Omega Speedmaster crystal, Hesalite or Sapphire ?

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Acrylic FTW!

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Hesalite is clearer and more authentic. Probably much cheaper to replace if you smash it with a hammer or something. Of course if you like reflections and colored tinge, then sapphire is for you.

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Absolutely love the username. Do not fault anyone for either choice. I liked the open case back on the Speedy, and I do not trust myself to not ding the hesalite, so Sapphire sandwich for me.

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PoorMansRolex

Hesalite is clearer and more authentic. Probably much cheaper to replace if you smash it with a hammer or something. Of course if you like reflections and colored tinge, then sapphire is for you.

And Polywatch + 5 seconds = new crystal 😂

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I bought the 1861 a few years back Hesalite because it was truer to original, poly watch to remove scratches, domed crystal vintage like with out being vintage

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Sapphire is the correct choice in my mind, acrylic crystals are old fashioned like manual transmissions.

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Hesalite. More authentic, clearer, I don’t scratch the acrylic crystals I have, I like the solid caseback, and after the first week or so, I don’t look at my exhibition casebacks.

I also prefer the fully-brushed bracelet and the printed Omega logo.

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Unless you’re buying an Ed White, go sapphire.

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Went with hesalite. Wanted it to be as close to the original as possible. Can't go wrong with either.

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I voted sapphire though my Speedy has hesalite.

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I’m glad someone finally thought to ask this question.