If you're getting both a hesalite & a sapphire watch. I'd say get the hesalite 1861 and the sapphire 3863. That way you're getting a "real" moon watch, and you're also getting a model with an applied logo, exhibition case back, etc.
Btw unlike previous generations of speedmaster, this generation uses the same 3861 movement for both hesalite and sapphire ones.
By "intend to own 1 of each", do you mean 1 hesalite and 1 sapphire? Or 1 of a 186x Speedy, and 1 of a 3863 Speedy?
If the former, I'd recommend starting with a Hesalite 3861. After a year or two, we'll eventually see display casebacks for it become available. Whether after-market ones like how Thomas Preik produces for the current-generation 3861. Or find ways to get your hands on an Omega OEM sapphire caseback, to install onto the Hesalite.
The majority of future-release limited edition Speedmasters will likely have sapphire. So I'd just wait until an Apollo 15, 16 or 17 50th anniversary LE to get a 3861 with a sapphire crystal.
As your planning on buying both a 1861/1863 and a 3861 speedie, a 17% discount on the outgoing movement is a no brainier.
You will initially own, from new the older speedie. This gives you time to save for the 3861 and I suspect after the hype. You may then also able to get the new one with a slight discount too as you will have a history with your AD, win/win.
Personally, if I was in your situation I'd get a hesalite 1861 and a sapphire 3861.
AD is now at 20% discount on 1861 and 1863 so I think I'll take one of each!!! Also, is willing to give a small discount once new ones arrive
AD is now at 20% discount on 1861 and 1863 so I think I'll take one of each!!! Also, is willing to give a small discount once new ones arrive
Get a 3861 at a discount!
20% is good discount but don't see rationale of getting a 1861 and 1863 version, they are essentially the same movement with same case, same dial, same bracelet. Buy the old Hesalte and new Sapphire, best of both worlds. Don't let the discount sway you.
