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Post by Houston on Sept 26, 2007 6:37:05 GMT -5
No 71 - September 26 2007 OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA CHRONOGRAPH
 A stunning debut at Baselworld 2004 following the success of Aqua Terra and Railmaster chronometers of the previous two years was to echo the theme of the year, the Olympic Games at Athens. Hence the chronograph, that indispensable complication that was created to time the first of the modern Games in 1932, was fittingly incorporated into the Seamaster Aqua Terra. The head-turning model 2512.30 is available with an opaline-silver dial and accompanies its’ stable sibling which features a polished black lacquer dial. Taking its’ cue from a recent model of the Aqua Terra chronometer, it possesses the striking blued-steel hands and facetted triangular hour markers which are also finished in blued steel. Beneath the domed, anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal sit the all important chronograph totalisers with the 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock and the 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock. Minute attention to detail is accorded to the small-seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock which, like the chronograph totalisers is adorned with an elegant hand with a counterweight, finished again in blued steel. As with the entire Aqua Terra collection, Dauphine hands which include an arrowhead on the minute hand are coated with Super Luminova for visibility in conditions of low light. The dial is complete with the OMEGA symbol and name in blued steel and a date window at 6 o’clock.  The ample power reserve amounting to 55 hours is delivered by the Omega calibre 3301 self-winding chronometer-chronograph movement which is officially certified as a chronometer and bears a column-wheel mechanism making it one of the most prestigious chronograph movements in the OMEGA collection and indeed a rarity in the world of horology. Given their high level of precision in operating the chronograph functions, column-wheel mechanisms are especially difficult to manufacture and only a handful of the best-known watch brands offer them as part of their catalogs. The calibre 3301 is also fitted with Omega's proprietary free sprung-balance without index. This avoids the disturbing effects of contact between the balance-spring and the index pins and therefore ensures stability of the watch's going rate over long periods of use. A screw-in crown and case back ensures water resistance to 150 metres. The Aqua Terra Chronograph is offered with a choice of stainless-steel bracelet and black or brown alligator leather straps with pushbutton-operated stainless-steel foldover clasps.
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Post by Houston on Sept 27, 2007 5:50:46 GMT -5
No 72 - September 27 2007 OMEGA CONSTELLATION DOUBLE EAGLE CHRONOMETER
 Following the successful introduction of the Co-Axial escapement in the De Ville and Seamaster Aqua Terra lines, OMEGA made a bold announcement in the launch of an entirely new design for the gents’ Constellation. It would take its’ name from the world of Golf, a sport in which OMEGA had become highly active in its’ capacity of official timekeeper of the PGA and Senior PGA Tours and which include its’ role as title sponsor in a number of events such as the European Masters. Omega’s presence in golf had also become internationally-recognised through its’ golfing ambassadors namely Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and more latterly, Michelle Wie. Thus on May 1, 2004 the Constellation Double Eagle Chronometer came into being.  Whilst possessing the striking features of a contemporary design, the Double Eagle nevertheless retained a number of the attributes of its’ predecessor yet with new interpretations. The familiar “claws” which envelop the case and bezel are now extended so as to protect the crown. As with the model 95, the smooth lines of the two crescent-shaped facets on the case take the place of lugs and retain the Roman numerals, though now in bolder form, stamped around the circumference of the bezel. New case sizes in the Double Eagle measure 35 and 38mm in diameter. The two-tone models have a stainless steel case and bracelet with polished 18-carat yellow gold claws on a brushed 18-carat bezel, also in yellow gold and 18-carat yellow gold centre linking bars on the bracelet. Silvered and light champagne dials are available with a black dial made exclusively for the stainless steel model. A luxury model is further available in 18-carat satin-finished red gold. This comes with an ivory dial and matching satin-finished red gold bracelet.  Powered by the OMEGA calibre 2500 movement with Co-Axial Escapement, it is an officially-certified chronometer which delivers a power reserve of 48 hours. Its’ highly-decorative finish with rhodium-plated surfaces, fine circular graining and Geneva waves isvisible through the sapphire crystal caseback. Water resistance is guaranteed to a depth of 100m.
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Post by Houston on Sept 28, 2007 4:45:02 GMT -5
No 73 - September 28 2007 OMEGA DE VILLE CO-AXIAL BIG DATE
 The Co-Axial Escapement, first introduced in a De Ville Limited Edition Chronometer in 1999 and which made its’ fully-fledged debut in a mass production model in the Aqua Terra was again highlighted in a limited series in 2004. In company with the Small Seconds chronometer featured some weeks ago, Baselworld 2004, saw the release of the OMEGA De Ville Co-Axial Big Date. It’s uniquely-elegant and attractive design combined the new De Ville Co-Axial case and recalled characteristics of popular OMEGA models of the 1950s. A fitting combination therefore to the 38.7mm case with its’ ornate lugs was the domed silver dial with twelve facets, the raised central zone with applied facetted hour markers that matched the gold colour of the case. These would in turn form a harmonious blend with the now familiar facetted, diamong-polished Alpha hour and minute hands which were filled with Super Luminova and complemented by the blued-steel seconds hand. A striking feature of this immaculate timepiece is naturally, the large date window at three o’clock. The De Ville Big Date is powered by a new version of the Co-Axial movement, the calibre 2610. As expected, it is chronometer-certified movement with free sprung balance offers unparalleled stability in the going rate of the watch over a longer term and delivers a power reserve of 48 hours.  The De Ville Co-Axial Big Date was produced in white, yellow and red-gold, each being a limited series of 699 pieces and delivered with a brown alligator strap with matching quick-release foldover clasp. Sapphire crystals adorn the front and caseback of the watch with the latter affording the enthusiast, splendid views of the Co-Axial movement with its’ meticulous rhodium-plated finish, Geneva wave decor, circular graining and gold-plated engravings. The caseback bears the individual limited number of each watch in the format of 001/699, low production numbers thereby guaranteeing a decided exclusivity for the true connoisseur.
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Post by Houston on Oct 1, 2007 7:26:43 GMT -5
No 74 - October 2 2007 OMEGA SEAMASTER PLANET OCEAN
“ CASINO ROYALE “ LIMITED EDITION
 Launched in December 2006 following the release of the movie Casino Royale, the OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Limited Edition had attributes which set it apart from the other production models of the Planet Ocean. The limited series of 5,007 pieces had a central seconds hand that bore a counterbalance which featured the 007 gun logo in a shade of orange. Made in stainless steel, its’ caseback was embossed with the Casino Royale logo to accompany the series number of the Limited Edition watch. It was made only in one size, the larger 45.5mm and sported a black rubber tang and buckle strap.  In all other respects, the watch was similar to the Planet Ocean and hence, readily identified by the distinctive features of this successful timepiece, as in the coin-edged bezel which recalls the original Seamaster 300m model or the facetted arrowhead hour and minute hands with their luminous SuperLuminova inserts in company with the luminous arrowhead seconds hand. As expected too, beneath the attractive surface is the OMEGA calibre 2500C Co-Axial Escapement movement, which is a COSC-certified chronometer and delivers a power reserve of 48 hours. This highly-desirable watch, model reference 2907.50.91 with its’ protective screw-in caseback, offers is depth-rated at 600m / 2,000 ft. 
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Post by Houston on Oct 1, 2007 11:15:06 GMT -5
WATCH OF THE DAY SPECIAL EDITION
OMEGA SEAMASTER PROFESSIONAL
- FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY REVISITED
  A special jewelry edition of the classic “ Bond Edition ” of the OMEGA Seamaster Professional Diver was produced in 1998. The models were in either yellow or white 18-carat gold and featured a skeletonized version of the movement, each part of which was individually crafted and engraved by hand. The dial of this 300m-rated watch was in enamel with the OMEGA symbol at 12 o’clock with the word Seamaster and the hippocampus in the 6 o’clock position. A domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal displays this and a front view of the highly-decorative skeleton movement. The 21-carat gold rotor additionally bore an anniversary engraving with its’ screw-in 18-carat gold caseback with anti-reflective sapphire crystal.   Pictures – omegawatches.com Please Note that our Watch Of The Day Threads are created to present the timeless beauty, elegance, functionality and desirability of OMEGA watches. As such, some items may be discontinued and replaced by newer models. Others however are part of special limited edition production runs. [/color] [/center] |
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Post by Houston on Oct 2, 2007 6:09:22 GMT -5
No 76 - October 2 2007 IN YOUR SIGHTS -
THE OMEGA SEAMASTER PROFESSIONAL
JAMES BOND LIMITED EDITION
 With the announcement of a new screen star in the role of James Bond, a refreshed look was given to the limited edition of the Seamaster James Bond series. Continuing in the traditional mould of being encased in stainless steel, the new watch, model reference 2226.80 features the individual touches of a new look that recalls the opening credits of Bond cinematic presentations. This individually-numbered limited edition piece has an instantly-recognizable spiral motif representing the barrel of a gun and is accompanied by a small counterbalance on the seconds hand in the form of the 007 gun logo.  As you would expect, being a Seamaster, the watch bears the classic design attributes of the familiar and unmistakable case, curved horns to accompany the contrasting polished and brushed surfaces and the hallmark scallop-edged, blue bezel and dial. The “ Bond ” watch characteristic continues with the skeleton hands with their SuperLuminova inserts and the luminescent raised hour markers. Depth-rated at 300m/1,000ft, its’ protective screw-in crown and 41mm case houses the OMEGA calibre 2500C self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement that offers a power reserve of 48 hours.  In company with the 007 motif on the seconds hand, is an engraving on the case featuring the reknown secret agent’s numbered designation which is also present on the clasp of the highly-decorative bracelet. The OMEGA Seamaster James Bond Limited Edition Co-Axial 300m Diver Chronometer is a numbered limited series of 10,007. A rather large number for a limited series, nevertheless as in the previous 40th anniversary edition, there will hardly be sufficient numbers circulating the globe judging by the popularity of the book and screen hero and indeed of this exceedingly-desirable timepiece.
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Post by Houston on Oct 3, 2007 6:52:11 GMT -5
No 77 - October 3 2007 THE BEAUTY OF WHITE
THE OMEGA SEAMASTER PROFESSIONAL 300M GMT
 Inimitable, unmistakable, the OMEGA Seamaster GMT model 2538.20.00, a desirable and reliable sporty timepiece designed with an emphasis on the needs of the traveller. The familiar Seamaster case in stainless steel with its’ diameter of 41mm bears the timeless characteristics of a proven and seasoned campaigner though with some subtle individual touches. The steel bezel is on a grey aluminium ring with a 24-hour scale. It is a perfect complement to the white dial which sits beneath the domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal. On it are the instantly-recognizable “ sword hands ” both of which have luminous SuperLuminova inserts as do the baton hour markers. The central seconds hand is highlighted by its' red pointer and the GMT hand is prominently presented in red. The dial being a pure white shows the intricate wave patterns that are reminiscent of the sea and these are perfectly edged onto the dial as are the Omega logo and name. The legend Seamaster and chronometer are in black with the letters GMT represented in an attractive and contrasting shade of red. A date window at three o’clock completes the minimalist and purposeful dial. Power for the GMT Diver Chronometer comes from the self-winding OMEGA calibre 1128 movement with GMT hand and rhodium-plated finish. It is COSC-certified and delivers a power reserve of 44 hours. With a screw-in caseback and a recessed screw-in crown, the 300m GMT with white dial is water-resistant to 300m/1,000ft. It is offered on a stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp bearing a diver’ extension and is unique with its’ attractive brushed finish, lending further individuality to this remarkably durable timepiece for the globetrotter.
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Post by Houston on Oct 4, 2007 6:20:31 GMT -5
No 78 - October 4 2007 OMEGA TORINO 2006 OLYMPIC COLLECTION
THE SPEEDMASTER BROAD ARROW CO-AXIAL RATTRAPANTE
 In renewing its’ relationship with the Olumpic Games, OMEGA launched the Torino 2006 Olympic Collection chronographs in readiness for the Games. There were three showcase timepieces, each of which was distinguishable by the five interlocking coloured rings that represent the Olympic Games. A strikingly innovative application of nanotechnology had enabled OMEGA to integrate this historic symbol with extraordinary precision and fidelity into the watch design. The coloured rings form the counterweight of the split-seconds or central seconds hand on the three chronographs, celebrating the Olympic Games and recalling OMEGA’s record of continuous innovation in both watchmaking and sports timekeeping. The role of OMEGA as Official Timekeeper to the Winter Games wass underscored by the “Torino 2006” mark on the dial in company with the Olympic rings symbol and the inscription “Official Timekeeper” which was stamped on the case back. An additional inscription on the case back enhances the exclusive character of the Torino 2006 Olympic Collection chronographs: “Torino 2006 Limited Edition”, followed by the engraved limited series number of the piece. In the case of the Rattrapante therefore, it was in the format of 01/26, just twenty-six were produced as a very special limited series. The Speedmaster Rattrapante was thus the centrepiece of the OMEGA Torino 2006 Olympic Collection.  The five coloured rings form the counterweight of the Rattrapante hand and the “Torino 2006” mark in blue at 12 o’clock underscores OMEGA’s role as Official Timekeeper. Hallmarks of the original Speedmasters are evident in the facetted, luminous Broad Arrow hour and minute hands and as a mark of distinction, all hands are blued, as are the facetted hour markers. As would be expected on a Speedmaster, a black tachometric scale was engraved on the bezel while a red pulsometric scale circumscribes the silvered dial. The hour marker zone and silver-edged counters were highlighted in rhodium. Below the 12-hour totalizer and date window at 6 o’clock are the words “Lap Timer” in black. The Speedmaster case in polished steel features a sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 100 metres / 330 feet. Powered by the exclusive self-winding OMEGA calibre 3612, a certified chronometer movement, it has a power reserve of 55 hours and is fitted with OMEGA's proprietary Co-Axial Escapement and the OMEGA free sprung-balance. The split-seconds chronograph mechanism, controlled by a double column-wheel in blued steel, ensures precision start, stop and reset functions for the chronograph hand, the split-seconds hand and the hour and minute totalisers. A vertical coupling also ensures no jump or delay in the chronograph hand and split-seconds hand when the chronograph is started. This exclusive and historic chronograph was presented on a hand-stitched brown leather strap which enhances the elegance of this superb timepiece.
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Post by Houston on Oct 5, 2007 6:06:47 GMT -5
No 79 - October 5 2007 OMEGA CONSTELLATION PERPETUAL CALENDAR MOVEMENT
 The Constellation Perpetual Calendar with its’ rounder shape and softer lines is an excellent complement to the Double Eagle Co-Axial models of the Constellation range. A star-studded blend of 18-carat gold and stainless steel, it highlights the features which had contributed to the long reign of the Constellation as one of OMEGA’s successes in both the gents’ and ladies lines. The curvature of the bezel allows an extension to the middle section of the case obviating the need to use lungs and gives the Constellation its’ unique profile and appearance. Setting the Constellation apart from the other lines in the OMEGA collection too is the white Guilloché dial, the appearance of which is enhanced not only by the applied OMEGA symbol and hour markers but also by the Constellation star in the 6 o’clock position. These together with the Dauphine hands with SuperLuminova inserts and central seconds hand are all in 18-carat yellow gold, matching the bezel ring on which is stamped the numbers 1 to 12 in Roman Numerals. Guilloché is an engraving technique in which very delicate, precise and intricate patterns are mechanically etched onto a metallic surface. The OMEGA legend in company with the words Constellation PERPETUAL CALENDAR are presented slightly raised on the dial and graduations on the minute scale are to 1/5th of a second.  A slightly-domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lends volume and further substance to the dial. In the recently-established tradition, the Constellation Perpetual Calendar features the distinguishing curved horns on either side of the bezel which are also in 18-carat yellow gold as is the signed OMEGA crown. In 18-carat gold too are the full bar links of the two-toned bracelet with hidden clasp and push button quick-release mechanism. Power for this unique timepiece is delivered courtesy of the high-precision, by way of an electronic thermometer, OMEGA quartz movement 1680 with a perpetual calendar. It displays the correct date without adjustment until the year 2100!
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Post by Houston on Oct 7, 2007 8:36:07 GMT -5
No 80 - October 7 2007 OMEGA SPEEDMASTER
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER “ THE LEGEND ” COLLECTION
 To complete the collection of 3 sports chronographs in recognition of Omega ambassador Michael Schumacher's historic achievements, this is the final of our tributes to The Legend collection. The model reference 3506.61.00 is distinguished by its sporty red dial with countersunk black totalisers. This is contrasted by the white transfer minute track and a black outer minute circle, with the Speedmaster name printed in black on the dial. As with most of the Speedmasters in OMEGA’s catalog, it bears the familiar rhodium-plated hands in company with a tachymeter scale on a brushed stainless-steel bezel. The dial is protected by a scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal and the movement by a screw-in case back with the special inscription "Michael Schumacher The Legend Collection". The Legend Collection is fitted with Omega's prestige chronograph movement, the calibre 3301, a self-winding chronograph movement with column-wheel mechanism. It is an officialy-certified chronometer and delivers a power reserve of 55 hours. The stainless-steel case of the OMEGA Speedmaster Michael Schumacher “ The Legend ” Collection measures 38.8mm in diameter. A double-gasket crown and the screw-in caseback guarantee water resistance to 100 metres/330 feet.
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Post by Houston on Oct 8, 2007 5:03:05 GMT -5
No 81 - October 8 2007 OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL
FROM THE MOON TO MARS
 Following the success of the two Mars Rover projects and the commitment made by President George W. Bush in January 2004, a new impetus has been injected into space exploration with the prospect of a return to the Moon, this time as a staging post for mankind's ultimate challenge - the conquest of Mars. It is to be a highly ambitious project beginning with a robotic exploration of the Moon in 2008, a new Crewed Exploration Vehicle (CEV) in the same year, the first CEV flight in 2014, extended human space missions by 2015 and a return to the Moon by 2020. Introduced also in 2004, the year that we celebrated the 35th anniversary of the moon landing was a special commemorative of that momentous undertaking. As if Ed White’s walk was not enough, the moon landing further established the Speedmaster its’ special place in watchmaking stardom. Today, the Speedmaster Professional remains as popular as ever and an icon in the OMEGA collection with its "flight-qualified" credentials still serving as a guarantee of its robustness and precision. Having successfully withstood the journey to the moon and a short stay on its surface during various Apollo missions, the Speedmaster could quite conceivably return there with the astronauts in 2020, though as a backup to the X-33 or its’ expected successor. A voyage to Mars would impose new constraints on watches and timekeeping. Indeed, even harsher tests by NASA. In addition to coping with an average temperature of -53°C, as well as local, regional and global dust storms, the Mars watch may also need to take into account the longer Martian day, the "sol", which is equivalent to 1.027 Earth days. Leaving the designers and watchmakers to ponder these new, tougher specifications, Omega unveiled a special timepiece to record this new turning-point in space exploration. The special-edition Speedmaster "From the Moon the Mars" bears all the hallmarks of the original "Moon Watch", with the same robust case, functional bezel with tachymeter scale and sober matt black dial with luminous baton hands. It also shares the hand-wound calibre 1861 that is legendary among mechanical watch enthusiasts for its precision and reliability, offering a power reserve of 48 hours when fully wound. The transfers of the Earth, the Moon and Mars in the chronograph counters and small seconds counter on the dial clearly indicate the commemorative purpose of this timepiece, as does the inscription "From the Moon to Mars" found on the dial between 3 and 5 o'clock as well as the engraving on the case back. As a further touch of exclusivity, each piece also bears its own individual sequential number on the case back.  Pictures and Text Assistance – omegawatches.com Please Note that our Watch Of The Day Threads are created to present the timeless beauty, elegance, functionality and desirability of OMEGA watches. As such, some items may be discontinued and replaced by newer models. Others however are part of special limited edition production runs. [/color] [/center] |
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Post by Houston on Oct 9, 2007 4:58:03 GMT -5
No 82 - October 9 2007 OMEGA TORINO 2006 OLYMPIC COLLECTION
THE SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA CHRONOGRAPH
MODEL REFERENCE 2515.30.00 STAINLESS STEEL ON SATIN-BRUSHED STEEL BRACELET Our celebration of the triumverate of chronographs in the Limited Edition Torino 2006 Olympic Collection continues with the striking Seamaster Aqua Terra Column-Wheel Chronograph. As with the highly-exclusive Speedmaster Rattrapante, it features the Olympic rings symbol as a counterweight on the chronograph central seconds hand. This unique feature which highlights OMEGA’s return to the Olympic Games is complemented by the official “Torino 2006” legend in blue which appears beneath the date window and hour totaliser in the 6 o’clock position. A pulsometer scale in red circumscribes the silvered dial with the facetted hour markers in blued steel. The hour and minute hands bearing SuperLuminova inserts as well as the accessory counter hands are also in blued steel. Fine concentric rings complete the decorative feature of the chronograph totalizer and small seconds counters.  The heart of the Torino 2006 Collection Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronograph is the OMEGA calibre 3301 self-winding chronometer-chronograph movement. It is a 55-hour power reserve, official chronometer certified movement with a prestigous column-wheel mechanism. The calibre 3301 is also fitted with OMEGA’s proprietary free sprung-balance without index which ensures the stability of the watch’s performance over long periods of use. A sapphire crystal assures optical clarity of the dial and chronograph displays while water-resistance to 150 meters / 330 feet is guaranteed courtesy of its’ protective screw-in crown and case. The stainless-steel case, pushers and crown offer contrasting polished and satin brushed steel surfaces, as does the elegant satin-brushed steel link bracelet. In recognition of the prominence of its’ limited production status, the OMEGA Torino 2006 Olympic Collection Aqua Terra Chronograph bears the inscription on the case back - Torino 2006 Limited Edition (001/206).
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Post by Houston on Oct 10, 2007 7:12:10 GMT -5
No 83 - October 10 2007 OMEGA SEAMASTER PROFESSIONAL CHRONOGRAPH
Model Reference 2594.52.00, steel on steel
Having played its’ part in a number of commemorative issues and therefore no stranger to enthusiastic observers of the OMEGA Collection, the Seamaster Professional Chronograph nevertheless remains a distinct object of admiration and desire. Encased in steel though a titanium model is offered, it has a unidirectional rotating bezel which has become an indispensable part of a divers’ equipment that is essential for survival. The bezel of the model 2594.52.00 has its’ ring in black aluminium. This perfectly complements the black dial of the watch with its’ large, luminous hour markers and luminous “ sword ” hands.  To accompany these on the dial are chronograph totalisers for 30 minutes at 3 o'clock, 12 hours at 6 o'clock, small seconds at 9 o'clock along with a date window at 6 o'clock. Ensuring clarity of vision and protecting all these is the domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. In keeping with its’ use as a divers’ watch, there is a screw-in crown with O-ring gasket and decompression ring, screw-in case back to ascertain water resistance down to an equivalent depth of 300m/1,000ft. A helium escape valve at 10 o'clock is provided for use by professional deepsea divers. The OMEGA calibre 3303 self-winding column-wheel chronograph movement with an official chronometer certification provides a generous 55-hour power reserve while featuring a stop-seconds function and OMEGA free sprung-balance. The OMEGA Seamaster Professional Chronograph is also available in titanium on titanium and on rubber or if you’re sufficiently fortunate to find one, an 18-carat red gold with raised markers on a tantalum bezel. Pictures – omegawatches.com  ZIN  Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D Please Note that our Watch Of The Day Threads are created to present the timeless beauty, elegance, functionality and desirability of OMEGA watches. As such, some items may be discontinued and replaced by newer models. Others however are part of special limited edition production runs. [/color] [/center] |
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Post by Houston on Oct 11, 2007 7:58:20 GMT -5
No 84 - October 11 2007 OMEGA DE VILLE CO-AXIAL CHRONOGRAPH LIMITED EDITION
OMEGA's revolutionary Co-Axial Escapement appeared in a production watch for the first time in 1999 and its’ debut in a prestige column-wheel chronograph movement was with the launch of the Limited Edition De Ville Co-Axial Chronograph. The power for this very special and highly exclusive watch was derived from the new OMEGA calibre 3313 self-winding chronograph movement with date, hour, minute, continuous small seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute totalisers and a central chronograph hand. It is an officially-certified chronometer boasting a 55-hour power reserve. As with all Co-Axial movements, the calibre 3313 has a meticulous finish with circular graining, Geneva wave decor, rhodium-plated surfaces, gold-plated engravings and a blued-steel centre screw. As a bonus, these are all visible through a transparent sapphire crystal case back, a hallmark feature of many Co-Axial watches within the De Ville range. This limited series of 333 pieces was produced in 18-ct. red gold with red-gold skeleton hands set against an authentic enamel dial with Roman numerals. The Dauphine hands of the chronograph totalisers are additionally in red gold while the chronograph central seconds and and that on the small seconds sub dial are in blued steel. The limited series number is indicated in red on the dial at 6 o'clock. Water resistance is rated at 100 metres. 
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Post by Houston on Oct 11, 2007 23:03:15 GMT -5
No 85 - October 12 2007 A TALE OF TWO SPEEDMASTERS
OMEGA OLYMPIC TIMELESS COLLECTION With the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games marking OMEGA’s return to its historic role as Official Timekeeper of the Winter Games for a record-breaking eleventh time the company chose to commemorate the occasion by the release of the Olympic Timeless Collection. Six striking chronographs were produced to celebrate the Olympic Games and recall OMEGA’s innovative contributions to the art and science of sports timekeeping. The Olympic Timeless Collection recalled the very beginnings of OMEGA’s timekeeping exploits with a design that captures the essence and characteristics of the chronographs produced by the brand in the 1930s and which were used at the 1932 Los Angeles Games. Each of the chronographs features the red OMEGA name and symbol found on the original 1932 chronographs. To underscore OMEGA’s return to its traditional role at the Olympic Games, the Olympic rings symbol, the OMEGA name and symbol and the inscription “Official Timekeeper” were stamped on the case back. Perhaps the most striking feature of these chronographs is the innovative application of nanotechnology to integrate the symbol of the Olympic Games into the design with the placing of the five interlocking coloured rings as the counterweight of the central seconds hand. Reproduced with extraordinary precision and fidelity, this historic symbol celebrates the Olympic Games and exemplifies OMEGA’s unparalleled record of innovation in watchmaking and sports timekeeping.  Speedmaster Date, Model 3516.20.00 The Speedmaster Date has red chronograph hands and blued-steel hour, minute and small seconds hands set against a white dial. Available exclusively with a matching stainless-steel bracelet, it retains the typical Speedmaster feature of a tachometer scale engraved on the stainless-steel bezel and has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Power is derived courtesy of the OMEGA calibre 1152 self-winding chronograph movement with its’ exclusive rhodium-plated finish. It deliveres a power reserve of 44 hours with the timepiece being water resistant to 30 metres / 100 feet.  Speedmaster Broad Arrow, Model 3557.50.00 The design of the Speedmaster Broad Arrow in the OMEGA Olympic Timeless Collection combines the red chronograph hands and the red OMEGA symbol and name with the traditional black dial of the Speedmaster. Featuring the striking “broad arrow” hands of the very first Speedmaster models, the Speedmaster Broad Arrow of the OMEGA Olympic Timeless Collection uses OMEGA’s high-end column-wheel chronograph movement, the OMEGA calibre 3303 which has a power reserve of 55 hours, stop-seconds function and uses the OMEGA free sprung-balance to offer better regulating stability. The highly-desirable commemorative piece is water resistant to 100 metres / 330 feet and is available exclusively with a matching stainless steel bracelet.
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