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Omega 1861

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The Moonwatch caliber for a quarter-century, replaced by the Co-Axial 3861. Its start year depends on the unresolved 861 changeover date and should be read as approximate.

Specifications

Movement manufacturer
Omega
Base caliber
Lemania 1873
Production
1996–2021
Frequency
21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Jewels
18
Power reserve
48 hours
Diameter
27 mm
Winding
manual
Complications
Chronograph · Small seconds · 30-minute counter · 12-hour counter

Architecture

The 861 with rhodium-plated components in place of the earlier copper-coloured finish.

Related calibers

References using this caliber

Provenance of this record

Sources & Evidence

Secondary sourceSpecialist publication

Goldberger, John — Omega Speedmaster (Moonwatch Only)

Mondani Editore / La Sirène

Published
2014-01-01

Cited for

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