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njlam · 11 April 2023, 10:29 AM

I am struggling with the same issue.

Originally, I thought I would prefer the sapphire as I like the applied logo, exhibition back, and the durability of the sapphire.

However, when I saw them together side-by-side, the hesalite definitely looks better.

Why can't they make a hesalite with the applied logo and exhibition back?

Or a sapphire with a more domed crystal (like my Panerai 233)?

I can't think of too many circumstances where I will have a hesalite side-by-side with a sapphire, so I am leaning towards the sapphire.

While I know both are great, neither is exactly what I want in a Speedmaster.

Frustrating. Unlikely an Ed White becomes available while I am deciding...

texasmade · 11 April 2023, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by njlam

I am struggling with the same issue.

Originally, I thought I would prefer the sapphire as I like the applied logo, exhibition back, and the durability of the sapphire.

However, when I saw them together side-by-side, the hesalite definitely looks better.

Why can't they make a hesalite with the applied logo and exhibition back?

Or a sapphire with a more domed crystal (like my Panerai 233)?

I can't think of too many circumstances where I will have a hesalite side-by-side with a sapphire, so I am leaning towards the sapphire.

While I know both are great, neither is exactly what I want in a Speedmaster.

Frustrating. Unlikely an Ed White becomes available while I am deciding...

You can buy an aftermarket caseback from Spiralwinder for the hesalite if you really want an exhibition caseback.

11 April 2023, 10:29 AM	#1
njlam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 544	I am struggling with the same issue. Originally, I thought I would prefer the sapphire as I like the applied logo, exhibition back, and the durability of the sapphire. However, when I saw them together side-by-side, the hesalite definitely looks better. Why can't they make a hesalite with the applied logo and exhibition back? Or a sapphire with a more domed crystal (like my Panerai 233)? I can't think of too many circumstances where I will have a hesalite side-by-side with a sapphire, so I am leaning towards the sapphire. While I know both are great, neither is exactly what I want in a Speedmaster. Frustrating. Unlikely an Ed White becomes available while I am deciding... __________________ Rolex Day-Date 118208 YG/Datejust 116139 WG/GMT2 116710 BLNR SS Patek Philippe Calatrava 5096 RG - Omega Speedmaster 3861 Sapphire SS Cartier Tank Louis 1140 YG - Panerai GMT 233 SS - Zenith Chrono 01.0240.410 SS Laine V38 SS - JLC Reverso Duo Q2714910 SS - Grand Seiko SGBA407 SS - Baltic Aquascaphe SS TAG Heuer Formula One - Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon/Mercury/Jupiter/Neptune

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