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There are many things that are beyond my comprehension...
... and to that long list you can add the following:
Why on earth would Omega sponsor "a project whose ambitious aim is to circle the globe in an airplane powered only by solar energy" with a watch that's powered by a battery?!? I'm pretty sure the technology exists for a solar powered watch 
Like I wrote, there are many things beyond my comprehension!
Warm regards,
Kamy
We all love pics, so here is one borrowed from the Omega website.
Because ....
It also be used to go to space and beyond?
Now serious: I don't understand just like you.
Cheers,
Nilo
Succès de scandale?
Perhaps!
But my personal feeling is that this piece will be a success amongst those who fail to see its irony.
Much regards,
Kamy
I was under the impression the Solar Impulse . . .
. . . is battery powered at night.
Art
Of course Art, just like a solar powered watch!
And that's the point I was trying to make, but perhaps not very well!
In my opinion a solar powered watch would have been more apropos.
Kind regards,
Kamy
I fully understand the level of correlation . . .
. . . would be higher if they had opted for solar, Kamy. That they didn't is an indication that sensibility outweighs marketing at Omega.
Solar....
Seiko Solar, right? Power-wise, a nearly perfect (poifeck?) watch, LOL! A missed oppor-tuna-tee. Thank you!
=8^{D>
In this case, I'm staying with my ...
"Vintage" solar, the HB-SIA:
Is not battery or solar powered but is, IMHO, very cool.
Cheers,
Nilo
Is not battery or solar powered but is, IMHO, very cool.
Cheers,
Nilo