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9 June 2021, 01:31 PM | #1 |
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Incoming Speedy 3861 Hesalite
My Rolex AD lost its status a couple months ago so I decided to take some money from the watch fund and finally pick up a Speedy Pro.
Ordered it sight unseen, so opening the box was fun. In the past I’d compared 1861 Speedys with hesalite and sapphire side by side, and as much as I like the durability of sapphire and the display back, the warmth and reflections of the hesalite always won me over. So no question this would be the hesalite. Here are some pics: A few thoughts: -Wears small for a 42mm. Bracelet drops right off the lugs so I think that helps. -I like the stepped dial - really comes out in different lighting -I put a small scuff on the hesalite on my first day wearing it. Better order some Polywatch… -Sizing the bracelet was a pain. It doesn’t use screws like Rolex. It uses screw caps and a pin between them. Lot of work to adjust. -I’m not impressed by the bracelet. The Seamaster 300 bracelet is very heavy and solid, a little too much for my tastes. The pendulum swung a little too far in the other direction on the new Speedy bracelet. Sure it’s light and comfy, but it sounds and feels a little flimsy. The clasp is machined nicely, but in person it’s way smaller than in pics. It’s not a bad bracelet, but it doesn’t hold a candle to a Rolex bracelet. -The chrono pushers have a great feel. Overall happy with it so far. I’m interested to play around with different straps. I have an Artem sailcloth on order from Australia and I think that will work nicely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
9 June 2021, 01:55 PM | #2 |
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Very Nice! Congratulations!
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9 June 2021, 02:13 PM | #3 |
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Congrats! It looks gorgeous. I have not seen the new bracelet yet but it looks like it has a nice taper to the clasp.
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9 June 2021, 05:47 PM | #4 |
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Congrats! Can't go wrong with either selection but glad to see you're enjoying the Speedy.
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9 June 2021, 06:06 PM | #5 |
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Congrats!
Put a Forstner Flat Link and you will be done for bracelet. |
9 June 2021, 08:47 PM | #6 |
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Congratulations. I second the Forstner bracelet recommendation. The Flat Link is the one for me and it solves the bracelet problem. Enjoy.
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9 June 2021, 08:59 PM | #7 |
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Congratulations Matt, it’s a beauty
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9 June 2021, 10:28 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the recommendation on the Forstner. I’ll check that out.
Edit: According to Forstner’s website the flat link bracelet won’t fit on the 3861 Speedy pro. They are working on new end links. https://forstnerbands.com/products/f...ga-speedmaster |
9 June 2021, 10:46 PM | #9 |
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Here’s a little hesalite distortion for the morning. It’s really cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
9 June 2021, 11:05 PM | #10 |
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Congrats on the pick up! Agree about the chrono pushers very satisfying feel to them
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9 June 2021, 11:37 PM | #11 |
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Congrats
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9 June 2021, 11:40 PM | #12 |
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Now this is one watch I would love to get my hands on. Big congrats, enjoy it.
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10 June 2021, 11:19 AM | #13 |
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Cool Omega!
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10 June 2021, 11:35 AM | #14 |
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Incredibly popular model.
I keep looking and looking over and over at the Hesalite at the Omega site. Polywatch is an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G product. Took the scratches right off my year 1987 Oyster Perpetual Date and the crystal appears as new.
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10 June 2021, 11:51 AM | #15 |
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Given that the 3861 movement is identical in both the hesalite and sapphire versions, I’m curious to see if OEM sapphire case backs turn up for sale. I’d probably pick one up in the future. If a high quality 3rd party option came out I’d consider that too.
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10 June 2021, 07:09 PM | #16 |
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Very nice.....congratulations.
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10 June 2021, 08:24 PM | #17 |
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congratulations! stunning timepiece.
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Huge congrats to you
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12 June 2021, 04:17 AM | #19 |
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Congrats. You made a great choice with Hesalite
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13 June 2021, 04:58 PM | #20 |
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Great watch, congrats!
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Congrats
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Congrats!
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14 June 2021, 03:07 AM | #23 |
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14 June 2021, 03:14 AM | #24 |
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Grats, great watch. Agree on bracelet comments
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14 June 2021, 04:12 AM | #25 |
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Congratulations!
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That stinks! It’s a beautiful look on the speedy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 June 2021, 08:16 AM | #27 |
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Congrats, it’s a beautiful piece!
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18 June 2021, 07:51 AM | #28 |
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Added an Artem sailcloth strap to the Speedy. I considered the Omega cordura OEM but the cost is pretty high, especially when paired with the deployant. Also, the Omega seems to have some leather accents and I need waterproof straps.
Did some research and it seemed like the Artem was the best aftermarket sailcloth strap. Pretty happy with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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25 July 2021, 12:15 AM | #30 |
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Yeah it’s a very well made strap. They modeled it after the Blancpain sailcloth and reviews i read say they are pretty comparable. My only nitpick is that I chose the quick-release spring bars and on my 7” wrist the angle the strap makes with the case is acute enough that the “bulbs” of the quick release are visible. You can see one if you look closely at the top photo. If I had to do it again I’d go with traditional spring bars.
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