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Nucengineer · 1 February 2015, 06:03 AM

Don't know if this topic has been visited already, but I've noticed that there doesn't seem to be a sapphire sandwich offered for Omega speedmasters any longer. I think this is just another example of corporate greed. Charge more and deliver less. The sapphire sandwich used to be one of the best bangs for the buck in the watch world IMHO.
Cheers all
Jim

FTX I · 1 February 2015, 06:12 AM

They still offer the sapphire caseback. SN 311.30.42.30.01.006

http://www.omegawatches.com/collecti...31130423001006

Syed117 · 1 February 2015, 06:46 AM

As stated above, it is still there.

It's the new model with the upgraded bracelet that uses screws instead of pins.

Wesley Crusher · 1 February 2015, 07:55 AM

Please elaborate on your belief that Omega is charging more and offering less.

Nucengineer · 2 February 2015, 01:21 AM

See Omega's website:
http://www.omegawatches.com/collecti...ional/35765000

Sellers on-line:

http://www.jomashop.com/omega-watch-...30-01-006.html

There are more examples, but this is just to show that Swatch Group is now indicating that the "Watches are usually supplied with sapphire display backs". This says to me they are phasing out the sapphire display backs.

Shem · 2 February 2015, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nucengineer

See Omega's website:
http://www.omegawatches.com/collecti...ional/35765000

Sellers on-line:

http://www.jomashop.com/omega-watch-...30-01-006.html

There are more examples, but this is just to show that Swatch Group is now indicating that the "Watches are usually supplied with sapphire display backs". This says to me they are phasing out the sapphire display backs.

Any claims that Omega is phasing out sapphire display backs is absurd. They have been continuously increasing the number of models with display backs for years, and they are very proud of the Cote de Geneve en Arabesque finish on the new movements. Please try not to read into the generic text on grey market dealer websites.

WJGESQ · 2 February 2015, 10:51 AM

Would be ok by me if they did. I like the handy work of the stainless steel backs.

andrewd · 2 February 2015, 01:49 PM

I prefer the look and feel of the hesalite crystal. Even though its not as durable as sapphire, its cool that you can still buy a watch that is virtually identical to a watch first issued nearly 50 years ago. I would imagine if Rolex re-issued the 5512 with acrylic crystal it would be very popular.

rokosh · 2 February 2015, 01:57 PM

Never had much interest in sapphire backs so this won't be giving me sleepless nights

asadtiger · 2 February 2015, 03:05 PM

Omega has increased the display backs to show off their in-house movements, but more interestingly they also want to show off the anti-magnetic abilities, so they are actually going to give display backs to all models if I am not mistaken, seeing how they are going about it, so you should be happy with this rather than complain that they are discontinuing display backs.

Nucengineer · 4 February 2015, 05:06 AM

The intent of my thread was that Omega is changing from sapphire to mineral glass on their display backs going forward. A move that is as I stated in my thread, charge more and deliver less. This seems to be in line with corporate greed everywhere e.g., the 11.3 oz. pound of coffee.

Shem · 6 February 2015, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nucengineer

The intent of my thread was that Omega is changing from sapphire to mineral glass on their display backs going forward. A move that is as I stated in my thread, charge more and deliver less. This seems to be in line with corporate greed everywhere e.g., the 11.3 oz. pound of coffee.

Not happening.

WyoWatch · 6 February 2015, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nucengineer

The intent of my thread was that Omega is changing from sapphire to mineral glass on their display backs going forward. A move that is as I stated in my thread, charge more and deliver less. This seems to be in line with corporate greed everywhere e.g., the 11.3 oz. pound of coffee.

I highly doubt this.

Matt C · 8 February 2015, 05:33 AM

Was this a hunch?! What solid concrete evidence do you have?

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Nucengineer · 9 February 2015, 12:43 AM

Go to the Omega website.......

Nucengineer · 9 February 2015, 12:56 AM

See speed aster professional specs and you will "clear case back"

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autojewels · 16 June 2021, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

They still offer the sapphire caseback. SN 311.30.42.30.01.006

http://www.omegawatches.com/collecti...31130423001006

DJ2020 · 16 June 2021, 09:06 PM

On a non dive watch using a mineral crystal on the back is not a problem if they actually made the change. But given omega's quality, I do think it would be a step back imo.

Unless there is a underlying reason for this other than profit. But can't think of one. For me, I like any type of crystal... as long as it's sapphire.

1 February 2015, 06:03 AM	#1
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	Has Omega discontinued the sapphire display back on their watches? Don't know if this topic has been visited already, but I've noticed that there doesn't seem to be a sapphire sandwich offered for Omega speedmasters any longer. I think this is just another example of corporate greed. Charge more and deliver less. The sapphire sandwich used to be one of the best bangs for the buck in the watch world IMHO. Cheers all Jim __________________ Regards, Jim

1 February 2015, 06:46 AM	#3
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	As stated above, it is still there. It's the new model with the upgraded bracelet that uses screws instead of pins. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

2 February 2015, 01:21 AM	#5
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	See Omega's website: http://www.omegawatches.com/collecti...ional/35765000 Sellers on-line: http://www.jomashop.com/omega-watch-...30-01-006.html There are more examples, but this is just to show that Swatch Group is now indicating that the "Watches are usually supplied with sapphire display backs". This says to me they are phasing out the sapphire display backs. __________________ Regards, Jim

4 February 2015, 05:06 AM	#11
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	The intent of my thread was that Omega is changing from sapphire to mineral glass on their display backs going forward. A move that is as I stated in my thread, charge more and deliver less. This seems to be in line with corporate greed everywhere e.g., the 11.3 oz. pound of coffee. __________________ Regards, Jim

8 February 2015, 05:33 AM	#14
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	Has Omega discontinued the sapphire display back on their watches? Was this a hunch?! What solid concrete evidence do you have? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

1 February 2015, 06:12 AM	#2
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	They still offer the sapphire caseback. SN 311.30.42.30.01.006 http://www.omegawatches.com/collecti...31130423001006

1 February 2015, 07:55 AM	#4
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Please elaborate on your belief that Omega is charging more and offering less.

2 February 2015, 10:51 AM	#7
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Would be ok by me if they did. I like the handy work of the stainless steel backs.

2 February 2015, 01:49 PM	#8
andrewd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 360	I prefer the look and feel of the hesalite crystal. Even though its not as durable as sapphire, its cool that you can still buy a watch that is virtually identical to a watch first issued nearly 50 years ago. I would imagine if Rolex re-issued the 5512 with acrylic crystal it would be very popular.

2 February 2015, 01:57 PM	#9
rokosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Watch: TT Daytona Posts: 253	Never had much interest in sapphire backs so this won't be giving me sleepless nights

2 February 2015, 03:05 PM	#10
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	Omega has increased the display backs to show off their in-house movements, but more interestingly they also want to show off the anti-magnetic abilities, so they are actually going to give display backs to all models if I am not mistaken, seeing how they are going about it, so you should be happy with this rather than complain that they are discontinuing display backs.

9 February 2015, 12:43 AM	#15
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	Go to the Omega website....... __________________ Regards, Jim

9 February 2015, 12:56 AM	#16
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	See speed aster professional specs and you will "clear case back" Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Regards, Jim

16 June 2021, 09:06 PM	#18
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	On a non dive watch using a mineral crystal on the back is not a problem if they actually made the change. But given omega's quality, I do think it would be a step back imo. Unless there is a underlying reason for this other than profit. But can't think of one. For me, I like any type of crystal... as long as it's sapphire. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

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