RWG Technical Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 If you don't know who he was, you should... The leading horologist of the 20th century has died at 85, a great loss. His legacy will live on with Omega. Sad day for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Sad day indeed. Was wearing my SMP Co-Axial earlier in the day. RIP George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 A great loss indeed I thought this video of one of his best achievements might help those who dont know.... because of his work on this he recieved the Tompion Medal.. a rare honour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaza Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 A great loss indeed RIP Geo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Had no idea who he was before this thread but that co-axial video says it all. That is one of the major achievements in horology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 From the videos, it is clear to me what a co-axial escapement is ... but why it better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 There is an article about the co-axial escapement on Timezone: http://www.timezone.com/library/horologium/horologium631670193290479607 In essence, the geometry of the co-axial escapement is such that it minimizes the dragging of the pallet stones on the escapement teeth, thereby reducing wear and the need for lubrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Great lost indeed to the watch making community of the World. @Jkay, the big advantage other then reduction of fricction, with the Co-Axial escapment is that during the arc travel of the balance, there is less contact between the impulse stone and the pallet fork, thus providing more more efficient use of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks for those clarifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Sad day indeed. Who will be the next innovator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 RIP Mr. Daniels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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