shaped case Ref 5940 wrist watch.
7. The new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona has become the representatives to create Thatcher legendary since founded in 1963. The new design shown on the 2012 Basel Watch World propagates the feature by virtue of the unique technology.
8. Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon
The mechanical world which is full of rotation, vibration and hypnosis move shows the multi meaning of the time totally that are eternal regularity, complexity and necessity and time culture as long as human history.
This is full of fascinating rotation, oscillation, and the hypnotic movement of the mechanical world, and the multiple meaning of time has undoubtedly expose, and that is the eternal regularity, complexity, necessity, as well as the history of mankind, like an ancient time culture.
9. Corum Admiral’s Cup Didier Cuche Limited Wrist Watch
In order to praise the success and status of the brand ambassador Didier Cuche, the independent Swiss watch brand Corum watch specially launch Admiral’s Cup 44 Chrono Centro, Didier Cuche admiral Cup of 44, Didier Cuche set timing in limited edition watch. Dazzling shine of Didier Cuchehas injected new vitality into the Corum Watch’s function.
10. DeWitt, X-WATCH
DeWitt watches are very honored to be invited to participate in fundraising for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) research program in 2011 “Only Watch” charity auction. The auction will be held on September 23 held in Morocco and the noble prince Albert of Monaco, Albert II will visit the scene. DeWitt participated in the auction for the first time in 2005 and in 2007 presented Grande Complex watch works of art of the WX-1 (No. 1). This year, DeWitt, will show the brand’s latest masterpiece: the X-Watch.
January 9, 2012
The Latest Omega Gift Collection For 2011 Christmas
In 2009, Omega re-designed the Constellation collection. The new one became more fashion and charming than before. In 2011, Omega launches the new Constellation lady watch, which is driven by brand’s homemade caliber 8520/8521 Co-Axial movement. It is said that this revolutionary movement is regarded as one of the most excellent mechanical movements of the world. The new Constellation lady watch is carefully made from 18K red gold with special gold MOP dial. The bezel is inlaid with 32 pieces bright diamonds weight 0.50 carat. The bracelet is made from 18K red gold. The hour’s markers are decorated with 11 pieces diamonds weight 0.12 carat. The date window placed in the position of 3 o’clock.
The small size Co-Axial movement contains Omega Si14 balance. Omega’s pattern Co-Axial technology is applied into the 27mm diameter watch for the first time. The combination of caliber8521 Co-Axial movement and Si14 balance brings excellent reliability to the watch. In addition, Omega provides four years after-service for customers. Omega Constellation lady watch perfectly meets the requirements of ladies who desire for the beautiful watch and the excellent mechanical Co-Axial movement.
Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 18K Orange Chronograph
Half a century ago, Omega Speedmaster collection was born. The brand gave a new definition of the concept of the classic chronograph. Omega Speedmaster collection was not only durable, but also it was in eternal classic style. In addition, it became the first watch worn on the moon in July 1969; therefore, it got the name of moon watch.
At the Christmas 2011, Omega adds the new creative members to Speedmaster family. This new watch named Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph, which is equipped with caliber 9301 Co-Axial movement. The new watch has some of the same core elements of the original Speedmaster Professional watch; such core elements include black dial, moon watch style hand and the well-known black Tachymeter inlaid on the bezel. Besides, the new watch has its own special characters, which can attract more people’s attention.