Interesting mod. Where did you get the display caseback from and did it have the engraving already on it?
Between the DON bezel and stepped dial I choose the new 3861 and I love it.
Yes, it was "stiff" winding at first but as it loosened up it wound more smoothly.
Now it winds freely and over 60 hours power reserve. Time keeping is spot on.
I never felt winding on my 3861 was stiff even from the very beginning. I can’t imagine how it could’ve been any smoother without feeling too loose. The winding on my Navitimer, that’s “stiff”. Good thing it’s a self-winding watch or I would’ve lost my fingerprints 😉
I never felt winding on my 3861 was stiff even from the very beginning. I can’t imagine how it could’ve been any smoother without feeling too loose. The winding on my Navitimer, that’s “stiff”. Good thing it’s a self-winding watch or I would’ve lost my fingerprints 😉
1861/861 watches and indeed even the 321 will back-hack just fine at less than 3/4 reserve. Try it when your reserve is low and it will work. Once the time is set, then fully wind and voila an accurately set 1861.
I know there are many in favor of the FOIS in this thread, and I do indeed like it very much as well, but of the two, I chose the 3861 (though I got the Hesalite) and I really like it a lot. I like having the new bracelet and I actually think the 3861 wears slimmer despite slightly larger real estate on the wrist. I'm not entirely sure if it is actually slimmer, but the curve of the lugs on the Pro makes the mid-case look thinner, therefore feel slimmer.
Congratulations on your purchase @timmyk86 and wear it in good health. It looks great on your wrist.
Yes, from what I've heard the FOIS is a bit thicker than the Speedy Pro and that's mainly due to the commemorative case back. In your pics though, it looks just fine as the gap between the leather strap and your wrist is minimal. No worries.
Oh yes, and don't forget to post your pics on the FOIS roll call thread together with the watch's limited edition number.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/first-omega-in-space-2012-speedmaster-fois-roll-call.550/
Cheers!
Thanks. Very kind of you to say.
I don't know, I just don't quite feel like it's 'me' yet and I don't know why. As opposed to the 3861 which I put on and thought yes - I want this.
Height? Strap too dainty? Don't know - haven't worked it out yet. Either way - it's basically unworn so not a bad investment if I do decide to change.
Anyone else have a similar feeling?
You can swap the case back with a thinner display aftermarket one.
And I'd also recommend a Forstner flat link bracelet.
+1 for the Forstner flat link.
I've got one and it makes the watch a lot more comfortable to wear.
+ 2 on the Forstner, or indeed a Fluco rally strap, If you're sticking with leather. I don't mind the OEM, but it just never seemed to wear right on my 7" wrist. Seemed both too short and too dainty, and never got comfortable with it.
FOIS imo looks better. Mine has a vintage service caseback (which is definitely thinner), Forstner flatlink, and Omega clasp (better fit than Forstner) and it fits great. Extremely comfortable.
Nice to see you opted for the FOIS. Can’t beat the applied logo. I believe the Hesalite 3861 doesn’t have one.
