First Omega - FOIS or 3861 Pro?

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Consider the Omega Speedmaster 321 reissue as your first Speedmaster. Got mine and never regretted it.
 
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Consider the Omega Speedmaster 321 reissue as your first Speedmaster. Got mine and never regretted it.
Sadly a little out of my price bracket!
 
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I have a FOIS and although I believe it looks better than the standard Speedmaster, I would probably get the new 3861-based version if I was buying today.
 
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I have a FOIS and although I believe it looks better than the standard Speedmaster, I would probably get the new 3861-based version if I was buying today.
Thanks. I’ve actually ordered a Sapphire 3861 at 17% discount today and will be receiving it on Wednesday

looking forward to putting them side by side but I think I’m going to end up with the Pro. I just like the slim-ness of it more.
 
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wow. That is a good discount and an exciting proposition to see the two together to choose from!
 
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Well, got my 3861 yesterday and I love it. Slimmer, a bit larger across my wrist and the bracelet is surprisingly great. Thanks for all the help - the FOIS didn't really feel quite right on me but the Pro is perfect. Very happy!
 
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Well, got my 3861 yesterday and I love it. Slimmer, a bit larger across my wrist and the bracelet is surprisingly great. Thanks for all the help - the FOIS didn't really feel quite right on me but the Pro is perfect. Very happy!

great choice. Enjoy it!
 
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Congratulations! Glad you found a new one for a good price.

That OEM strap on the FOIS darkens with age, and I think you'll enjoy it all the more once it's worn in. For deployant clasps, I'm not sure you'll find any that taper from 19 to 18. 16 will look fine on a dressier chronograph like this, with its fully polished lugs and a sapphire crystal.

I wear my FOIS with a Napa leather Omega NATO strap with pin buckle. Pricey but gorgeous.
 
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Well, got my 3861 yesterday and I love it. Slimmer, a bit larger across my wrist and the bracelet is surprisingly great. Thanks for all the help - the FOIS didn't really feel quite right on me but the Pro is perfect. Very happy!

Love it! I think the Sapphire model on the 3861 is a good choice.

Is there AR on the sapphire glass?