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·So I was chatting on Reddit this evening and a gentleman there mentioned that 321’s also utilise the proprietary O-Megasteel.
This was his comment on a thread about 321’s:
“It’s also the only Speedy that’s made from O-Megasteel, a fact Omega completely omits from its website.
I used to think that making a fuss about different types of steel was just marketing wank, but I bought a Constellation Observatory (also O-Megasteel, although the website boasts about it) and the steel really is different - it’s absolutely stunning, it’s almost as if it’s illuminated from the inside. I think it’s this that’s one of the key reasons the 321 is such a stunning watch.”
When I questioned: “Interesting. How do you know it’s “Omegasteel?” I have worn my 321 almost daily over three years or so, it seems to be holding up much better than expected.”
He replied:
“Omega boutique.
Having bought an Observatory, I was giving it a polish, mesmerised by how unusually beautiful the case steel was, so next time I went in I asked.
I said that an according to the website the only other watches made of O-Megasteel are the Planet Ocean Ultra Deep range; is that right or are there any others.
He said there is one - the 321, although they don’t mention it anywhere on the website.
Once you know this it makes sense, as it’s another subtle, almost subliminal, reason why the 321 looks so special.”
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What do you all think? From my perspective I’ve always felt the case and bracelet of my 321 are close to unblemished considering the degree of wear I’ve had with the watch. Hiking, camping, office to drinks and beyond with barely a mark.
The degree of finishing is beyond my other Omega watches, but so it should be, it’s a special watch.
Most other watches I bought around the same time and have worn less have not fared as well, so I thought it was an interesting point.

This was his comment on a thread about 321’s:
“It’s also the only Speedy that’s made from O-Megasteel, a fact Omega completely omits from its website.
I used to think that making a fuss about different types of steel was just marketing wank, but I bought a Constellation Observatory (also O-Megasteel, although the website boasts about it) and the steel really is different - it’s absolutely stunning, it’s almost as if it’s illuminated from the inside. I think it’s this that’s one of the key reasons the 321 is such a stunning watch.”
When I questioned: “Interesting. How do you know it’s “Omegasteel?” I have worn my 321 almost daily over three years or so, it seems to be holding up much better than expected.”
He replied:
“Omega boutique.
Having bought an Observatory, I was giving it a polish, mesmerised by how unusually beautiful the case steel was, so next time I went in I asked.
I said that an according to the website the only other watches made of O-Megasteel are the Planet Ocean Ultra Deep range; is that right or are there any others.
He said there is one - the 321, although they don’t mention it anywhere on the website.
Once you know this it makes sense, as it’s another subtle, almost subliminal, reason why the 321 looks so special.”
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What do you all think? From my perspective I’ve always felt the case and bracelet of my 321 are close to unblemished considering the degree of wear I’ve had with the watch. Hiking, camping, office to drinks and beyond with barely a mark.
The degree of finishing is beyond my other Omega watches, but so it should be, it’s a special watch.
Most other watches I bought around the same time and have worn less have not fared as well, so I thought it was an interesting point.

