Still not sure I fully understand the milky ring thing. If anyone is willing to put a non-milky and a milky pic next to each other that would be appreciated.
Also, what’s hesalite and what’s the significance of it?
Thanks again. Very informative this thread.
Rob
Also, what’s hesalite and what’s the significance of it?
Borrowing these pics from this excellent post, but you'll notice the milky ring on the left watch in both pictures (left is sapphire, right is hesalite).
https://omegaforums.net/threads/hesalite-vs-sapphire-speedmaster-pro-pics.85579/
Just Google hesalite vs sapphire and you'll find the age old dilemma of which is better. Personally, I would've liked to have seen hesalite on the 50th anniversary piece as it is more in keeping with the original Moonwatch, but I can see why they went with sapphire as it is more premium.
Borrowing these pics from this excellent post, but you'll notice the milky ring on the left watch in both pictures (left is sapphire, right is hesalite).
https://omegaforums.net/threads/hesalite-vs-sapphire-speedmaster-pro-pics.85579/
What would everyone do if Omega discontinued old school hesalite and cheap printed tachy bezels in favor of sapphire glass and ceramic when they cancel the old 861 movement? Oh, the humanity.
