expiredKunK5721 posted Nov 05, 2022 03:33 PM
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expiredKunK5721 posted Nov 05, 2022 03:33 PM
Military/Veterans: Omega, Hamilton & Longines Watches: Speedmaster 42mm Moonwatch
& More + Free S/H$4,860
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And sapphire is absolutely the best crystal material for everyday use. Sure you can buff out most dings with polywatch, but people think it's some kind of magic wand. It's literally just an abrasive paste. Every time you use it you are permanently removing layers of plastic. To buff out a scratch, you need to remove enough layers of plastic so that the new top level of the watch is below the deepest part of the scratch.
For tiny little surface scratches that are only a few microns deep, no problem. But the more you buff, the more plastic you are removing until the crystal becomes thin and brittle and eventually instead of scratching, it cleaves.
I like acrylic crystal, I like the "warmth", my Datejust has an acrylic crystal. But there's a reason 99% of modern luxury watches have sapphire crystals...
For people who don't qualify for AAFES pricing, try to negotiate at an AD. I got 20% off mine.
The outside of the 3861 looks more like the original Speedmaster. The movement has a more attractive finish and is far more accurate. Also, there is only one movement. No need to create a second movement for sapphire case back models because you used plastic parts in the cheaper watch.
So, you don't like the new Speedmaster because it looks more like the original and is more accurate? That sounds like an unpopular opinion.
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I have an older hesalite Speedmaster (3570.50) and have used polywatch to buff the crystal a few times (using the original tube I bought with the watch). I've never had a scratch deep enough that did not come out completely and I've never felt that I was making the crystal significantly (or even noticeably) thinner or vulnerable to breaking. Genuine replacement crystals are relatively cheap in case of any serious issues - genuine sapphire replacement is *not* cheap (although there are generic options).
I do wish it had a display back, but I prefer the look of the hesalite on the front.
I bought the Planet Ocean, and have been loving it since. It's a fun series albeit a bit heavier than normal. The Aqua Terra series are good for lightweight Omega.
As for the speedy, the hesalite is up $100 since release and the sapphire is up $50. See https://www.space.com/omega-speed...hronome
It's less than a 2% difference.
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