Omega 8500

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The Omega 8500 is a mechanical movement with automatic winding, co-axial escapement and two barrels. Power reserve is 60 hours. At the calibre Omega 8501 rotor and balance bridge are made in 18ct red gold.

This was the first second-generation Co-Axial movement from Omega. Unlike the earlier movements, which were essentially modified ETA movements, Cal. 8500 was designed from the start to have a Co-Axial escapement.

Used e.g. in the model De Ville Hour Vision.

Manufacturer:

Omega

Description:

Self-winding movement, bi-directional winding
Manufacture movement
Shock protection
Yoke winding system
Co-axial escapement with free sprung-balance
COSC certified chronometer
Elaborate finishing with bridges and rotor in „Côtes de Genève“ with arabesque grinding

Functions:

Hacking seconds
Time zone (hour hand can be set separately)

Data:

13 lignes
D 29 mm, H 5.5 mm
39 jewels
25.200 A/h
Power reserve 60h
202 components

Production period:

Since 2007