Omega has reinvented the wheel — the balance wheel that is — to create a core collection movement that is accurate to within 0/+2 seconds a day.
The new silicon balance wheel uses a trademarked Omega innovation it calls the Spirate System, which makes it possible for watchmakers to make ultra-fine adjustments to the stiffness of the hairspring’s attachment point, which effectively eradicates any anomalies in its frequency rate.
The first timepiece to include the Spirate System is a Speedmaster Super Racing watch in stainless steel, which has a honeycomb black dial and an exhibition case back exposing the Co-Axial Master Chronometer 9920 automatic chronograph movement.
The watch may conceal its greatest advancement within the movement, but Omega has not scrimped on the aesthetics.
It uses a yellow grand feu enamel for accents on the hands, hour markers, minute-track and a black ceramic bezel ring.
Omega fans will remember the yellow color from the Seamaster Aqua Terra >15’000 GAUSS of 2013.
Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer 9920 is certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), which has rated its accuracy to 0/+2 seconds per day.
The watch can be worn on a black and yellow NATO strap or a steel bracelet.
It is on sale now for $11,000.
