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Old 15 June 2020, 07:32 AM   #1
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Thickness of new Omega 321 SS?

Does anyone know the thickness of the coming Omega Speedmaster with 321 movement? I have not found that specification anywhere, which is a bad sign.

Is it anywhere close to Daytonas 12mm or more like 14-15 you think?
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Old 15 June 2020, 07:52 AM   #2
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I’d say more like 14 :(
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Old 15 June 2020, 08:02 AM   #3
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I’d say more like 14 :(
Probably .. maybe they can shave a mm by reducing the dome of crystal at best.
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Old 15 June 2020, 08:21 AM   #4
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I have been curious about that as well and have not found anything definitive.

I would guess it would be slightly thicker than the original Ed white to account for the sapphire case back and any increase in the bezel thickness as a result of the ceramic?
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Old 15 June 2020, 10:21 AM   #5
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Thickness of new Omega 321 SS?

Given that there is less than half a mm between the height of the 4130 and the Omega 1861, I'd say it has a lot more to do with case design than movement.


Edit: original calibre 321 is 7.64 high. The new one being an exact copy would be the same. Put that in a Speedy case and you're not getting anywhere near a Daytona in thickness.

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Old 15 June 2020, 10:55 AM   #6
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Given that there is less than half a mm between the height of the 4130 and the Omega 1861, I'd say it has a lot more to do with case design than movement.


Edit: original calibre 321 is 7.64 high. The new one being an exact copy would be the same. Put that in a Speedy case and you're not getting anywhere near a Daytona in thickness.

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Do you know thickness of 4130?
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Old 16 June 2020, 02:07 AM   #8
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For me , this watch is going to come down to comfort on the wrist. Thickness and case shape will be meaningful if it is going to be a keeper.
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Old 16 June 2020, 02:49 AM   #9
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For me , this watch is going to come down to comfort on the wrist. Thickness and case shape will be meaningful if it is going to be a keeper.
Yes the thickness is just a number, my SD43 is thick but wears quite comfortably minus the weight (glide lock bracelets need to be a thing on all sports models Rolex take note), that being said I don't wear suits so its to each their own.
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Given that there is less than half a mm between the height of the 4130 and the Omega 1861, I'd say it has a lot more to do with case design than movement.


Edit: original calibre 321 is 7.64 high. The new one being an exact copy would be the same. Put that in a Speedy case and you're not getting anywhere near a Daytona in thickness.

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Thanks for informative answer!
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Old 15 June 2020, 04:21 PM   #11
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It will most likely be a tiny bit under 15mm... similar to most speedy pro variations.
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I find speedys in general wear slim, the eye doesnt read the sapphire as the part of the watch thickness
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