Chromatic Fugue
1852
Hesalite v Sapphire: 2021 edition
Hi all - I’m likely to buy a new 3861 and can’t decide between the hesalite and sapphire sandwich models. Hesalite pros: authenticity of appearance, cool domed crystal, and all-brushed links. Sapphire pros: scratch-free crystal, applied Omega symbol on the dial, and display-back view of the movement.
Anyone have thoughts on this choice? Unfortunately I need to order one without seeing either, so I’m going mainly on photos. So any in-the-metal impressions would be very appreciated. Thanks!
Hesalite v Sapphire: 2021 edition
Hi all - I’m likely to buy a new 3861 and can’t decide between the hesalite and sapphire sandwich models. Hesalite pros: authenticity of appearance, cool domed crystal, and all-brushed links. Sapphire pros: scratch-free crystal, applied Omega symbol on th...
If you like to enjoy seeing the new movement...you’ve no choice
Sapphire it is. Personally I prefer Hesalite.
Probably in the minority but...
Sapphire all the way unless it’s a safe queen not to be worn. No fun to constantly worry about scratches.
I have seen both ...
It’s a very personal decision with no wrong choices. If you want to see that beautiful moment, as you know you have to go for the sapphire version. The Hesalite version is a no brainier if looking at the movement isn’t an issue for you.
That's a tough choice
I have seen and tried on both of them. As you said, for the hesalite the pros are the authenticity and the brushed links which I prefer, although the polished links are not too bad because they are small, unlike a Rolex Oyster bracelet where polished cent...
If $s are no object,
I'd go with your reasoning. Then again, watch the 321 chrono seconds hand stutter and the 3861 hand, relatively speaking, flow... Cheers Marc
Heads . . .
. . . or tails? Coin flip? Let's flip a coin when you visit So Cal. Heads - hesalite. Tails - sapphire. Or the other way around. It matters not. You can't go wrong. ...
Ah ...
I was waiting for my friend Art to weigh in. And as I hoped, he gave his blessing: hesalite, sapphire, sedna — it’s all good. 🙂
Neither is really the moonwatch anymore, IMO
So my vote would be for the sapphire in order to admire the gorgeous movement.