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Re: Speedmaster crystal
In Response To: Re: Speedmaster crystal ()

: John are you aware if the hesalite crystal can
: be exchanged for a sapphire crystal? If I
: had a larger wrist I would purchase the full
: size with the sapphire crystal however the
: reduced size is a perfect fit for me.

Actually, the full size version of the Reduced also comes with a hesalite crystal, though other Speedmaster models do come with sapphire crystals. Omega doesn't manufacture sapphire crystals for the Speedy Reduced, and I'm not sure if anyone else makes an "aftermarket" crystal. Regardless, you'd be creating a sort of "frankenwatch" by changing crystals on the watch.

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