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  1. shoota70 Mar 30, 2014

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    Hi. Is the symbol only found on Hesalite crystals?
     
  2. Hijak Mar 30, 2014

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    It is not found on sapphire crystals.
     
  3. ulackfocus Mar 30, 2014

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    It started sometime in the 50's, and to my knowledge is only found on the bottom side of Hesalite crystals.
     
  4. shoota70 Mar 30, 2014

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    Is it always aligned the same way?
     
  5. ulackfocus Mar 30, 2014

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    Don't know if Omega aligned it a certain way, but I've seen them all sorts of angles. Might have been replaced differently during a service though.
     
  6. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Mar 31, 2014

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    The crystals are round so can be installed in any degree of rotation. If you have a really fussy watchmaker, they may take the trouble to align it to the face of the watch. Mostly it's just pot luck if it is like that.
     
  7. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Mar 31, 2014

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    I must be fussy, or I at least know I have fussy clients anyway. ;)

    Cheers, Al
     
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  8. Jimmy Jim Mar 31, 2014

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    The Master of the Universe has spoken. Align the logo. Make it so. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Event horizon faux seller of watches and complete knobhead Mar 31, 2014

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    You need bloody good eyes to spot the logo!
     
  10. DJP Dec 4, 2014

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    I am so glad I found this! I noticed it on my new Speedy Pro and immediately panicked that I scratched the hesalite. I was about to jump on a train and take it back as I have been so careful, knowing that hesalite is quite easy to scratch. I couldn't understand why the surface seemed flawless - now I do!!

    Mind you, I can't really make it out as the Omega symbol, it's pretty damn small!

    Now I can relax and enjoy it!
     
  11. bill5959 Dec 4, 2014

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    It's like staring at those hidden view paintings. Let your mind go numb and chant OM. ;)
     
  12. speedbird Dec 4, 2014

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