zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Is the Co-Axial movement in the GMT worth
: the additional money?

The GMT model retails for $1400 more than the SMP. For this you get the co-axial movement, the GMT function, the sapphire caseback, and the nicer applied hour markers. A standard Seamaster GMT model retails for $400 more than a standard Seamaster, so you can assume about $400 of this price is for the GMT function. If you don't need the GMT feature and don't care about the sapphire caseback or nicer markers, then you are paying a hefty premium for the co-axial movement. This is true of the co-axial Planet Ocean as well, which costs $1200 more than an SMP and has no GMT feature.

The co-axial movement is designed with less friction between the internal parts, so the watch can go 10 years without servicing, compared to 5 for a standard SMP. It is designed for greater long term accuracy as well. I own the Bond SMP and a DeVille co-axial, and I can say that the DeVille is much more accurate. It will gain one second every few days, while my Bond SMP gains 1-2 seconds per day. Now, keep in mind that both of these watches are within the COSC spec and are considered to be keeping excellent time. It is simply that the co-axial movement keeps better time (at least for my particular watches).

It all boils down to how much you want to spend and what level of accuracy you expect from the watch. All automatics are different, so you may end up with an SMP that keeps time just as well as a co-axial model.

: Lastly I’m definitely going to buy from an AD.
: In reading through this forum I glad to see
: that there are ones that offer some pretty
: decent discounts. Are there any in NJ,
: preferably northern NJ? Also what kind of
: discounts can one expect?

I have sent you an e-mail with a referral to an authorized retailer in your area who will discount 33% off MSRP.