Manufacturer | Omega |
Caliber Number | 8804 |
Base Caliber |
8800 |
In-House? |
Yes |
Movement Type |
Automatic, self-winding mechanical |
Display |
Analog |
Jewels | 35 |
Frequency/Beat Rate |
25,200 vph, 3.5Hz |
Lift Angle |
Unconfirmed (use Co-Axial compatible timing machine) |
Power Reserve |
60 hours (two barrels) |
Shock Protection | Nivashock |
Escapement |
Co-Axial |
Balance Spring |
Si14 Silicon |
Anti-Magnetic? |
Yes up to 15,000 gauss |
COSC? |
No |
Chronometer? |
Yes (Omega Master Chronometer spec) |
Hacking Seconds? | Yes |
Hand-Windable? | Yes |
Rotor Type |
Ball bearing |
Functions | Central hours; central minutes; small seconds subdial at 6:00 |
Finishing |
Rhodium plated finish with Geneva waves in arabesque |
Country of Manufacture | Switzerland, Swiss made |
Known Models |
Omega Seamaster 1948 Co‑Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm (ref: 511.12.38.20.02.001) |
The Omega caliber 8804 is an in-house automatic movement found in the Seamaster 1948 70th Anniversary Limited Edition (only 1,948 in the world). The watch and calibre were announced in March 2018 at Baselworld. The 8804 is Swiss made with 35 jewels, and features an anti-magnetic hairspring, Co-Axial escapement and twin barrels for extended power reserve.
In Omega’s own words:
“Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement. Certified Master Chronometer, approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss. Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring. Automatic winding in both directions. Central hour and minute hand, small seconds hand at 6H. White rhodium plated finish with Geneva waves in arabesque.” –source
Replacement Prices:
The Omega cal. 8804 is an in-house movement and not available for individual purchase, even for Swatch Group parts accounts. At the time of this post, the retail price of the limited edition watch with movement is $6,900 USD.
Examples of watches with this movement:
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