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Perdu · 9 July 2008, 10:02 AM

Can any good watchmaker service a co-axial, or do they need special skills? i.e, are you tied to Omega?

Tools · 9 July 2008, 10:45 AM

I don't see why not...

The Co-axial is not new technology, and it is only a move of some parts to another location on the movement.

Watchmakers are taught the basics, and then become familiar with each different movement as it hits their workbench...and they drag out the tech manuals..

Maybe one of our resident watchmakers could contribute here..........

vrolok · 10 July 2008, 06:49 PM

there is indeed a problem with the co-axial. No matter how competent your watchmaker could be, he/she needs the proper tools. In particular, I refer to the chronocomparator (which is essential to set/regulate the accuracy of your watch). Well problem is a very few chronocomparators as yet are capable to work with the coaxial. So that not all watchmaker can work with your coaxial.
That's it. No more mistery. Besides, almost all coaxial calibers are based on ETA movs, so that it's a pretty standard job and dont need any particular skills.

9 July 2008, 10:02 AM	#1
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Co Axial Movement Can any good watchmaker service a co-axial, or do they need special skills? i.e, are you tied to Omega? __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

9 July 2008, 10:45 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,212	I don't see why not... The Co-axial is not new technology, and it is only a move of some parts to another location on the movement. Watchmakers are taught the basics, and then become familiar with each different movement as it hits their workbench...and they drag out the tech manuals.. Maybe one of our resident watchmakers could contribute here.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 July 2008, 06:49 PM	#3
vrolok "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Caesaraugusta Posts: 50	there is indeed a problem with the co-axial. No matter how competent your watchmaker could be, he/she needs the proper tools. In particular, I refer to the chronocomparator (which is essential to set/regulate the accuracy of your watch). Well problem is a very few chronocomparators as yet are capable to work with the coaxial. So that not all watchmaker can work with your coaxial. That's it. No more mistery. Besides, almost all coaxial calibers are based on ETA movs, so that it's a pretty standard job and dont need any particular skills.

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