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Thoughts on Omega’s Latest Generation Movements?

samarofficial777
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Omega has upgraded a lot in the last few years - Master Chronometer calibers, anti-magnetic tech, better accuracy, and longer service intervals.

For owners of modern Omega models:

Which recent movement improvements do you feel actually make a difference in daily wear?
Accuracy? Anti-magnetism? Reliability? Something else?
Curious to hear real-world experiences from the community.
 
hen
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Good question, is there a need to get something better than my 565 and 1120?
 
Tag0935
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I have multiple watches (both modern and vintage) that I rotate on a daily basis, so accuracy does not matter anymore. Never had issues with magnetism, so I would say they oversell this feature. I'd say I appreciate the robustness the most, all the movements just work, that is what matters to me in the longterm.
 
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Personally, I prefer the 1120 movement to any of the co-axial calibers. Every one I've had has run like a champ. And it's very thin.
 
A
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Omega’s recent movement tech feels genuinely useful, not just marketing. The anti-magnetic performance is especially impressive.
 
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Personally, I prefer the 1120 movement to any of the co-axial calibers. Every one I've had has run like a champ. And it's very thin.
Ahh but he asked about Omega's movements, not ETAs 😉
 
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The anti magnetic feature is probably a bigger deal than the Coaxial escapement or anything else, there are so many powerful compact magnets now in personal electronics (especially from Apple) that it’s nice not having to even worry about it.

I think what they really need to do is develop an ultra-thin automatic calibre, like a modern version of the Calibre 712.

It many ways the position Omega is in now movement wise mirrors where it was in the 60s, with the second generation, thinner evolution of a very successful line of in-house automatic mass production movements.

During that time period, when the Cal 55x and 56x were being churned out was when Omega saw the need for an Ultra-thin like the Calibre 712, and the opportunities such a calibre could present.

They’re at that stage again, there’s no new tech to cram in, just thickness to lose, being on Calibre 7100?
 
Donn Chambers
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I’ll throw in my two cents here, having owned Omega watches over about two decades, ranging in calibers from the 565, 321, 1861, 1040, 1128, and more modern co-axial movements 2500, 8912, and 3861.

The two watches I currently own (Seamaster 300 w/ cal. 8912) and Speedmaster Pro (cal. 3861) are the most accurate and dependable Omega watches I have ever owned, keeping a consistent + 1-2 sec/day. The accuracy (and now hacking feature) of the cal. 3861 made it a game changer for me, as it is now my daily wearer. Past Speedmasters were only occasionally used, because I never could get them to be accurate (the were sometimes slow, sometimes fast, and often by 10 sec/day).

The 60 hour power reserve on the Seamaster is good, because I can now just wear it on weekends or when I take the dogs on a walk, or when I feel like it, and I don’t have to worry about it stopping. Plus, it keeps the high accuracy.

In short, I think the new movements are great!
 
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Past Speedmasters were only occasionally used, because I never could get them to be accurate (the were sometimes slow, sometimes fast, and often by 10 sec/day).
I already had a 3861 and bought a 7 year old unworn and to this day unserviced 1861 Trilogy , the first week I tested the accuracy it was running at +10s a day. My watchmaker regulated it and now it runs -2,4s a day, not to bad.
 
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dsio dsio
The anti magnetic feature is probably a bigger deal than the Coaxial escapement or anything else, there are so many powerful compact magnets now in personal electronics (especially from Apple) that it’s nice not having to even worry about it.
I would agree. And to be more specific the silicon balance spring (the other things are nice to have, but the real benefit is the spring). Thjis is also largely responsible for the increased accuracy and precision of these movements. Much like quartz, with a silicon balance spring, accuracy becomes much easier to achieve and maintain.
 
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I would agree. And to be more specific the silicon balance spring (the other things are nice to have, but the real benefit is the spring). Thjis is also largely responsible for the increased accuracy and precision of these movements. Much like quartz, with a silicon balance spring, accuracy becomes much easier to achieve and maintain.
I had a question about the silicon hair springs: Are they as fragile as the metal ones? I find myself wondering if they could hold their 'set' better (to the point where they don't 'bend' out of shape as easily).

IF so, I DEFINITELY would have an appetite to buy replacements for every watch I work on 😁
 
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I had a question about the silicon hair springs: Are they as fragile as the metal ones? I find myself wondering if they could hold their 'set' better (to the point where they don't 'bend' out of shape as easily).

IF so, I DEFINITELY would have an appetite to buy replacements for every watch I work on 😁
Far less fragile than a typical balance spring.
 
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Far less fragile than a typical balance spring.
Interesting! It would be interesting to see if there are any manufacturers that would sell in reasonable quantities...
 
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