Omega Speedmaster Chrono Chime watch

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Although the ultra-complex craftsmanship of minute repeater chronograph is not something Omega high quality cheap watches will do, it is true. The Chrono Chime minute repeater chronograph equipped with the new 1932 coaxial escapement movement was born! Unprecedented, it has become the most complicated watch work in Omega history.

The new Chrono Chime can be linked to the world's first minute repeater watch produced by Omega in 1892, and was used to time the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1932, which symbolizes the first time that Omega has been the official chronograph pocket watch. The transition from pocket watches to wristwatches saw many great designs, and the look of this watch draws inspiration from that creative era. However, its movement is a first of its kind. This cutting-edge movement is destined to leave its mark in watchmaking history.

This movement is a unique source of power. Unable to modify existing components, Omega's watchmakers had to create the movement from scratch—and by hand. Omega's 1932 Co-Axial Master Chronometer-certified movement is a fully integrated chronograph and minute repeater movement. Instead of stacking, thickening or installing new parts on top of old parts, the design combines both functions into one watch movement. In fact, it is the most complicated movement in the history of Omega. In order for the wearer to tell the time safely and smoothly, it must have a mechanical “brain” that can perfectly integrate these two functions.

This movement is a unique source of power. Unable to modify existing components, Omega's watchmakers had to create the movement from scratch—and by hand. wrist watches for men Omega's 1932 Co-Axial Master Chronometer-certified movement is a fully integrated chronograph and minute repeater movement. Instead of stacking, thickening or installing new parts on top of old parts, the design combines both functions into one watch movement. In fact, it is the most complicated movement in the history of Omega. In order for the wearer to tell the time safely and smoothly, it must have a mechanical “brain” that can perfectly integrate these two functions.

The 1932 movement was jointly developed by Omega and sister company Blancpain, and it took six years to complete - during which it experienced many challenges. In fact, before watchmakers could get their hands dirty, they had to find a way to overcome the existing limitations of Omega's famous Co-Axial escapement. This set is made by outstanding watchmaker George. The system developed by George Daniels is an essential component of all Omega movements. It was designed to run at a more standard vibration frequency (3 to 4 Hz), and this became a major limitation when developing a new movement, because the new movement must have a vibration frequency of 5 Hz to be able to match the chronograph pocket watch of the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Generally display 1/10 second. In addition to this challenge, the watchmaker had to add three beeping cams, incorporate two misuse safety devices, and integrate a split-seconds chronograph function into an already complex chronograph mechanism. Furthermore, in order to obtain the Master Chronometer certification, the movement must be able to withstand a magnetic force of up to 15,000 Gauss, which means that it must use 50 non-ferromagnetic parts.

Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime swiss watch men with embossed musical notes on the chiming pusher that starts the minute repeater at 5 o'clock. The new 1932 coaxial escapement manual winding movement jointly developed by Omega and Blancpain is equipped with split-seconds timing and minute repeater functions. It is the most complicated movement in Omega history; the diameter is 32.5 mm, the vibration frequency is 36,000 revolutions per hour, and the power reserve is 60 Hour.

Fortunately, the dedication of the technical team found a solution. The precision and specification of Omega watch parts, as well as the superb craftsmanship of watchmakers, have completed the seemingly impossible task. Of course, creating a movement from scratch required multiple innovations. The complexity of the Chrono Chime watch is enough to witness and detail. This extraordinary invention by Omega required as many as 17 patents, covering the function of the 1932 movement, its anti-magnetic technology, and the external parts of the watch. In addition to being a technical masterpiece, it also has extreme aesthetics. The satin-brushed and mirror-polished luxury hand-crafted movement is made of gold weighing 46.44 grams. It is not only pleasing to the eye, but also more beautiful and pleasing to the ear.

Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime watch
Omega's 14-ligne, 32.5mm diameter 1932 movement drives an 18K Sedna™ gold masterpiece. It has a "Grand Feu" enamel dial, with a handmade 925 silver guilloché inner bezel, and the dial has Omega's unique sound wave texture, which accurately presents the sound waves generated when the watch rings. In addition to being pleasing to the eye, Omega's 18K Sedna™ gold also produces a beautiful tone when struck. Two hammers embedded in reinforced steel strike perfectly tuned 18K Sedna™ gold gongs hand-calibrated by Omega watchmakers. Fixed to the case, these gongs produce the loudest sound and pay homage to the bells used by Omega cheap luxury watches to mark the last lap at the Olympics and other sporting events—a Bronze Age timekeeping technique still in use.

On the dial, the central hour and minute hands, as well as the hands of the small seconds counter at 6 o'clock and the 15-minute counter at 12 o'clock, are all made of blue PVD 18K Sedna™ gold. For easy readability, the chronograph display features a blue CVD seconds hand and a red lacquered split second hand. The Arabic numerals and the black “Little Feu” enamel of the minute ring further pay homage to the 1932 pocket watch. The buttons are primarily a functional part, but as always, Omega has added an extra touch of elegance to make the chronograph an aesthetic experience. The chime button at 5 o'clock is decorated with attractive polished embossed musical notes. The split second hand button at 11 o'clock is decorated with a red mixed ceramic polished ring that echoes the appearance of the split second hand.

Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime watch
Sedna™ gold case, 925 silver guilloché inner bezel, diameter 45 mm, Grand Feu enamel dial, hours, minutes, small seconds, split-seconds chronograph, minute repeater, 1932 coaxial escapement manual winding movement , power reserve 60 hours, METAS certification, antimagnetic 15,000 gauss, sapphire crystal glass mirror and bottom cover, the bottom cover is engraved with the words "Official Timekeeper Olympic Games" and "Co-Axial Master Chronometer", waterproof 30 meters, alligator leather strap.

The bottom cover is engraved with the words "Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games" (the designated timing manufacturer for the Olympic Games) and "Co-Axial Master Chronometer" (Co-Axial Master Chronometer Watch), as well as the watch number. The brown leather strap with 18K Sedna™ gold buckle features Omega’s new generation quick-change system—and for very practical reasons. The special case comes with an extra leather strap and two leather straps, allowing the timekeeper to wear the cheap watches for sale around the neck as a low-key pocket watch or stopwatch. The walnut wood case is as sound as it looks. It features a spruce sounding board that amplifies the precise rhythm, timbre, harmony and length of each strike.

Speedmaster Chrono Chime watch
Sedna™ gold case, diameter 45 mm, blue aventurine grand feu enamel dial, hours, minutes, small seconds, split-seconds chronograph, minute repeater, 1932 coaxial escapement manual winding movement, power reserve 60 hours , METAS certification, anti-magnetic 15,000 gauss, sapphire crystal glass mirror and bottom cover, waterproof 30 meters, Sedna™ gold chain strap.

For those who prefer a watch that fits securely on the wrist, Omega produced a Speedmaster powered by Caliber 1932. This classic 45mm "Numbered Edition" Chrono Chime watch is equipped with an 18K Sedna™ gold case inspired by the 2nd generation Speedmaster watch, making this watch itself a commemorative piece, because the CK 2998 model was launched at 60. In 1962 years ago, it became the first watch to land on the moon. The inner bezel and counters of the blue aventurine “Grand Feu” enamel dial are decorated with the same 18K Sedna™ gold “Exclusive Voice” texture as the Olympic commemorative watch. Hour markers as well as minute and hour hands in diamond-polished 18K Sedna™ gold. The blue CVD counter hands and the red-tipped dial hands add additional color effects to the overall display.

The Speedmaster Chrono Chime uses a blue aventurine Grand Feu enamel dial and a "sonic texture" sub-dial, with a hollow structure showing the hammer, creating a unique look for the most complicated Omega watch in history.

Although the two watches use the same movement, their functional and decorative buttons are located in different positions. The chime button is at 8 o'clock, and the split-seconds button is at 2 o'clock. For this Speedmaster watch, the ingenious Omega watchmaker turned the movement to adapt to the configuration of the case and the two counters. An 18K Sedna™ gold bracelet and buckle complete the look. Speedmaster watch collectors will also have a special walnut watch box with a resonance plate.replica limited edition watches