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A new open standard? Well, I have some doubts...
First of all, thank you Magnus and congratulation for your very brilliant article. Of course I'm sure you're an excellent scientist, but as a journalist/writer, well... you're a hugely talented man!!!
About the Master Chronometer Standard: if I was the CEO of an Omega's competitor I would never apply, since it would mean to reach the silver medal, at best.
I don't know if this certification is better than the others (furthermore: how to define which is "the best"???) , but I think that not even a single more Omega will be sold thanks to it. And if such a consideration should be true: why to dedicate so much efforts? Maybe for "political" reasons? In other words: maybe the Swatch Group needed to "pay" something to the Swiss Federal Government? We should ask Mr. 007? Noooo, he's already too much involved with Omega!
Ciao,
Elio
OMEGA presents the 1st METAS-certified Master Chronometer, Part 1: The Live Report
Earlier this week OMEGA in cooperation with the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), has presented the first ever wristwatch certified according to the exacting, transparent Master Chronometer standard developed to simulate daily wearing situatio...
OMEGA presents the 1st Master Chronometer, Part 2: the METAS certification lab
The Master Chronometer certification laboratory is set up in OMEGA's main building in Biel. It is a separate entity isolated from production, but it is still set up such that the current Globemaster production, for the time being the only watch to be cert...
great report Magnus and much appreciated!
The COSC people must be in a bit of a fix, but the true test of METAS will be how it is received by collectors over time. Best to all, Tim
OMEGA presents the 1st Master Chronometer, Part 3: Globemaster Hands-On Review
The first watch ever to qualify for the METAS Master Chronometer standard (or is it the other way round? The first standard currently only applying to this watch ;-)?) is the OMEGA Globemaster : The Globemaster immediately strikes us, thanks to its resemb...
I've looked at the versions and really like the platinum!
Here's a couple views to show the beautiful variations in the style on this version. Factory website image displays the platinum case, bezel and sandblasted platinum dial. Polished white gold hands and markers are filled with blue enamel (not lume) and pl...
Omega Globemaster echoes one of my favourite watches
Magnus, Thank you for the Eyewitness Report; very detailed and filled with valid commentary viz. business, industry and scientific notes. My medical physics is a bit rusty since I am no longer an accredited POPUMET radiation administrator but using the ru...
If the permanent magnet's not strong enough, I know where they can find an electromagnet ...
I heard the General Atomics guys are building a spare, so it might be available for a loan if Omega wants it ... READ MORE HERE
Very interesting and time will tell how it evolves
Huge work, nice done Magnus. I had many questions/interogations while I was reading your indepth report. Of course, we know how this industry (luxury+watchmaking) works and we've been used to remain on a very "defensive" stance in the past: brands claimin...
These words by Mr Nick Hayek were interesting in relation to Asia
"Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek cited the example that in certain parts of the world, 'Swiss made' watches are sold which never have seen Swiss soil." How true those words are as Swatch Group was one of the first and still is the largest owner of Asian facto...
Very nice report...but I hope
I'm not paying extra for these overheads (dream on I guess). Omega prices has been pushing higher lately, more so than the 2015 Rolex Perpetuals and other lines. By the way, I heard Rolex is also pondering about price increase from my local AD. When I buy...
Raymond, as I stated the METAS-certification comes free of charge for the customer...
its just the surcharge for the antimagnetic movement over its standard siblings. Best, Magnus
A new open standard? Well, I have some doubts...
First of all, thank you Magnus and congratulation for your very brilliant article. Of course I'm sure you're an excellent scientist, but as a journalist/writer, well... you're a hugely talented man!!! About the Master Chronometer Standard: if I was the CE...