#4 TERRIFIC TOURBILLON

Omega has earned a special reputation for its advancements in tourbillon craftsmanship. Major accomplishments include the first-ever wristwatch tourbillon calibre created in 1947, the first self-winding central tourbillon model with the tourbillon carriage positioned in the middle of the watch in 1994, and the first chronometer-certified tourbillon wristwatch in 2004. Now, the latest De Ville Tourbillon Numbered Edition is the manufacture’s first Master Chronometer-certified manualwinding central tourbillon. Not only does the certification assure the Swiss industry’s highest standards of precision and performance, it is also a testament to the expert watchmakers who crafted a tourbillon cage that is able to keep rotating even under a magnetic field of 15,000 gauss. Available only on special request, the timepiece incorporates two proprietary alloys. Rendered in 18k Sedna gold are the lugs, bezel, caseback, bridges, mainplate as well as the sun-brushed dial that has been given a dark shade, thanks to black PVD treatment. The 43mm central casebody, buckle logo and crown logo are made from 18k Canopus gold, an exclusive white gold alloy. At the centre of the dial is the tourbillon cage with hand-polished bevels in black ceramised titanium. A sapphire crystal caseback allows the beholder to admire the Omega Co-axial Master Chronometer Calibre 2640 and its three-day power reserve indicator.