Omega 19" HN

Basic Information

NameOmega 19" HN
ManufacturerOmega
Launch Year1894
Is COSC certifiedYes
Timegrapher
Beat rate
18,000 bph
Frequency
2.5 Hz

Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions19 ‴
Dimensions42.86 mm
Height6.55 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 42.7mm
Dial Collar: 0.8mm
Winding Gear: 1.0mm
Stem height (T): 2.4mm
Mounting Height (F): 0.4mm
Power Reserve35 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels16

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sub Second
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeManual
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeStem Winding (Crown)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.90 x 1.25 / 0.30mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: 1894-1911
open face calibre
bimetallic screw balance with 4 adjustment screws
Breguet hairspring
options: Reed's regulator, cam disc regulator
First Omega calibre from Louis Brandt & Frère; it was made in grades A to D, where C and D offered chronometer precision.
The Omega, engraved into the balance cock (Fig.3), should symbolize as last letter of the Greek alphabet the summit of technology.
The name Omega of this calibre was given to the company not before 1903.
The redesign, introduced 1911, was renamed to Omega 42.7 in 1919.
Other data: balance staff: U320 stem: W248 mainspring / battery: 2.60 x 17.0 x 0.20mm swiss patent 8760: filed 08-01-1894, Louis Brandt & Frère, CH stem setting mechanism with clutch wheel and rocker bar, prevents moving of hands when switching to winding position,
Ranfft mentioned about this caliber: There are variants with this quantity of jewels 7, 15, 16
Signature1897: Omega, A - 1248889, +8760 (grade C, 15 jewels)

Compatible Parts

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Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtApr 23, 2025, 11:33:37 PM
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