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ยทCurious to see if Omega will mark the 2024 co-axial escapement anniversary but probably not due to their busy involvement in the 2024 Olympics, so they'll probably await 2026 which will mark the 100th anniversary of British horologist George Daniels (1926-2011) and at the same time 50th anniversary of the co-axial being revealed for the first time in 1976.
But in 1976 the watch world wasn't really interested in the co-axial escapement, but Patek Philippe and Omega showed interest with Omega claiming the "win" as they officially presented a George Daniels co-axial time piece at the Basel fair in 1999.
Sharing a few photos taken in the Science museum - London. The six time pieces in the photo are: 1986 pocket watch fitted with a slim co-axial escapement, 1981 prototype co-axial for Patek Philippe, 1982 co-axial Patek Philippe wrist watch, 2010 Daniels-Smith prototype marking cooperation with Roger Smith (Isle of Man), the 1999 Millennium wrist watch for Omega and an Omega DeVille co-axial in 18ct Gold.
(Photos: MoonwatchUniverse)
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But in 1976 the watch world wasn't really interested in the co-axial escapement, but Patek Philippe and Omega showed interest with Omega claiming the "win" as they officially presented a George Daniels co-axial time piece at the Basel fair in 1999.
Sharing a few photos taken in the Science museum - London. The six time pieces in the photo are: 1986 pocket watch fitted with a slim co-axial escapement, 1981 prototype co-axial for Patek Philippe, 1982 co-axial Patek Philippe wrist watch, 2010 Daniels-Smith prototype marking cooperation with Roger Smith (Isle of Man), the 1999 Millennium wrist watch for Omega and an Omega DeVille co-axial in 18ct Gold.
(Photos: MoonwatchUniverse)
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