Hesalite Crystal

[mltaylor777]

So how does the Hesalite Crystal on the Speedy Pro 3569.31.00 compare to the Sapphire Crystal? How does it hold up against scratches? Anyone regret have the Hesalite?

[Adam]

Basically the difference between the two is that:

Hesalite is almost unbreakable ( and when it breaks its doesn't shatter, just breaks like plastic would), but it scratches fairly easy, the good thing is , it is easily polished out with some brasso or other abrasive.

Sapphire is almost impossible to scratch, but shatters ( I have never seen this happen personally), but once Sapphire gets a scratch on it thats the end for it, you have to replace it.

So both have pros and cons, personally I think for most watches Sapphire is optimal, unless its a speedy pro, then I like the hesalite

Hope this helps

Adam

[mike]

I agree with Adam,sapphire is prefered for most daily use,but on the speedy hesalite seems so right.

[jon]

I prefere hesalite on my speemaster pro, and I am using it a lot.




And also on this one


Jon

[bruces]

Agree with Jon! Man I love that second pic

[CHIP]

I love all of Jon's pics!

[mike]

I think that first pic just says it all!!

[rambler]

Wow jon. Once again, fantastic pics.




Rambler

[jon]

Thanks a lot ;D

And more seriousely, I would not be too affraid to get a hesalite crystal. It is first of all looking good on a vintage/classic, and it is very strong.
They are quite easily pollished, and if needed, a new one is only $25
But there is nothing wrong in a sapphire either. Depends on the watch, and your taste, but on a speedy, the hesalite is THE choice for me

Jon

[erik]

Mltaylor, i cannot answer how it compares on the Speedy pro.
But i do own a Hesalite crystal watch..

I have a lot regrets about owning it, i wear my watches... and i don't care about scratches on the case or bracelet, but i do care a lot about scratches on the most important part of the watch, the dial.
(I am not a person who will polish the crystal)

I also am not that "history bounded, if a watch has been into space with hesalite or not, my next watch will be the Speedmaster Pro Sapphire front/ with sapphire caseback"because i like the look and the sapphire

(I do like the history ofcourse, but the sapphire is more important to me)

The sapphire Speedy will hold a scratchless look a whole lifetime, no need to be stressed about scratches or polishing.

[Sam]

Is the sapphire crystal on the Speedy "domed" like the Hesalite?

[erik]

Sam

Front :
img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/rjbroer/Collectie/DSCN2533.jpg

Back :
img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/rjbroer/Collectie/DSCN2534.jpg

Review + images :
forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=1293462&rid=0

(My dream Speedmaster "the sapphire sandwich")

[mike]

Good info erik.