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How Often Do You See the Speedmaster 3861 in the Wild?

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I work in tech and see my fair share of Rolex sports models, but the sapphire Speedmaster 3861 seems almost ubiquitous. I see it in both the black and white configurations and feel it is this era’s Datejust in terms of how often I see it. Interestingly, I’ve never seen the hesalite 3861 when out and about. Before the 3861 was released, I only ever saw a single Speedmaster in the wild.

I suspect tech workers have a greater interest in NASA than some other industries might, which could explain why I see so many. I don't live near a finance hub, but read that Rolex and JLC are still big in that industry.

Omega really hit a home run with this one and it’s easy to see the draw - an icon that is readily available, versatile, robust, and priced competitively.

Obligatory pic from an OB visit last year.

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bsowers34
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I don't think I ever have. People know what mine are but just don't see any out and about. I have four 3861s.
 
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Very rarely actually, except my own. I see much more PO's and SMP300 in the wild. This is in Germany.
 
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Very rarely actually, except my own.
You see your own in the wild? How unusual is that?
 
Evitzee
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I had a work colleague back in the mid-70's who had a Speedmaster, but I've never seen another one in the wild. Of course I'm not actively scanning for them, either.
 
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I see on average 1 per year and those were 1861s. I've only ever seen one 3861 the other day in a jewelry shop window.
 
vbrad26
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Not exactly the data point you were looking for but I definitely see more Moonswatches than Speedies.
Makes me wonder....
I probably see less than 5 a year (Speedmasters in general) and I AM actively scanning for them lol.
 
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Weirdly never. Other than in a watch store, I've never seen a current Speedy. I've seen a few older ones and plenty of Seamasters. And yes a bunch of MoonSwatches too.
 
spacemission
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If the internet is the wild, I always see the same rolex watches chasing likes.

On the other hand, if the street is the wild I haven't seen a moonwatch in months. There are plenty of moonswatch worn by men and women.
 
Felix_La_PuBelle
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Same here. Can't think of a time I've ever seen a 3861 in the wild. I see plenty of other interesting non-smart watches around.

Since I happen to be wearing mine today, obligatory pic:
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spacemission spacemission
If the internet is the wild, I always see the same rolex watches chasing likes.
Like this nice Airking 👍

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Felix_La_PuBelle Felix_La_PuBelle
Same here. Can't think of a time I've ever seen a 3861 in the wild. I see plenty of other interesting non-smart watches around.

Since I happen to be wearing mine today, obligatory pic:
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Me too today. My white one I mean.
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Felix_La_PuBelle
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Also realizing that when I do see Omegas in the wild they're almost always SMPs.
 
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I have a friend that collects Speedmasters. Whenever I see him he’s always wearing one and I know he owns a 3861. I have a hesalite Speedmaster 3861.
 
DoctorEvil
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Saw one yesterday on a doctor's wrist in the operating theatre tea break room.
 
Mute
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I see them every so often. However, Seamasters seem to be the most popular as I see them quite often.
 
YY77
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Omega's are rare in my circle, I have an A11 50SS and an external in-house colleague has a 3861 on an artem strap.
 
Actor07
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Being in NYC, the finance capital of the world, I see Subs all over the place. I have yet to see a Speedmaster. The only time that I see a speedy in NYC is whenever I glance at my watch in the mirror
 
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blufinz52 blufinz52
Like this nice Airking 👍

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In my opinion, Mr. Federer is the best ambassador for the brand. I also think that the marketing team dropped the ball with that reference, in this case.
 
McKnife
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I've only ever seen one in the wild, at the grocery store.
 
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