{"id":3895,"date":"2019-09-27T08:24:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T08:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=3895"},"modified":"2023-02-24T08:11:27","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T08:11:27","slug":"hesalite-vs-sapphire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2019\/09\/27\/hesalite-vs-sapphire\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Omega Speedmaster: Hesalite vs Sapphire"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Omega Speedmaster: Hesalite vs Sapphire<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">|<\/span><\/p>\n<p>At some point in your life as a watch collector, you will be faced with the decision to buy an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/omega\/speedmaster\/\">Omega Speedmaster<\/a>. It\u2019s on the list of new and established collectors for many reasons \u2013timeless design, history and heritage, and impressive reputation, among others.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Today, Omega offers the classic Speedmaster Professional MoonWatch in two configurations: one with\u00a0<strong><em>Hesalite<\/em><\/strong> crystal and another with a\u00a0<strong><em>Sapphire<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0crystal. This usually presents a dilemma, especially for first-time Speedy owners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Check out the differences between the two crystals, and decide which one is right for you:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageContent\" valign=\"top\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/omega\/speedmaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/watches\/speedmaster?mc_cid%3D8476965ab3%26mc_eid%3D%5BUNIQID%5D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1569571823930000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGDUfSlEFZKVUV6CTPMvbsvRJ9DCg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImage CToWUd aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/WF4drp4n32q0yBTx5LmRGMntHsXz2xO2l2W2a33ST59CYDfB147rhED9c3AMYyHKB7lCGAro1PWyNwAkhisDcGIYG001sukLVZJzya0tfapL3VdzydWsdpfh0OQDAFXv-J0AAwZCNKWEpdw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/0eb1ce6582\/images\/2023ec35-4bb8-484a-8484-51ba6f09ac1d.png\" alt=\"Omega Speedmaster with Hesalite crystal (left) and Sapphire crystal (right).\" width=\"600\" height=\"320\" align=\"center\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Omega Speedmaster with Hesalite crystal (left) and Sapphire crystal (right).<br \/>\nNote the thicker dome and white &#8220;halo&#8221; around\u00a0the Sapphire crystal.<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>HESALITE CRYSTAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Hesalite is an advanced form of acrylic \u2013 a versatile, transparent plastic that has outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Its use dates back to the 1840s and it\u2019s found anywhere from polishes to contact lenses. Since it\u2019s a man-made substance, it can be easily worked into shapes as needed; and tends to <em>crack\u00a0<\/em>instead of shatter into pieces when hit by impact. This made it an ideal material for watches, as it keeps its shape when dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageContent\" valign=\"top\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/omega\/speedmaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/watches\/speedmaster?mc_cid%3D8476965ab3%26mc_eid%3D%5BUNIQID%5D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1569571823930000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGDUfSlEFZKVUV6CTPMvbsvRJ9DCg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImage CToWUd aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/5619RB4BKDgCE1z5ouyYvYJmTm7a4BF_fmP0sh7s7pO7CVwG6snG6UBLlC8-ES7g3FtD9lwJDPy9uQ8DxryXeUwV_0X6h5F_sUA5Mt53tSAi_ZrRJI2aneCjDTSrmlLDKOtwMaz5pVL37Nw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/0eb1ce6582\/images\/947a9584-ab4b-43b9-b2bb-65280c29e057.png\" alt=\"An Omega Speedmaster with\u00a0a Hesalite Crystal comes with a solid caseback.\" width=\"564\" height=\"320\" align=\"center\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>An Omega Speedmaster with\u00a0a Hesalite Crystal comes with a solid caseback.<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<p>The original Omega Speedmaster MoonWatch had a Hesalite crystal. While the newer, harder sapphire crystals were already available then, it had the propensity to shatter like glass, which presented risks in space.<\/p>\n<p>The Hesalite crystal was retained on the Speedy when NASA selected it as the official timekeeper of the Apollo program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageContent\" valign=\"top\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/omega\/speedmaster\/vintage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/watches\/vintage-speedmaster?mc_cid%3D8476965ab3%26mc_eid%3D%5BUNIQID%5D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1569571823931000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF5uzBq9vLqOUGXD8-TVMVcI0tzYg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImage CToWUd aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ci6.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/tEKDFzZPaPjEucLnzFIa55MDQfY27GYOIG22IlUtozOxrGmA7JC1HVoouPq5PsUf7HUClmNpt6UEon0U2a_0mkvEgjFknjn3fYTSRDuW-d2u0GBLEpE-G7tqV_LKRPUWbFCA4fRSzgb-p6o=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/0eb1ce6582\/images\/b3f6de85-99ba-4932-ae31-52fff144f09d.png\" alt=\"The original Omega Speedmaster MoonWatch came with a Hesalite crystal.\" width=\"564\" height=\"320\" align=\"center\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The original Omega Speedmaster MoonWatch came with a Hesalite crystal.<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<p>One disadvantage of Hesalite is that it is more prone to scratches compared to glass or sapphire. Light marks can be polished out with a mild abrasive, but continuous damage can blur out the crystal and affect legibility.<\/p>\n<p>It is cheaper than sapphire crystal however, in case there is a need to replace it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Sapphire is best known to the general public as the blue gem; and the sapphire used for watch crystals is a variant of the same mineral that forms the gem. The mineral called <em>corundum <\/em>is the second hardest mineral on the planet, next only to diamond.<\/p>\n<p>The corundum used for watch crystals are manufactured in laboratories and are about four times tougher than acrylic. It\u2019s also extremely scratch resistant. This is definitely its edge over hesalite, but this toughness presents a few problems, as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImageContent\" valign=\"top\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/watches\/omega\/speedmaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/search\/watches\/speedmaster?mc_cid%3D8476965ab3%26mc_eid%3D%5BUNIQID%5D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1569571823931000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEedhy1fRCSLYfac4pNhdxGG_ccrQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnImage CToWUd aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/7dAn-QzRuk_E6EPLBi1eG4u7fUbi3_N3HpUXWGPspN_Ra-6rLXpTpRjPlSRUm3kgLMpY3qqILTdp24MV_iWQO41pPqnVEuaUTK0JzsCrzzbMgKi3UROkIp4_YGlmm5IoL_PzbVsra_8bb1c=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/0eb1ce6582\/images\/a3d2c3f1-6261-4be4-864f-46f1d340738c.png\" alt=\"An Omega Speedmaster with\u00a0a Sapphire\u00a0Crystal comes with a sapphire display\u00a0caseback, hence it's also called &quot;Sapphire Sandwich&quot;.\" width=\"564\" height=\"320\" align=\"center\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>An Omega Speedmaster with\u00a0a Sapphire\u00a0Crystal comes with a sapphire display\u00a0caseback, hence it&#8217;s also called &#8220;Sapphire Sandwich&#8221;.<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<p>While hesalite can be formed into different shapes with ease, sapphire can only be cut and polished from a solid block, into its finished shape. This gives the Speedmaster sapphire crystal its thicker, more artificial looking dome. Its thick edge also gives the crystal a white \u201chalo\u201d around its circumference.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the tricky process of shaping sapphire crystal also makes it more expensive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_5454154488963666878mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>MAKING YOUR CHOICE: HESALITE vs SAPPHIRE\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This really comes down to what is important to you, the wearer. To sum it up:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Hesalite Crystal (paired with metal caseback)<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; may be more prone to scratches, but cheaper to replace<br \/>\n&#8211; has a gentle domed shape<br \/>\n&#8211; has a vintage feel closer to the original Omega Speedmaster MoonWatch<strong>Sapphire Crystal (paired with transparent caseback)<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; has a stronger material that\u2019s less prone to bumps and scratches<br \/>\n&#8211; has a more structural dome, as a result of its hardness<br \/>\n&#8211; also has a white \u201chalo\u201d around its circumference<br \/>\n&#8211; costs more than the Hesalite crystalAt the end of the day, Omega still offers both kinds of crystals on the Speedmaster, as\u00a0wearers have different preferences &#8212;\u00a0and only you can decide for yourself.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">|<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"m_5454154488963666878templateContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_5454154488963666878templateFooter\" valign=\"top\"><b><i>____<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>SEE MORE OF THE WATCHES IN OUR VIDEO:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"yotu-playlist yotuwp yotu-limit-min yotu-limit-max   yotu-thumb-169  yotu-template-grid\" 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