Horologist Dan Fenwick taught Watch Connoisseurs how to be Watchmakers during an evening of delights and enlightenment.

Manfredi Jewels and Omega gave watch collectors and enthusiasts the rare opportunity to become watchmakers for an evening at a private dinner and demonstration. This event was the second “Collector Dinner” in a series kicked off by the retailer earlier this year and the first ever to be held at Manfredi’s newly renovated 3,300 square-foot store in Connecticut, USA.



The night included a lavish dinner followed by an in-depth demonstration with acclaimed Watch-making Trainer and Horologist Dan Fenwick. During this unique event, Dan shared his passion, patience and wisdom regarding horology and the Omega brand. Guests were given a first look at photos of the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Quantum of Solace Limited Edition watch. Plus the opportunity to try on and model Omega’s special edition Speedmaster “Alaska Project” as well as their limited edition JFK watch, an Omega Ultra-Thin that closely resembles the Omega watch worn by President Kennedy during his 1961 inauguration. The watch, released last Father’s Day, was limited to 261 numbered commemorative pieces.



Dan also briefed the group on the history of watch-making along with an in-depth discussion on Omega’s revolutionary Co-Axial Escapement technology invented by George Daniels in 1986. Co-Axial Escapement is one of the most important developments in the watch making industry as it helps reduce the friction in the heart of the watch mechanism for improved long-term reliability and accuracy.

He also presented Hour Vision along with the technical features of the Calibre 8500 timepiece. This is the first ever in-house proprietary movement for Omega and further establishes the brand as a leading manufacturer of the highest quality timepieces.

The evening culminated with guests being given a hands-on experience of a lifetime - the chance to fully disassemble an Omega timepiece.

Source: Omega

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