How Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph Works Omega Speedmaster is one of the well-known and most appreciated collections Worldwide. It is a master device when someone is looking for a perfect time keeping machine. The brand Omega has various collections named Speedmaster, Seamaster, Constellation, De Ville etc.
In the Omega’s maximum timepieces, a co-axial calibre acts as the chief source of power. These types of watches are automatic, also known as self-winding. The self-winding chronograph moves because of column wheel mechanism and Co-Axial escapement. In a self-winding watch like Omega Co-Axial, the timepiece works through certain steps, described below –
The regular oscillations are measured by determining the frequency of movement with the help of the regulating organ The Pallet fork and Co-Axial Escapement Wheel then interrupt the rotation of the gear train and send impulse at regular intervals to the regulating organ. With the help of interconnected gears, the gear train transmits the energy to the coaxial escapement & turns the hands of the timepiece. Movement of the pallet fork is limited on either side by the solid banking, placed on the pallet fork bridge. When entry pallet unlocks the tooth, it sends impulse to the roller pallet & then exit pallet unlocks the tooth, which again sends impulse to the lever impulse pallet –
The whole process repeats repeatedly, which keeps the watch moving. The total functionality is known as ‘Automatic’, because, the mainspring wounds automatically because of the movement of the wearer’s arm. The Co-Axial escapement reduces friction in the movement that results in a superb longterm chronometric performance. The anchors are equipped with three ruby pallet stones weighing four thousandths of a gram. A three level Co-Axial escapement wheel is designed to bear more than half a billion strains each year, which is further supported by a silicon balance spring with a weight of one-seventh of a grain of rice. The almost impossible Co-Axial technology has been implemented by the master craftsmen and innovators of Omega with the help of their state of art instruments and technologies. It became a turning point in the history of mechanical watch making. Omega proved that they could go to any extent to maintain precision and perfection in time keeping.