Omega Dynamic automatic v hand wound - pls advice

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vonrozen

·Sep 2, 2020

hello,

the 2 calibers are different : is the automatic one 'better' , more advanced - could you please comment . Thank you very much !

Kind Regards

Alexander

 

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Spruce

·Sep 2, 2020·Sunburst dial fan

I think you probably need to post a little more information (and possibly photos) of which watches you’re interested in learning about.

 

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JimInOz

·Sep 2, 2020·Melbourne Australia

Automatic Dynamics are for lazy people who are too busy to take time and wind their watch every morning.

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There is no real difference.

Automatics generally have more parts, therefore more chance of failure and may be slightly more expensive to service. Manual movements are generally simpler in design and cheaper to service.

 

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vonrozen

·Sep 2, 2020

I am talking about the famous Geneve Dynamic in 2 versions : automatic and hand wound

 

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vonrozen

·Sep 2, 2020

yes , but the 2 calibers are different in many other ways : any opinions on this ?

 

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vonrozen

·Sep 2, 2020

- I am speaking specifically about the 2 Omega calibers !

 

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vonrozen

·Sep 2, 2020

It is cal 613 for the hand wounding one

 

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SpikiSpikester

·Sep 2, 2020·@ ΩF

the first generation Dynamics all have good strong calibres in them.

I have examples of all the variations and wouldn't say any of them is "better" than the other. It just depends if you want manual with / without date, auto with / without date, or day date.

You won't go wrong if you choose the complication or dial you like & then seek out one that is in decent condition.

 

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SpikiSpikester

·Sep 2, 2020·@ ΩF

JimInOz

There is no real difference.

Automatics generally have more parts, therefore more chance of failure and may be slightly more expensive to service. Manual movements are generally simpler in design and cheaper to service.

Have to say I was never charged differently for servicing on the auto or manual versions. Maybe it depends on who the watchmaker is ?

 

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vonrozen

·Sep 2, 2020

thank you very much !

Are the Dynamics an interesting watch in the overall history of Omega ?

 

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DaveK

·Sep 2, 2020·Yoda of Yodelers

This will be of interest http://www.mediafire.com/file/knazxmyqdzd/Omega Geneve Dynamic I .pdf

 

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Archer

·Sep 2, 2020·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

JimInOz

Automatics generally have more parts, therefore more chance of failure and may be slightly more expensive to service. Manual movements are generally simpler in design and cheaper to service.

Yes, exactly. If I had to choose, it would be the manual winding.