For most New Yorkers, the phrase, “What’s in your wallet,” brings to mind the ubiquitous CapitalOne commercials. “As seen on TV,” as they say. A range of famous stars such as Jennifer Graner or Samuel Jackson explain the in’s and out’s of good financial sense (and the “advantages” of a CapitalOne credit card), ending with the famous slogan, “What’s in your wallet?” We can’t specify whether CapitalOne is a good or bad credit card, but we do see a lot of famous Hollywood stars in and around New York City.
What’s more, we know what’s “in” various OMEGA watches. These “calibres” (also spelled, “calibers”) or “movements” are essentially the insides of the watch – the “movement” that powers the watch. The Ying to the Yang, the engine inside of the car, the thing that makes it go. According to Hodinkee, “The word “calibre” has a number of different meanings, but in watchmaking the word is synonymous with “movement.” Across the entire industry, one of the few absolutely ubiquitous practices is to call a movement “calibre XYZ123.” Among the most important OMEGA Calibres we find –
- OMEGA 8500 – Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement. Free sprung-balance, 2 barrels mounted in series, automatic winding in both directions. Bridges and the oscillating mass are decorated with exclusive Geneva waves in arabesque.
- OMEGA 8900 – Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement. Certified Master Chronometer, approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss. Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, two barrels mounted in series, automatic winding in both directions. Time zone function. Special luxury finish with rhodium-plated rotor and bridges with Geneva waves in arabesque.
- OMEGA 8520 – Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement. Free sprung-balance system with silicon balance-spring. Automatic winding in both directions. Rhodium plated finish with exclusive Geneva waves in arabesque.
Each OMEGA Calbre has its advantages and disadvantages, and each is perfectly matched to the watch case or exterior. Think of it as the engine inside a Porsche vs. the exterior of the automobile. The essence of great designs it the blending of interior and exterior to create a perfect match of beauty and workability, of form and function.
RON GORDON REPAIRS OMEGA WATCHES IN NEW YORK CITY
The may be more than you need to know, and that’s where Ron comes in. Ron of Ron Gordon Watch Repair is known throughout New York City as one of the top-rated watch repairmen. He is factory-trained and certified on all OMEGA 8500 / 8900 / 8520 Calibres meaning if you own an OMEGA of this type, you can rest assured that Ron can inspect it, assess what it needs, and service or repair the watch. In fact, if you’re looking for OMEGA watch repair in New York City, reach out to Ron today. Ron Gordon Watch Repair services and repairs all types of OMEGA watches, from older “vintage” models to more recent models. Throughout, Ron can explain and showcase the Calibre inside the watch. You’ll learn “what’s inside your watch,” which is more important than those silly plastic cards that they market “as if” anyone cares.