Omega 8500

[Perdu]

Guys, I just had to post this beauty - apologies if they have already been posted. Omega's CEO says it will eventually replace the Cal. 2500 (but I guess that's some way out).

Enjoy.

[Wasatch]

They did a fantastic job with that beauty!

Thanks for the pics.

[el-piloto]

Hi there!

Yep, the 8500 has now been around for about a year. It was introduced
last year in the gorgeous "Hour Vision" model.

It will eventually indeed replace the 2500 and its derivatives, and the 8500
will serve as a basis for many future developments. An Annual Calendar, a
big date and a GMT are planned based around the 8500 and in one or two
years Omega will introduce a new chronograph movement based around the
principles of its new 8500 calibre!

Here are a few quick shots of the 8500 that powers my HV...











Not nearly as good as the publicity photos... but still... a heck of a wonderful
movement it is!!!!!

The 8500 / 8501 (for the version with the golden rotor & balance bridge) has
been in (secret) development since 2000, and it is a extremely important
step in Omega's latest history, as it marks the company's return to its glorious
days of being a true "manufacture" again...

And in terms of pure accuracy, nothing has amazed me more than the 8500.
Ever since I first got the HV in August 2007, it has been my most accurate
and best time-keeper. I'm not talking about +/- a second per day... but a
mere + seconds a month!!!!! Last time I kept track of it, she ran at roughly
+4 seconds a month...!!! No joke!!!

An amazing achievement & great movement that hopefully foreshadows even
greater things to come... Let's see what Baselworld will bring this year...

B/R

Petros

[Tools]

That is one gorgeous movement..

The full bridge adds some rigidity to the balance...

[vukotab]

Beautiful movement.The guys in Omega are definitely not kidding.