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Pun
路I thought bevelling was a sign of refinement in watch case.... I might be wrong 馃槈
Razor sharp edges on the new Speedy??
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Starman71
路If the edges are that sharp you can probably get in a polish or two without degrading the "value" of the watch. People talking about their Rolex being like silk maybe had them polished at some point. I noticed that my GMT Master II definitely has some sharp edges long before this came up. In any case, production lines are continuously refined and improved. I am sure that once Omega got that feedback, somebody checked and possibly made an adjustment if needed. What a beautiful watch!
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Caliber561
路Is it normal for Omega to ask what blood type you are before handing you a watch?
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Mancem
路I can't speak about the Rolex Explorer, but all the dive watches I've handled (5 digit, 6 digit subs, SD4000) all have sharp edges. That includes the undersides of the case and the middle of the clasp (that raised stripe). Again, AP Royal Oaks have very sharp/crisp edges. I think it is done on purpose and not a missed finishing step.
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Vercingetorix
路路Spam RiskHelp!
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G-Web
路Measure twice.
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jw0n
路Went to check out the new speedies today. Found myself more drawn to the sapphire than the hesalite. Also, the new bracelet taper is surprisingly nice, but that clasp is the winner here. Small, clean, neat. A little bit disappointed it wasn't able to draw any blood or slice my wrist, but oh well...
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madhatter77
路The case is a complete departure in regards to the sharpness of the edges. Maybe you don鈥檛 have a new 1861 watch to compare it to, or your watch has better/different finishing.
The difference isn鈥檛 small, lots of folks have noticed this.
I don鈥檛 think it鈥檚 an issue in regards to comfort while wearing the watch, but it certainly has a markedly different feel to it vs. nearly ever other omega (including other speedmasters) or other similar mechanical watches (rolex, tudor, breitling, vacheron, etc).
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I would certainly hope that the case finishing would be a departure from 1861/3, as I always thought the finishing was a bit weak, loose, cheap. I would hope the new one is sharper. Of course not in an unfinished way, and the macro photos I think confirm that it's as expected.
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GannyBall
路There is a new counter video on YouTube to the "razor" issues which suggest it's madness
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gbesq
路Ok, on to more important matters. Is it true that the hesalite crystal on the 3861 magnifies the sun鈥檚 rays and burns holes in the dial? That鈥檚 a known issue with the Rolex cyclops, isn鈥檛 it? 馃檮
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Vercingetorix
路路Spam Riskneat. A little bit disappointed it wasn't able to draw any blood or slice my wrist, but oh well...
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chadeaux
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Damn, the youtube guy said this could have happened, and we were all laughing and mocking him.
Shame on us... shame on us!!!
Request Omega for service, the warranty is still valid and they shall reattach the severed hand at zero cost.
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scapa
路That鈥檚 why you have a warranty.
I feel like my last few Omega purchases have drawn plenty of blood. My wallet is red with the stuff.
I have noticed that a few pieces I've bought recently from IWC and GS offer very sharp finishing and super-clean transitions from polished to brushed and back. Perhaps we're looking at the new normal in this tier of watchmaking. From memory my FOIS had superior finishing to the new Speedy Pro I owned, but that was most obvious in the bevels and quality of brushing. Interesting though.
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eugeneandresson
路And you can use it to cut your potatoes.
But we all know what is needed to facilitate potato growth on Mars (the stuff most YouTube videos are made of)...
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balmung0
路I bought one yesterday. Yes it is actually sharp as hell. but cause of inner curvature shape of bottom case, it won't never touch my skin.
This new speedy is pretty comfortable to wear.
This new speedy is pretty comfortable to wear.
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pat mull
路They鈥檒l need to cut the round portion and wrap it around the square one, but they only have sporks. Wait, the watch cases
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