Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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One reason is that the escapement is patented . . .
. . . so there's a proprietary aspect to Omega's monopoly to date (other than Roger Smith, who was Daniel's colleague).
It's the vaunted precision of Omega movements fitted with the co-axial escapement (and free-sprung balance) that intrigues me, even more than the reputed long-term benefit of reduced friction and extended service intervals. The distinguishing characteristic of Daniel's escapement is that it's bi-directional, so I wonder if there's either an aspect of noise cancellation or mechanical correction that improves observable aspects of timing performance.
The accuracy of the co-axial annual calendar that I tested a few years ago . . .
. . . was irreproachable.
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Here for a review by British scientific horologist Phillip Woodward, and here for a review of the cal 8500 with co-ax Cheers demsond
Thanks, Desmond. Will read. But, before, just another question...
If it is a superior solution, why didn't the other brands adopt it? Or did I miss something, here? Best, Nicolas.
One reason is that the escapement is patented . . .
. . . so there's a proprietary aspect to Omega's monopoly to date (other than Roger Smith, who was Daniel's colleague). It's the vaunted precision of Omega movements fitted with the co-axial escapement (and free-sprung balance) that intrigues me, even mor...
Bi directional escapement??? Didn't know that!
Thanks for your lights, Art. Best, Nicolas.
A traditional Swiss lever escapement also . . .
. . . has bi-directional impulses, with the difference being the direct delivery of the clockwise impulse by the escape wheel in Daniel's co-axial implementation. Omega doesn't make any claims in this regard, but I've wondered if there was a parallel with...
My original wording was off base . . .
. . . in so far as it didn't convey the truly meaningful difference with a Swiss lever escapement - guilty on that charge!
