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Old 15 July 2017, 09:07 AM   #1
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Hello,

Like many of you, the Speedy moonwatch is one of my all time favourite watches. However, I've felt there's something wrong about the bracelet and now I think I figured it out, it's the balance! The watch feels too heavy for the bracelet to be balanced and I sometimes dropped the watch while handling it due to the imbalance. On the other hand, my Rolex Explorer 1 MK2 seems much more balanced and the bracelet feels like an equal part of the whole watch.

I'm pretty sure there's lots of talk about this issue but I just wanted to share my experience.

What are your thoughts?

Moe

P.s: this is a new version hesalite with the massive presentation box.
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Old 15 July 2017, 09:51 AM   #2
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Moonwatch Bracelet.

I have no idea what you are talking about. I have three hesalite Speedmaster Professionals and have never dropped any of them, and I would hardly call the watch heavy or imbalanced compared most others I own.
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Old 15 July 2017, 09:54 AM   #3
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I have no idea what you are talking about. I have three hesalite Speedmaster Professionals and have never dropped any of them, and I would hardly call the watch heavy or imbalanced compared most others I own.
I concur.
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Old 15 July 2017, 10:52 AM   #4
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The sold end link bracelet is too massive for the classic speedmaster, if anything.
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Old 15 July 2017, 12:44 PM   #5
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I love the way the Speedy feels on my wrist with the bracelet, but everyone has a different experience. Maybe you are just destined to wear your Speedmaster on a strap, you definitely won't be alone.
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Old 15 July 2017, 12:59 PM   #6
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I have no idea what you are talking about. I have three hesalite Speedmaster Professionals and have never dropped any of them, and I would hardly call the watch heavy or imbalanced compared most others I own.
It's the lack of balance that I'm talking about or I'm just exceptionally clumsy lol!
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Old 15 July 2017, 02:10 PM   #7
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If you have a tiny wrist (which it looks like based on your picture) that "lack of balance" is the feeling of wearing a watch that's too big.
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Old 15 July 2017, 05:59 PM   #8
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I actually find the bracelet to be very comfortable, in fact I hardly know I'm wearing it. It's horses for courses though, and if you don't like it then swap out to a NATO or strap. There's no wrong way to wear a speedy and am sure someone would buy the bracelet from you if you didn't want to keep.
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Old 15 July 2017, 10:06 PM   #9
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I like the Speedmaster and have owned several. I have always had an issue with getting the bracelet to fit right. Too large or too small. I believe that some of the collectors are using Omega's version of the glidelock clasp on the Speedy's now. It requires some modification but Omega will sell it to you and I believe the price is below $300. Might solve your issue.
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