okay second try at posting. I am looking at but my first speedy moon watch tomorrow. Few dilemmas still- leather or metal strap. Sapphire glass or not? Do I want one that has the date? Too many decisions? What does everyone else think?

 

Think this is my starting point too

 

No point getting it on leather. The bracelets cost a lot so get it from the start and then get a good quality leather strap to go with it from Cousins/hirsch etc if you fancy switching it up.

Hesalite Speedy is the classic and original and was good enough for NASA so I'd go with that.

 

Or a snoopy

 

Metal strap ...for me ...this is comfortable and easy to wear

 

An amazing iconic watch. I am disappointed by the large plastic part in the movement. This is a shame as this is the most consistent model, don't get me wrong since my uncle showed me his Omega from a young age I always loved Omega. I know it can be changed but why should I go through the hassle.

Second non related point. Why not have your key models and try not to change them to often or keep releasing new models all the time? This will keep there longevity and allow them to hold there value. The Submariner is a clear example.

 

Plastic part. Read up on why it's there.

Traveling so will let others chime in

 

Sorry but they are other mechanical watches that do not have a need for plastic parts in their movements. I know why it is there but it could of been engineered from the onset for it not to be there in cal 861 and 1861. Yes I know it can be replaced. Just an opinion it is still the most iconic watch Omega have and it has no doubt contributed to the success that Omega enjoys today. This is why I have a bee in my bonnet regarding this, it is because it is such an icon and even if the price had to be increased Omega need to change it. This is what I think, even though I am a novice it is all the same to me.

 

Yeah the Delrin brake should be the least of your worry. Biggest choice is scratch proof vs shatter proof...

 

Would be more worried about how much plastic is in your car now days

 

No such thing as proof in my opinion, resistant is better. I knew someone with a Panerai pam 111 it had sapphire and it still got a tiny scratch. On the moon watch if it scratches the scratches can be polished out, not so with sapphire.

 

So that bit of plastic is good then

 

Yes covering the dial. The movement is different it is a thing of beauty and craftsmanship, cal 321 did not have this part in. This is of course subjective, I have an opinion with an open mind. It would be nice and a tribute to the wonderful moon watch if Omega could get this changed in the future. If they do or not is another matter.

 

Following your logic, Omega should still be using the 321, no need for the 1861.

 

On the surface of it from a novice viewpoint I would assume yes. However, I suspect it is not that simple. Please enlighten me, you have more knowledge and understanding then I do.

 

The below website will enlighten you for days if not weeks.

Would say most here have spent countless hours on it.

Started you on today's topic
http://chronomaddox.com/omega/articles/delrin.html

 

Much appreciated. I will start to read it.