Hi, so I've only recently got into watches for the last few months, and I'm already a huge Omega fan. I'm thinking of getting my first speedy in the next couple of months, but I hear that there's going to be a re-release of the caliber 321 movement. I was wondering if I should wait for the new speedys, or just go ahead and buy the current reference.
Maybe both movements will run parallel with different pricing? I can’t see the 1861 movement being ditched as it’s so iconic, but I bet the Olde Omega Forum of the 60s thought the same when the 321 was replaced 😉
Maybe both movements will run parallel with different pricing? I can’t see the 1861 movement being ditched as it’s so iconic, but I bet the Olde Omega Forum of the 60s thought the same when the 321 was replaced 😉
@Pun Obviously there was no OF or anything similar back in the 60s, the winking eye = a tongue in cheek remark. What I was getting at was that there would probably have been no reaction to the replacing of the 321 with the 861 (done for financial reasons) whereas now there’s all kind of forums to debate the pros and cons of changing to a new movement (as you noted, a chronometer certified movement in line with Omega’s grand plan).
@Foo2rama As for the new 321 I know the basics of how it fits into Omega’s grand plan. I’m certainly not dreaming of it going into regular production; when I spoke with my local OB they described it as being more like a bespoke movement. The 3861 will replace the 1861 at some stage, I would envisage them running side by side for a while first, but I may well be wrong, we’ll see.
Go back to OP's assumption that buying new is the only option. Is the intent for it to be a one & only, buy & hold forever? Is this the beginning of a collection that could include a birthyear, historically significant pieces, attractive LEs, and more? Because there is a lot more than just the current model (as if there was only one) vs. tomorrow's and not all "used" Speedys are created equal.
This is definitely the start of a collection of speedys, and I will definitely be buying some vintage and LEs in the future. That being said, do you think I should start with a brand new one? Or buy an older reference?
What do you like about the watch? What is your budget?
people that collect these tend to have a focus. Or they have models that they like. Which are you?
