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The advantage is the less friction - and the way you notice that is because it needs less lubrication. The way you notice that in real life is the service interval is longer. I read somewhere that Omega recommends every 5 years on normal mechanical watches, but the prediction is movements with the co-axial escapement would only need service every 10 years. Of course, these are just estimates - some people can go longer/shorter with their watches.
I'm not sure on the accuracy thing. However, just because a watch is certified as a chronometer, it doesn't mean that it can't get more "accurate."
: What are the advantages of the co-axial
: movement in real life?
: I know there is supposed to be less friction,
: but I doubt someone will notice that ...
: Is it more accurate? (where talking
: chronometers here!)
: Are the service intervals longer?
: Does the watch / movement have a longer life?
: BTW: the De Ville 4841.31.32 seems like a
: fantastic watch to me, any experience from
: owners?
: Thanks for your comments
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