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WatchTimes · 10 May 2023, 03:37 AM

My wife bought me the 3861 sapphire in March for my 50th.
I love it!
I have had hesalite Speedies before but it's just not for me.
Also I like the display back, not like it's a fancy movement or anything but it's nice to look at on occasion.
I thought Id like the hesalite bracelet more but when I saw them in the flesh I actually liked the Saph more.
It's a great watch and there is no right answer to hesalite or sapphire debate both are great just need to decide which is singing to you

Wrist Watcher · 10 May 2023, 03:59 AM

Both are awesome but every time I compare them I end up preferring the sapphire.

GrailTime · 15 March 2024, 06:59 AM

Hesalite all day. How the Speedmaster was designed to be.

DaytonaDrifter · 20 April 2024, 04:54 PM

I vote hesalite acrylic crystal every time. Most my collection are vintage with only hesalite options. I have a couple of reissues also with hesalite rystals.

I found an Omega AD that recently swapped my First Omega in Space's sapphire crystal with a genuine plexiglass hesalite crystal. I love the look even more than ever expected. No going back for me now.

AEC · 20 April 2024, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DaytonaDrifter

I vote hesalite acrylic crystal every time. Most my collection are vintage with only hesalite options. I have a couple of reissues also with hesalite rystals.

I found an Omega AD that recently swapped my First Omega in Space's sapphire crystal with a genuine plexiglass hesalite crystal. I love the look even more than ever expected. No going back for me now.

Wow! First and only report of this that I have ever come across. If it's not a lot of trouble then I'll be interested to hear what was involved.

BTW, the dial in the FOIS is my favorite, and when my Ref. 3570.50 goes for routine service this summer I'm thinking of swapping that dial into my watch

DaytonaDrifter · 26 April 2024, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AEC

Wow! First and only report of this that I have ever come across. If it's not a lot of trouble then I'll be interested to hear what was involved.

BTW, the dial in the FOIS is my favorite, and when my Ref. 3570.50 goes for routine service this summer I'm thinking of swapping that dial into my watch

This watch has a dial swap to 3594.50 Dial, which is very nearly a reissue of a 1962 CK2998 Speedmaster dial. Then, I found a watchmaker to complete the hesalite crystal swap.

I described it here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=944967

Dirt · 21 April 2024, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DaytonaDrifter

I vote hesalite acrylic crystal every time. Most my collection are vintage with only hesalite options. I have a couple of reissues also with hesalite rystals.

I found an Omega AD that recently swapped my First Omega in Space's sapphire crystal with a genuine plexiglass hesalite crystal. I love the look even more than ever expected. No going back for me now.

Very nice

Andad · 20 April 2024, 05:49 PM

100% sapphire both sides for me.

0nly5iv3Digits · 21 April 2024, 10:03 AM

Purist here - Only the hesalite will do.

agriculture&watches · 21 April 2024, 01:17 PM

I didn’t own any of those watches but I prefer the sapphire version overall. If I would be buying my first speedy I would go with sapphire definitely

2thdock · 27 April 2024, 07:39 AM

Still can’t make up my mind. I wonder how hard it would be to get a local AD in NJ to put a Hesalite on a sapphire sandwich . Seems like the best iOS everything. I do try to consider that the much desired Ed White has sapphire. Shaped different but sapphire non the less. Also the new white face as sapphire. By friend just got the Hesalite version.

2thdock · 28 April 2024, 04:07 AM

Scratch that last post. I decided on a Hesalite 3861. Leather strap ( part leather?) Used never worn 2023 from dealer on Chron24. Got a very good deal. Omega warranty. In transit! Honestly, I could have gone either way. This was a great deal so steered me to the Hesalite. My 300M has sapphire open back, so I felt I didn’t need it with the Speedy.

Dirt · 29 April 2024, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 2thdock

Scratch that last post. I decided on a Hesalite 3861. Leather strap ( part leather?) Used never worn 2023 from dealer on Chron24. Got a very good deal. Omega warranty. In transit! Honestly, I could have gone either way. This was a great deal so steered me to the Hesalite. My 300M has sapphire open back, so I felt I didn’t need it with the Speedy.

Good choice

At least you won't die wondering now

1William · 28 April 2024, 10:29 PM

Congratulations.

Gregdaytona997 · 28 April 2024, 10:33 PM

Congratulations and great choice!

GST15 · 2 May 2024, 02:36 AM

I went for the Hesalite because I think the look is much warmer and natural. I have a number of watches with display back cases, and honestly, I never look at them, so the case back means nothing to me.

10 May 2023, 03:37 AM	#1
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,483	My wife bought me the 3861 sapphire in March for my 50th. I love it! I have had hesalite Speedies before but it's just not for me. Also I like the display back, not like it's a fancy movement or anything but it's nice to look at on occasion. I thought Id like the hesalite bracelet more but when I saw them in the flesh I actually liked the Saph more. It's a great watch and there is no right answer to hesalite or sapphire debate both are great just need to decide which is singing to you __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

10 May 2023, 03:59 AM	#2
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,443	Both are awesome but every time I compare them I end up preferring the sapphire. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

21 April 2024, 10:03 AM	#9
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CANADA Watch: Got a Few :) Posts: 553	Purist here - Only the hesalite will do. __________________ ♛16570 Polar/♛16710/♛16610LN/♛116520 White Dial ♛16610LV/♛116710LN/♛126200/Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm (WHITE) “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

21 April 2024, 01:17 PM	#10
agriculture&watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2024 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 422	I didn’t own any of those watches but I prefer the sapphire version overall. If I would be buying my first speedy I would go with sapphire definitely __________________ Tudor Black Bay Pro M79470-0003, Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Antarctic Ocean, Moonswatch Mission to Jupiter

27 April 2024, 07:39 AM	#11
2thdock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: NJ Watch: SD43 Posts: 331	Still can’t make up my mind. I wonder how hard it would be to get a local AD in NJ to put a Hesalite on a sapphire sandwich . Seems like the best iOS everything. I do try to consider that the much desired Ed White has sapphire. Shaped different but sapphire non the less. Also the new white face as sapphire. By friend just got the Hesalite version. __________________ Sea Dweller 43, Omega 300M blue, Omega Moonwatch Hesalite ( new addition), Cartier Tank XL with bracelet, Gold Zodiac Moon complication(dads) , assorted G-Shock, Apple Ultra Wife- 36 Datejust mint smooth bezel, oyster

15 March 2024, 06:59 AM	#3
GrailTime 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 336	Hesalite all day. How the Speedmaster was designed to be.

20 April 2024, 04:54 PM	#4
DaytonaDrifter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New York Watch: Daytona 6239+6263 Posts: 38	I vote hesalite acrylic crystal every time. Most my collection are vintage with only hesalite options. I have a couple of reissues also with hesalite rystals. I found an Omega AD that recently swapped my First Omega in Space's sapphire crystal with a genuine plexiglass hesalite crystal. I love the look even more than ever expected. No going back for me now.

28 April 2024, 04:07 AM	#12
2thdock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: NJ Watch: SD43 Posts: 331	Scratch that last post. I decided on a Hesalite 3861. Leather strap ( part leather?) Used never worn 2023 from dealer on Chron24. Got a very good deal. Omega warranty. In transit! Honestly, I could have gone either way. This was a great deal so steered me to the Hesalite. My 300M has sapphire open back, so I felt I didn’t need it with the Speedy. __________________ Sea Dweller 43, Omega 300M blue, Omega Moonwatch Hesalite ( new addition), Cartier Tank XL with bracelet, Gold Zodiac Moon complication(dads) , assorted G-Shock, Apple Ultra Wife- 36 Datejust mint smooth bezel, oyster

28 April 2024, 10:29 PM	#14
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,051	Congratulations.

28 April 2024, 10:33 PM	#15
Gregdaytona997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2024 Real Name: Greg Location: Left Coast Watch: Rolex Posts: 23	Congratulations and great choice!

2 May 2024, 02:36 AM	#16
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,845	I went for the Hesalite because I think the look is much warmer and natural. I have a number of watches with display back cases, and honestly, I never look at them, so the case back means nothing to me.

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