Pushing the test of precision to its limit
In the world of fast-paced technology, everything seems to move at lightning speed, constantly pushing each other to the limits and challenging one another to do better. Nothing is more prevalent than the innovations of the Swiss watch industry. Where innovation and creativity have been driving the industry forward in leaps and bounds over the last few years.
The remark above certainly rings true where Omega is concerned. Ever since its establishment, they have taken the art of achieving the pinnacle of precision very seriously. We have seen what they are capable of, the official timekeeper of numerous sports and among them the most prestigious, the Olympic Games. It is so ingrained into their bloodline that it has become their DNA. And yet they are constantly pushing and edging themselves to achieve the perfect precision, as the next one will be more precise is a motto to go by; their challenge and mission is forever. For those of us who valued precision over everything else, we are truly blessed.
Ever since 2015, after setting up the ultimate testing and certifying watch calibre that has to go through vigorous and stringent tests, like the independent METAS certification, the Omega watches are never the same again, as they are more precise, robust and reliable than any others out there. It was a much-needed mechanism to propel Omega forward in proving its commitment to precision.
Two years ago, Omega established yet another independent and open certification body called Laboratoire de Precision, allowing anyone to have their calibres tested and certified. This lab uses advanced acoustic Dual Metric technology, which involves ‘listening’ to the ticking of the movement rather than observing the seconds hand under different temperatures, positions, and pressures over 25 days for accuracy. It is accredited as a testing laboratory for the Chronometer by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) and meets the Master Chronometer Standard. It is also part of the METAS Certification, which signifies testing to the highest standards of precision. Just a week ago, Omega launched a new calibre that was certified and tested by the Laboratoire de Precision. It is also the first two-hand watch to receive the new full Master Chronometer certification, aimed at optimising precision and perhaps crowning it as the most accurate watch calibre on the market. The new calibre is available in two variations, distinguished by the different metals used for the rotor: the 8915 for precious metals and 8914 for the O-Megasteel version.
The Constellation Collection has been chosen to play host to house the brand new superbly precise Calibres. And what makes this new range is that they are armed only with two hands, and this is the first two-hand watch that has been certified as a Master Chronometer by the METAS. That is an achievement all on its own.
The precious metal range powered by the new Calibre 8915 comes in four variations: full Sedna Gold or Moonshine, Canopus Gold and Platinum-Gold. They have the corresponding tone pan-face dial that is so iconic to the Constellation collection, and matching indexes and hour and minute hands. And they are wound by the corresponding precious metal rotor. They all come in a 39.4mm case.
As for the O-Megasteel version, there are two variants: a two-tone with gold indexes and hours and minutes hands on a silver dial; the sunburst dark blue, sunburst dark green and black dials come with silver indexes and minute and hour hands. They are housed in an elegant 39.4mm case.
The aesthetics of the novelties of the Constellation Observatory Collection are their simplicity of design, by design, to look effortless, and yet the badging Co-Axial Master Chronometer speaks aloud of its superb precision. Something not everyone gets, but those who appreciate such small but incremental moves and place great value on what it represents in the world of horology, where precision above all else.
