Dilemma: Choice between 1861 Hesalite or 3861 Hesalite

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CNN

·Apr 21, 2022

Just ignore the price, should I get a 1861 hesalite or 3861 hesalite?

I received an offer from AD, 1861 Hesalite with no discount. Should I go for it?

Thanks all in advance.

 

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savka

·Apr 21, 2022

Really just comes down to which one you like more. Plenty of differences besides the movement… Darker black dial, stepped dial, smaller logo/larger printing, fewer markings on the seconds track, shape of the chrono counterweight, brushing on the case sides, bracelet, the list goes on…

 

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rob#1

·Apr 22, 2022

Maybe get the 1861 (great watch IMHO) then put the leftover $$$$ towards a Seamaster 😉

Can you try them both on? See which one sings to you the most?

 

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gbesq

·Apr 22, 2022

If you want something closer to the watch worn on the Moon, get the 1861. If you want superior technology and a more comfortable fit, get the 3861.

 

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alakapla1

·Apr 22, 2022

I had a similar dilemma. Got an 1861 as it was closer to the original movement.

 

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Cougar1968

·Apr 22, 2022

I prefer the upgrades on the 3861, but you really can’t go wrong with either.

 

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padders

·Jan 26, 2024·Oooo subtitles!

gbesq

If you want something closer to the watch worn on the Moon, get the 1861. If you want superior technology and a more comfortable fit, get the 3861.

If you want something that looks more like the watch worn on the Moon get the 3861

 

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blufinz52

·Jan 26, 2024·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

Six of the one, half dozen of the other.

 

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Zman4eva

·Jan 26, 2024

I vote for the 3861. Hacking seconds is great to have. I also really love the look of the step subdials. It seems small but makes a huge difference when you look at it.

Try on both and see which one you like better.

 

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YY77

·Jan 26, 2024

This was OP' first and only post and never returned, doesn't seem he really wanted advice.

 

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Zman4eva

·Jan 26, 2024

I didn't realize the original post was from 2022.

 

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STANDY

·Jan 26, 2024·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

He must have went the 1861, or we would have heard him with one of the several the problems with the 3861 over the last few years 😗

 

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Evitzee

·Jan 26, 2024

And the poster who brought this old post back to life is brand new, it was his first post.

 

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Aroxx

·Jan 27, 2024

Evitzee

And the poster who brought this old post back to life is brand new, it was his first post.

And reads like something from ChatGPT.

 

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Duckie

·Jan 28, 2024

blufinz52

Six of the one, half dozen of the other.

Agreed.
It comes down to the $s and desires.

 

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ErichPryde

·Jan 28, 2024·Seamasters Forever

Aroxx

And reads like something from ChatGPT.

I'm guessing Ash got rid of it because I don't see the post. just as well.

 

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padders

·Jan 29, 2024·Oooo subtitles!

ErichPryde

I'm guessing Ash got rid of it because I don't see the post. just as well.

Yeah! It looks like I revived this but I certainly didn’t. There were others that are now missing. Weird.

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