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16 January 2021, 01:51 PM | #1 |
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Incoming and Observations of my new 3861 Speedmaster Pro
Hi all,
Though I’d share my observations of my brand new Hesalite 3861 Speedmaster Professional. No disrespect here, I’ve owned the prior 1861 a couple of times and there were a couple of things that I just couldn’t get over: 1. Lack of hacking seconds 2. The prior bracelet with end links that didn’t allow the watch and bracelet to wrap nicely around my wrist The new 3861 iteration of the Moonwatch has quite a few improvements that pushed me to try it again. I wasn’t able to see one in the flesh, but an Omega boutique not far from me had a Hesalite available on bracelet, so I jumped on it. I’ve been wearing the watch for a couple of days and have been really blown away with the improvements. First, the bracelet for me, is a game changer. I think it looks amazing and makes wearing the speedy SUPER comfortable. It just kind of melts into my wrist and I forget that it’s there a lot of the time. I’ve read a lot of dislike on other threads/forums about the taper from 20mm down to 15mm as well as the small clasp. I think they are both great. The taper makes the bracelet very comfortable especially when bending my wrist. Second, it has hacking seconds! I can finally wind my speedy, pull out the crown, and sync the time to the atomic clock! A weird quirk for me, but it makes me happy that I can do that now. Third, the stepped dial makes a huge difference in creating additional depth/dimension to the dial. Which, for me, is way more aesthetically pleasing. The black of the dial is also deeper and not as much of a matte finish, like before. The white text on the black dial really pops! It also appears that the lume indices have been placed flush into the dial rather than printed over the top. Fourth, the accuracy of the 3861. I’m at +1 second over the last 48 hours. Really impressive. The prior 1861 Speedmasters that I’ve had were all in the 8-10+ seconds per day range. Fifth, winding the movement is so much easier. With a more pronounced crown and the fact that it sticks out farther from the case, winding is a breeze. The resistance while winding feels good too, not too much but not too loose. Overall, I think that the improvements are outstanding. I’m really happy with them and happy to share my observations with all of you. If you are considering one, buy it. Oh, and the smaller box- not a big deal for me. I wear the watch, not the box. I hope this helps anybody considering the new 3861 Speedmaster Professional. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
16 January 2021, 02:12 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for your review David, great to have your thoughts
Another reviewer here thought the bracelet was uncomfortable and pulled at his skin due to the shape of the links ... I’m glad to hear that for you it’s comfortable. I’m excited to try one when my AD reopens |
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Thanks for the review! I got to see one last week at my local Omega Boutique and they are impressive! The bracelet in particular was incredibly comfortable.
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16 January 2021, 04:03 PM | #6 |
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Congrats! It’s funny, all the reasons you prefer the 3861 are all the reasons I prefer the 1861. Small details across all the models since the beginning, but they all add up such that everyone can find their very own perfect moonwatch
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16 January 2021, 08:46 PM | #7 |
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David, many thanks for sharing these insights
I'm glad to hear your new Speedmaster Pro suits you. |
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Congratulations. Thank you for your review. It was helpful.
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16 January 2021, 11:17 PM | #9 |
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Congrats!
Please more photos under direct natural light. Looks good on you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I think the ultimate success is going to be what the pricing washes out at. For now, they’re going at MSRP from boutiques and it will be interesting if in a year from now they’re being discounted at ADs. And if so, by how much.
If they’re going to be producing these in numbers similar to the 1861 models I don’t see strict adherence to MSRP holding up. |
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Congrats & wear it in good health
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16 January 2021, 11:54 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for the review. I currently on the fence between the discounted 1861 and the new one (mostly for the bracelet).
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17 January 2021, 01:12 AM | #13 |
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Thanks for your opinions. I'm looking forward to having a good look at that one.
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Thanks for the the write up. Great pics! Can’t wait to see this one.
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The Speedy is the only modern Omega that i like, and boy do i like it. I have an old ‘Reduced’ that works perfectly for me, but if i had bigger wrists I’d go for this new reference in a heartbeat.
Congrats, looks great on you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Beautiful dial, nice bracelet but fugly clasp....what was Omega thinking?? I've already been offered a slight discount from my AD on one of these but at a 20% discount, on the 1861, I chose that instead ($4200 vs $6300....c'mom). 3861s will be at 20% discounts, within one year or sooner, as the price increase will be hard to stomach for many along with them being the standard production model, availalble for years to come.
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Congrats on a great watch. Nice review too
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17 January 2021, 06:52 AM | #20 |
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Looks awesome mate.
I thought you were gonna sell and best the other guys record. |
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Congrats. Really great proportions on that Speedy.
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Looking great!!
Thanks for the sunlight photos, the step dial it is very nice and more clear to be seen here. Congrats again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Good review
Been looking at some of the reviews on YouTube as well & everyone seems to positive about the changes Can’t believe the hike in price especially since the last price increase was only about 8 months ago. I think this time last year it was priced right/ a lot of people will think twice now. |
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Awesome my deposit is in and should have it March/April can’t wait!!!!!
And thank you for the review and looks great on you! |
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