Alright, let’s talk about this watch I’ve been messing with – the CopyOMEGA Ω Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph, 45.5mm, classic style. It’s a mouthful, I know. First off, I spent hours just staring at pictures online, trying to figure out if this thing was even a real model or just some made-up combination.
So, I started by comparing it to other OMEGA watches I could find. It looked like a mix of that black dial SMP, the one with the reference 210.32.42.20.01.001, and this other titanium and black ceramic case model, which is 210.92.44.20.01.001. It was like someone just mashed two different watches together. Pretty weird, right?
Then, I started digging into the movement. Now, this is where it gets a bit confusing. There are so many different numbers – 8500a, 8500b, 8500g, 8800, 8900, and all this talk about “Master Co-Axial” and “Master Chronometer.” What does it all even mean? I read somewhere that the “Master Co-Axial Chronometer” means it can handle, like, 15,000 gauss of magnetism. That’s some serious anti-magnetic stuff.
But then, is a “Master Co-Axial” the same as a “Master Chronometer”? Apparently not. I found out that the 8500G is tested in five different positions. I’m not sure what that means in the real world, but it sounds precise.
What I Did to Learn More:
- Scoured Forums: I spent hours reading through watch forums. Lots of arguing and different opinions there, but some helpful info, too.
- Compared Pictures: I kept comparing pictures of the copy watch with official OMEGA pictures. It was tough to spot subtle differences.
- Hit Up an OMEGA Boutique: Okay, I didn’t actually go to a boutique, I just kept seeing that suggestion in forums. But it does make sense if you’re really serious about watches.
Eventually, I kinda figured out that this copy has a movement that’s supposed to be like the 9908, which is a manual chronograph. But honestly, the details are still fuzzy. It’s supposed to have a column wheel and a vertical clutch, which are fancy things, I guess. The dial looks kinda fancy, and it has sapphire crystal on both sides. So, it’s not a complete piece of junk, but it’s definitely not the real deal.
In the end, messing with this watch was a bit of a rabbit hole. I learned some stuff about OMEGA movements, but I’m still not an expert. It’s a confusing world out there, especially with all these copy watches floating around.
This whole experience just made me appreciate the real deal even more. For now, though, I’ll stick to window shopping. Those real OMEGAs are way out of my price range!
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