Razor sharp edges on the new Speedy??

Let's put this to bed. I bought the Hesalite version. The edges on it are 'sharp in the sense that they are defined. They are not 'sharp' enough to cut anything.
The noise out there is fake news. Simples.

I dragged the "sharp" edges across my wife's arm last night (her request! I promise! she wanted to see if they would cut skin!) and she just kept laughing and said "that YouTube guy is clueless".

Don't worry people!

Oh and also, since this thread needs some more photos:

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Oh boy.

So, went to finally go look at the new Omega offerings today. And fingered the crap out of the new ‘razor sharp’ speedy (and bracelet). I honestly think my mint/nos 60s Speedies (whose case this is modeled after) are sharper if not as sharp (edit: especially the tops of the lugs, these looked quite soft in places, almost like a polished vintage watch...).



That bracelet is stunning (and no, the edges did not bother me, but then again my MSG one does not either). And I like the watch, just wished they had colored the lume like they colored it in the 90s.

I’m new here and I understand some people consider this issue beaten to death.
I specifically signed up for this thread after some searches on the new Speedmasters.
I’ve had a Speedmaster reduced since 1990 and it’s been mostly my daily watch ever since. I came pretty close to buying an 861 back then (it was only a small price difference) but opted for the automatic due to its size that fit my wrist better.
As so often, nobody would be able to foresee how prices would develop. All that said, a more original handwound moon remained on my bucket list.
I got really excited a while back when I saw that the 321 would come back to a steel Speedy. I actually ordered one but cancelled the order when I saw what the did with it and bought something else (actually another classic watch I always wanted but that recently has been messed with beyond recognition; so I found a Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 in great shape before they become completely unaffordable).

And now the new model came out and I dislike the look alone (haven’t seen one in person so no idea about the edges). They can keep the “coaxial” stuff for other watches and I don’t like the black dial. The wristband looks cheap.

With all that said I’m now looking to save up for a pristine 1861 if I can find one. Original 321 or a 861 would be even nicer but I don’t want to deal with the “vintage” aspect and condition issues. The 1861 seems to be a sweet spot for look and features.

I know there is one listed here right now brand new but I’m too new here to respond to the seller. I hope that towards the end of the year something like that may still be around for not much more than a new current model.

The sharp edges kinda threw me for a loop. It seems very subjective because I have heard both sides. I am checking one out this week and I'll wear my 1861 Speedy in to compare. I hope the edges are not too sharp because I like a lot of the things about the rest of the watch.

I didnt realize the Apollo 11 Dsotm edges were considered to be sharp?

I had no idea, never had any incident of slicing and dicing my wrists.

This is a silly thread. My edges of my speedy (not a 3861 I might add) don't even touch my wrist when I'm wearing it and what are people doing to cause any damage to themselves even if they are sharp?!

First step to solving a problem is admitting you have one. Don’t you all want better case finishing on your Speedy Pros? Especially since Omega has decided to raise the price on them? I do.

It seems to me that the issue is not about whether or not the edges are sharp enough to cut skin, but that the case finishing is cheap.

It was a non issue until the You Tube video on the 3861... then everybody went nuts


Define cheap? Case finishing looks great to me. I don't have an issue with my new Speedmaster. Most comfortable watch I have now.


Have you personally worn one?

In this case, the tactile quality of the case finishing seems "cheap" (to me) because there are rough/sharp transitions or edges on the case that are easily felt. And yes, I own a 3861 hesalite on strap. The finishing on the back of the case where those sharp edges are prominent btw looks very industrial in comparison to the polished surfaces on my Tokyo 2020 Speedmaster that feel luxurious to touch. This is all subjective, I get it.

A cutting-edge toolwatch, then.

This collection is well before the sharp edges were noticed in 3861 Speedmaster... I bought my Seiko Presage Edge collection watch 7 months back.

Hmmm... this is an odd one... I always see sale posts of used/vintage Speedmasters that specifically showcase when the "case lines are sharp." So Im confused why people would not want that in a new one? Or is is only for vintage watches when we want a sharp case... but for new ones we want rounded smooth ones? 😲

So I heard about all the sharp edges and I decided to try on the new speedys for myself. Are the edges sharp? Yes. I brought in my 1861 to compare it to and yeah they are much sharper. But that being said, I don't see how you would ever feel it on your wrist. I didn't notice it slipping it on or off. So unless you really look for it, I don't think most people would notice it at all. It's not keeping me from buying one.

The issue of what feels (to me) like cheap case finishing is not going to be a deal breaker for some (including me). I really love the new dial, the revised shape of the lugs/case, the more anti-magnetic movement with co-axial bits, it’s slimmer... waiting for my bracelet which is on order but sure I’ll love that too.

One other dislike for me is winding is not buttery smooth for me and requires a bit more torque that I’d like especially with the crown guards in the way.