Baselworld 2014 has seen its fair share of announcements, but the latest from Omega looks to be a beautifully modern take on classic diver watches. The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial ($TBA) features Omega’s new Co-Axial calibre 8400 self-winding movements. The movement has a time zone function, a three-level escapement wheel, and power reserves of up to 60 hours. Back in 2012 Omega introduced its anti-magnetic technology and it’s now making its first appearance in one of their watches. The technology resists magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss that can cause your watch to slow down or stop altogether. Additional features include a 41 mm case, scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal, and water resistance to 300 m / 1000 feet.
Design is about taking the conventions we’re all accustomed to and transforming them into something new and unique. The Ressence Type 3 ($30,000) does this in spades. Filled with a special liquid, the dial tricks the brain into seeing in two-dimensions rather than three. What you end up with is a watch face that looks […]