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·This thread compares the new Omega Speedmaster Hesalite and Sapphire models, focusing on case height, logo, crystal feel, caseback and buying trade-offs. If you are choosing between the two, this gives the core differences fast.
There are a few main differences between the two.
Here's my short list.
1. Height
Hesalite - 13.58mm
Sapphire - 13.18mm
2. Applied Logo
Sapphire is an homage to older (pre-moon) Speedys with the applied Omega logo.
Hesalite - Print Logo
Sapphire - Applied Logo
I can see reasons for not having this on the Hesalite version. Not having the applied logo of the Hesalite gives people a modern speedy and proper copy.
3. Bracelet Polished Links vs Satin
Hesalite - Satin
Sapphire - Polish
This is simply preference in my opinion.
4. Exhibition Caseback
Hesalite - Solid
Sapphire - Exhibition
Of course the main difference is the crystal itself.
I did this short list to give others the same info. It's a difficult decision for me as like most of you, I've been looking at these non-stopped for the past 24hrs.
1. The height is a huge + for the Sapphire
2. The applied logo is more attractive to me especially given the price point.
3. I'm leaning toward the Satin but the polish is a nice flashy touch.
4. Solid is always my preference.
All of this said, I think for the first time I want the sapphire version. The 1 & 2 are important to me and I also want my watch at that price to have a piece of sapphire. I don't want to polish my new speedy after I scratch my crystal.
Main differences:
There are a few main differences between the two.
Here's my short list.
1. Height
Hesalite - 13.58mm
Sapphire - 13.18mm
2. Applied Logo
Sapphire is an homage to older (pre-moon) Speedys with the applied Omega logo.
Hesalite - Print Logo
Sapphire - Applied Logo
I can see reasons for not having this on the Hesalite version. Not having the applied logo of the Hesalite gives people a modern speedy and proper copy.
3. Bracelet Polished Links vs Satin
Hesalite - Satin
Sapphire - Polish
This is simply preference in my opinion.
4. Exhibition Caseback
Hesalite - Solid
Sapphire - Exhibition
Of course the main difference is the crystal itself.
I did this short list to give others the same info. It's a difficult decision for me as like most of you, I've been looking at these non-stopped for the past 24hrs.
1. The height is a huge + for the Sapphire
2. The applied logo is more attractive to me especially given the price point.
3. I'm leaning toward the Satin but the polish is a nice flashy touch.
4. Solid is always my preference.
All of this said, I think for the first time I want the sapphire version. The 1 & 2 are important to me and I also want my watch at that price to have a piece of sapphire. I don't want to polish my new speedy after I scratch my crystal.
Main differences:
- Crystal and display back
- Logo style and overall look
- Case proportions
- Heritage feel versus modern convenience
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