The new OMEGA Master Co-Axial 8400 movement is available (November 2014) in the Seamaster 300. Also new, the Master Co-Axial 8500 and 8520 movements, now available in the Aqua Terra, with anti-magnetic technology that distinguishes these calibres from the previous 8500 and 8520 Co-Axial movements. My question is, what is the difference between the Master Co-Axial and the non-master? Is there something different in the co-axial escapement, or is it the anti-magnetic properties of the movement that sets the two apart?
From OMEGA's website:
http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/watchmaking/baselworld-2014?xtor=ADI-2467#!/seamaster-300-master-coaxial"Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement for greater precision, stability and durability. Resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss.
Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, two barrels mounted in series, automatic winding in both directions to reduce winding time."
"This self-winding movement has a time zone function and a three-level escapement wheel and, making use of the world premiere anti-magnetic technology
the brand introduced in 2012, resists magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss."
From A Blog To Watch:
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-seamaster-300-master-co-axial-watch-hands/The author says "Master Co-Axial" is the name for the company's new pieces that bring together OMEGA's existing co-axial in-house movements with the new anti-magnetic technology. So I know I may be answering my own question, but I wanted to check with the experts.
Thanks!
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