I own a few automatic movement equipped watches; I know in theory, these watches can lose accuracy with magnetic fields but I’ve never really experienced it in person that I know of. Apparently magnetic fields are a real problem (first world “real problem” that is) and Omega has come up with a solution.
Back in January, Omega introduced the Seamaster Aqua Terra 15,000 Gauss watch, which is now available for sale. This watch is truly anti-magnetic and uses all-new technology to combat the effects of magnetic fields. There are other anti-magnetic watches that use faraday-type cages to prevent the effects of magnetic fields on the movement, but the Aqua Terra 15,000 Gauss’ movement itself is anti-magnetic, so there is no need for cages and it allows you to see the movement through the display caseback.
This new movement is created by a team of engineers from different watch/movement manufacturers, including Nivarox FAR, ETA, ASULAB, and of course Omega. The movement is the Omega Co-Axial caliber 8505; it’s resistant to magnetic fields of over 1.5 tesla (15,000 gauss). Omega plans on using this movement in all their future Co-Axial timepieces.
The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 15,000 Gauss watch comes in a 41.5 mm stainless steel case, with a simple yet elegant dial. The dial is black lacquered with a hint of yellow on it; it features the three standard hands, 11 hour markers, date window at 3 o’clock, and yellow Arabic numerals for the minutes. The dial is covered with AR coated sapphire crystal and the display caseback is covered with sapphire crystal. The watch is water resistant to 150 meters and comes with a stainless steel bracelet or a brown leather strap.
No word on prices yet. Via: Omega
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