Two questions
Hello everyone, I've just bought this 2006 De Ville Co-axial escapement three hander, 37.5mm (ref. 168.1700). For personal reasons I was gravitating towards Seamasters of the 1950-1960s when I stumbled across this. As I eyed it up, I realised how much I l...
This is exactly what Omega is about IMO
An original case shape A breakthrough movement, conceived by a great man Several interesting variations: GMT, dial colours, power reserve And all that for a great price nowadays: what is not to like? Size seems perfect too! I believe the GMT version had a...
I don't know how many were made altogether . . .
. . . across three variations (sweep seconds, power reserve, and GMT) in four dial colors and two case metals over five years, but will take a stab at the total: > 100K and < 200K. The DeVilles were the first regular production models to incorporate Om...
Thank you very much for taking the time to share these tidbits. Much appreciated.
I have a little sense of the De Ville's use to host the Co-axial escapement, and came within a whisker of buying the Daniels version back in the day. Have done a little sleuthing since posting and what I've found tallies with your account. The watch has a...
Your movement operates at a rate of 28800 bph (4 Hz). It's the succeeding versions . . .
. . . 2500C and 2500D that operate at 25200 bph (3.5 Hz). Omega dropped the frequency after determining it provided better timing and (presumably) longevity. A watchmaker would need a timing machine that reflects the unique resonant frequency Omega's move...
Once again, thank you.
May I ask one more question? Why is there a discrepancy between the fact sheet (3.5Hz) and the actual? (4Hz). You're right, and so was the merchant, so I'm curious to know why Omega didn't update its online record. I'm assuming it was a matter of oversigh...
Most likely due to a case of . . .
. . . 'too much information'. Had Omega specified the breakdown, they'd be fielding questions forever from confused clients.