Men's Omega Planet Ocean 45.5mm Automatic Chronograph Watch - 2218.50.00

Omega Planet Ocean
Automatic Movement
COSC Certified Chronometer
Chronograph Functions
Men's Size - 45.5mm
Stainless Steel Case
Helium Escape Valve
Orange Aluminum Rotating Bezel
Sapphire Crystal
Black Dial, Index Markers
Orange Arabic Numerals
Luminous Hands/Hour Markers
Date Display
Stainless Steel Bracelet
Steel Push Button Foldover Clasp
Water Resistant to 600M (2,000 Feet)
55-Hour Power Reserve
Model 2218.50.00
Suggested Retail Price - $5,900
On Sale at GraystoneLtd.com for - $4,010

The OMEGA Co-Axial escapement. A revolution in master watchmaking.

At the dawn of the third millennium, OMEGA presents an innovation that redefines the entire theory of mechanical watchmaking.

The escapement is the heart of every mechanical watch and the basic theory behind it has remained unchanged for over 200 years. Today, OMEGA breaks the mould with a totally new design, the Co-Axial escapement, developed in conjuction with master watchmaker George Daniels.

The new design is based on double Co-Axial escape wheel, a lever with three pallet stones and impulse stone on the balance roller, together with a free sprung-balance. The Co-Axial system reduces sliding friction compared with the lever escapement and thus ensures greater accuracy over time.