FOIS vs 2022 Speedmaster 3861 Pro: Which to Keep?

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ninman

·Jan 17, 2026

So, I've concluded I need to sell one of my Speedmasters, since I can't really afford to keep both. Either my brand new FOIS, which looks amazing or my 2022 3861 Pro, which has become like a close friend to me.

I think the Pro fits my wrist a bit better, but the FOIS is much more vintage in design.

I've included some pics with a few wrist shots.

Let me know which one should go.

 

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dsio

·Jan 17, 2026·Ash @ ΩF

I'd 100% keep the FOIS, plenty of 3861s around if you want to add one later again

 

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Joao_BRA

·Jan 17, 2026

Which one do you like more? It is the answer.

 

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Taddyangle

·Jan 17, 2026

Either of those could be easily replaced if you wanted to in the future. I'd sell the one that would be the least amount of funds lost (assuming you bought retail).

 

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Danimals

·Jan 17, 2026

Big fan of the vintage look of the FOIS!

 

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theluckyluke

·Jan 17, 2026

I’d stick with the FOIS - great vintage look, flat link, straight lugs etc. A nice differentiator vs. other speedies. The only downside is readability at some angles, which isn’t the best. If this were the most important criteria, then that’s the only thing that would make me keep the other.

 

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toolwatchguy

·Jan 17, 2026

theluckyluke

I’d stick with the FOIS - great vintage look, flat link, straight lugs etc. A nice differentiator vs. other speedies. The only downside is readability at some angles, which isn’t the best. If this were the most important criteria, then that’s the only thing that would make me keep the other.

Unless you are a big Apollo/moon landing fan

 

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chiefenergy

·Jan 17, 2026

Friends are difficult to find. Keep the ORIG.

 

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zinterz

·Jan 17, 2026

I’d have the OG, personally.

 

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Evitzee

·Jan 17, 2026

I'd keep the FOIS, there are tons of 3861s on the market if you want to replace it in the future.

 

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Dan S

·Jan 17, 2026

Ask here?

 

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ErichPryde

·Jan 17, 2026·Seamasters Forever

I genuinely struggle so much with topics like this because which watch we wear on a daily basis is such a personal decision. Or at least, it should be. Involve finances, money, it becomes even more personal.

 

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Mpnunes

·Jan 17, 2026

FOIS looks awesome. I’d keep that one.

 

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zinterz

·Jan 18, 2026

So, in conclusion… I bet you’re no nearer to a decision are you? Mixed reactions in here, naturally. It’s a personal decision.

 

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ninman

·Jan 18, 2026

zinterz

So, in conclusion… I bet you’re no nearer to a decision are you? Mixed reactions in here, naturally. It’s a personal decision.

Yeah, I'm struggling to know what to do. Now a few days have past I'm not feeling anywhere near as bad about buying the FOIS as I did.

 

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zinterz

·Jan 18, 2026

ninman

Yeah, I'm struggling to know what to do. Now a few days have past I'm not feeling anywhere near as bad about buying the FOIS as I did.

Looks like you have your answer!

 

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ninman

·Jan 18, 2026

zinterz

Looks like you have your answer!

I just posted the fois on Chrono24. In the end, I just can't bear to let my beloved Speedy Pro go.

 

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zinterz

·Jan 18, 2026

ninman

I just posted the fois on Chrono24. In the end, I just can't bear to let my beloved Speedy Pro go.

Good choice. In my humble opinion of course 😏😉

 

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ninman

·Jan 18, 2026

zinterz

Good choice. In my humble opinion of course 😏😉

How long do you think it'll take to sell ?

 

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zinterz

·Jan 18, 2026

ninman

How long do you think it'll take to sell ?

Depends how you’ve priced it against others in your country and how well you’ve presented it.