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To co-axial or not to co-axial or is it a case of back to the future?

  1. Skv Oct 26, 2019

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    Then this technique does not benefit the customer at all. It is advertised as being 'better' in terms of it needing service at higher intervals (thus saving money). In practice it turns out that it actually needs the same amount of service, but it appears to be more time consuming to do it, thus increasing service costs for the customer? That sounds quite bad TBH.

    I am wondering if Omega solved this in the 8800/8900 calibers.
     
  2. Claven2 Oct 26, 2019

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    Good question, but my impression is the 2500 a through c were more of a novelty than a tangible improvement over the 1120 movement.

    Someone like archer will have to weigh in on the 2500d or 8500+ movements to see if there is a more tangible value proposition.

    That said, my most recent purchase is a 2500c derivative because I like the watch and omega SC service doesn't vex me.

    If I recall though, I think I read an archer post where he says the escapement isnt the issue, it's that the gear train has the same service requirements as a non coax movement, limiting how long the service interval can be
     
  3. Davidt Oct 26, 2019

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    The coaxial escapement in its Omega guise at least is nothing more than a marketing gimmick in my opinion and far from offering a tangible benefit to individuals is actually a hindrance.

    I own numerous vintage Omegas but have no desire to own a modern one because of this.
     
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  4. Stufflers Mom Oct 26, 2019

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    For a modern Omega I don't understand why anyone would choose\risk not to go direct to Omega when it comes to servicing.
     
  5. Skv Oct 26, 2019

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    I have my own reasons..
     
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  6. scapa Oct 26, 2019

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    Echoed. I've learned more from this thread about the coaxial movement, and its advantages and disadvantages, than I did in several weeks of broad searches before I bit on the SMP 300 Diver 8800. Fascinating stuff.

    I'm starting to think that the service costs and intervals may play out into the number of Omega Coaxial movements I'm prepared to own, or at least when I buy and service them, maybe staggering those intervals to minimize the dreaded double or even triple service year. Food for thought for sure.
     
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  7. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Oct 26, 2019

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    The 3-level co-axial escapement is no different in terms of how the co-axial wheel and pallet fork interact.
     
  8. vadimo Oct 26, 2019

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    is there way to find out from serial number what 2500 version watch has?
     
  9. Claven2 Oct 26, 2019

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    I think it depends what year your watch is. If it's a transition year, you can look at the calibre number in the edge of the movement to see what letter is after 2500.
     
  10. vadimo Oct 26, 2019

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    it was issued to me from the store Jan 2016, is there clear date from which watches would fully transition?
     
  11. Claven2 Oct 26, 2019

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    If it's made in 2016 and has a 2500, it should be a d model.