Omega today announced another technical milestone in its impressive horological legacy in the new Spirate System, which includes a new patent-pending spiral that allows for ultra-fine rate adjustments. Thanks to this one-of-a-kind mechanism, Omega calibers can now achieve a certified precision of only 0/+2 seconds a day, which is a new record in the world of horology. By comparison, the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Certification requires ?2/+2 seconds per day, and the Swiss COSC institute ?4/+6 seconds per day.

The Spirate System was made possible thanks to a new Si14 balance spring which allows the watchmaker to act on the stiffness of the hairspring?s attachment point through an eccentric adjustment mechanism located on the balance bridge. This new approach is based on the design of a high precision articulated structure with flexible bearings, as Omega explains.
The Spirate System premieres in the new Speedmaster Super Racing stainless steel, a tribute to the first Si14 balance spring used in the Co-Axial Caliber 8508, which powered Omega?s Seamaster Aqua Terra >15?000 Gauss in 2013. Circling the dial is the distinctive racing style minute-track and a black ceramic bezel ring with the famous tachymeter scale in new yellow ?grand feu? enamel.

This bold yellow shade, which was featured on the Seamaster Aqua Terra >15?000 GAUSS in 2013, is also used on the gradient chronograph hand and striped small seconds hand at 9 o?clock. The watch?s 60 minute /...