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Kong's comprehensive report on the OMEGA Co-Axial Exhibition in Singapore offers a rare look at the brand's horological heritage, including a pivotal George Daniels prototype. This article provides an invaluable historical context for the Co-Axial escapement, tracing its journey from Daniels' initial concept to its adoption by Omega. Readers gain insight into the exhibition's structure and the significance of the displayed artifacts, particularly the never-before-seen museum pieces.
This section is some snapshots of the exhibited pieces for the Co-axial Exhibition Singapore ... Each showcase is accompanied with a well detailed description stand-card. Hope you will enjoy them. Beginning from Exhibit #1 ... The genesis of the company began in 1848 by a watchmaker, Louis Brandt. Understand that initial business was by buying components from various people and then assembled them to timepieces. Later upon his death, the business was taken over by his sons, Louis-Paul and Cesar.
This section consists of some closer pictures of the 2 star pieces of the exhibition, and a surprise piece which Mr Petros Protopapas, OMEGA Museum Manager, pulled out his pocket. Firstly, the First watch with the Co-Axial escapements, a prototype by English watchmaker, Dr George Daniels. He bought a Speedmaster by himself, and modified the Calibre 1045 with his Co-Axial escapement in 1974. Using this watch, he went to pitch to brands in Switzerland including some big names. However, no success
It was almost like the reader visiting the Exhibition himself/herself. I can say so cos a group of us were guided by Mr Protopapas through the museum pieces last evening & I dare said we learnt quite a fair bit. Allowed me to share a few photos taken using my mobile phone. Mr Protopapas passionately sharing about the actual prototype presented to Mr George Daniels. It was a very interactive session which catured the participants' attention. Exploded view of one of the calibres. A few enquired if
Just when I thought that it is impossible you managed to outdid yourself Bravo and thank you for another epic "as good as been there" report Cheers Damjan
Mr Protopapas was top form yesterday afternoon. 2 hours a bit short, 3 hours is just right. So did he convinced all of you to visit OMEGA Museum? :-) He just returned from Houston with some declassified materials about the moonwatch testing and has the material what were the watches sent for NASA testings. Kong
to tell us the other 3 exact timepieces submitted to NASA when we visit him ;p Melvin
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