Illiguy
·Love the smaller proportions of both. Anyone else going this route? Any details as to why or why not?
but ~20% better, at 300% of of the price
My point, ignoring the questionable maths was that the 2 modern watches share more than a modern vs a vintage, crystal and lume materials for 2, so my comparison is limited in its validity. I wasn't making a comment about old vs new per se.
I wasn't a huge FOIS fan until I actually had one on my wrist, there were several things that didn't quite hit the spot in theory but I find I can easily overlook them in person. I previously owned the Trilogy Speedy and while I liked that, didn't wear it all that much (possibly again for value reasons, its 50% more than the FOIS) and that got moved on. I actually think that I prefer the FOIS to that now I have had both in hand, mainly because I am less worried about banging it up. I have also moved on a 145.012-68 and 3570 Speedy amongst many others so you could say I am pretty fickle!
Oh if money were no object I would certainly take the AFKANEW (Artist formerly known as New Ed White) over the FOIS, the bracelet is a big plus, the dial is nicer and I actually like the tinted lume. And regardless of how much is just marketing bullshit, the 321 just is a nicer thing to have than an 1861, its a fact. A display back would be nice too so I do get it. I can't see my self buying the AFKANEW because financially I can't justify it, particularly while having an original, but that doesn't mean I don't want one!
I'd rather just get the real thing if you're paying nearly the same price, that's just me.
One of the biggest visual difference is the lug on the FOIS that have those beveled edges
😲 Remembering we’re here in the world of comparing Speedmaster “differences,” I’d view these as more dissimilar than all that:
A different dial, chapter ring, lume, logo, dial font, handset, crystal, bezel, bezel font, bezel font color, crown, case finish, case size and ... yes, lug bevels
I excitedly showed my wife pictures of the 3861 sapphire Speedy, her response was "why do you keep showing me pictures of the same watch you're wearing"
Note I said "one of the biggest visual differences," not that it's the only difference. I guess in our crazy Speedmaster world some would consider the 321 bezel font being white vs aluminum to be a big visual difference, I wouldn't have noticed unless someone pointed it out. On the other end of the spectrum, I excitedly showed my wife pictures of the 3861 sapphire Speedy, her response was "why do you keep showing me pictures of the same watch you're wearing"
I am surprised you don’t see more people doing and Ed White mod to the FOIS.
The 2000s broad arrow dial and and Ed white hand set and you’ve basically got the exact look of and original
Edit: btw. there is a huge visual difference when comparing (in real life) the ceramic bezel with white enamel numerals/text to an anodized aluminium bezel with silver colour numerals/text.
I am surprised you don’t see more people doing and Ed White mod to the FOIS.
The 2000s broad arrow dial and and Ed white hand set and you’ve basically got the exact look of and original
Y YHYI know it would be outrageous but im considering swapping the EW bezel for aluminum, the white on black ceramic contrast distracts visually from the dial