Omega 8500

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