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Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn
I understood the big plus for the Speedmaster was it being a manual wind. As there is no gravity in space the (potential) lacking movement by the rotor in an automatic watch was a major strike against Rolex.
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The Hesalite crystal was a big plus for them also. It will crack under stress and stay in place. Sapphire will shatter and float around inside the rocket.