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[Omega speedmaster] Sapphire Sandwich vs Hesalite? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by TheCassiniProjekt@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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Hi, I'm looking at procuring either an Omega Sapphire Sandwich or one with the Hesalite covering. My question pertains to space flight. I'm planning on taking a trip to space with Blue Origin and wondering is the Sapphire version allowed up there? I know that hesalite doesn't shatter like sapphire, which is why it's NASA certified. However, I just love the caseback on the sapphire sandwich and the ability to watch the movement of the engine. Which would you recommend?

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[–] tomahawk66mtb@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Both Hesalite/Plexiglas & sapphire watches have been into space on NASA& Roscosmos missions including a couple of Rolexes, an AP, a Sinn etc. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/eight-space-watches-that-arent-the-speedmaster-professional
Bezos and the other 3 passengers on the maiden manned voyage of Blue Origin wore commemorative Hesalite Speedmasters given free by Omega for the occasion, but this was probably more for the history than any safety requirements :https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/omega-speedmasters-head-to-space-jeff-bezos-wally-funk
I'm not sure if Blue Origin let passengers wear their own watches. But... I suppose if you are paying between 300k to 150million for a seat, you get to wear what you want?!? Plus, I think Blue Origin are legally regulated by FAA for safety, not NASA
My 2 cents: buy the one you are going to love and wear on the ground the most!