George Daniels - Persuading Omega to take an interest in the co-axial escapement (48/85)

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  • @jpogigtxcr1778
    @jpogigtxcr1778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This movement is reason why I chose a Seamaster over a Submariner.

    • @StephanJPPL
      @StephanJPPL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. My Seamaster 300 has an accuracy of about +0.2 sec per day. During nights it stands on the crown which seems to be the best "sleeping" position.

    • @Mark-lj1dj
      @Mark-lj1dj 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here. The Seamaster is more beautiful anyway but it's also a better watch because of the coaxial. I have a Seamaster 300m and a Planet Ocean for the same price as one inferior Submariner. No brainer 🤷‍♂️

  • @deemdoubleu
    @deemdoubleu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The Swiss "not invented here syndrome" was quite ironic since the lever escapement wasn't invented there anyway.

  • @Mark-lj1dj
    @Mark-lj1dj ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Its funny that Omega sort of bothered to give his escapement a chance. Now it's their biggest selling point. It's the major reason Omega beats Rolex, other than price point.

  • @bharatc.sampat6406
    @bharatc.sampat6406 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank You for your genius and deciphering the hype God be with you

  • @stevefox8605
    @stevefox8605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend 🇬🇧👍🏻

  • @sophiasocal68
    @sophiasocal68 หลายเดือนก่อน

    N E V E R underestimate the motivation of an apprentice. They are often extremely motivated to learn new things.

  • @rage8kage
    @rage8kage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's a crying shame he bothered to pursue omega. He liked the prestige. He had a thought of his own legacy that's the problem. If he hadn't the faintest idea of his own greatness. He would have brought the new escapement to the world 20yrs earlier with some Japanese maker who would bite his hands off. He also wanted to prove to the best Swiss makers that he's better than them. So he wasted 20yrs with them. And Now his name isn't even on all these coaxials. Real shame

    • @IrishScribbler
      @IrishScribbler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What the fuck are you on about? Omega wasn’t the only Swiss watch manufacturer offered the co axial movement. Zenith and Rolex were too. Omega, however, were the only ones intelligent enough to use the lovely and good luck to them. They are an amazing watchmaker.

    • @rage8kage
      @rage8kage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IrishScribbler that's exactly it. They're all Swiss watch makers. He really wanted to stick it to the swiss. He should have went to Seiko with his invention

  • @ericashmusic8889
    @ericashmusic8889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This just goes to prove something I discovered around 1964. despite all the Hype-

  • @Orrico84Harp
    @Orrico84Harp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mah Hero! Watch Hero

  • @juniorjohnson5961
    @juniorjohnson5961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From what I've been able to find they waited until the patent expired and then supposedly improved it and he got nothing !

    • @ALL-il1sw
      @ALL-il1sw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's just what Rolex fans say🤣

    • @Mpayne1472
      @Mpayne1472 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ALL-il1sw absolutely nothing wrong with being a Rolex fan. I have been a fan since 1989 and I find no reason to change my allegiance thank you.

    • @ALL-il1sw
      @ALL-il1sw ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mpayne1472 stay strong bro, nothing wrong with that. just don't spread hate or perpetuate lies on other brands.

    • @Mpayne1472
      @Mpayne1472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ALL-il1sw never have

  • @infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836
    @infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Build a better watch and time stands still.

  • @oclvcarbon123
    @oclvcarbon123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No way he asked Roger what his name is!! Come on!

    • @Mpayne1472
      @Mpayne1472 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You just didn’t understand the reference. He was giving Roger praise

    • @JustMeTalking
      @JustMeTalking 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@Mpayne1472100% Agreed. It's British humour and a massive nod to his FULL NAME.

    • @Mark-lj1dj
      @Mark-lj1dj 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Error 404 British humour not found

  • @crobulari2328
    @crobulari2328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George should have taken it to say Seiko !!.

    • @Waltham1892
      @Waltham1892 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seiko has the Spring Drive, which is essentially an escapementless electro-mechanical watch.
      Its very innovative, but not a purely mechanical watch.

    • @markn3586
      @markn3586 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, Seiko kicked their butts in the observatory competitions after they were opened up to the world. That's why they no longer hold them!

    • @dedsert9653
      @dedsert9653 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the japanese are much more nationalist and protectionist than the swiss. what george daniels describes here is rather minor compared to what you would experience in france or germany even today.