"The Constellation Observatory pieces are the first two-hand watches to achieve Master Chronometer certification without a seconds hand, showcasing a significant innovation in watchmaking."
"Traditional testing by COSC uses photographic tech to measure the position of the hands, but the new METAS method tests the entire finished watch in real-world conditions."
"To pass METAS testing, a watch must be accurate to within 0 to +5 seconds per day and resist magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss, ensuring superior performance."
"Omega's proprietary certification of Master Chronometer requires passing both COSC and METAS testing, setting a high standard for accuracy and reliability in the watch industry."
Omega's Constellation has been a flagship timepiece for over 70 years, symbolizing precision with its observatory and star imagery. The new Constellation Observatory collection introduces a novel method for measuring accuracy, allowing two-hand watches to achieve Master Chronometer certification without a seconds hand. Traditional COSC testing requires a seconds hand for accuracy measurement, while the METAS method evaluates the entire watch under real-world conditions. Omega's certification process combines both COSC and METAS standards, ensuring high accuracy and resistance to magnetic fields.
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