Omega began 2007 with the launch of its exclusive in-house manufacture movement together with the new Hour Vision Collection. The automatic movement, Caliber 8500/8501, is a COSC-certified chronometer featuring 202 redesigned components completely manufactured by Omega. The movement also features Omega’s proprietary Co-Axial technology, albeit upgraded to ensure accurate timekeeping and reliability. Sporting a substantial 60-hour power reserve and driven by a bi-directional self-winding mechanism complete with a timezone function, this movement is in itself a masterpiece. Its 18-carat red gold rotor and balance bridge pays tribute to Omega’s history of using red gold for its in-house movements. Coinciding with the launch of the movement is the release of a new range of De Ville timepieces, the Hour Vision. The new movement is now housed in a 41 mm casing with four translucent sapphire lateral openings. Faceted gold hands coupled with polished sides adorn the Hour Vision dial. The new collection comes matched with either a handsome alligator leather strap or a curvilinear bracelet bearing the Omega emblem.
