Omega Speedmaster chronograph steel automatic Kal. 9904 Ref. 304.33.44.52.03.001 Reviews

NEWS WATCHES

Omega Fan Writes Own 007 Skyfall Theme Song To Beat Of Co-Axial Escapement
Adam Optican wants an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean so badly he wrote a song to the beat of its Omega in-house made calibre 8500 Co-Axial movement. The song is a fan redo of the 2012 James Bond 007 Skyfall movie theme. This is of course appropriate because Omega is the official watch of James Bond, was featured in the movie, and Omega produced a limited edition Seamaster Planet Ocean Skyfall watch to go with the film.The song’s tempo precisely matches the 25,200 bph (beats per hour) of the co-axial escapement in the caliber 8500 movement. You’ll also hear that Optican inserted the sound of the escapement ticking in various sections of the song. I am pretty sure that is him singing as well. Eat your heart out Adele. How did Optican do it if he doesn’t yet have the Seamaster Planet Ocean of his dreams? According to him he recorded the output sound of an ETA 2824 movement which runs at 28,800 bph and mathematically slowed down the audio to match what it would sound like a
Delma Unveils The ¡®60s Inspired Continental Chronograph
The 1960s were a bonanza period for sports watch design, as manufacturers across the industry scrambled to introduce wild new colors and distinctive new forms to highlight technical advancements and attract a new generation of buyers. One of the most evocative new niches to emerge from this time was the racing chronograph, capturing the roaring spectacle of motorsport that was reaching new heights of global commercial success at the same time. Delma has attempted to revive some of this spirit with its latest release, the new Continental chronograph series inspired by the '60s Delma Bicompax. Available in both automatic and quartz models with an array of color options, the Delma Continental line offers a surprisingly restrained and elemental take on a niche that often trends more maximalist.When it came to case design for racing chronographs in the '60s, there were two major schools of thought. Many brands (generally those with higher R&D or manufacturing budgets) accented the bold,