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Is the Omega Speedmaster Waterproof? (Can You Swim With It?)
Look at Omega’s specifications and you’ll find a straightforward number: the modern Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is rated for 50 meters (5 bar / 167 feet), while the classic Speedmaster Reduced is rated for 30 meters (3 bar / 100 feet). Look on watch forums or...
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“Never Polish a Watch” Is Terrible Advice. Here’s Why
Why "Polished" Isn't a Bad Word There's a rule floating around the watch world about Omega watch polishing that gets repeated like gospel. Five minutes on any forum and you'll see it, some guy who's never held the watch in question laying down the law like he wrote...
Hesalite vs Sapphire Speedmaster: So Which One Should You Get?
Hesalite vs sapphire Speedmaster is probably the question I get asked more than any other. You've decided you want a Speedmaster Professional, you've done your research, and now you're stuck on one more decision that seems to split people right down the middle:...
Omega Speedmaster Reduced vs Professional: What’s the Difference?
Omega Speedmaster Reduced vs Professional: What’s the Difference? If you are shopping for an Omega Speedmaster, you will quickly come across two watches that look very similar — the Speedmaster Professional and the Speedmaster Reduced. At first glance they appear...
Omega Speedmaster Reduced — What Most People Get Wrong
If you are shopping for an Omega Speedmaster Reduced, there is a good chance you are confused about what you are actually looking at. The "Reduced" name gets applied to several different references that look similar at first glance but are meaningfully different...
Why the Omega Speedmaster 3591.50 Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Holds Its Value
If you are a Speedmaster collector or are thinking about buying one, you have probably come across the Omega Speedmaster 3591.50 Apollo 11 25th Anniversary. This is not just another limited edition watch. There are very specific reasons why this reference continues to...
Omega 3861 vs. 861 & 1861: Why Older Dials & Hands Won’t Fit
Omega 3861 vs. 861 & 1861: Why Older Dials & Hands Won’t Fit Thinking about an Omega 3861 dial swap? If you’re hoping to install an 861 or 1861 dial and hands onto the new 3861 movement, you’re out of luck. The Omega 3861 features key modifications that...
