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Re: Speedmaster vs Seamaster
In Response To: Re: Speedmaster vs Seamaster ()

: You may be right...I might have been mistaking
: that model number as one of the close
: variations of the Moonwatch--which does have
: the acrylic crystal. I am not as experienced
: with the Speedie models as I am with the
: Seamaster ones.

That model Speedy is the date model. Per the Omega website, it has a saphire crystal. I have the same model and I am quite pleased. The movement is Valjoux 7750 (Omega 1152)which is used in many fine, and more expensive watches. If you select the Speedy, buy it with confidence.

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