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: Sorry if this has been discussed previously,
: but can someone please explain the whole
: coaxial thing to me. I'm seriously thinking
: about a SMP 2531.80. Is this coaxial ? What
: are perceived advantages and disadvantages ?
: Thanks.

The 2531.80 is NOT co-axial, but Omega is releasing a co-axial version of it this fall.

There is only one drawback to the co-axial, and that is that it typically adds about $1000 to the MSRP. Otherwise, it is a great design. The link below will give you the details as described on Omega's website.

In a nutshell, though, the co-axial escapement was designed by George Daniels, who is considered the greatest watchmaker to ever live. The escapement uses components that move radially to reduce friction. This means that the watch components don't wear as quickly or require as much lubrication. According to Omega, a co-axial can go up to 10 years between servicings, while non co-axials typically need to be serviced every 5 years.

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