A384 Revival - or - Speedy Pro 3861

These two watches are on my radar lately. I'm a serial flipper always assuming this will be my final purchase. My recent NTTD that's two months old is about to go on the market when I have time to take some photos.

Photos are not mine.

Sapphire Speedy 3861

When the 3861 came out I grabbed one and I've since sold it. I own a vintage speedy but this new 3861 might be the best watch on the market and easily the best chrono on the marked. The Sapphire is a little thinner over the hesalite and has an applied logo.

I've never owned a sapphire Speedy so it might be time for me to go for it. I feel like the sapphire will have a more premium feel over the hesalite.



Zenith A384 Revival

This is a perfect recreation of a vintage watch. A slim 37mm that I read hugs the wrist tightly. Really love those exposed pushers and I have never owned a Zenith.



The Speedy is a strap monster not to mention the after market bracelets. I have a few different Speedy straps and bracelets already.

The Zenith is truly unique but it could be something that I end up wanting to sell in a month. It's a really unique watch. I'm a little torn, the speedy is truly an icon and I know what the quality is like on the 3861.

What do you guys think?

When I purchased the NTTD I picked out what I thought was the best Omega under 10k. Really the NTTD is an amazing watch but I miss not having a chrono and I prefer it to a diver for right now. Like I said I definitely can see myself becoming tired of how unique the A384, I can also wear it on a leather strap but not much else.

I do regret selling my 3861 hesalite. I can't rebuy a watch that I owned and the sapphire would be a fun watch to wear and own. After tonight I'm learning on buying the Zenith but I'm not sure. Either watch is perfect for someone who wants a vintage watch without the hassle of vintage watches especially the A384.
At least I made this post after ruling out the Breitling Chronomat b01 42.

Edit: Bought a Speedy Pro Sapphire

Not sure, I think it's the light weight of the NTTD that really turns me off.
I'm now taking a look at the brown dial version and this model came up in my searches but it's a little pricy for me.

Some inputs,

1. I know this "flipper desease" - to a certain degree I have it myself. Try to give your watches some time - they go through phases and somewhere down the line you will appreciate them on another level

2. I have owned both the "plastic" and the saphire version of the 3861. I never liked the saphire version. Glass to "boxy" with the square edges, just didn't look right. I also felt that i it looked smaller somehow. So, I'm back with the traditional version and couldn't be happier.

3 If you choose the Zenith - make sure that it is a watch that you would like to keep long term. A much more narrow brand and much more difficult to pass on, though fine watches.

My two cents.

Those Zeniths are great, but I just can't with the date window. Usually not a deal breaker for me, but for some reason I can't get past it on the el Primero

Bought a Speedy Pro Sapphire

I have been there, you will buy an El Primero too in a year 😀. Wear your new speedy in good health.